I've removed a bifold closet door that went from floor to ceiling, and I'll be doing some minor repair to the area the metal track occupied on the ceiling, as well as some scuffing caused from when the bifold door's little wheel came of it's track over the years. I will be using a product I'll buy called Lepage Poly Stipple, which hopefully has helpful info on the container to make it look cottage-cheesy. (sponge, some kind of roller?)
If anyone has done this/used that product, I'm up for some tips.
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That's helpful-thanks! I wouldn't have thought about that part about softening the peaks after it hardens just a little.
I'll be practicing on cardboard first since I have plenty to work with. Wish me luck!
You have to watch the stuff you patch with as it comes in different whites. Some are bright white, some not so bright and that can make all the difference to how well the job goes. Ask at a paint store as they should know which ones are which.
When they did this at a house I had (new build) they used a brush tip. Something like a toothbrush or art brush but it has to be fairly sturdy/stiff and you use the tip and smoosh the compound on with sort of a pouncing action. If it's too sharp on the peaks I think you are supposed to wait a bit (until it hardens somewhat) and then knock it down to resemble your existing ceiling by using a sponge or something else quite soft to round the peaks off.