Applying a knockdown texture is an easy ... Begin painting with a high-quality primer applied with a 3/8-in. nap paint roller. On the first coat, avoid going over surfaces before they're ...

Knockdown: Making a second pass over orange peel texture with a trowel or sponge ... (or a textured paint product) into a roller tray. Dip a ½-inch nap (or thicker) paint roller brush and roll ...