Got UGLY TEXTURE? Skim Coat it away. I'll teach you how

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

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Bob Ross of drywall over here. Thank you for the video!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks for watching!

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No hes the gordan ramsy of dry walk

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Facts .... or Larry from the carpentry guy !!! Can't never go wrong learning from the OGs !!.

[@NuLiForm]

Mr. Kilted..i can't adequately express how much i appreciate your teaching us these skills. When my brother got killed in Vietnam dad turned to me & said You gotta take his place. & i did, even though i was just an 8 yr old girl. My dad taught me a lot, i can build a house up & tear a house down. Same with a car, to the chassie & back. Patios, walls, sidewalks, fireplaces. Electric. Plumbing. All but furnaces. He said leave those to the experts & i agree. He was so proud that i could drywall better than he did. (i Hate insulation though) But..that was many years ago. Materials change. Techniques too. & here You are filling in the gaps! i rent now & landlords leave a Lot to be desired, most of them are absentee. Mine is. He fixes Nothing. So..i do what i can. Bless you for being You.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thank you so much! Glad I can help

[@sunshinegypsea]

You’re an absolute blessing! Thank you so much for making these videos!! I was able to remove popcorn ceilings because of your tutorials & now going to tackle orange peel walls. For people on fixed incomes & gas prices $5/gal & food sky high, it’s hard to have extra money to pay for things like this. Thank you again & God bless you sir!

[@laeeqahmed9526]

This video should appear first when searching for such DIY. It took me 5-6 videos of bs to finally get to a video where the person know what hes talking about and teach you how to do it efficiently.

[@LocalTradesman]

OK... After 35 years.... I never use paper for sanding.... only screens!! No scratches from paper on my level 5 walls that I do on almost every job!! I am the Mud Master!! 3 coats is my standard on covering textures to achieve this. I always sand my walls with a pole sander. The big machines will not sand to perfection. I get 50.00 per hour all day long. Not much, but, not too little either. BTW... iF YOUR REALLY GOOD..... you can listen to people apply and finish thier mud with knives and know if it is too thick or too thin. A blind man can hear how good you are!! It's a sickness is all I have to say!!!! Mud Master Out!!!! Good job on the training though !! P.S. I apply in circles , if that makes any sense!!!! I should do that video!!!

[@dianam636]

Your lighting to highlight your work is priceless!! Thank you so much. It helps me better understand what the results are of your steps.

[@naujcdl]

I REALLY appreciate your method to explaining how to get that final result on my few walls I am working on this week. Thanks again!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You're welcome.

[@aol11]

I'm a plasterer by trade 26 years now. I still enjoy learning drywall finishing techniques to further my skills and for patching. I've developed several hybrid techniques over the years which have really cut my time spent on the job. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

[@Justin-jx1ui]

Wish I would of seen your videos years ago good sir. I've learned most of everything you teach through trial and error and a quick witted intuitive approach to everything. What you teach is absolutely gold. Been on my entrepreneurial journey since 23yo. 27 now and charging head strong to be the guy to call for any drywall and painting needs in my local area. Self taught drywall because to any good finish, the base is key! High end finishes is my happy place. Thanks for your insights and God bless you and God speed on your recovery!

[@joeorton1218]

My boy did that to my walls they came out amazing slick he told me the Italians back in the days took him under the wing

[@soulbrother3299]

Thanks! I knew what to do on this video..but the screen tape video and applying the durabond on the bed coat makes all the difference in the world! Thank you so much! On larger jobs I use 45...of course smaller jobs 5 min or 20min! Again I know the 2 bucks isn't much but it's just a token of appreciation!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks

[@lakermark2006]

the level of detail that you use to explain things is amazing. thank you and glad i found your channel!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, I appreciate that 😎, & Thanks for subscribing!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Oh you didn’t see the $19.95 deduction from your account? Just kidding. Yes I have over 36 years experience and first helped my dad in 1969. So I’ve been around drywall a few years. Thanks

[@morokeiboethia6749]

Just found your channel and man glad I did bc we have a big job at a gazillionaire's house and it has every kind of drywall obstacle there is.

[@BHJ7115]

Thank you sir for sharing all your years of experience as a drywall master. Truly invaluable for us newbies trying to get a good result our first time out. I have a big first time kitchen walls and angled high ceiling job that I'm going to tackle on my own. If it weren't for you I don't think I would even attempt it. I hope I do alright and I'll take some before and after pics.

[@johnm9115]

How’d it go?

