Textured Ceiling Designs

The textured ceiling is often avoided by many people because they think it is too expensive or unmanageable. However, textured ceilings are easy to install and one of the advantages of having a textured ceiling is that it helps to hide the cracks and holes in the ceiling. Also, installing a suspended ceiling is a good idea to conceal the leakages and cracks in the ceiling.The material required for textured ceiling is easily available. Textured ceiling is one of the better ideas of modern home improvements. Innovative ideas and use of different shapes and sizes is a great way to decorate a ceiling.

Textured Ceiling Designs
Various designs can be used to decorate your ceiling and create a three dimensional look through the textured ceiling. Some of the textured ceiling designs are as follows.

Roller Sheetrock Design: Sheetrock is a type of mud used to give a texture to your ceiling. The Sheetrock mud is mixed with some water to the consistency of a milkshake. This mud is applied to the ceiling with the help of roller handles. In this textured ceiling design, you can be innovative while applying strokes using the roller.
Knockdown Sheetrock Design: In knockdown design, Sheetrock mud is used same as in roller Sheetrock design but the consistency of the mud is thinner in this design as compared to the earlier design. In this textured ceiling design, instead of a roller, a crow's foot stomp brush is used to apply the mud on the ceiling.
Wooden Design: The wooden furniture in your living room is well complemented with wooden beams on the ceiling. Wooden beams are easy to install and give a classy look to the room.
Combed Look: The Sheetrock mud is applied to the ceiling with a trowel having triangular teeth to give it a combed look. These combed designs are usually made near the area where light fixtures are fitted. The ceiling is combed in concentric circles to have a spiral pattern near the light fixtures, giving it an aesthetic visual effect.
Trowel-on design: The texturing material is applied, using a standard trowel to give it a plaster like look. This plaster-like look varies as per the consistency of the texturing material.

Applications of Textured Ceiling
Apart from residential decoration, textured ceiling designs can be seen in the following places:

• Conference rooms
• Office cabins
• Hotels and restaurants
• Showrooms

Advantages of Textured Ceiling
A ceiling can be textured in many different shapes and sizes. Texturing the ceiling can actually waterproof your ceiling. Many textured ceilings installed in the offices and workplaces act as membranes that absorb unwanted noise and helps to soundproof the office. Textured ceilings are highly durable and long-lasting. With textured ceilings, you can get rid of flaky and peeling paint from the ceiling. Lastly, textured ceilings can withstand changes in weather and temperature.

Paint used for the textured ceiling is totally dependent on your home décor. The textured ceiling can be given different finishing touches, like, matt, glossy and shiny. The color and the finishing touches are greatly influenced by the home decor. Textured metal is a better way to hide the flakes and dents in the ceiling. Textured metal is used to decorate the areas near the backsplash and fireplaces. Otherwise, in offices and retail shops, textured metal is a very durable option as it can be easily cleaned and maintained.

Textured ceilings are used not only to decorate living rooms and bedrooms but they can also enhance the looks of your bathroom. A unique textured ceiling for your bathroom, with pastel hues can add to the beauty of your bathroom decor.

These are some of the textured ceiling designs to give an unusual touch to a room. Textured ceiling designs can be as innovative as your imagination. Happy decorating!