Homax 41072041218 Texture Touch Up Kit, Wall and Ceiling Texture and Sprayer

I didn't use the included packets of mud, instead I have tried both all purpose pre-mixed joint compund (thinned out a bit with water) along with easy sand 45 light weight setting compound. I had better results with the easy sand, then with the pre-mixed stuff, as I was able to mix it up to a perfect consistency. I highly suggest practicing a bit on some scraps of drywall, so that you can try different amounts of time and consistencies before you knock it down. I found 5 minutes was about right for perfect results. I also used a foam knockdown knife instead of a metal putty knife, as I could not get the consistent pressure correct with a metal knife. I would not use this for an entire wall, but for small patch or repair jobs, it is perfect! I also tried one of the cans of pressurized texture, this gun works way better than those things, which are insanely expensive. For just a little more than a single can of the spray texture, I was able to buy this gun and 18lbs of setting type compound. The thermostat picture is just after knocking it down (before a light sanding and painting) the wall picture is another repair I made that shows the finished result, after a light sanding, and painting. Unless you knew exactly where I was working, you'd never be able to see that some dude with a pump texture gun and a few youtube videos made these repairs.

Some of my jobs require some texture touchup, especially where there are patches involved. In the past for small jobs, I've used the cans of texture. Those work well for the first time you use them, but they are not reusable, I don't care what the company claims. I've tried everything to salvage them, but they clog after the first use and even cleaning the tip is not effective. Back to this unit. I found that I could mix my own texture in any container, then pour it into the hopper by unscrewing the hopper and pouring it into the side that goes back into the pump. You will notice that the opening for texture on the hopper is small. Less than a 1 inch hole, i'd say. It works fine you you put the texture in a bag then extrude out of a small hole in the corner. Or use the texture bags that come with this little hopper. I found that with a bit of practice, I could do nice touchups of any size really with this unit. You just have to be close to the wall or ceiling, probably 4 inches away, then it's a succession of quick pumps, each one tosses out just a few spats of texture, so you have to do it a bunch. I did find that quicker pumps resulted in a farther 'spat' and the results were better. The thing I like the most about this unit is that I'm pretty sure it will work the next time I need it to, unlike the cans. It's far easier than breaking out the hopper. Far less messy too. It's just a nice thing to have if you ever have to do small texture updates. And it's adjustable to small, med, and large, I found that med was a nice size for my application.

This is a really great tool, but it does have some minor drawbacks, which is why I gave only 4 out of 5 stars. First off, it works great and helped me texture a repair on my ceiling with what I consider to be semi-professional results. I also like that I can reuse the tool for future wall or ceiling repairs and don't have to worry an opened can expiring over time since I dont use it that often. The tool is also easy to disassemble and clean with water to ensure it will keep working for years to come. A couple things I wish were different/better. The opening where the texture sprays out has no ability to close. Therefore, when you pour in the mixture, it begins to pour right out of the opening. I would carefully hold the canister and place my index finger over the opening as I poured in the texture. That helped keep it from dripping out. It would be better if the spray tip could be closed somehow during the "filling process" (e.g. a little plug that you can pop in and out). Also, it would be nice if the cap at the top could be removed so that you could fill the canister from the top. None of these things are major issues and I am very pleased with this purchase and glad I found it before buying another aerosol can of texture spray. I recommend it.

I am a big fan of the Homax aerosol spray texture touchups for small repairs. However, they are expensive and a one time use because the nozzle will dry and not work the same as the first use. I was hoping this could help me with a much larger repair job and could later be re-used for little jobs if I cleaned it up very well before the mud dried in the internals. Unfortunately this texture gun is a far cry from the quality of their Homax spray cans and even worse than the professional brass pump sprayers. The problem is a result of a very sloppy and short stroke pump that rather than a continuous volume of air to cry the mud droplets, the air discharge is more like a sloppy cough. If you try to slow down the pump speed, it does not hit the wall from 6 inches away. Not worth the headache....lost way too much time trying to make this work.

I bought this a while back to texture some patches in drywall from our house being rented out for a few years. I got it to work okay with some practice. You have to mix the texture to just the right consistency for the spray pattern you want to use, otherwise it won't come out, or it will spurt out in big chunks, or will spray too thin. I bought the spray-can version of the same brand, and for me, it was much easier to blend with the existing texture. It makes sense for professionals to take the time to really figure this version out, because it's much more cost effective in the long run when compared to using spray cans.

This miniature hopper worked great to re-texture a light orange peel in a small area of my 1/2 bath. As per the instructions, I cut the plastic around the nozzle and used a nail to poke a small hole in the center of the red cap above the hopper portion of the device. I mixed some joint compound to about the consistency of thinned out paint knowing that the joint compound will thicken very quickly. I poured the mix into the hopper while covering the nozzle with my finger to avoid spilling. Once assembled, I started at the lowest setting and slightly increased it before every pump until I matched the existing texture. The result was close to a perfect match and completely inconspicuous. I had previously tried different methods including a texture sponge and spray cans but neither worked well. The texture using a sponge didn't match and the spray looked good when first applied but then shrank way too much. Clean-up was easy. Before spraying I laid out towels to protect the surrounding areas. I then tossed the towels in the washer when done.

This device works great. Well,... it worked great, for about an hour, then it didn't. After a while, no matter how hard I pumped, the mud just dribbled out the end. After disassembling a few times, and playing with viscosity (to no avail) I found that the tiny compressed air hole at the head end of the cylinder was mostly clogged. I cleaned that orifice with water, and the device worked great again. This is not the exit orifice. It's the one hidden inside the device. You must remove the pump to access it. Maybe it clogged because I let the device sit for too long while I was knocking down. A lot of people complain about this dribbling, rather than spraying. Perhaps they just haven't learned how to keep the compressed air hole clean. Also, people recommend viscosities from thick paint to pancake batter. Both work, as well as anywhere in between. But lighter is easier to pump. I'll never again buy spray cans of texture for touch up. This is better.

Not a fan of it😩. It drip everywhere. I usually use the sponge method and works well. Want to give this tool a try and not really happy with it. Drip all over and had to keep refill it . No recommend