[@BHJ7115]

@@johnm9115 It came out great! It was also also alot of work. I did save alot of money 💰 Use paper tape not the mesh. The first tape coat use hot mud, it's alot stronger with less chance of cracking.

[@douglescarbeau3218]

Very informative. Much better explanation than some of the other videos I watched. The pro tips are great bonus

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aprilmeowmeow]

tbh ill probably never touch any of these tools in my life but im still watching this with full intent and focus

[@danalaniz7314]

That overhead lighting really helps to show the various stages and areas to work on. Thanks!

[@lgtheright1]

Starting our first projects in our 1956 home with so many texture issues! Your video was so informational and you provide wonderfully easy instructions to follow. I feel less anxious to tackle our walls :)

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@-agent-47-73]

I've been a subscriber for over a few years now.... I'm very happy you looked into the level 5 smoothing knifes...I realized you're never too old to learn new things...😊👍

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

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[@kewlztertc5386]

I just had my bathroom remodeled, and the handy man started painting, and I was disappointed at the raggedy texting. I had no ideas that I needed to actually have this done. Thank you for this video I'll be showing it to my handy man.

[@soulbrother3299]

I'm a master finisher! I always skim twice! "Busted " every joint! I still like watching your videos! One thing I learned when using screen tape using durabond on your first coat not mudd bc cracks will happen! I learned that from you sir!!! Thank you for the knowledge! Frim Georgia!

[@aol11]

I'm a rocker/plasterer by trade 26 years. I also use durabond for patching plaster (1st 2 coats). It is its own animal no other mud can match. I also tell people your mud is only as good as what it's fastened to. Put the seam in the wrong load bearing spot or fasten wrong and it cracks no matter what. Most rockers will start a seam off of a corner when doing a ceiling, I put the corner in the middle of the sheet to allow flex under the middle of the sheet instead of the seam. Cheers

[@HomeOwnerTools]

Thank you KG for all your help! I have done two rooms thanks to your videos, taken my quality to level 5! Might I suggest, I used a headlamp at night for the final sanding, for the rooms that I did, just went along the ceiling when I worked on that, and then for each wall. It worked sweet to use a headlamp at night and kept my hands free to achieve that smooth level 5 I was looking for while sanding or touching up w more mud in certain areas.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I’ve done that

[@brucem.cameron1095]

Very informative. Excellent illustrations and dialogue at a pace that is easy for a DIYer to follow. Thanks

[@alyoung8910]

Great video! Definitely use a radius 360 sander if you have one. Makes sanding a lot easier! Great idea to tint the +3 blue when touching up! Thanks for sharing and again awesome video!!

[@James-fv1cm]

Watching these videos are so hard because you make it look so easy. I tried skim coating my soon to be office as I want the walls at level 5 before I paint. But when I used my speed skim to smooth off the mud I just kept pulling all the mud back off the wall. Maybe a video would be really helpful for total beginners like me on how to properly angle the speed skim/knife. I will give it another go on my next day off but in the mean time I will be watching these videos like a hawk

[@miker701]

James, if you're going over gloss paint the joint compound might not adhere well. You might need to paint on a coat of sealer such as Gardz first.

[@NuLiForm]

That was my first thought too..also satin finish may be a problem...as would a thin layer of grease from smoking or cooking. @@miker701

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

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I hope in God you get better soon. God bless you and stay strong 💪.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks so much

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[@-agent-47-73]

I love watching your videos because they're always relaxing to me love your attitude and patience.... it's what I bring to my work... always enjoy your work,... always love your wife and country ❤️

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

😊 thank you. How you been during this last shitstorm of a year anyway? I got the covid, then Long Haul covid and it zaps nearly all my energy, and had Diverticulitus last week, but otherwise, pretty good.

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[@Trsyup]

Tried this today renovating a 1960s condo with orange peel. You da man!!

[@adrianomarra7494]

Loved it!!! I have a room I’m working on that will definitely use these tips!! Keep the good work sir! Really appreciate you

[@angelnakazawa9327]

Thank you so very much! I’m tackling this project now. You broke it down wonderfully. My ugly sandy texture is looking so much better after watching this. Thanks again!!!

[@wakeuppeople7327]

I have a huge 4 bedroom house that I have to do. Thought about ripping all drywall off but that just as much work as rhis. Ahhhh what a pain either way

[@billm.8220]

They say timing is everything. Just found this video. Going to have to watch it a few times to get all the details. Removed wainscoting & found unfinished drywall behind it. This video will definitely help me get a level 5 finish when I’m done.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Happy to help.

