What starts as a salvaged desk becomes a high-gloss masterpiece that reflects like glass—literally. This video takes viewers ...

Some textures, like orange peel, are even more forgiving than smooth walls. Myth 3: Textures Make a Room Look Smaller The right texture can enhance space perception.

The same rule applies to walls with an “orange peel” texture. “Even though some brands say you can [apply peel-and-stick here] — it will never look the way you want it to,” Heymont says.

The paint was left to cure for several days before color-sanding. Although the fresh paintwork looked great from a distance, a close-up view reveals the orange-peel that comes with it.

Orange peel: This texture has smaller bumps than popcorn texture, and is easier to clean. Spray the texture material on in small splatters from a can or a spray hopper. (This article’s feature ...

Orange peel: This texture has smaller bumps than popcorn texture, and is easier to clean. Spray the texture material on in small splatters from a can or a spray hopper.

30. Small paint imperfections can be fixed without disturbing the integrity of the orange peel finish. First, knock off the tops of the specks by hand with 1,500-grit sandpaper.

Orange peel with single-stage acrylic paint is a result of the normal drying of the paint, creating a smooth, natural finish that shines but has more of a matte finish as compared to glossy.