How you can get the smoothest walls with these skim coating tips and tricks
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- How you can get the smoothest walls with these skim coating tips and tricks. This is the part 5 video of the skim coating video series Skim coating walls for beginners tutorial. I'm going to show a few skim coating tips and tricks on how you can get the smoothest walls. The viewers have voted and they choose a smooth or slick finish to do on my demonstration wall instead of doing a knockdown texture, orange peel texture or a skip trowel texture. Skim coating is a great alternative for fixing your walls after wallpaper removal, bad drywall finishing, hideous texture or just from everyday wear and tear over the years So stay tuned as I demonstrate how you can skim walls yourself so you can get the smoothest finish with these skim coating tips and tricks.. Let me know in the comments if you have a wall that could use a skim coat or what kind of drywall project you’re working on? Thanks so much for watching! Take care, -Paul
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Checkout my Never seen before super double dog secret diy skim coating tips and tricks UA-cam Playlist: • Skim Coating Walls for...
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Part 1 of the skim coating video series:
Skim coating walls for beginners tutorial
• Skim coating walls for...
Part 2 Never seen before skim coating tips and tricks to skim walls yourself • Never seen before skim...
Part 3 Fix walls with a skim coat
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Part 4 How to easily skim coat walls by hand
• How to easily skim coa...
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How to apply a skim coat series:
Part 1
Here's the link to the video where I showed How to apply a skim coat to your walls for a smooth finish- Skim coating drywall. • How to apply a skim co... In this video tutorial I showed you how to apply a skim coat to your walls.
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Part 2- How to Skim Coat Walls Demonstration
• How to Skim Coat Drywall
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Part 3
What to do after skim coat dries? No sanding!
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Part 4
How to touch up a skim coat before sanding skim coated walls • How to touch up a skim...
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Part 5
How to sand a skim coat fast and easy!
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Here's a couple of the Skim Coating Demonstration Videos:
*How to skim coat a wall in less then 10 minutes | Diy Drywall Tips and Tricks- • How to skim coat a wal...
*(Part 1)How to skim coat using paint roller trick- Getting rid of Knockdown Texture- • How to skim coat using...
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GOOD TIP BUT DOESNT PENCIL SHOW WHERE TO SAND????
@@buildinit6523 not after you skim it.
Buil Dinit and, often you find defects you didnt mark. On bigger jobs I sometimes put a bright light shining down the wall and just walk around and touch them up as I go. Other times I mark it out with the pencil so the blue mud makes it much easier to find these parts you need to sand after the blue mud dries.
These tips are amazing! I hate to think of how many days of work these would have saved me over the years doing DIY projects. This series should be a mandatory course in high schools. Everybody at some time has to repaint a wall whether they own or are renting. Thank you for sharing your skills.
The penciling was the easiest part for me. 'just made a large circle around the perimeter of every wall.
LOL so relatable right now 😣
The heck with smooth walls, I'll just 1970's texture it and like it. It's a nightmare, bought a handyman special with so many problems this house just may kill me. From lead to asbestos to leaking retaining walls. I've done so much work I'm now a master mason. Next up drywall. Painting I learned in a snap doing lead abatement. Oh fun. Oh, a fireball came out of an exterior electrical socket last week when I unplugged the Christmas lights. Kept smelling sulfur in the garage, yeah that's burning wires. Who knew? I'm 63 and this joint won't cut me a break. I sit and wait for something to go wrong and it does, right on cue. Happy DIYing. Ugh.
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Awesome vid Paul, I have been a drywall contractor for over 20 years most your tricks are common practice in the drywall field. When doing big projects a pencil is a must as there is usually more than one worker and is usually done on final touch up as well as the blue chalk. Perfect vid for diy people.
I've been a painting contractor for about 11 years now I appreciate your tips , I'm dealing with a wall from 1978 right now that I had to skim smooth over super thick texture
Great video Paul. A good trick to keep the little chunks from getting in your mud is to cover the mud with about 1/2 inch of water before you seal the bucket each time. When you open it tomorrow all the mud will be under the water, no dried pieces to mess up your skims. Dump the water and start working.