[@f1bomb]

Just found your video and I am getting ready to skimcoat my walls!! You are so informative and helpful!!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, I appreciate that 😎, & Thanks for subscribing!

[@gumbyk2337]

Extremely informative! I have been working on a bathroom to achieve level 5 and paint with semi-gloss for weeks and weeks and weeks. I wish I had watched your video before I started. I would be weeks and weeks ahead of schedule. Thanks!!!!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@devdawg22]

I watched so much of your videos to prepare me for a big undertaking of skimcoating over horrible diy texture that the previous owners did in our home. I started knocking down high points and the joint compound just started coming off. Lucky for me they did not properly prep the wall and put joint compound straight over oil based painted walls. All I have to do is scrape lightly scrape some of the paint (again laxtex over joint compound ,comes off super easy) spray with water and it just scrapes right off. This was 1/4 inch thick some spots Even though it's still work to scrape all the joint compound off in still left with a smooth wall with some minor damage from wallpaper removal in some parts. I ordered some gaurds and now I feel alot more confident that I can actually make this look good since I'm starting with an already pretty smooth surface. I guess their lack of proper prep worked in my favor. I will actually prime and everything to ensure my skimcoating actually stays on the wall lol

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Devin Bush wow, you got lucky. Be sure to de gloss the oil paint well before putting any mud on it. This is proof that proper prep matters.

[@RodrigoDoTango]

Thank you so much, after 3 days looking for information about is exactly the good practices of how to make the level 5, I could find it in your video in 2 minutes, that was amazing! Congratulations give evidence that your professional and not only say something because someone said.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks so much. Glad I could help.

[@kevinreynolds8052]

For a smooth finish close to a 5, 2 coats in corners, 3 coats out corners and seams and 4 on the butt joints. After sanding i wet mop everything paper and all. Last I will sand a$ter a good drywall prime.

[@MuahMan]

My last pass i put mud on there and scrapped it super tight, pulled it all off. Almost like car paint! :)

[@handduggraverdronline]

Paint isnt going to fill scratches cracks or pin holes. Might fill them at first but once that paint dries its going to show them defects.

[@na93prepre]

We recently moved into a newly built home here in Florida and have orange peel/textured wall and ceilings. We absolutely hate it. We both said the same thing, "The model home did not have the same type of walls." ugh! I thought about tackling this myself, and while you do a great job of explaining this, I don't think I have the patience to do then entire home, let alone one room. I am sure this is going to cost $$$$$.

[@garrettdylan5782]

$1.50-2 a sqft to retexture over a painted surface.

[@jackt6112]

I'd like to see you do a skim coat on OSB. OSB might cost twice as much but I can mount anything anywhere without searching for a stud and it is very durable. I did the interior of my garage with it and then coated it with floor urethane. It turned out wonderful. However, now I want to put up some walls in my basement. I'm also wondering if it is possible to do away with some of the sanding dust and effort by using a damp sponge at the right cure time. I've never tried that before but I watched a guy do it once and I was amazed by it. Thanks!

[@brianwilson8119]

I've been binge watching all of your videos for the last week. I have a 50 ft2 family room that I'm going to try skim coating for the first time. If I have to do 2 coats, I think I'm going to have my work cut out for me.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You might want to use the paint roller method I show in my videos.

[@brianwilson8119]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY don't know what we would do without guys like you taking the time to help us out. Thanks.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, glad I could help you out 😎. And thanks for subscribing!

[@kierand9410]

A man of culture.

[@wally7856]

Sanding sponges, paint brushes, and roller sleeves all work better after they break in, break them in early in the project so that they are in their prime for finish coats ... but not too early so that they are worn out when you get to that stage.

[@JobeStroud]

Never done a skim coat myself. Doing plenty of research from many different people. My mothers bathroom looks like, and has, been patched about 30 times over the almost 80 years of the houses life. Since she only HAS one bathroom it has really been a nightmare setting up a toilet everyday. Floor joists up have been replaced. Sadly I am NOW on a tight budget. I have mud and most this stuff. So instead of just tearing out the walls and replacing them I am going to skim them. Can't wait!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, glad I could help you out 😎. And thanks for subscribing! www.ThatKiltedGuy.com

[@Martin-Young]

Great video! Very thorough and informative! I am getting ready to skim coat my walls soon...Keep up the great work! 👍🏼

[@LaurieJoanna]

You absolutely rock, if you weren't already aware of that fact... I do wish you had (or would) show the amount of mud you're loading onto your blade as you're showing these steps in your process!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks. I load as much as possible when doing this

