HomaxCeiling Premixed Texture, Popcorn Texture, 2.2 L,White, 3.9 Pound (Pack of 1)

Easy to use, looks great

First photo is of after and second photo is before. It many need a second coat but very pleased with it. I put it on with a puddy knife and it worked great. I did 2:1 muddy:water. It will need painting afterwards.

works great texture match out of hopper but the color does not match any old house spayed with bagged stuff like every house out there its more grey not beige really stands out

Here are some tips for using this product for repairing an existing ceiling:0) this is perlite, NOT vermiculite. If you want vermiculite, your only option I'm aware of is to buy vermiculite and mix it with drywall mud.1) mix by adding water slowly and stirring slowly. Mixing too fast will tear apart the perlite etc particles, which you probably need to stay big. Product will become excessively runny after adding just a small amount of water so be careful. You want it barely liquid enough to flow under gravity.2) largest perlite particles are only 0.125in wide, so if your existing ceiling has larger particles, you will need to buy perlite of appropriate grain size and add it to the mix or make your own or purchase another "coarse" product not on Amazon to match.3) the ratio of mud to particles might not match your existing ceiling. Do a small job and let it set overnight. If between the particles there is too much mud after drying compared to the existing ceiling, you will benefit from maybe straining some of the mud out to concentrate the particles.4) A new drywall surface doesn't have to be primed prior to application in my experience, I just cleaned it and moistened it with a well-squeezed sponge, and found even if I didn't do anything the product still stuck.

I had used a Homax pre-mixed popcorn repair mud once before and the texture was much finer and there was a significant difference in the texture. This dry mix package is more expensive, but there will be no waste as you can mix just the amount needed. Doing so is easy as mixing drywall mud: add water to a container, add the dry mix and stir. The size of texture pieces are a close match to my 1984 built home's ceilings. The mud is very easy to apply using a drywall putty knife. This container will cover lot of square feet, way more than I needed, but I will have plenty for the next ceiling repair job.

I remember the day you could run down to the big box and buy this crap in a 40lb bag for under $10.We’ll post Covid and the fact that texture looks like a donkey I see why it’s not available, I’m anywhere but here.I almost ordered 4 more boxes, I just do not remember this going so far.I used less than half a box to do 200+ sf of virgin ceiling plus 6/7 patches, of the half I have a half a gallon sitting in the bucket that I’ll eventually have to throw away.Glad I didn’t order the additional as I wouldn’t have needed it. Overall I’m satisfied with the product, or at least as satisfied anyone could be with textured ceilings but can’t blame that on the seller.

DECENT DEAL

It item came quickly, quality was great as was the value

Do yourself a favour and hire a professional. We are very much dyi and made a big mess and said we would never do it again. It doesn’t look professional. If it’s just for you then go ahead but it you want to sell hire a professional

Tried to use it on a ceiling, would not roll on.