Can anyone tell me the ratio for mixing paint into my drywall mud for textured walls?

';Drywall Mud Textures


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Materials:





drywall mud


two 6'; steel drywall trowel blades


plastic gloves


electric drill


mixing blade


natural marine sponge


AquaGlaze


Benjamin Moore AquaPearl paints (#1180, #1232, #164 and #167 - Old Gold)


paint tray


rags


9'; paint roller with 1/2'; lambskin sleeve








Knockdown





Steps:








Mix drywall mud with five to 15 percent water to create a thick slurry (not so thin that it is runny).


While wearing plastic gloves, apply the slurry with one hand, covering a 3' x 3' area at a time. Apply so it is an even consistency.


With the same hand, pat the mud creating spikes in the material.


Using the steel trowel blade, lightly knock down the spikes. This will create smooth areas on top and pitted areas below. Let dry.


Apply two basecoats of any color (#1180 is featured) and let dry.


Mix four parts AquaGlaze with one part #1232 to make a glaze.


Roll on the glaze in a 4' x 4' area and wipe off with a rag. This will allow the glaze color to sink into the pitted areas and be mostly removed from the flat higher areas.


Skip Trowel





Steps:





Same as Step #1 above.


Put on plastic gloves and apply the slurry using the steel trowel. Look for pitting and graceful trowel lines. Use only a little on the blade at a time and create the texture by holding the blade at different angles to the wall and with varying pressure. Work in 3' x 3' sections around the room and let dry.


Apply two basecoats of any color (#164 was featured).


Mix up four parts AquaGlaze with one part #167 to make a glaze.


Roll on the glaze in a 4' x 4' area and wipe off with a rag. This will allow the glaze color to sink into the pitted areas and be mostly removed from the flat higher areas.


Sponge





Steps:








Same as Step #1 above.


Put on plastic gloves and apply the slurry using a sponge in a swirl/arch motion . Try to keep the look consistent.


Apply two basecoats of any color (#164 was featured).


Mix four parts AquaGlaze with one part #167 to make a glaze.


Roll on the glaze in a 4' x 4' area and wipe off with a rag. This will allow the glaze color to sink into the pitted areas and be mostly removed from the flat higher areas.';