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Great video, great description area. Thank you! I subscribed.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

*NOTE FROM GUY* : You can find all the tools in our videos at our Amazon Influencer store. We also have special lists for drywall hanging tools, Drywall finishing tools, Advanced drywall tools, general tools and supplies, gift ideas and more. You can find it all at- bit.ly/GuysAmazonStore - *ALSO*- to see all our links and other information in the description, click on the words ' *SHOW MORE* ' which is just a few lines below my channel name with my picture beside it. This seems to confuse a lot of you so I wanted to make it easier. Thanks for all your support. Here's a couple more videos that can help you with Skim Coating- Skim Coating is Overused & OFTEN Not Needed kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnyQh6uVpdmafsk How to Skim Coat a Ceiling with a Paint Roller, the FAST & EASY Way kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZjUk4SIf8iNbsU

[@letsRegulateSociopaths]

best vid on level 5 skim. Great tricks!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, glad I could help you out 😎. And thanks for subscribing!

[@swtstlr]

Perfect! Thank you for sending me over to this video👍🏻now I just got to get over to the hardware store.

[@briank7627]

Thank you so much for all of your information and guidance. I have been dealing with contractors who are unable to perform basic drywall installation, drywall patching, and painting. I have been very disappointed in their lack of ability and/or carelessness expecting a level 5 finish but but only to find substandard work. You provided a detailed description of the different levels of wall finish and stated that I would be able to find that information in a link below which I was unable to find. Would you please provide the link for the different levels of finish so that I can better discuss with my contractor who has indicated that my expectations for a level 5 wall finish are unrealistic. I enjoy your informative videos and appreciate any assistance that you can provide. Thank you.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I honestly can’t remember what video that would have been.

[@randopalooza5784]

New to us house has, thankfully, only 1room with this crazy texture walls, this video will be a huge help!

[@swere1240]

after switching from residential painting mainly orange peel walls to commercial painting doing alot of schools and factory's i ran into alot of smooth walls painted with semi gloss and the room for error while painting smooth walls in semi gloss is very slim. its one of the more difficult things to do when painting by hand. if you dont get it on perfectly even u can see it so easily. also painting steel fire doors by hand is another tricky task when going for a almost spray like finish.

[@Heisenbrick]

Great Video, I needed some reassurance I’m doing a lv.5 in a small closet, I did this by choice because it’s kinda silly to do it in a dark closet but I’ve always admired a non textured drywall finish and wanted to try it for myself, it’s looking great, a lot of work though! I can’t imagine doing a whole building.

[@johnvirginia7238]

Off topic but I bet kilts are super comfy and make the job more pleasant. My work pant leg was rubbing up against my knee and was irritating the skin yesterday. Plus just the restriction between a tubular pant leg vs an open area leg area.... That's it, I am ordering my first kilt

[@adamclawson363]

Thank you for this video! Thanks to you I was able to smooth out my ugly textured wall.

[@lilkhalil1481]

I appreciate your insights and guidance, thanks for sharing

[@sammysamo]

So so so helpful. This is giving me the confidence to go for it!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You got this!

[@timnorris3695]

Little advice please. Been in home repair/carpentry heavily for the last few years. I can handle my own but drywall has always worried me. I can fix a patch, apply orange peel and all the basic stuff just fine. Lots of practice and learning from people like you. Getting more into drywall and the tools/tricks of the trade. Like not using multi purpose box store mud for all jobs. My question to you. Do you use glue and/or dish soap? No, why? Yes, when and why? Like to hear from professionals like yourself

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I’ve never found soap to do much and I don’t like adding more than a tablespoon per bucket if I do try it. I don’t like messing with the chemistry of materials. I only add glue when I’m applying mud over a difficult to adhere to surface like glossy paint. I hear guys complaining about drywall mud all the time and saying this mud sucks and that mud sucks. I tend to be able to use most any out there and make it work just fine.

[@timnorris3695]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY thank you. Glossy paint, exactly the type info I need as that really explains the reason behind the madness. Thank you

[@belizekaviar1263]

Thank you for these supper support video. Only do I put a primer on the wall before I put the first layer?