Right on Danny! Great tip!👍🏻 Yes, take a wet sponge to wipe the inside of the bucket edges and add a 1/2” of water over the remaining joint compound!💥 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!😎 -Paul
why do you need the blue stuff when you still can see the pencil marks through it all?
That's what my handyman does
My house has plaster walls and the texture is in a seashell shaped pattern. Your skim coating technique looks like it's going to be a lifesaver when we go to smooth out our walls!
I’m patching seven various sized holes in my home left from a plumbing repair job-four foot by one foot for the biggest and down to an 8” by 10” hole. I saved the pieces they cut out and re-installed them to fill the holes. This is a little challenging taping and mudding over all these holes due to the orange peel texture causing the knife to chatter quite a bit. I’m also a first timer using hot mud. I used USG 45 going over the repair areas, which I taped with fiberglass mesh tape. I got my patches fairly smooth on the first few, but I had way too may bumps and blemishes on a couple patches. I got advice on wet-sanding/ragging hot mud instead of sanding from another pro and that saved me-I was able to smooth out everything and make a much better feathered edge using the wet sand methods. I also mixed the 45 mud a little loose. Thank you so much for your tutorials-you are a solid professional, and I really appreciate you guys who are willing to share your knowledge to help folks out.
Great videos Paul, I spent many years working high-end projects on Manhattan, New York and I'll say your tutorials are excellent.
God bless UA-cam. How did people own houses before UA-cam tutorials? Thank you for this. Very informative and helpful or this first time homeowner.
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Hello Paul I'm a DIYer myself. I've poured the foundation and framed a 4000sqft home. I just recently finished the drywall which took me a little over a year to do, with working a regular job. I just finished taping and mudding the first room thanks to your very good instructions. I'm about to tackle the skin coat next week and will be watching every video you have on skim coating. Thank you for giving back the knowledge you have obtained of the years. People like you inspired me to build my new home from basically UA-cam videos. I will post videos so you can see my progress. God bless you!
That's so awesome man!👍 Thank you so much for letting me know that my videos are helping you! It truly inspires me to keep making these videos to help others. Let me know how your skim coating project turns out or if you run into any questions along the way. Thanks again!🙏 -Paul
U selling this house?
Hey Paul thanks! Just found your channel and it's been a big help. I started a painting business and I'm painting a bedroom but I've had to take wallpaper off first. So THANKS
Going at it for the first time. Thanks for the tips.
Simple tip. Plan to use it within the next 30 days! Thanks Paul
Awesome D!👍 Let me know how it turns out. Take care, -Paul
This was helpful. I am a new painter and walked into a botched drywall job and the painted over it with primer. Now I can do this skim coat. Thank you
Thank you for making these videos. Teaching your skills has real value that is often taken for granted these days. I subbed.
A quik way to mix up your mud is with an old cake mixing paddle in your cordless drill. I have been using one for quite some time. Works great! Good video by the way.
Paul, adding the chalk to the joint compound with the water is a great idea. Sometimes, it is very hard to know where extra joint compound is applied the the walls with an extra application. I will certainly try this in my painting business!
Hey Paul...blue chalk --- brilliant! Thanks!
I appreciate that Michael!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching. -Paul
You’re right, this worked GREAT! You can also use a little food coloring in your pan just as long as it’s not red lol.
Darn it I was thinking to use som red sauce ,habanero🔥🔥 to be more specific 😂😂
I like the paint roller application,I usually apply my compound with my knife
Hey Bert, Yeah the paint roller trick is a great way to get a consistent level five finish. Thanks so much for watching! -Paul
Loved it! You must be one with the divots! Take Mr. Miagi 30 years to skim walls, mud-on...mud-off Daniel son!
Congratulations Paul! This video has great tips!
Love that trick! I'm putting you right up there with Chris, the Idaho Painter!
I'll share some of mine with you - I learned to hook a shop vac up to a palm sander. It sands so fast, you have to keep it moving or it can burn the tape! Very little effort too.
End of the day, I "park" my mud by scraping the bucket walls with a 6" knife so I have all the mud neatly flat with nothing to dry out and fall into it, making streakers. Then I use my thumb/forefinger web or a rag to go around the rim, and also check the lid. Even a year later this mud is still good to go!
A small dish sponge works well too.
