HOW TO SKIM COAT OVER TEXTURE LIKE A PRO!! DIY SMOOTH WALLS

DIY SUPER SMOOTH WALLS using this DIY Skim Coating Technique on Modern Builds!
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Hi, My name is Mike Montgomery and I'm a MAKER; a designer, builder, and full-time content creator. Accessibility is my focus with Modern Builds, not simply accessibility of designs, but accessibility in materials, information, and projects themselves. I've focused on creating furniture and DIY projects that are simple enough that any beginner maker can accomplish, yet interesting enough that any expert might be inspired. Building and making is becoming less and less of an exclusive hobby and profession. My goal is to reduce that separation even further.

[@AutoMotivate]

So looking forward to the paint. I love how you tackle big projects like this and slowly get through it. That is my ball park but with cars

[@ModernBuilds]

One Bite at a Time!

[@francisandrearivera5963]

On Modernnn Buildssss. Makes me crack up every time. You’re dope 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@mishafrolovdesign]

Looks great. I'm curious what the walls look like with a low angle light close to the wall. Re tips. you could add different colour pigments to every new coat of compound, that way you detect the voids a lot faster.

[@lordmosshead21]

I've loved watching this whole home transformation series! Can't wait to see what's next

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks for following along!!! We're getting there!

[@Sirfootbal]

@@ModernBuilds suuui like football

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice job. Looks very clean. Keep making. God bless.

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks Jared!

[@brendastewart3265]

Renovating our first house. I'm so scared but you made it less scary. Thank you

[@tjschwartz42]

I learned how to totally remodel our kitchen using KZbin. It’s the next best thing to working as an apprentice.

[@ES-kg3qx]

Looks fantastic!

[@TrapperWorks]

Looking slick!!!!

[@Thatoneshinyhunter]

Awesome! Been so cool and informative to see the detailed process of a full house renovation like this. All the little pointers you throw in make it worth taking notes. I will remember these videos for when I get something haha. Cheers man not much like these around.

[@ModernBuilds]

I appreciate it big time dude!!

[@noodles806]

Crazy! We had paneling in our house too before we ripped it all out and went to a smooth skim coat. Didn’t do it ourselves though, but watching your tutorial gives me even more appreciation for what my guys did though! Saving this for when I might have to do it for my garage.

[@ModernBuilds]

More time and energy than I was expecting but BIG difference!

[@timjd7964]

Thank you. The roller was a good idea

[@safetime100]

I like it, keep up the good work

[@jeffreyb1081]

Keep it up !

[@theflourcity]

Since you took off the trim around the doors, will you put corner protectors on there or just leave as is? I think about it chipping if you move furniture in and out. Thanks.

[@lcg2483]

You are right you are not a pro you are Super Pro 😉 love watching these videos

[@ModernBuilds]

haha!! Thanks a ton for watching :)

[@V45194]

Thanks for the vid! Question: the old surfaces were painted, right? Did you treat them in any way before applying the compound?

[@armanigreen9317]

love this! Were you able to do this in one day?

[@leannak6864]

Hi Mike, I bought the sander and the Dustopper based on your recommendation. My question is how did you connect the house from the sander to the dustopper. It looks like you used white duct tape. Is that correct? Thanks in advance for your help!

[@lebronjameslol3521]

Gotta watch the entire things to catch the tips like cleaning off the long scraper. Pigment in the touch up is really smart so you know where to sand.

[@MrMikeJones1477]

Make sure you vacuum your walls really well before priming/painting.

[@cwebbertw]

Did you sand the exisitng textured paint before applying the compound? or just clean the wall and put the compound over it? Because my textured paint wall has glossy finish on it, I'm afraid the compound can not grab onto it.

[@lauraandedwardcannon8861]

Where did you get that cool bucket top dust separator, I don’t see it listed above.

[@zenithperigee7442]

@Laura and Edward Cannon, I wondered about that too, the lid has "Dustopper" stamped on it. He probably forgot to list it but apparently it can be purchased at various retailers online and in-store.

[@ModernBuilds]

Got it at the depot, link added!

[@pteddie6965]

The walls look great. How any hours did it take you, start to finish? This desert house is going to look fantastic when you are done. If you follow the NBA, I'd like to know what you think of OKC's picks in the draft. As an Okie who now lives in LA, I'm really stoked about the Thunder's immediate future. Thanks for the video and for the entire series.

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks dude!! it was 4-5 full days and a couple easy days of spot filling/sanding. I definitely would've taken Jabari Smith after Orlando passed on him but I hope Chet can put on some muscle/weight over the next couple seasons and be really good!! OKC's about to be on a major comeback with these young guys

[@nathanbarragan9455]

I'm wanting to do this pretty soon. Just wondering, how long did it take you to compete this project? Trying to get an idea of time. I would like to do it all in a weekend

[@carterhoenig7759]

Would it be easier to remove all the electrical devices and cap off wires and push back into boxes instead of trying to work around the potentially energized wires ?

[@nickcholula123345678]

Hi Mike, about how much joint compound did your living room use? I saw you mix the 3.5 gal but I'm curious if it took much more than that.

