Apart from the texture finish itself, and paint if you’re going to over paint, you will need a brush or roller to apply the finish. The most suitable type of brush is a 200mm (8in) distemper brush. The type of roller you use will affect the pattern created and special rollers are available to create certain effects.
Sometimes you paint the material on first with an ordinary roller (or a brush) and then work it over with a patterning roller, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the type of roller you will …