Hey, another great video. You know the funny thing is, that’s almost exactly the way I do it. But I do break out a bright light and sidelight it as it does bring out the defects better. Had planned on doing a smooth finish video one of these days so it will look like I copied you, LOL.Cool video, thanks.
Great stuff! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
That blue chalk trick is a great idea! Thanks for sharing Paul!
Oh yeah Natalie, I've been using that little trick for years!😉 Thanks for stopping by. -Paul
if you use paint tint, it doesnt bleed through the paint
I've been adding chalk for over 17 years
Right on Jody!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! -Paul
I like to watch all your videos on skim coating, nice job.
That’s awesome Mr. Big!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend! -Paul
Always glad to see a painter/drywall worker wearing the correct uniform. It just looks professional. Gotta wear your whites. ♥️
I use chalk too but I just squeeze it right in the mud pan.
Thank u for these tips. Ur a lifesaver
Great tip for tinting mud .
Thanks William!👍 It really does work well. Take care, -Paul
Thank you sir, I actually had bubbles on my wall today, I'm a handyman by trade, also do plastering so your video is fantastic 👍
Thank you very much for your help!
Great tips Paul - love your channel!
I appreciate the kind words Don!👍 See you on the next video my friend. -Paul
Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Good video.
I appreciate that Mateo! 👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul
Blue water trick, excellent idea
Appreciate that Chris!👍 Thanks so much for watching! -Paul
Legend. Thanks for the tips, these are gold as they are what save you time, effort and money on jobs. Thanks for sharing and I will have a look at your other videos when I get a moment. Cheers
Hi Paul really helpful videos and great tip re the blue chalk. Many thanks from New Zealand!
Having fun removing paper! Will have to skim
Sound like fun! Haha...😂 Good luck with the skim coat man!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! -Paul
Hi there Paul great video learning and tips to get a neater flat finish with drywall. Thanks for sharing your techniques. Do you mind if I ask you a question as I am asked all the time. For making textured finishes, which kind of texture compound would you recommend which is available in the States. A compound that does not dry fast is ideal. Thank you for your help. Have a great day
SPANTEX SPRAY
Hey there Del, thanks for your reply. The texture compound I mean are for making comb textures, to roll the mud onto the ceiling or wall
Thank you for the video series, really great info. We are fixing older skim coated walls and adding new skim coated walls. Curious how to fix nail heads that have pushed through older skim coated walls and cracks in skim coated walls. Could you give some direction or reference a video that might show that? Thank you. Immensely helpful videos.
Neat trick Paul, I’m gonna try this on the walls I’m finishing up.
Sounds like a plan Jenny!👍🏻 Let know how it it turns out! Take care, -Paul
This worked AWESOME. Thanks Paul. I’m getting a LITTLE older (lol) and my eyes aren’t what they used to be so this did the trick. U rock buddy
If you shine the light down the wall the long way it shows every little bump and divot by making them cast a shadow. It was the best trick I ever learned by far
Nice trick. Thanks for sharing.
I like the chalk idea. Especially if some else will be Sanding it out.
I am slowly working on remodeling a rec room that has a brick fireplace. The brick work runs up the wall. The walls had paneling that was glued and nailed on. When removing the old paneling it pulled off the paper on the drywall and it looks real bad. There is also a lot of nail hole in the wall. I will need to put new sheet rock on the ceiling as well. I am a DIYer and I have little to no experience in this. Would like to know how to mud around the brick work and inside corners. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for all your doing. MH Tacoma, Washington
You don't necessarily have to re-drywall. Chip or scrape the high adhesives off. Where paper has peeled, coat and wait for the bubbles in the paper to show. Cut them out and keep on doing that over and over till you've gotten rid of all the bubbles. Now skim, preferably w/ +/3 mud. After some time and work, lots of sanding if you're a novice, you'll have the finished product you want. You go DIY'er!!
My husband and I are remodeling our house and this playlist has taught us so much! Thank you for uploading these! Quick question. Where is the video that follows this one? This video is the 5th and last one of the playlist. Not sure what to do after applying the blue mud. Thanks!
Hi Paul. Thanks for the video.
Off the wall question. ...see what i did there. :)
Im a flooring guy. Im great with a trowel as thats what we use to patch , etc.
