This textured, three-dimensional effect is achieved by repeating a design element on a surface, then distressing the surface to make the design element recede into the background.
This knockdown texture is a classic trompe l’oeil painting technique that is often found in decorative arts and architecture. Knockdown texture is usually applied to a dry surface for more even coverage. Then, the wood is sanded with fine-grit sandpaper and the surface is sealed. The process for knockdown texture is usually called knockdown, and it involves first scraping off the top layer of an existing surface with a power sander to expose the underlying surface. It is a way to cover up an existing texture, such as wood grain, with a new surface. The process of creating knockdown texture is simple but does require some practice to get the hang of it. It is a very popular finish for painting plaster walls and is also used as a painting technique for faux finishes on furniture.
Knockdown texture can be applied to any painted surface, but it is most commonly used on walls to create a textured effect. It is a faux finish that is created with a trowel, a paintbrush, and a bucket of mortar. Knockdown texture is a decorative paint technique where the paint is applied to a surface and then dragged across with a bristle brush or a trowel, leaving paint only in the indented areas.
