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02-04-08, 11:38 AM
Will a faux finish on a wall help disguise an imprefect wall? If so, is one finish better suited than another. I had removed wallpaper only to have a mess on the wall beneath.Painter fixed best he could and applied 2 coats of paint. You can still see alot of the imprefections. HELP!!
Cindy Strnad
02-08-08, 08:56 PM
Dear Carousel,
I haven't tried applying a texture over paint, but that is what I would do with a wall like you describe. I would sand the wall lightly with some coarse sandpaper, then use a wide drywall knife to apply drywall compound in strokes like you would frost a cake (there are different kinds of drywall compound--you want the kind less likely to crack--read the label or ask the retailer).
Do maybe a 4x8 section. If you like it, leave it as is. If you'd like to modify your new texture, play with it some. It's fun to see what different kinds of effects you can get. Just don't leave any points sticking up as they will be sharp when dry.
One way I like to make a texture is to touch a tile float to the fresh, wet surface and pull out. This will make lots of little points. I then lay down the points by lightly stroking over them with the wide drywall knife.
The thicker your texture, the more imperfections you can hide (but don't get it too thick or it will crack when drying). If you want a more subtle texture, use less drywall compound and apply it more smoothly. A thicker texture is harder to paint because of all the little crevasses.
You should paint this wall (when thoroughly dry) with a primer before you use your good paint. If you think you would like to also use a glaze, start with a paint that is paler than you want to finish up with. You'll probably want two coats.
If you're happy with your results you can stop here. If not, you can add a glaze (slightly darker color, brush on, rub off). Be sure to test it to see if you like it before going too far. If you decide to add a glaze, and if the wall is likely to get dirty, you should also cover the wall with a protective clear coat when you're done. I would go with a satin-matte--this looks better with textures as it doesn't scatter the light so much.
Good luck,
Cindy
I haven't tried applying a texture over paint, but that is what I would do with a wall like you describe. I would sand the wall lightly with some coarse sandpaper, then use a wide drywall knife to apply drywall compound in strokes like you would frost a cake (there are different kinds of drywall compound--you want the kind less likely to crack--read the label or ask the retailer).
Do maybe a 4x8 section. If you like it, leave it as is. If you'd like to modify your new texture, play with it some. It's fun to see what different kinds of effects you can get. Just don't leave any points sticking up as they will be sharp when dry.
One way I like to make a texture is to touch a tile float to the fresh, wet surface and pull out. This will make lots of little points. I then lay down the points by lightly stroking over them with the wide drywall knife.
The thicker your texture, the more imperfections you can hide (but don't get it too thick or it will crack when drying). If you want a more subtle texture, use less drywall compound and apply it more smoothly. A thicker texture is harder to paint because of all the little crevasses.
You should paint this wall (when thoroughly dry) with a primer before you use your good paint. If you think you would like to also use a glaze, start with a paint that is paler than you want to finish up with. You'll probably want two coats.
If you're happy with your results you can stop here. If not, you can add a glaze (slightly darker color, brush on, rub off). Be sure to test it to see if you like it before going too far. If you decide to add a glaze, and if the wall is likely to get dirty, you should also cover the wall with a protective clear coat when you're done. I would go with a satin-matte--this looks better with textures as it doesn't scatter the light so much.
Good luck,
Cindy