And let's not forget the importance of preparation: Painting over an unsanded, gritty wall can lead to a wall with the texture of an orange peel rather than a smooth, even texture. You'll want to ...

such as the popular bumpy orange peel effect. “Textured rollers also come in different patterns, such as swirls, bricks and stucco,” Nick Lopez, Founder of LIME Painting, says. Both Lopez and ...