How to get back the old stud texture EASILY! (Includes Meshes & Unions!)


Credits to @RhysRhysRhysRhysRhyz for the model!

Check out Resurface by @cxmeels (Only includes 2022 Material Versions As Of October, 2024)


[ 1 ] Introduction (Skip to #2 for the guide)

Hey everyone, I’m Snow!

Lately, I’ve noticed a rise in games with that classic Roblox style, like average plate gaem, generic roleplay gaem, and many others! While playing these, I started wondering, “How do games achieve this nostalgic look?”

I found some helpful tools like the Resurface plugin, which is great, but it has its limitations—it doesn’t apply textures to meshes or unions, and it lacks some textures people really want. So, I dug deeper.

Scratch that! Resurface now supports unions and meshes with its newest update! (funnily enough, Resurface was updated just 3 days after this post)


[ 2 ] How to Achieve the Classic Look

Good news—it’s super easy! You don’t need any advanced knowledge of Roblox Studio, scripting, or even computers!

[ Step 1 ] Install The Model

First, click here to install the model by selecting the “Get Model” button (it may also be labeled as “Install”).

[ Step 2 ] Adding The Model To Your Game

Once you’ve installed it, drag the model into your workspace. If you’re not sure how to do this, look up a basic Roblox Studio tutorial on YouTube. If you’re still stuck, here’s how to find it:

  • Open the Toolbox
  • Click on the Inventory tab
  • In the dropdown menu, select My Models
  • Drag the model (2008-2024 Studs As PBR Materials) into the viewport

[ Step 3 ] Adding The Model To MaterialService

Drag and drop the materials from the model into MaterialService, as you can see there are a LOT of options! (Most games use the 2022 versions!)

Here’s the ones I used for the images in this post (and what most games use):

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[ 3 ] The Final Result

Now you’re all set! Just apply the material to any part, mesh, union, or whatever you’re working with—and say goodbye to those annoying Z-fighting issues!


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Resurface actually supports those 2022 variants in the latest update, along with a whole host of new features!

However, this is still a really great resource for those that don’t necessarily want an entire plugin to do this, or would like access to the other variants.

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Thanks yet again for the shoutout. :stuck_out_tongue:
You seem like you enjoyed making this tutorial.

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You can also copy and paste a stud brick from an old Roblox-made free model. The surface attribute can be found in those parts.

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