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Knockdown Texture

Knockdown Texture is a wall and ceiling finishing textured application. Knockdown texture is created by watering down joint compound to a sour cream consistency. A trowel is then used to apply the joint compound. The joint compound will begin to form stalactites as it dries. The trowel is then run over the surface of the drywall, knocking off the stalactites and leaving the mottled finish.

A much more common, and faster technique is to apply the texture mud (which is slightly different from joint compound, in that it has less shrinkage upon drying) with a texture machine – a compressor which sprays mud instead of paint. This applies what is referred to as a splatter coat. The use of a compressor allows this to be applied to walls as well as ceilings. When knocking this down, the mud is allowed to dry for a short period, then skimmed with a knockdown knife – a large, usually plastic (to reduce noticeable edges) knife.

Knockdown texture reduces construction costs because it conceals imperfections in the drywall that result from the use of lower-skilled drywall installers.

Resilient Tile (Vinyl, Asphalt, Linoleum)

Vinyl, Asphalt and Linoleum floor tiles, also called "Resilient Tile" can be easily repaired or better yet replaced. Apply heat to the tile to soften the adhesive (glue or paste) by using a hair dryer, heat lamp, flood light or a small portable heater. Use caution when using heat. Heat can cause tiles to melt, warp, even catch fire! Apply tile at a safe distance. After tile has become soft, use a scraper or putty knife to lift and peel off tile. Clean area of all old adhesive and dirt. Apply new adhesive and lay new tile in place. Press down on tile to spread out adhesive and then place a small object or small weight to hold tile in place until adhesive dries (minimum 24 hours).