I've never done texturing on drywall . On the floor your always thinking about moving in the horizontal plane with the trowel.. For the most part.
I Always have one hand down on the floor and one on the trowel. Its what i know and have muscle memory as you do with a knife.
Because I'm only doing one job.(my house) . Im thinking i may have better luck with a trowel.??? ( skim coat )
If you had to patch 1 floor. Just once, would you use you drywall knife to do it because its what you know?
Assuming you have never picked up a finishing trowel??
Always learn Awsome tricks here bro Thanks Paul ✌👊🏻💥
I use the same process using food coloring, worked great.
Right on Tim!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul
I get carpal tunnel just watching you work that 12” knife!!! Seems like every video I’ve seen of yours has you given er hell with 12”... no matter what ol Paul and his trusty 12” making it look easy... sometimes it looks like you’re not even hardly gripping the handle .... makes me insane at times when I see folks make things I’ve really made hard on myself look so easy and effortless... I’ve ditched using the knives and discovered the trowels and hawks... still tough to manage mud until you get the hang of it, but man the relief from middle of the night forearm cramps and aching tendons and ligaments.... or a pulled forearm muscle.... started as a diy’er, because I paint also... it’s been about five years I’m guessing since I watched for the first time one of your videos.... learned a lot, from messing up a lot, but have expanded my repertoire as far as earning a dollar goes.... I’m just north of ya, neighboring states that share some of the handle with y’all. I empathize and relate with that humidity and heat bro... it’s brutal! Love ya content and your teaching techniques and pure passion you have have for the Job that you do. Rare....
Use the level 5 skimming knives
Hello Mr. Paul thank you so much for the videos I was wondering if I should be sanding and filling in my nails holes before I do my first skim coat?
Hi Alisha, yes I would do a quick fill coat on the nails before doing your first skim coat.👍🏻 I hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! -Paul
I learn a lot from his videos . I’m a painter myself and I need to know any tips he showed to us
That’s awesome Cristian!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!😎 -Paul
Hey thanks Paul I like the chalk idea.
Great series
Thanks
I appreciate that Timothy!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul
Love the idea of the blue tint on the skin coat I'll put that trick in my book of tricks. Thx
I am a learning DIY land lord i appreciate your channel. I do wish you would have done a smoth taping
Another great video thxs...
Good tip Paul from someone who does this as part of his bottom line. Thanks for sharing. Any trick to minimize airborne sanding dust is good information. Hated to see you have to deal with those hitchhikers in a fresh/tiny batch of mud though. :( sigh
Best regards, subscribed.
I used a paint roller to apply spackle on the wall in the 80's haven t seen anyone use this method back then don t know if I was the first but definitely early days
Great idea!
Looking good Paul.
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Great video @!!
I appreciate that JBIRD!👍🏻 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! -Paul
Great tutorial.
I appreciate that Jim!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching! Take care, -Paul
Thank you for your video series on skim coating! I am preparing to smooth out two orange peel texture walls in a game room to paint a chalk board finish. I have a question: since we intend on writing on the walls with chalk, is the usg all purpose mud going to provide a hard enough surface? Have you done this kind of work before? Thank you again for the great tutorials!
You hearted his comment but didn't Nswer the question. Best of luck David
No way
Hi Paul.. your videos are really awesome!! I would like to ask some advice from you. We painted rough wall with enamel type of paint. What type of skim coat or i mean mixture should we use for that? Thank you very much..
I would keep the joint compound a little thicker when going over a heavy texture d surface. I hope this helps!👍🏻 -Paul
Thank you Paul . New subscriber.
JON Gergeceff what’s up! Nice to see you on this channel too. I see you all the time on Tony’s live stream.
Thank you so much Jon!🙏 I try and upload at least one video a week. Thanks again. Take care, Paul
Thanks for the lessons
Right on man!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul
We mix a little pigment in a full bucket of mud when we do touch ups so you can find all your touch ups .. I have to prime as well and this insure you not to get hot spot from patches not primed
Since all the walls are primed ,colored mud does not hurt a thing actually USG used to make a pigment mud a few years back we use yellow pigment so did USG
USG still makes tinted +/3. Ironically, I find it Home Depot or Lowes, the supply houses it's just stark white... yuck!
