Skim Coating Wall with Plaster over Existing Wall Texture

http://hometips.gregvan.com/drywall_and_plaster.htm Watch Greg Vandenberg as he skim coats over an existing wall texture that he didn't like and how he fixed it. He might make it look easier than it is, but you can get a good idea how to fix wall textures that you don't like. By floating a thin layer of drywall joint compound over the undesired wall texture, you can flatten the wall out and then re-spray your new texture over it. Home remodeling tips like these can help homeowners and contractors make better home repairs and quality home repairs lead to happy customers.

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[technodazed]

Do you install new cornerbead over the old one? How do you deal with more extreme texture (pockets about 3/8 deep)?

[gregvancom]

@technodazed No I don't put more corner bead on. They sell a drywall tool for corners at most home improvement centers. If you have deeper pockets, you might need to put more plaster on and don't forget to let it dry in layers, other wise it will crack.

[Kb2783]

What kind of mud? All purpose or lightweight?

[gregvancom]

@Kb2783 I thought I mentioned it in the video, but if I didn't, I apologize. All-purpose joint compound, but remember, if you're plastering over paint, the joint compound could, even though I have never had it happened to me, separate, because this material isn't made to go over paint, just drywall and plaster.

[bomanton]

What is the recipe or instructions for adding water to the joint compound?

[gregvancom]

@bomanton Just add enough water until the joint compound is easy to work with and spread. Too much water will create a soupy mess, but when I'm working with my second coat, I like to have it a little wetter, than my first mix. Trial and error my friends, trial and error.

[chavoya619]

too dark

[MultiSpread]

Here in London UK I would say it is 95% plastering, and reskimming with that taping stuff only on huge areas in offices or shopping malls. stucco thing over here on top of wire mesh. I was in US last month and couldnt find any work anywhere, I was in florida and even sourcing it semed so hard, Main thing is I wanna work out there and just wanna go to the most popular part of the country for plastering and work. Ps my tools are actually over ther in Hamilton New Jersey, just need a start.

[lrd9999]

@MultiSpread Veneer plastering is common in the N.E.; even HomeDepot has stacks of "blueboard". They seem to like to texture everything in the S.W., which could sortof be called plastering, though I think textured walls would be a pain. I suspect most DIYers are better off mudding/taping; they'd make a fine mess of real plaster. I usually only skim to cover up a texture I don't like.

"Gray coating" on wire or rock lathe is very uncommon here, though. Do they sill do that over there?

[bomanton]

Thank you.