Simply mix your paint of choice with regular drywall joint compound. Or, if you want to be cautious with color, you can apply the joint compound first, then paint over the completed texture once it ...

Or, if you want to be cautious with color, you can apply the joint compound first, then paint over the completed texture once it has dried. * The range of textures is virtually endless.

Using joint compound to smooth the walls is the way to go. Be warned: This is a big job, and it's going to take you a lot of time, but you and your husband can and should do it yourself.

First I laid down a bed of joint compound across the seams of my large patch. Then, I cut strips of the tape to length for each seam. Next, I used a 4-inch drywall knife to press the tape into the ...