Can you use the same tips for plaster walls down here in Louisiana we have a lot of old building with plaster walls still that have cracks and peeling paint that leaves imperfections in the wall
Yes 265chevy, you sure can use these skim coating techniques on plaster walls too!👍 Thanks so much for watching! -Paul
Blue mud-thats brillent. I am doing a bedroom, and it is turning out beautiful. I did get some joint compound on the popcorn ceiling. Any suggestions to remove it?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!
I love giving back Jorge!✅ Thanks so much for watching man! -Paul
Almost done skimming all the walls in an older building due to rough paint build up. What kind of primer should I use?
I lost a lot, including my house, and moved into a shoebox condo. I got the bright idea to pull the paper off the bathroom walls and paint. Getting rid of that paper and having peach walls would boost my spirits and allow me to start each new day in a happy, if tiny, bathroom, thus boosting my spirits.
“It will all be better if the bathroom looks good instead of terrible.” So that was the plan.
There are a bunch of digs in the walls and one spot where I pulled a chunk of the wall off with the paper. Plus - PLUS! - the Home Depot guy told me to use this little thing that puts holes in the paper. It didn’t help with paper removal and in two spots it went through to the wall, so now I have to fix my mistake. Also... The walls are not even! They’re kind of rolly.
I am feeling very overwhelmed and very stupid for even starting this, but the paper is mostly off so there is no turning back now.
I’ve been looking around online and the answer seems to be “skim coat it.”
I want them smooth. Orange peel would be nice for the hall and living room, but the bathroom should be smooth.
Wish me luck! (I need it.)
Food coloring is also good to tint mud to distinguish. Chalk is better by convenience because we're most likely to have it on hand.
Yes Manny!👍🏻 Food coloring will definitely work too. I wouldn’t use red though. Because it has potential for bleed through. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing man!😎 -Paul
Great idea using dye in the mix to aid visibility! Any tips or can you make a video to show easiest way to fix old and "peaked" drywall seams? Do I have to slice into the seam or can just feather out to hide the shallow areas?
Hi Paul, your showing in the UK so your famous:) I tape as well as skim so know where your coming from. Taping is easier on the body but not used as much domestically here.all the best Nick
Awesome!💥 Thanks for the info man! Rock on!🤘🏻 -Paul
BAZOOKA
Bazookas are awesome!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend! -Paul
Hi Paul...first thanks for your videos big help to me! Have a question for you...I removed baseboards that was caulked at the top and cut into vinyl wall paper? We’ll when I pulled the baseboards off the wall the vinyl came with it, now I need to mud to adjust for the removed vinyl...drywall paper teared as well. How would you repair and avoid bubbles in the tape? Thank you 🙏 for your help!
Hi Robert, I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos!👍🏻 Here’s a video that should cover your situation: ua-cam.com/video/ihv9XajjPFs/v-deo.html Not sure if you even need to add tape for this repair... Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!😎 -Paul
Great coloring idea! Thanks! What causes those irritating bubbles that sometimes pop up in skim coats?
Amy LeMaster dust
thank you for sharing
These videos have been very helpful! Would a finishing trowel be just as effective as a taping knife or why do you prefer one over the other? Thanks!
Trying to save some serious cash by skim coating over an old splatter textured hallway and bedroom. I also added metal corner bead to all outside corners in the hallway (guess they didnt have them in 1951 when my home was built). Trying to achieve a smooth "hand textured" appearance.
Did my first coat with setting compound, now starting on second coat with all purpose USG per-mixed compound.
Any tips???
Awesome man!👍🏻 Did you apply the first skim coat by hand or did you use my paint roller trick? -Paul
Great tutorial but where is the last video that shows the end result of this wall? I'm invested now.
Hi Alyce, I’m still working on the final video of this skim coating series. Reason being is that i’ve been doing the skim coating videos on my demonstration wall outside because the natural lighting really lights up all the imperfections. But it’s been raining here in Florida for the last 9 day’s. So, hang tight and I will have that video uploaded as soon as I can. Thanks so much for your patience!🙏 Take care, -Paul
Hi Paul, Can you tell me why the mud bubbles after you applied it to wall, After a couple of passes with the blade they are gone but sometimes they slowly reappear after a a few minutes and you have to give it another pass.. I suspect this has something to do with adding water to the mix to make a smoother mix. Is there anyway to stop the bubbles from happening in the first place as I only like give it a minimal pass with the knife for a skim coat.