[@dal8963]

I'm glad you addressed the paper having a texture I never thought about that.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Many don’t realize this

[@lawrencemay8671]

Watching your videos. I have the popcorn ceilings. They do not have any type of primer under it. It’s starting to fall off in different places. I want to remove it and seal, and paint over. I’m doing room by room. I am starting on my guest bathroom first to get a feel of what I need to do. So what I’m asking is a A-Z procedure.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Removing Popcorn Texture? Here's the Step by Step method of removing it RIGHT in 2022! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5zUdJ1mrKutrbc

[@jimmuller4992]

I have to say thanks for your content! You are a plethora of great stuff!

[@Samlol23_drrich]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. This was something I had no idea about. Signed, level 1 guy

[@artemtanchenko7475]

Hello! Your videos really helped to me to fix a lof of defects of my ~600sqft ceiling. I think you are doing an excellent job with delivering your experience through the videos! Currently i am going to do a lvl 5. Almost done with it and applied primer. The problem is - after priming, all those little touches are appearing very well. They have been sanded before primer, but still you can see them clearly. Curious if I can share some photos with you for any suggestion. It feels like I need to redo skim coating but I don’t want to make the same mistake again. Any guidance will ne appreciated! Thank you in advance

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

If you’re a member of my Drywall Academy, you can share photos and get more direct help. www.DrywallAcademy.com

[@tarajane6499]

Love the kilt

[@noisevere]

The video was extremely useful and educational, thank you!!!!!!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Glad i could help

[@GoFahrWithUs]

Can you do this technique to already painted walls with color on them? Thank you, love your videos- super informative!

[@tiffanyheywood434]

I was wondering this too. Do I need to prime the walls first?

[@vespatrixie2555]

Hey love the content. I am currently taking down all the texture on most of the walls in my house. Im using a random orbital sander w 60 grip paper. What else do i need to do to the walls to get them prepped for the skim coat ?

[@pheelingoode1646]

Very practical and helpful. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@Bryttannee]

You are the Bob Ross of drywall!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thank you. Guy

[@EntertainmentHome-mg2pv]

Thanks for these helpful videos. I just started your channel and watched other videos but still not sure which mud/compound is use for level5 skim coat and how to prepare the mud.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Watch this playlist. I will explain it in some of these videos. kzbin.info/aero/PLCrazHylAOEn0VW1xVLpJ_yLO3yPQKDJA

[@TheNaomiDevorah]

Can you use an electric sander? Especially if your doing big walls.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Yes. But if you sand painted walls it will gum up the sandpaper quickly.

[@microcolonel]

One trick with side lighting: if you can cover the lights themselves on the side that would shine toward you, your eyes will see more detail on the side lit subject. When the LEDs are directly visible it causes your eyes to adjust and makes defects harder to spot.

[@user-cq5oz6co5l]

Your videos are incredible; I have watched a ton of them. I can't remember which video it is, but you went the difference of the "Blue Lid" Plus 3 and "Green Lid" All Purpose pre-mixed joint compound. I have always used Plus 3 (watered down to different viscosities) for my first, second, and final coats for mudding. Would you suggest the Plus 3 for skim coating over a (very poorly executed) sand swirl wall? Or would the extra adhesive that's in the All Purpose mud be better for this application? I know it's a bit heavier and dries a lot harder than the Plus 3. Thanks for your great insight on all things skimcoating and drywall!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I use +3 on pretty much everything

[@xxbioklismxx1850]

"Doesnt have to be super smooth at this point" Me: well shit that's smoother than I've got mine in three days of doing it over and over. Fml!!

[@raajmata]

I was in need of this video. And I mistakenly read your channel name as That Guy Killed It DIY 🍇🤣🤣🤣😛😜😜😜 BUT you really Killed and Nailed it Sir ! Big respect to you.. Thank you so much...

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Travelogs India !, Thank you! I'm glad I could help you out with your projects and glad to have you as a subscriber!

[@CarlosTorres-ow9qr]

What do you do when the popcorns are really big and tying to do that would be impossible you think

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

If it doesn't have asbestos, you can remove it by scraping. See my playlist on Popcorn ceiling removal.

[@CarlosTorres-ow9qr]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY it’s been painted I’m gonna exaggerate 50 time it’s bad how would I know if it’s asbestos building is very old

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Once it’s been painted that many times, it’s extremely difficult to remove. Your best bet may be putting in a suspended ceiling, or an overlay of new drywall. But I would probably give it a light scrape to knock off the longest bumps before doing that as it would make it extremely difficult to hang a new layer over.

[@CarlosTorres-ow9qr]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY thanks have a great Thanksgiving.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, you too

[@DagrtOne]

Thank you for the detailed explanation !

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You are welcome!

[@mitchellkasdin1899]

You can use red chalk just go very light. It will bleed through. I like the never miss.

