My bedroom is floor to ceiling "popcorn" texture. The people who sold me the home have a high gloss paint over it. I cannot afford to tear down the walls and re-drywall. I don't want the mess of scraping off the bumps. What is another way to retexture the walls? If I use a joint compound to create a different texture, would it work? I really hate it, but financially I'm quite limited. I could not hire anyone to do work for me, so all of my home improvements are done myself or by my mother....(who can do almost anything). But she isn't so sure what we can do about this.
2006-12-26 09:52:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I originally wanted to put up thin drywall over it, but the room is a "barn" shape. The walls go up most of the way, then angle in, then form the ceiling. That makes it hard to just put the drywall up the walls. I don't care if the ceiling stays the same and I'm really not interested in the hassle of the ceiling.
2006-12-26 11:09:57 · update #1
yes, take dry wall mud and over texture the wall....just "pull" ur mud to create textures like stucco on the wall....be sure to do a little light sanding pre mudding....
lic. gen. contractor
2006-12-26 10:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not put up compound. It would have to be too thick. That would be impossible to put up uniformly. Since it shrinks when it drys, you would have a cracked up mess. It also will not stick properly to the gloss paint that is currently there.
You can put drywall over it, even with that shape. It isn't that difficult. You can also sub out the hanging and do the finishing yourself to save money.
The best idea is to take a very wide blade and knock off the texture. You said that you didn't want to do that, but it is the best cheap solution.
2006-12-29 13:23:11 · answer #2 · answered by DSM Handyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A high gloss should have never been put over this texture. "I'm thinking, I was in the business for 47 years." O.K. look at the texture, if it has a reasonable texture to it then spray a few square feet of it to see what it's going to look like. I wouldn't put anymore texture over it, it's only going to make matters worse. If the "flat" paint works then go with that until you get some money and rent a machine like a heavy duty Sander with coarse sheets and go over it, knock it all down and go over it.
2006-12-26 18:00:15 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend scraping of the old texture. if it is a "cottage cheese" texture it will scrape off easily when slightly damp.
After applying a texture using a toilet brush or whatever in a stamping motion, a strait edge drywall knife can be used to "knock down" the high points that are sticking out.
2006-12-28 18:13:43 · answer #4 · answered by justin time 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a good idea to texture over gloss surface. I recommend sanding the finish for a good bond. Sanding the surface will create a "Knock down Look". Primer can cause the texture to adhere but sanding is better. Look for a store that will sell miss-tints and pick a color you like, that is most economical. Changing the texture will take a sanding pole and sand paper, plus hard work. Good luck.
2006-12-26 18:08:49 · answer #5 · answered by Pablo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it is only one room, your best solution would to be to knock it down yourself and repaint it. You can buy the trowel at lowes near the compound joint section. Always use a primer before painting and you will need a roller cover of at least 3/4 nap, unless you are spraying.
2006-12-30 17:45:35 · answer #6 · answered by todd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what about putting up drywall OVER the walls?
2006-12-26 17:57:43 · answer #7 · answered by sushimaven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