painting skimmed walls

n224ap · 07-26-2011, 02:23 PM

My wife and I had the knock down texture removed by a company. the walls are left all white. Now typically there would be drywall and tape and mud, but these walls are all mud. any special instructions to priming and painting?

chrisn · 07-26-2011, 04:50 PM

I would prime with Gardz, in this case maybe 2 coats, then 2 finish coats.

Brushjockey · 07-26-2011, 05:10 PM

While I won't argue with Gardz- I will ask what is the sheen of the paint you plan on finishing with?
Gardz will be great for a seal for an eggshell finish , you can even add about 25% of your finish coat to it to give a little color ( depending on paint compatibility) .
But if you are going flat that might be overkill. A good drywall primer that is flat would be sufficient.
Why, I just skimmed and primed a bath myself today. Used Zinsser Zero 123 as my prime. Worked as expected, will paint eggshell tomorrow.

n224ap · 07-26-2011, 06:32 PM

How about if i use PVA with a tint for the flat walls. most will be flat. only the kitchen will be semi. I was told a tint might not have me having to do two coats. I prefer Sheman williams. Your preferences would be welcomed. thanks. It's a big job as the WHOLE home was resurfaced.

Brushjockey · 07-26-2011, 06:43 PM

With a skim, prime and 2 finish is the norm. i almost never use a PVA- go for more the sealer-primers, But then i also almost never finish walls in flat.
Just don't use crap materials. You sound like you had a nice job, don't cheap it out now.

jsheridan · 07-26-2011, 06:44 PM

Sheman? Williams, Don't say that to them.
Sometimes I just don't have anything productive to say.

n224ap · 07-26-2011, 07:10 PM

Oops. sorry sherman.. So the best sealer is what? and the best paint in your opinions is?? I value it and I won't cheap out..

Brushjockey · 07-26-2011, 09:06 PM

Try Sherwin Williams. Covers the world, don't cha know...

Leah Frances · 07-26-2011, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n224ap

Oops. sorry sherman.. So the best sealer is what? and the best paint in your opinions is?? I value it and I won't cheap out..

Look up your closest paint supplier. Patronize a locally owned business (if they treat you right) and buy a TOP quality product.

chrisn · 07-27-2011, 05:24 AM

If going to SW then these 2 would work

n224ap · 07-27-2011, 03:45 PM

Thanks guys

07-26-2011, 02:23 PM	#1
n224ap Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 10	painting skimmed walls My wife and I had the knock down texture removed by a company. the walls are left all white. Now typically there would be drywall and tape and mud, but these walls are all mud. any special instructions to priming and painting?

07-26-2011, 04:50 PM	#2
chrisn paper hanger and painter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hagerstown MD Posts: 5,851	painting skimmed walls I would prime with Gardz, in this case maybe 2 coats, then 2 finish coats. Attached Images

07-26-2011, 05:10 PM	#3
Brushjockey Rubbin walls since'79 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mn Posts: 2,425	painting skimmed walls While I won't argue with Gardz- I will ask what is the sheen of the paint you plan on finishing with? Gardz will be great for a seal for an eggshell finish , you can even add about 25% of your finish coat to it to give a little color ( depending on paint compatibility) . But if you are going flat that might be overkill. A good drywall primer that is flat would be sufficient. Why, I just skimmed and primed a bath myself today. Used Zinsser Zero 123 as my prime. Worked as expected, will paint eggshell tomorrow.

07-26-2011, 06:32 PM	#4
n224ap Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 10	painting skimmed walls How about if i use PVA with a tint for the flat walls. most will be flat. only the kitchen will be semi. I was told a tint might not have me having to do two coats. I prefer Sheman williams. Your preferences would be welcomed. thanks. It's a big job as the WHOLE home was resurfaced.

07-26-2011, 06:43 PM	#5
Brushjockey Rubbin walls since'79 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mn Posts: 2,425	painting skimmed walls With a skim, prime and 2 finish is the norm. i almost never use a PVA- go for more the sealer-primers, But then i also almost never finish walls in flat. Just don't use crap materials. You sound like you had a nice job, don't cheap it out now.

painting skimmed walls