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QuestionWhen should you put on a skim coat?Patrick Coye is the owner and operator of Patrick’s Painting & Home Improvement in Alexandria, Virginia. With over 15 years of experience in residential construction, Patrick specializes in painting, wallpaper removal/installation, drywall, staining decks and fences, and kitchen cabinetry painting. To date, Patrick and his team have painted over 2,000 houses and stained over 800 decks. Patrick's Company won a "Top Job" award from the American Painting contractor magazine in 2020.A skim coat is basically a tight coat of drywall compound spackling that is used to smooth out a specific area, like if your wall was a little rough in one area. Take the drywall compound and apply it at a 45° angle, then pull it to whatever direction you need and continue to go over that.
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QuestionCan I mix the binding glue with skim coat and apply it to a wall?Jamiya JonesCommunity AnswerYes, it would add more texture and will make your wall look even better.
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QuestionWhy does my mud continue to bubble in spots?Community AnswerI found that when my mud bubbles, it needs to be mixed longer. You can mix it in your pan, or put it back in the bucket and mix till it does have bubbles in the bucket. Then it should be ready.
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QuestionShould I remove the paint from the wall first when skim coating?Community AnswerYes or you can use a primer to painted areas to ensure your compound bonds to the surface, it will also make it easier to apply.
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