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How to carry out slapbrushing using a texturing brush

How to carry out slapbrushing using
a texturing brush?

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slapbrush texturing pattern ‘Slapbrushing’ is a technique using the wooden texturing brush and is much simpler to carry out on a ceiling. This is an instance where the longer bristles of the wooden brush are beneficial.  
covered room ready for plastering

Step 1 – Prepare room

Ensure the rest of the room/area is covered. This can get messy.

attach broom handle to texturing brush

Step 2 – Attach handle 

Attach the wooden texturing brush to a broom handle with a corresponding diameter. The handle is beneficial for working on hard-to-reach surfaces.

roller on your product

Step 3 – Apply product

Apply your chosen product using a roller.

apply product to texturing brush

Step 4 – Coat brush

Apply more product to the texturing brush, using the roller.

slap the brush against surface

Step 5 – Begin ‘slapbrushing’ process

Whilst still wet, begin to ‘slap’ the brush against the surface. Use a reasonable amount of force (you want the product to leave the brush, but not damage the ceiling or wall).

rotate texturing brush

Step 6 – Rotate brush in-between ‘slaps’.

As you bring the brush away from the surface, rotate it 90° and move along the surface a small amount.

apply to whole surface Repeat this over the whole surface, reapplying product to the brush when necessary.
finished slapbrush

Step 7 – Check your work

Ensure there are no lines or uneven patches and fill in if necessary.

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