WebAfter adding texture to drywall, some installers always apply primer and then paint, while others only apply primer to the drywall before adding the texture. Priming the texture before painting is recommended, as it yields better results. Without primer, the surface appearance generally suffers. WebIf it's drywall, you can paint as soon on the mud seams are dry (a matter of several hours). With either, you need to prime before painting, but don't waste your money on a paint/primer combination. Not sure what you mean by a "mist coat", but you want to lay down a good coat of primer before painting, and plan on at least two coats of paint ...
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WebPrepare walls with a drywall primer before applying joint compound. Always strip existing texture before applying new texture. Texture additives can be mixed into most oil … WebAug 21, 2013 · 4,404 Posts. Discussion Starter · #6 · Aug 20, 2013. RH said: I can't even see how you could. Someone might possibly push it a bit and priming before it's totally ready but not actually paint over it while wet. Well it seemed like it was dry on the surface. But he kept trying to fix it and then add more mud. file in snowflake
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WebBefore applying texture to a drywall finish, the surface should be sanded. The smoother the finish on the drywall compound as the mud is applied, the easier and quicker the sanding job will be. Do you have to wipe off drywall dust before priming? Never clean dust off drywall before priming. WebNov 6, 2009 · Yes, you can texture over plaster. First you'll want to clean your walls well, then repair your corners, cracks, and do any other repairs needed. Prime the walls with an oil based primer before you texture. As for what kind of texturing material to use that depends on what kind of look your going for. WebMay 31, 2010 · 23 Posts. #5 · May 28, 2010 (Edited) I agree, priming before texture is not needed, so long as the finishing is done good. For ceilings with knock down we do a level 3 finish, walls get a level 4. For a level 5 we bring every thing to a good level 4 with wet sanding and moping the dust off the walls and then apply Magnum Level Coat or USG … file insolvency