Texture (Wet Mix) Calculator

Calculate bags and water ratios for spray and hand-applied wall textures.

Area to Texture (sq ft)

sq ft

Texture Style

Bag Size

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter the wall or ceiling area in square feet.

2. Select your texture style — each has a different wet mix ratio and coverage rate.

3. Select bag size (most hopper-gun texture comes in 50 lb bags).

Tip: Mix consistency matters more than exact ratios — target a thick pancake-batter consistency for most sprayed textures. Test on cardboard before spraying walls.

Real-World Examples

Orange peel, 500 sq ft ceiling:
500 ÷ 200 coverage = 3 bags (50 lb), ~150 lbs dry mix

Knockdown, 800 sq ft:
800 ÷ 150 = 6 bags (50 lb)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the right consistency for orange peel?

Orange peel should be about the consistency of thick paint or heavy cream. Too thin = runs; too thick = clogs the gun. Aim for 25–45 PSI on a hopper gun.

Can I mix by hand?

Skip trowel and Santa Fe finishes are typically hand-applied and mixed to a thicker consistency. Hopper-gun textures (orange peel, knockdown, popcorn) require a compressor and hopper gun.

How long does texture dry?

Most spray textures are dry to the touch in 30–60 minutes. Full cure for painting over typically takes 24 hours in normal humidity conditions.

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