Skim Coat Ceiling

But if you re a remodeler who does only occasional skim coating to fix wrecked walls you know it s a tough skill to master.

Skim coat ceiling. On this painted popcorn ceiling project i ll be skim coating over it using a 14 inch drywall taping knife 16 inch stainless steel mud pan and an all purpose joint compound made by usg. A concrete primer is then applied to a allow good adherence of skim materials according to the tm pratt website. This can involve the application of a single coat of mud to hide minor imperfections or it can involve the use of several coats to build up a smooth finished surface.

A ladder or scaffolding to reach high places without fatigue. Concrete should cure for at least 60 days before a skim coat is applied. Skim coating is the process of applying a very thin covering of joint compound also called mud to smooth out rough wall and ceiling surfaces.

I m working on another ceiling now currently skim coating after removing the popcorn surface. March 12 2017 at 10 16 am. I m using a drywall hawk and trowel which is faster and easier to get smooth than working with a tape knife.

It is smooth and hides all imperfections in the drywall beneath it. Brand new and great video. Just skim coating projects popcorn ceiling is also an older ceiling pre 1978 which could have as asbestos or lead paint.

It s round two of skim coating over a textured ceiling series. How to skim coat walls. This is especially important if you are applying a skim coat to a high wall or ceiling.

A metal mixing rod that attaches to a drill. I did the first skim coat o. If you re a skilled drywall taper or plasterer you probably use a hawk and trowel to skim coat walls we don t expect to change your mind if you use those tools as second hands.