What is "skim coating" ?

Rav · 09-28-2012, 05:01 PM

I've seen references in this forum to "skim coating," "skimming," etc., and was wondering what that is? I've done a small amount of patching, sanding, and priming type of prep -- when does one do skimming? Thanks -- Rav (just a homeowner who wants to learn).

joecaption · 09-28-2012, 05:15 PM

Just a very thin layer of drywall compound or plaster to level out imperfections on a wall.

sublime2 · 09-28-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by joecaption

Just a very thin layer of drywall compound or plaster to level out imperfections on a wall.

Yup.to me it means covering the whole wall though.
When you skim coat a wall the whole wall is covered in a thin layer. Not an easy thing to do.

mae-ling · 09-28-2012, 06:25 PM

seen some roll the mud on with a paint roller then flatten with wide knife.

Rav · 09-28-2012, 10:45 PM

Thanks for all the explanations. /Rav

**Gary in WA** · 09-29-2012, 12:14 AM

Page 3: http://www.lafarge-na.com/GA-214-07_English.pdf

Either spray it on and smooth trowel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwjzlSoa_Rs

Or, roller and trowel, similar to final tape coat; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi-Hp3dasq8

Gary

09-28-2012, 05:01 PM	#1
Rav Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 138	What is "skim coating" ? I've seen references in this forum to "skim coating," "skimming," etc., and was wondering what that is? I've done a small amount of patching, sanding, and priming type of prep -- when does one do skimming? Thanks -- Rav (just a homeowner who wants to learn).

09-28-2012, 05:15 PM	#2
joecaption Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,840	What is "skim coating" ? Just a very thin layer of drywall compound or plaster to level out imperfections on a wall.

09-28-2012, 06:25 PM	#4
mae-ling Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 2,004	What is "skim coating" ? seen some roll the mud on with a paint roller then flatten with wide knife.

09-28-2012, 10:45 PM	#5
Rav Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 138	What is "skim coating" ? Thanks for all the explanations. /Rav

09-29-2012, 12:14 AM	#6
Gary in WA Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,851	What is "skim coating" ? Page 3: http://www.lafarge-na.com/GA-214-07_English.pdf Either spray it on and smooth trowel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwjzlSoa_Rs Or, roller and trowel, similar to final tape coat; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi-Hp3dasq8 Gary __________________ Clothes taking longer to dry? Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets. They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money. Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!

What is "skim coating" ?