Skim coating textured drywall
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Comments (5)The question you ought to be asking is "How can this guy get the best possible finish for my walls?" because I'm going to guess that he knows his work and technique the best. Anything that he hasn't done before or doesn't normally do to achieve the best finish is likely not the right choice for your walls. If you have already selected a drywall sub then tell them your concerns and let them know that you are willing for them to spend a little extra time to get the best possible result. I'm not a drywall guy but I can't imagine a client explaining a technique other than what I use for x trade and me successfully accomplishing that on the first try to the level you seem to be looking for. It would be one thing if you were looking for a sub and asking them how they achieve the best finish, but once you select one then asking them to change their technique is not likely going to result in the best possible finish. I hope that makes sense and is actually helpful....See MoreNew drywall finish question. Skim coat=plaster coat=?
Comments (21)We did veneer plaster for a couple of reasons. In our regional area, no one does it. We had to go to a specialty supplier and order it in. We found someone who trained in Maine to install it and the only reason it was a bit more expensive than drywall is because our original framing was uneven and we ordered 5/8" thick sheets. I had a pretty strong aversion to drywall after the adventures with mold. Veener plaster is freakin' gorgeous, perfectly smooth and we would do it again in a heartbeat. The feel of it perfectly matches the rest of the house - which is all 1920's plaster. Here, people call the supposedly water resistant drywall "blueboard", so I was surprised by what it looked like (gray, gray and more gray) and that it was made up of two slightly different layers and that it is much harder and denser than drywall. It works pretty well as a sound deadener too! @casey Wow, that is really nice!...See MoreXpost in Baths, Can I Skim Coat New Bathroom Drywall and Plaster?
Comments (2)Thanks Casey, What is a good oil based primer. I will be using BM paints for the room. I could get their primer. I have only used Zinzer primers up to this point, in my kitchen, and now bathroom. My progress: Last night I went ahead and thinned down some green topped joint compound (drying type, I believe it is called, as opposed to setting type) and rolled it over the Gardz primed walls. After I knifed it off you could barely see the application, just a soft haze. My thought is that I will now apply another thin skim, then when dried, prime for painting. I just don't want these layers to delaminate in the bathroom. This isn't a steamy room because there is no shower and the tub is rarely used. But it is a bathroom none the less....See MoreSkim Coat over Textured Drywall--What to Use
Comments (1)My plasterer would use Durabond (20, 45, or 90 minute) for that project. If using veneer plaster like Uni-kal you would need a bonding agent (and you'd have to know what you are doing, ie fast)....See Morefavabeans5
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