Painting - Problems painting new drywall
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Homebuddy
03-01-06, 07:03 PM
My painter is having problems painting over the new drywall. I think he should know what the probem is, but he doesn't seem to know! It was greenboard, and it was primed okay. I am using Lowe's American Interior eggshell on the walls, and it is so textured looking, and not completely covered looking, that it doesn't look like a good paint job. Is it a problem with the paint, the roller, the wall, what could be the problem? will a second coat help, or not? He doesn't seem to see that it doesn't look so good!!
Also, he told me eggshell would be good on the ceiling, but I think it looks a bit shiny, and I don't think a ceiling should be shiny. Can I put flat paint over the eggshell?
I'm frustrated, and a bit concerned that my new walls will never look good. I'm concerned too that the drywall curing (correct term?) or drying, or priming, wasn't done well. I'm puzzled.
Any suggestions?:wall:
Also, he told me eggshell would be good on the ceiling, but I think it looks a bit shiny, and I don't think a ceiling should be shiny. Can I put flat paint over the eggshell?
I'm frustrated, and a bit concerned that my new walls will never look good. I'm concerned too that the drywall curing (correct term?) or drying, or priming, wasn't done well. I'm puzzled.
Any suggestions?:wall:
Pipsisiwah
03-01-06, 07:07 PM
What doesn't "look good" - is it splotchy? Thin in spots? Uneven? Brush or roller strokes? Too shiney? Can you be a little more specific?
marksr
03-01-06, 07:29 PM
Is your painter a pro? Where the walls dusted before priming? Sounds like there may have been dust on the wall that got smeared around in the paint. Or he may have been using too large a nap on the roller [1/2"-3/4' is right size] Were the walls sanded between coats of paint? Flat can be applied over eggshell. I only recomend eggshell/satin on bath ceilings.
Homebuddy
03-01-06, 08:45 PM
Yes I can be more specific.
The texture is grainier, bigger, in some places than others.
The paint looks as though it wasn't adhering evenly, sticky looking, if you know what I mean.
It's a bit difficult to describe as I'm not a pro, but I do not what a bad paint job looks like.
And maybe it's more shiny in some places than in others. And blotchy.
In some places, it looks as though the strokes aren't in the same direction, although the uneven texture is the biggest problem.
Does this help?
Thank you!
The texture is grainier, bigger, in some places than others.
The paint looks as though it wasn't adhering evenly, sticky looking, if you know what I mean.
It's a bit difficult to describe as I'm not a pro, but I do not what a bad paint job looks like.
And maybe it's more shiny in some places than in others. And blotchy.
In some places, it looks as though the strokes aren't in the same direction, although the uneven texture is the biggest problem.
Does this help?
Thank you!
BobF
03-01-06, 09:27 PM
Paying someone to paint doen't make that person a "pro".
I'm curious about your comments about texture. Are some places very smooth, like around fixtures or other places that would have been brushed? Is that what you are calling uneven texture? Or are they roller marks?
Sorry, but I don't know what you mean by sticky-looking.
Did this same person install and finish the greenboard? Are all those joints and nail/screw places mudded and sanded smooth?
What color?
If I read your post correctly, only primer and one coat was put on. There wasn't a second coat of paint?
I'm curious about your comments about texture. Are some places very smooth, like around fixtures or other places that would have been brushed? Is that what you are calling uneven texture? Or are they roller marks?
Sorry, but I don't know what you mean by sticky-looking.
Did this same person install and finish the greenboard? Are all those joints and nail/screw places mudded and sanded smooth?
What color?
If I read your post correctly, only primer and one coat was put on. There wasn't a second coat of paint?
Homebuddy
03-01-06, 09:37 PM
Thanks so much for replying. I'm afraid I'm going to have to have another look at the paint job and get back to you with some answers tomorrow. It's not easy for me to describe, but I'll give it another go!
It was the same person who installed the greenboard, and he is supposed to know about painting, though I'm not really pleased with the paint job. I think the nails or screws were gone over fairly carefully, but the final result is not pleasing to the eye.
The color is between a sort of buff or light tan with warm yellow tones.
:thinker:
It was the same person who installed the greenboard, and he is supposed to know about painting, though I'm not really pleased with the paint job. I think the nails or screws were gone over fairly carefully, but the final result is not pleasing to the eye.
The color is between a sort of buff or light tan with warm yellow tones.
:thinker:
slickshift
03-02-06, 05:45 AM
Nix the "pro"
Sand the room smooth with 180 grit
I'd recommend a sanding screen type sander if possible (you can put them on a mop handle for ease of use)
Wipe down the ceiling and walls
You can vacuum them, or I personally like the swiffer on a stick
But however you do it, you must do it well
Paint the ceiling with a good quality ceiling paint from a paint store
I also recommend eggshell for a bath, but technically you can use flat
You can use the wall paint if you want (but not the American Traditions)
Paint the walls with a good quality wall paint
Again I'd recommend egggshell, or satin/pearl, but you can do whatever you'd like
Two coats quality paint from your local Paint Shop, Ben Moore, Sherwin Williams, or a quality regional brand is fine
Use some good roller sleeves and brushes, the cheapies just make it harder to apply, and help make it look bad
If you DIY this, make sure that the "pro" takes all the painting charges off the bill
He did it wrong and badly
If you want the "pro" to do it the way I described, do not let him charge you any extra over the contracted price
What I described is standard and expected
Sand the room smooth with 180 grit
I'd recommend a sanding screen type sander if possible (you can put them on a mop handle for ease of use)
Wipe down the ceiling and walls
You can vacuum them, or I personally like the swiffer on a stick
But however you do it, you must do it well
Paint the ceiling with a good quality ceiling paint from a paint store
I also recommend eggshell for a bath, but technically you can use flat
You can use the wall paint if you want (but not the American Traditions)
Paint the walls with a good quality wall paint
Again I'd recommend egggshell, or satin/pearl, but you can do whatever you'd like
Two coats quality paint from your local Paint Shop, Ben Moore, Sherwin Williams, or a quality regional brand is fine
Use some good roller sleeves and brushes, the cheapies just make it harder to apply, and help make it look bad
If you DIY this, make sure that the "pro" takes all the painting charges off the bill
He did it wrong and badly
If you want the "pro" to do it the way I described, do not let him charge you any extra over the contracted price
What I described is standard and expected