[Camarojoe12]

Hello , I just removed the tile from bathroom walls, I was able to scrape/knock down ridges from what ever adhesive was used. Just wondering what to use to skim coat the walls. I’m not looking to replace the drywall as it isn’t in the budget and there seems to be a pretty heavy amount of plaster bringing out the thickness. Just looking for the best suggestion for mud as I’m overwhelmed with the amount available. Thanks


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[mark sr]

How thick would the skim coat need to be? can you post a pic or two?

 

[Camarojoe12]

How thick would the skim coat need to be? can you post a pic or two?

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[mark sr]

I'd fill the divots with a setting compound and then skim coat it.

 

[Camarojoe12]

Any particular products you would use?


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[mark sr]

Easy sand or most any setting compound will work well as a filler. Premixed joint compound would be easier for the skim coat.

 

[jeffnc]

Using setting compound is optimal, but not necessary if you want to simplify. With deeper divots you'll need multiple coats of standard premixed compound or else it will tend to crack as it shrinks. Even this isn't a disaster as you'll simply follow with another coat.

If using setting compound, give yourself the maximum working time with the first product. The second product can be used after that, or for all of it. Be sure to a wide taping knife of 12" for the final coat to get the flattest finish. There will be some dusty sanding to do when it's all dry.

USG Sheetrock Natural Easy Sand 90 Joint Compound 18 lb - Ace Hardware

USG Sheetrock Brand Easy Sand 90 Joint Compound is a lightweight, setting-type compound with a 90-minute working time. USG setting-type joint compounds provide faster finishing of drywall interiors, even under slow drying conditions. Rapid chemical hardening and low shrinkage permit same-day...

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USG Sheetrock White All Purpose Joint Compound 4.5 gal - Ace Hardware

USG Sheetrock Brand All Purpose Joint Compound is the original, most-trusted conventional weight all purpose, ready-mixed joint compound for all phases of drywall finishing. Use for repairing cracks on drywall and plaster, embedding USG Sheetrock Brand Paper Joint Tape, and applying drywall...

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[Half-fast eddie]

90 minute or 45 minute easy sand.

 

[Elmer-Dallas Texas]

Maybe consider covering area with solid sheet material rather than tile.

 

[ClarenceBauer]

Maybe consider covering area with solid sheet material rather than tile.

I agree with using a setting compound to bring the existing area out plumb as for using a ready-mix compound I would not recommend the use of joint compound.
Use a second coat of the setting compound & trowel smooth.