I live near Chicago, IL and like most homes here, I have textured walls and ceilings. I am having some remodeling done in my home where I am combining two bedrooms into one. The walls have a sand like texture. The ceiling has a deaper popcorn texture. I have had some contrctors and there seams to be differing opinions on what I should do to have smooth walls. A few want to re-drywall the entire rooms because they claim skim coating will crack. Others say skim coating is fine and a cheaper way to go. What are the pros and cons? I need help in deciding which way to go.
2007-03-23 04:00:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
skim coat should be fine
2007-03-23 04:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by traveller 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Popcorn texture has to be scraped off the ceiling...we did that first before skim coating and it is fine(we went over it with 3 scarce coats and we only did the ceiling). Re-drywalling is a bit extreme unless there are holes and gouges in the walls and ceiling or it has gotten wet. I'm sure you will be happy with the results of either one...it's basically up to you if you want to spend the money on new drywall or something else. If you go with the skim coating have the contractor give you a guarantee.
2007-03-23 11:25:30 · answer #2 · answered by pamomof4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use 3/8 drywall over the entire existing textured surfaces. You can even use 1/4 inch drywall overtop if the texture isnt too pronounced. This is quite a savings in cost, and in weight if you are considering doing this yourself. You do not need to remove the old drywall, just nail or drywall screw right over the top. . You will need extenders on the electrical outlets.
You can even use 1/4 inch drywall on the ceilings if you want to, just be sure to nail to studs and glue with construction adhesive between the studs.
Of course a drywall supply house can supply 3/8 and 1/4 inch drywall in a great variety of lengths
2007-03-23 11:17:32 · answer #3 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly what they said "it more expensive to drywall and cheaper to do the skim coat" I personally would go with the new drywall, because the skim coat will shrink and crack in the weather change.
2007-03-23 14:35:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
re-boarding the walls would be extreme, and very expensive. if you think about it, what are they gonna' do after they board the walls? they're gonna' plaster over it with a skim coat.
just give the walls a good sanding, and re-coat.
2007-03-23 11:12:32 · answer #5 · answered by sic-n-tired 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
skin coating may crack over time - re drywalling will be very expensive - go with the skin coat - should last a while and not be noticeable
2007-03-23 11:06:02 · answer #6 · answered by T F 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seal and prime the textured parts...skim will be fine.
2007-03-23 11:06:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would drywall right over the old walls.
2007-03-23 11:05:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