Sheetrock, more commonly known as drywall, is the material that is used to build the surface area of walls and ceilings in many homes and businesses today. It is available in many different sizes and thicknesses to suit any application and it can be finished in a variety of styles in order to match any décor.
Skim Coat
A common type of drywall finish, the skim coat uses joint compound to give the appearance of plaster.
Knockdown
Another common type of ceiling finish is known as knockdown. This involves spraying joint compound onto the ceiling with an acoustical sprayer and knocking down the remaining large pellets with a trowel or joint knife.
Popcorn
Seen in many homes built throughout the 1970s and 1980s, the popcorn texture is still used in new homes today.
Swirl
The swirl ceiling texture involves using a trowel to spread the joint compound from side-to-side in a swirl motion. Each swirl overlaps the next one, resulting in an attractive ceiling finish.
Tray Ceiling
A tray ceiling can be constructed out of a wood frame and drywall in the same manner a normal ceiling is constructed. The only difference is that the center is raised slightly, resulting in what is known as a tray ceiling.
What drywall ceiling design captured your attention? If you can't decide which one would look best in your house, whether you are planning to build your house or renovating, you should ask the experts on drywall ceilings.
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