Let me just say: I am obsessed with how this textured wall art turned out.
I had a massive wall in my living room that was giving big “blank stare” energy. Like, no personality, no pop—just drywall sadness. I needed something bold, custom, and not $900 from a fancy design site. So I got scrappy (as I do) and made my own three-piece textured art using literal plywood and spackle. And you know what? It looks high-end, it was super affordable, and it makes me feel like a DIY goddess every time I walk past it.
The Vision:
Something modern, dramatic, and big enough to anchor the space. I didn’t want color—I wanted texture. Mood. Drama. Black-white – wood, but make it art.
The Supplies I Used:
- 1/4 inch Plywood Project Panels (2ft x 6ft) – I used three of these bad boys.
👉 Shop them here - DRYDEX Heavy Weight Spackling – This stuff is thick, buildable, and textured like a dream.
👉 Find it here - Flat Black Paint – Because nothing says “I have my life together” like matte black on the walls.
👉 This is the one I used - 1×2 Pine for Framing – Simple, classic, cheap. Cut to fit each panel like a DIY boss.
- Wood glue, screws, and a whole lotta patience.
The Process (A.K.A. Controlled Chaos)
- Texturing the Plywood
I applied the spackling right onto the plywood using a drywall knife and my hands—and let me tell you, it was weirdly therapeutic. I didn’t follow a pattern, I just went for a raised, abstract feel. Kind of like frosting a giant cake, but it’s your living room wall and not a birthday. - Let It Dry (Alllll the way)
This part takes patience, and I am not known for having any. But seriously, let it dry completely or you’ll end up with cracked texture. Unless you like that vibe—in which case, go off. - Paint It Black
Once it was fully dry, I went over the entire thing with flat black paint. No primer, no fuss. Just full send. The black really brought the texture to life. - Frame It In – Complete the Textured Wall Art!
I cut 1×2 pine strips to size, glued and nailed them around each piece to give it that clean, finished look. It instantly elevated the whole thing from “Pinterest fail” to “designer dupe.” - Hang It Up and Stare at It Like It’s a Picasso
Three vertical panels, evenly spaced on the wall = instant drama. And compliments. So many compliments.
Why I Love This Project:
- It cost a fraction of what a similar piece would run retail
- It’s huge and makes a real statement
- I got to play with texture, which feels way more fun than just hanging another framed print
- It’s completely custom to my space—and easy to tweak for any style
Wanna Make One Too?
Here’s everything I used, all in one spot (affiliate links because mama’s tryna monetize this creativity 💁♀️):
🪵 Plywood Panels
🎨 Flat Black Paint
🧱 DRYDEX Spackling
I’ll definitely be making more textured pieces like this—maybe with a neutral or tone-on-tone color palette next time. And yes, I’ll be sharing it all here because one project always leads to five more. You know how it is.
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Because this is the kind of project that looks way more expensive than it is—and we love that for us.
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