You can get simple textured paint rollers that add just a touch of texture to your walls. There are some great patterns out there, or you can get textured paint as well as the rollers to get really creative. You will notice that your paint roller feels different to your fingers when you touch it. The material is not going to be as soft as the ones on typical paint rollers. This is the way they are supposed to be. This allows them to deposit more paint in some areas, and also to move paint away when against the wall to achieve a certain look. They really are quite neat if you take the time to study them.
Though some pick one color and then the textured paint rollers to go with that color, you can get even more creative than that. You can choose one texture in one color, and then you can go over it with another color with a different texture. You may not want to do this randomly though. Perhaps you could take a class at your local home store about using textured rollers, or you could buy a few that you think look interesting, along with the paint you want, and try out a few designs on a spare board before you touch your walls. That way you know you like what you are about to do.
Because you can use textured paint rollers over and over again, just like other rollers, you can put them away for later. You may be less likely to use the same pattern again, but it never hurts to make sure that you clean them out correctly and put them away the right way so that you have them again in the future. If something happens to your home, you have them for patch jobs and touch ups. Wash them with the appropriate soap until the water runs completely clean, and then allow them to air dry completely before you stash them away in a sealed plastic bag for later use.
When the time comes to update a room that you have used textured paint rollers on in the past, you may have to sand the walls down first if your texture is thick. Otherwise, it could show through your new paint job if you opt for going with single, flat color again. Feel the wall with your hands if you worry that the texture may show through and decide if you think sanding should be done. This can be time consuming, so think about that as you choose how much texture you want to put on your walls. The truth is that you don't need much to make a huge change, so keep that in mind as you go.
