[Momapiggy]

Our walls are showing each and every patch job done and painted over. Is there anyway to fix/correct that?

 

[MTN REMODEL LLC]

Need some more information and likely some pics.

Were these repairs just made...

Possible bad taper/mud job on the patch

Possible texture match problem...

Possible paint flashing...or poor feathering out to existing paint....

 

[mark sr]

The most common mistake folks make when making repairs is not texturing the repair prior to painting. Even slick finished walls that have been painted multiple times need texture to replicate the roller stipple and make the repair disappear.


Pics would allow us to see just what you have going on and the best way to correct it.

 

[JLawrence08648]

Sanding paint is difficult, it's easier to sand or screen joint compound. It may easier and better to put joint compound over it and feather it.

 

[Boogityman]

The most common mistake folks make when making repairs is not texturing the repair prior to painting. Even slick finished walls that have been painted multiple times need texture to replicate the roller stipple and make the repair disappear.


Pics would allow us to see just what you have going on and the best way to correct it.

Not to hijack the threatld, but this is a big one for me, and something I need to do better to take my repairs to the next level... How do you texture match something that has been rolled a few times? Everything I find when I Google this refers to actual textured walls, but my walls have very minor texture which just comes from multiple coats of paint, so when I patch, the compound fills that texture easily and smooths it out...so patches often remain slightly visible...how can I address this?

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[MTN REMODEL LLC]

Not to hijack the threatld, but this is a big one for me, and something I need to do better to take my repairs to the next level... How do you texture match something that has been rolled a few times? Everything I find when I Google this refers to actual textured walls, but my walls have very minor texture which just comes from multiple coats of paint, so when I patch, the compound fills that texture easily and smooths it out...so patches often remain slightly visible...how can I address this?

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I'm interested in others approach also.........

With mixed success, I'll use the water spray texture can on fine, then after it sets but still damp, take a damp sponge and either wipe it very lightly or dab it to minimize it.

 

[Boogityman]

Interesting... The "best" success I've had is rolling over the patch with my latex primer/sealer with a longer nap than I plan to use for the paint... I usually use 3/8 on wall so I roll with 1/2. The thought has gone through my mind to use a high build primer maybe it would work out better but haven't gotten that far yet...

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[MTN REMODEL LLC]

I had a reno that one living room wall was just blasted with repairs...I have no idea what a previous owner had hanging all over.

I just retexeured the whole wall it was so bad.

 

[mark sr]

I usually thin down j/c and roll or pat it on with a sponge to replicate roller stipple.