Is the next video up? I looked through your channel, but I can't find part 6. Thank you!
Awesome trick! I do a similar technique when doing body work.
Question for ya...
I have my parents bathroom that has alot of blistered areas on the ceiling, especially over the shower. They never had a ceiling fan, so im guessing the hot showers over 20 some yrs has caused this issue...
How would i go about repairing it?
Should i sand the entire ceiling with a 100 or 120 grit, clean off the dust, then start skimming just the problem areas? Or should i try and skim coat the entire ceiling at once? I was worried about it shrinking back after its dry and still being able to see all the marks.
Thank you!
splash skim with usg all purpose. Cut out any blisters with a utility knife. Touch up blister area. Sand surface. TEXTURE OR PAINT
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Awesome! Thanks for the reply
Careful, oils accumulate on bath lids... clean thoroughly with TSP first, cut out bubbles, tape if necessary, skim until the cows come home.
I see your using All purpose for skim coating but I use Ultralight which has less Adhesive and easier to sand for skim coating. My current project involves repairing, skim coating and painting my garage walls.
For touch ups after the wall is smooth, I'd actually do those after vacuuming and priming the walls so I lock in the skim coat. This way I don't risk over sanding the existing skim during the sanding of the touch up. Also, it is much easier to see imperfections such us bubbles etc.
Thanks Paul. I just found you and subscribed.
That’s awesome Rick!🔥 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!😎 -Paul
Can you skim coat over 50+ year old wall paper? Should I paint first with the Kilz oil based primer as suggested by an article I read?
Not sure if he mentioned it,,, but if you are applying touch ups, you should prime first or apply the touch ups before sanding. Adding the touch ups puts a thin layer of mud on but it will be hard to sand it perfectly if it was already sanded. The primer will help create a barrier so you can sand the touch ups and then spot prime the touchup areas to get a smooth finish.
Hello Paul! I am looking for the last video on sanding, priming, products used to have that smooth finish that you referenced in the last 30 seconds. Please provide link. Thank you.
Yes please
Hey, so I removed 4 layers of wallpaper and the last layer ripped off a bunch of the top layer of Sheetrock. I sanded the entire room with 120 grit, then put one coat of Pro-999/rx-35 on top. My questions are : 1. should I put another coat of the sealer before skimming the wall? 2. should I sand the sealer before skimming? 3. Is a roller with joint compound a better option for large areas? Thank you, I really enjoyed your videos.
ROLLER IS A GREAT IDEA BUT IT IS A PRACTICED ART. BE PREPARED. MAYBE NEXT TIME JUST RIP OFF OLD ROCK WITH 4 LAYERS OF PAPER AND PUT NEW. TOO MUCH TIME WASTED
@@buildinit6523 Or apply 3/8" glue and screw,
Im tryna step up EVERYTHING. new to construction but i have loyalties so i have to get better. ASAP
Cool trick with the blue chalk,I've been around drywallers of all kinds from the guy who uses a cement trowel for a flawless finish to the guy who uses a ten inch knife for the whole process,never have seen the blue chalk thing,thanks bud learned something new today
Right on Dustin!😎 Thanks so much for the feedback. Rock on! 🤘🏻-Paul
Hi Paul I am a dyi guy just starting out. I have popcorn ceilings in my house and they are looking pretty bad. I am skim coating over them. The wall I am doing now has first coat on. But is pretty rough. Do I need too sand it first and then apply second coat? Or scrape it and then apply. Mixed mud half bucket mud and added half cup water too it. Des final coat need too be thinner than first coat?
I skim coated a wall after repairing an area of drywall I had to open for light fixtures. When I was applying paint after letting the final coat of mud dry over night. Part of the skin coat would peel as I run the paint roller over it
True level 5 is primed at level 4 then touch up is done and DON'T ROLL TO MUCH. If you get the mud too wet it will become workable again. Thus your situation.
How best to handle right spaces like over Windows, doors or around lighting? Places where even a 6" knife won't fit?
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