U-notched trowels fall in the middle with straight vertical sides but a curved top. V-notched trowels are typically only used for smaller, lightweight tiles that you're installing on a wall.

For this project, you need a plastic V-notch trowel, joint compound, a paint roller, and latex paint. Read more: The 35 Best Accent Wall Colors. How To Create A Textured Scallop Pattern On Your Walls.