[@velocipoppy1612]

Hi Mr. Kilted. Any suggestions for skim coating around outlets, baseboards, and in narrow areas? Thanks for your help!!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Smaller knives

[@ScoundrelzNTwK]

Can't you use a building primer, like with automotive finishes? It's not going to take any wave out but how you would do a fender say, bondo, sand, finish bondo, sand, building primer, sand, paint.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

This has MUCH WORSE defects than what an auto primer will cover, even a high build primer

[@ScoundrelzNTwK]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY I am going to be remodeling a condo we just got to live in. I want my walls to be equal to my auto finish (ideally) what extra steps would you add if any to achieve that goal? Just a ton of sweat equity? I've prepped and painted many cars, the process seems basically the same, different materials. Maybe my goal is to lofty? Thanks for your response

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

To be that perfect would take me too long to explain. It is similar so you’ll probably be fine

[@klehman4832]

Thank you for posting this! And I liked the music too : )

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks

[@LarrySassyMochi]

Really impress. Thank you máster.

[@dmo224]

Am I correct to assume that the first 2 steps apply exclusively to modification of an already-finished wall? If this were freshly applied drywall there would not be texture to scrape off prior to the skim coat right? Aside from sanding the joints really well.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Correct

[@thomasboissy3560]

What if the wall is painted? Do you need to prime first or just make sure it’s flat paint? I’d be concerned With bond to the existing surface.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

For painted walls, I usually just sand them thoroughly with 80 grit, and clean that off. But I also use regular weight all purpose as it has better adhesion. If it’s really glossy, I also add a little squirt of wood glue for extra adhesion

[@sivakponnusamy6226]

great video and explainations. Learnt a lot.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, glad I could help you out 😎. And thanks for subscribing!

[@tybros]

I've never done drywall of any kind and i have a question... When you say "mud" what is that? Is it just another term for spackle?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Mud is a term for Drywall Mud, or Joint Compound. Spackle is used to fill nail holes in wood etc.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

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[@brandiduck23]

thanks didnt know about the blue chalk tip !!! thank you :)

[@skillsrobles]

Well thats exactly what i was looking for, just scrape the textrure off and mud the walls....dont know why i didnt think of this before.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, glad I could help you out 😎. And thanks for subscribing!

[@johnc9776]

I have watched most of your videos and they are very helpful. Thank you so much. The problem I am having is air bubbles. I am skim coating over painted texture walls. I sanded them down and used Gardz and primer over them and then used plus 3 slightly watered down. After rolling it on and smoothing it out I am getting bubbles in random places. I wait till it dries a little and then smooth it again and that sometimes solves it but sometimes it doesn't. Any tips on air bubbling?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Skim coating over painted walls is the worst. The moisture normally gets absorbed into the paper and you get minor bubbling but over painted surfaces it has to escape through the drywall mud away from the wall and I have not found any secrets to reducing that. Bubbles are a pain in the butt.

[@johnc9776]

Thanks for your reply. I guess additional coats or thinning the plus 3 won't alleviate this problem either. It makes me feel a little better that it's normal for it to be hard. I've been fighting it for a few days now trying faster application, slower application, more mixing, less mixing, more pressure, less pressure etc and have been thinking it was just my lack of skill. Thanks for your help.

[@lcampbell9259]

Thank you for this content. Where would I find the website that shows the difference between the levels? TIA for your response.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

www.trim-tex.com/blog/6-levels-drywall-finishing

[@Jacko2701]

The mud you used I never seen it yellow like that. I like the yellow tint so you can see better but where did you get that?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Comes from the factory that way

[@Adel09dz]

thank you very much for this video full of valuable information! 🤝

[@vawilson30]

So much love for your videos!!!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, I appreciate that 😎, & Thanks for subscribing!

[@MP-yz6sb]

This is a great video. My concern is you mention painting the walls after using a roller. As someone that recently painted my kitchen cabinets I have found that using even the best rollers that money can buy will leave a texture. Shouldn't the walls really be spray painted after? And what about down the road when you need to touch up any scuff marks on the wall...if you put some paint on a smooth wall using a paint brush will you see where you touched up?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You could roll with a 1/4” and get very little stipple. Spraying would be smooth too but it’s not always practical. You could also add some paint retarder which slows the drying to allow it flow it better. Floetrol is one.

[@MP-yz6sb]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Great advice. Thank you.

[@parkeymwarike6739]

Thank you 🙏

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thank you for your support Parkey