Patching and Plastering - Skim-Coat over painted walls?

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teggenberger
09-12-07, 11:15 PM
Hi, We just bought a 20yo house. Whoever 're-did' the bathroom painted overtop a bad Wall-Paper removal job. There's alot of roughness on the walls from where they tore the Wallpaper off.
Can I 'Skim Coat' over-top the painted walls? How can I make the walls smooth again?
Thanks.

marksr
09-13-07, 05:02 AM
Generally there is no problem with skim coating over paint. Whenever skim coating over enamel you should sand the paint first to allow the j/c to bond better - but then sanding first is always a good idea :D
coops28
09-13-07, 06:43 AM
Use all purpose mud for the first coat. It will stick better.