Fix painted mud job

11-25-2012, 10:22 PM	#1
Mallard1123 Member   Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Se Michigan Posts: 41	Fix painted mud job I have a big spot on my bathroom wall that has been mudded and painted. The spot looks like it needs to be sanded. What is the easiest way to fix this considering it's already painted?

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11-25-2012, 10:48 PM	#2
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,206	Fix painted mud job Sand it, prime and repaint.

11-26-2012, 12:02 AM	#3
masterofall Member   Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kelowna B.|C. Posts: 138	Fix painted mud job Can you mud over it and spread it out. The mud will stick to the paint. Sand, prime and paint.

11-26-2012, 08:19 PM	#4
princelake Member   Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ontario canada Posts: 548	Fix painted mud job if it was just done then the mud will stick to the paint. when the paint is old and theres a bit of texture to it the fresh mud you put on will bubble becuase it cant adhere to the paint. before mudding the spot prime the area you think where all your mud will go so you know the mud will stick.

12-05-2012, 04:16 PM	#5
bjbatlanta Drywall contractor   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 2,082	Fix painted mud job Sand as best you can (paint doesn't sand well), skim another coat (or three) to smooth it out, sand again and paint. When you skim, a couple of thin coats are better than "piling" the mud on to try to cover with one coat..... __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a soldier. Support our troops.