They say if you wait long enough then everything comes back in fashion.
Well, it seems they are right, at least when it comes to textured walls and ceilings.
If you want to get on board with the current texture trend then you will need a texture paint sprayer.
Back in the 1960s through the 19080s textured ceiling and walls were very popular, and we have known quite a few people who have spent a lot of time doing things like scraping off popcorn ceiling textures.
The popcorn texture has been the most popular type of textured ceiling, although there are many different types.
Well, the good news is now the textured look is back in style, so all that work removing that popcorn ceiling texture can be easily reversed using a texture paint sprayer.
Overview
There are many different styles of textures that are popular these days.
Some of these need to be applied by a professional or at least by someone with previous experience applying that particular style for good results.
There are some designs that can be applied using a texture spray gun without need a professional though.
The most common of the textures that texture spray guns support are popcorn, knockdown, and orange peel.
How They Work
Texture paint sprayers look a lot like a standard paint sprayers, but they are designed to spray a much thicker material.
You simply load the material into a tank or hopper, and the texture paint sprayer will then spray the material on the wall, ceiling, or other surface you want to apply the texture to.
Most texture paint sprayers will support the application of multiple types of textures.
Guns that support multiple texture types will multiple tips that can be swapped out to achieve the different texture effects.
Sprayer Types
There are two main types of sprayers, those that need an external air compressor and those that do not.
This is similar to normal paint sprayers, where one type uses compressed air to force out the paint, and the other uses an electric pump to pump the paint directly.
Texture Materials
There are several different materials used in texture paint sprayers such as materials designed specifically designed for adding texture to thinned joint compound.
As for the materials designed specifically for applying textures there are multiple types such as aggregated and unaggregated versions.
You can find many types of material that is pre-mixed and ready to spray depending on the type of texture effect you want and the surface you will be applying it to.
Our Picks for the Best Texture Sprayers
Now we will take a look at the best texture paint sprayers we found during our research.
The first sprayer on our list is the Wagner Power Tex.
The Wagner is an electric sprayer and does not require an air compressor to operate.
It supports the most popular textures, popcorn, knockdown, and orange peel.
Wagner Power Tex
- No Compressor Required
- Supports Three Texture Types
- One Gallon Hopper
- Works on Walls and Ceilings
- Variable Flow Trigger
- Built In Arm Rest
- Three Point Stand for Easy Filling
The next texture paint sprayer on our list is the Hiltex 31299 texture spray gun.
The Hiltex is an air powered model, so you will need an air compressor to power it.
It requires 7 CFM of air to operate, so make sure your existing compressor (or the one you purchase) has the needed capacity.
If you need more information on selecting an air compressor in general take a look at our advice on picking the best air compressor for your home garage.
The Hiltex has a large hopper (1.3 gallons / 5 liters), is constructed of heavy duty brass components and metal body, and has side handles to make it easy to use at odd angles, wall, and ceilings.
This sprayer can spray many texture types, but it dose require some expertise in picking the correct tip, material, air pressure, and material consistency to get the desired result.
Hiltex 31229 Texture Sprayer
- Requires Air Compressor
- Needs 7 CFM of Air to Operate
- 1.3 Gallon (5 Liter) Hopper
- Comes with Three Nozzles (4mm, 6mm, and 8mm)
- Supports Many Texture Types
- Solid Construction
Check Hiltex 31229 Texture Sprayer Prices
Conclusion
Now that you have the information you need to select a texture paint sprayer that is right for you, you can easily add that textured ceiling look to go with your disco ball. 😉
