With the right textured wall ideas, and color combinations, you can create stunning looking rooms, that people enjoy looking at, and also feel like touching. In this process, there are many techniques, and new ones are created regularly. You can use sponge, a piece of cloth, or a brush to create different effects. Or stick to traditional paint rollers, to get the textured surface effect. There are even more new ways to get interesting and defined texture on the walls, like the printable and textured wall coverings. Though, there are many techniques available, one needs to make a wise selection of the colors while applying any texture, so that the decor looks well-balanced. So, before you start any painting, a little bit of planning can help you avoid many paint disasters. Procedure Follow these steps when creating textured walls.

• Decide the design and type of texture you want for your walls.
• Make a list of things you will require for the job.
• Cover your woodwork, ceiling, trims, electrical sockets, etc., before you start cleaning the old wall.
• Scrape off old wallpaper, or cover it with a primer, get rid of any uneven patches or surfaces. For removing any residue, spray water on the area, and remove the paint with a drywall knife.
• On a small patch, apply the texture you have decided.
• Stand at a distance, and check the sample, continue if you like it; or make small amends like changing the angle of the roller or sponges, or paint color to get a better effect.
• Let the walls dry, and clean the work surface well.

Techniques Here are the various techniques, out of which you can choose the one that suits your wall. You can select any one technique, or mix and match two techniques to make your room look even more unique. Glazes: Using glazes you can enhance the beauty of any color you have used. This technique works better if you have a partner to help you with the painting. On a base paint coated walls, one person using rollers applies glaze on the wall, while other person follows up with a ragging or combing method. Sponging: This is a very interesting drywall texture technique. Take a large sponge, and cut out uneven pointed shapes. Then dip the sponge in paint, and using an up and down dabbing motion create your desired textures. Ragging: Similar to sponging, you can use rags dipped in paint and create interesting patterns. You can try out different textures and materials of the rag too. Washing: The color washing technique gives a very nice shaded look to the walls. Stick to the same color shade while using this technique. First apply glaze on the wall using a roller, and then lightly with a brush make soft bristle strokes, to blend the various shades together. Combing: To use this interesting technique of texturing walls and ceilings, dip a comb in paint, and then draw on the walls by holding the comb teeth on the walls, then move the comb in a wavy pattern to create interesting spiral effect. You can also move the comb in a straight line, to give straight lines effect. You can also try giving a crisscross pattern, by overlapping vertical lines over diagonal comb lines. More Ideas Listed above, were the various techniques of creating textures on walls. If you are a complete DIYer, but new to painting, then try out the various techniques on an old newspaper sheet or white paper sheets to find out the one you are most comfortable with. Here are a few ideas, out of which you can make your choice.

• In a blue bedroom theme, with white walls and light colored flooring you can try out the color washing technique.
• Add glass powder to red paint, and then dip the roller in this mixed paint and apply it on the walls, to create a shiny effect. Paint one wall with this paint, and the rest off white.
• To add decorations in a bar room, try out this idea. Behind the bar, paint an off white color, using a medium dark shade yellow, draw spiral horizontal lines using the combing technique.
• Paint a bedroom with white paint. Then use the sponging technique and dab ¼ of the wall area near the floor with multiple colored sponge textured effect.
• Use rollers to create an uneven surface using beige paint. Paint the rest dark brown. Near the textured wall, place a big lamp facing the ceiling corner of the wall, to create a stunning diagonal lit effect.

So, what are you waiting for? Choose an interior painting scheme, use any of the above mentioned techniques and paint your home into interesting textures. Enjoy!