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Skip trowel texture is a finishing technique used to add a decorative appeal to walls and ceilings. It serves as a compromise between the smoothness of standard drywall and the bumpy texture of a popcorn or orange peel finish.
3. Hold the trowel at a slight angle against the first wall, beginning in the top left corner. Use short X strokes to overlap the plaster. Vary the stroke length and amount of pressure, as well as the angle of the trowel, to avoid creating a consistent pattern.. Hold the trowel at a nearly 90-degree angle against the top left corner of the first wall. Evenly apply a thin layer of plaster using a combination of short and long strokes. Fill in low spots and push down ridges to create a smoother look, but do not try to achieve an entirely uniform surface.