We've had to repair quite a few holes and dents in our drywall. With the big holes we put a new piece of drywall, put joint compound over the spot, sanded it, primed it and painted it. Where there were little dents we did the same thing just no new piece of drywall. The thing is, the final coat is a semi-gloss but where the compound is, the paint has turned into a flat finish. We don't prefer either finish but we would like it all the same. Does anyone know why this happens? If so, how can we fix it without having to put compound on the entire wall.
2007-02-24 12:27:34 · 4 answers · asked by Dr. Answers 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
You must make the wall one uniform surface when using higher gloss paints. You can either prime with a high quality prime or skim coat the wall with drywall mud. This is done by simply watering down some joint compound (I prefer topping) to a milkshake like consistency. Roll it over the entire surface of the wall with a 1/2 nap paint roller. And wipe it back off to leave just a film over the surface. Sand this lightly before painting.
2007-02-27 03:43:50 · answer #1 · answered by khaymain 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For skim coating, spread a thin layer of joint compound or a material made for this purpose over the entire surface of the drywall panel. - See more at: http://www.miconstruguia.com/en/finishing-drywall/
2014-01-26 16:53:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me You needed a primer first, maybe you can sand the wall again and primer it and then paint it again . A primer can be a flat wall paint. I did this and my wall is fine
2007-02-28 15:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by Liteyes 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did you let the primer dry out long enough?
2007-02-24 21:43:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