Suggesions for drywall retexturizing; to imperfect smooth?
Question:My wife and I are considering a whole house remodel, starting with the walls. Would it be difficult to convert them to an imperfect smooth texture?
Would we just use standard joint compound over the existing texture? Is it as simple as it seems, or is there something more to the process I'm missing. Thanks.
_carl
Answers:
Carl, I have done many of these! Well, I used too when I was still into interior decorating...I am retired now! YEAH!! But, I will tell you that wall compound is the best! I think some call it joint compound too.
It is easy to do! Make sure that you have good tools though. You will need med. to large size putty knives. To get the smooth but, rough look, you will need a large knife to accomplish this. I have this texture on most my walls and then, we splatter textured the rest, I have a very tuscan home with loads of columns though and so, this texture goes perfect with my decor.
If you have more questions regarding this, just e-mail me and I will give you all the information you want! At least now, it is free! LOL!
I would use a plaster skim. Dont know what you would call it in the US.
Not sure what you mean by "imperfect smooth", but you should do some research, say on HGTVpro.com, for techniques and terms. When we remodeled my Mom's house, my sister mastered the art of wet or damp-sanding (of joint compound) but I never did). It almost sounds like you are talking about Venetian plaster technique, which is a whole different thing!
P.S.: I think what the above answerer is talking about is called "feathering". That is, if you don't have a "channel" (indent between sheets of drywall), you apply the compound, and let it dry, then apply more, yet not as far out, and "feather it", like staggering it, until you get a more or less "smooth" effect". OH, yeah, be sure to sand between each application.
agree w/ gailee... i do it now... joint compound.. very inexpensive... u add the paint or paint it after... use lg putty knife or trowel.. .. u can even use a thick roller or texture roller ... plastic bags... jst b creative
u trowel/putty it on.. move it around the way u want it. IF u like to go more 4 the Venetian style.. then don't do the whole wall then after drys.. go back & fill in where u left the wall showing. It's awsome when u add color but whatever color u add, it will b MCH lighter than actual painting the wall. so rmbr that.
U can smooth the mud that sticks up or let it b. U do it w/ a texture or thick roller u jst wait a bit then trowel/putty over the points to flatten them down. U can use almost anything to give u a design. U can make circles or w/ a comb...
Be creative & have fun...
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