Painting - repairing drywall and then painting?
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Howitzer
07-10-08, 11:40 AM
Hi!
I am repairing some drywall before I want to paint. I want the repairs to blend into the rest of the drywall, but the compound repairs have a different (smoother) texture than the rest of the wall that has a rougher texture... my question:
How do I give the repair spots the same texture as the rest of the wall so that the wall has an even texture when painted?
I am repairing some drywall before I want to paint. I want the repairs to blend into the rest of the drywall, but the compound repairs have a different (smoother) texture than the rest of the wall that has a rougher texture... my question:
How do I give the repair spots the same texture as the rest of the wall so that the wall has an even texture when painted?
marksr
07-10-08, 02:03 PM
What type of texture do you have?
Most textures can be made from thinned down joint compound.
Most textures can be made from thinned down joint compound.
Howitzer
07-10-08, 07:57 PM
When a wall has been painted numerous times, it takes on a slightly pebbly texture. When one patches with drywall compound, the patched area is virtually smooth. Thus there are two texture areas: painted wall (pebbly), ans patches areas (smooth). This contrast in texture is my concern. Does this make sense?
marksr
07-11-08, 05:05 AM
If I understand correctly you have slick finish walls but there is a slight orange peel from multiple coats of paint being rolled on the wall. Thinning joint compound down to about paint consistency and rolling it over the patch should make it blend. It is also possible to apply it with a sponge - just to the repair itself. It may take a little experimenting to get it right but any "bad" texturing will easily sand off.
Howitzer
07-11-08, 11:54 AM
Yes, a slight orange peel finish is a good way to describe it.
So I should roll on the thinned out joint compound? neat idea! This would be the very last coat, without any sanding afterward, correct?
So I should roll on the thinned out joint compound? neat idea! This would be the very last coat, without any sanding afterward, correct?
marksr
07-11-08, 01:50 PM
Correct, you only need to sand the texture if it's messed up :eek: :D
Don't forget to prime the texture when dry.
Don't forget to prime the texture when dry.
Howitzer
07-11-08, 07:47 PM
how do you prevent roller lap marks?
marksr
07-12-08, 04:51 AM
Roll lightly. Roller marks are most often caused by trying to squeeze all the paint out of the roller cover. Let the roller do the work while you just guide it.
Just reread your post and realized you probably mean where you stop the roller/texture at the end of the repair - lightly roll past the repair and feather the new texture out into the rest of the wall.
Just reread your post and realized you probably mean where you stop the roller/texture at the end of the repair - lightly roll past the repair and feather the new texture out into the rest of the wall.
sirwired
07-12-08, 07:32 AM
I've had the same problem with my repairs being smoother than the rest of the wall. I have gotten around this by priming everything with a nice, thick, stain-blocking primer (SW PrepRite ProBlock Latex.) This leaves a bit of orange peel behind and my repairs now blend in much better. They aren't invisible mind you, but not quite as noticeable. (I have other reasons to prime, but this is a nice bonus.)
SirWired
SirWired