[@jacobwatts1824]

V good

[@Elena-mk6bf]

You apply the drywall mud to the painted surface? My walls are semi-gloss, no texture. Can I apply the drywall mud to the semi-gloss paint, no texture, without any prep?

[@dennisschickling2249]

Just Like a SUPER PRO 👌. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

[@robbysimon5250]

What did you use to remove excess mud from the 48" trowel?! Like a 48" trough? It's so sick tho!

[@ModernBuilds]

haha! just a putty knife into a 5 gallon bucket

[@ZGitchev]

Great job! Love your work! Nevertheless you forgot to mention that you have to clean the walls after every sanding. Also this mask is not the best solution to very small particles.

[@ladycactus110]

Okayyy! Now I need to find a handyman who can do this. The textured paint in my house is so hideous I grit my teeth over it!

[@BrinkHouse]

Dude you gotta get a lapel mic. That echo is wild.

[@soundbyte99]

Finishing outside corners with tape instead of corner bead is asking for trouble down the road.

[@dannichols67]

how will you prime the walls after this?

[@kenmaira]

Hey real talk, how long did it actually take you to finish that room?

[@ModernBuilds]

7 days of full work.. it was no joke lol

[@kenmaira]

@@ModernBuilds Holy cow. After seeing this my wife went "We can do that to our (2400 sq ft) house!" And I had to level set her real quick haha

[@turkdubstep]

8 minutes 51 seconds

[@alexnicolas9135]

Can I use any joint compound but water it down a bit ?

[@ModernBuilds]

Yeah, "all purpose" joint compound is what I've seen and used.

[@angelcerela]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@mutekuro]

What is the reason for not waiting until after second or third coat to sand?

[@MilosSesevic]

How do you clean the dust (and with what) after sanding the walls?

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Buckets of water & moist rags to pick up all the dust broom/mop for floor MUST PROTECT eyes too from dust

[@MuahMan]

Damn that joint compound dust. Destroyer of vacuums!!!! It's by far the worst part of this process.

[@EternalTotem]

Okay, love the video...but is it just me or did I not see a video for the furnace. If there is one ca someone let me know thanks.

[@ModernBuilds]

furnace came with the house :)

[@strandedpirate6346]

Which south park characters do you voice? ;) Good video

[@italysmeatball]

For anyone who has an older house and the walls have a bulging spot hit the center of the bulge with a hammer drywall used to be hung with nails

[@ModernBuilds]

Good tip!!

[@jameshanley1693]

😢

[@genesisrobles3426]

What is type of wood?

[@MassiveReactive]

Protip: you can use a strong light to check for smoothness or inclusions during the touchup

[@ModernBuilds]

nice!!

[@MassiveReactive]

@@ModernBuilds Thanks for making this vid! I was going to spend a weekend helping a friend out with a wall remodel, but this came up at a perfect time and my friend waved me off citing this vid as motivation to try to do it himself :D Incredible coincidence for me (though I'll likely pop in to peek at the progress)

[@moloney0218]

Woah I'm early

[@kelliforeman421]

I appreciate that you need to clear a room first. There will be dust etc.

[@trompeta79]

Won't the thick coats crack?

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Nope as long as you allow it to dry fully 12 hours or longer in hot humid climates before the next coat

[@saulgoodman2018]

I would have left the paneling up.

[@sajidrafique375]

So if I can do my walls i will save thousands ..correct ? A $150,000 quote to remodel could be done for may be $75,000

[@tyrelirwin]

We don’t do this up here, we just paint the drywall. Can someone explain why you would skim coat? Looks like a LOT of extra work…

[@clashofhope]

If you don't like the texture

[@ModernBuilds]

It is to cover the existing texture or get a "premium" finish on new construction. Most people don't do it here either.. its a luxury finish you see in a lot of modern homes out here in California though

[@TheChazwick123]

Gotta invest in a full face respirator

[@carolinestanczuk]

What happened with voice? Very bad echo?

[@thearly1122]

This sounds so dumb but this is such an easy fix rather than scraping things off!

[@AnnaVictoria-AV]

Stop yelling get a mic hahahaah But great video 👏👍

[@iammewhonew839]

bruh you could of used your knife to bust out all high points then sand. you over there looking like you sanding down a whole mountian on certain spots. . but you got it done, whatever works best, you did say your not a pro, yeah bust out them high points with nice sturdy 6" knife, scrap it all down then sand. I'm no pro but I've been taught a trick or 2.

[@19RoCo74]

It looked like 325 coats man lol

[@cruzgutierrez4602]

Lol you are right....OCD

[@michaelc9248]

I wouldn't show close ups of that wall either

[@IsmailNuzaifKokky]

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[@miguelcjr777]

Love your work, but just a disclaimer to protect yourself please add dont protect live electrical wire with blue tape, you know people are going to accidentaly shock themselves.

[@ModernBuilds]

why would they shock themselves?

[@e4300]

Whoever thought it was a good idea to put a textured wall in a house is nuts. Textured walls are a real problem. And Ugly.

[@craigstyles]

Get you’re audio right!!! So bad on this video!!

[@californiacritic9779]

It's echo from the empty space. Kind of like your head when you open your mouth. 🤣. Get your mind right. 🤣

[@miguelcjr777]

@@californiacritic9779 lmao....meannn....🤣🤣