It’s achieved by first spraying the surface using a drywall hopper gun (available at home centers approximately $13 for a half-day rental) loaded with either pre-mixed wet drywall mud or joint compound powder mixed with water. Splatter: The most popular knockdown texture, splatter has the classic look of Spanish lace stucco-an intricate pattern of splotches inspired by lace veils.There are three main types of knockdown texture-splatter, stomp, and mud trowel-each with a distinct look and requiring unique tools and techniques. Photo: via bradleypjohnson Three Types of Texture
