A lot of the problems we encounter in applying a smooth finish to walls is that most walls are not completely smooth and/or have a lot of defects that become more noticeable with a shiny or polished finish. One way to overcome this is to apply a physical texture in uniform patches that will disguise and camouflage imperfections.

Other terms for this are “Skip Trowel, Knockdown, Sponge trowel knockdown, Backfill, etc. You create your own visual texture with a tool that will eliminate problems with achieving a perfectly smooth surface.

Watch this video to see how to easily achieve a beautiful finish without having to worry about the condition of the walls or how you are going to apply venetian plaster or metallic textures.


Materials: GPW Venetian Plaster “Ice Blue”. GPW Metallic Texture (gold base) “Cognac Copper”.

Tools: a 6 inch and a 3 inch flexible spackling knife, GPW Small Trowel 220 x 80mm (3" x 8"), palm size Sea Wool Sponge

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