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	Brush Patterns
There is a whole range of patterns to choose from and all look good when applied properly. To a professional texturer the patterning is probably the easy bit. All the hours taken in preparing your ceiling or wall is now going to be hidden with the finishing touch. Here you will find a selection of patterns and a brief description of how they are done and with what tools.

General Patterning Tips If you are trying the pattern for the first time then practice on a piece of plasterboard or wall until you are happy with the results before attempting the whole ceiling or wall. Apply the band of material across the shortest width of the ceiling. Ensure the width of the band of material is enough for you to pattern so that when you get back to the start the edge of the previous band is still wet. If using patterns like Broken Leather, Bark or Swirl on walls then it is best to use the laced version as the peaks of these patterns can be quite sharp when dry. Use a border brush to to give a nice neat finish around edges and angles between ceilings an walls and wipe away excess material as you go along with a sponge. Regularly clean of excess material off of your brushes and tools.

Broken Leather		Broken Leather Laced
	Apply a band of material onto the surface. Cover a stipple brush with a piece of polythene. Twist the brush from left to right lightly bouncing the brush on the coated background, making sure that the pattern is random. When the material starts to firm the peaks can be smoothed using a lacing tool. See our tools page for a description of the tools used for these texturing patterns

Swirl		Swirl Laced
	Apply a band of material onto the surface. Using a stipple brush, twist the brush in a circular motion on the coated background, making sure that the pattern is random and overlapping. When the material starts to firm the peaks can be smoothed using a lacing tool.

Bark		Bark Laced
	Apply a band of material onto the surface. Using a bark roller, run the roller lightly up and down the coated wall surface to ensure an even spread of material. Finish each strip with a continuous run from top to bottom. When the material starts to firm the peaks can be smoothed using a lacing tool. Best used on walls only.

Broken Swirl		Broken Swirl Laced
	Apply a band of material onto the surface. Using a stipple brush twist the brush from left to right lightly through the texture material making sure that the pattern is random. When the material starts to firm the peaks can be smoothed using a lacing tool. same as the broken leather but without the polythene cover over the brush.

Medusa	Scroll	Stipple	Old Plaster	Knifed Plaster

Apply a band of material onto the surface. Use your fingers in a circular motion through the material ensuring the pattern is random. Ideal pattern for smaller areas such as archways.	Apply a band of material onto the surface. Using a stipple brush drag the brush through the material twisting and turning in a figure eight motion. Ensure the pattern is random and slightly overlaps.	Apply a band of material onto the surface. Using a stipple brush gently bounce the brush into the material. Ensure the pattern is even with no visible lines.	Apply a band of material onto the surface in slightly curved strokes using a 6" laying-on brush. Ensure the pattern is random. Ideal pattern for cottage walls and ceilings in between beams.	Apply a band of material onto the surface. Using a 4" filling knife lay it on the surface and pull down approx. 4" - 5". Over-lay the previous stroke and change the angle to keep the pattern random.

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