Mud over primer? - DIY Chatroom

tomptat · 10-31-2009, 06:48 PM

Just finished tape and mud in bathroom. I'm not an experienced taper, but I think it's ready for paint. If I miss a spot, can I go back after it's primed and touch up the mud and re prime?

sdsester · 10-31-2009, 07:55 PM

You should not have any problem doing this. Just make sure things dry completely in between processes.

tomptat · 10-31-2009, 08:04 PM

Cool, and thank you. My main concern is little voids in my inside corners. I don't want to do a complete fourth coat. I have to go out of town for a few days, and I want my lovely assistant

to be able to have something to do when I'm gone.
Tom

GBR in WA · 10-31-2009, 09:22 PM

The major manufacturers of your drywall require you prime after taping-before texturing, and after texturing-before final painting to honor their warranty.
Be safe, Gary

bjbatlanta · 11-04-2009, 06:27 PM

I always have customers prime coat, then I come in and do a touch-up before final coat of paint. A lot of imperfections are not seen until the walls are primed....

housepaintingny · 11-05-2009, 11:48 PM

You won't have any problems if you compound over primer. Just prime the spots of any new compounding you do. As mentioned already you usually will see some imperfections after a wall has a coat of primer on it or 1 top coat.