Skim Coating Very Rough Walls

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[@number1pappy]

Well, for most people and myself that don't have decades of drywall experience I have found that the " paint roller" method of skimming a wall to not only be easier but a hell of lot quicker!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

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[@daveschmidt5713]

In a similar bathroom relocation project, I cleared off the high spots and installed 1/4 drywall over the whole room. Looked sharp.

[@matthewprestera9424]

a better and easier way.

[@dad1432]

While I agree and would bet Guy also agrees, he used this as an object lesson to demonstrate and explain several points. Also, sometimes it's a hassle to stop progress to pick up additional supplies.

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[@jamesmcfadden5214]

Ive found basically any oil based primer works very well on the paper

[@metalhead1270]

A 5in1 paint scraper is a great tool to use to remove things I carry one in my back pocket everyday can use it to also mix hot mud with very easily it's the same width of the bottom of the pan

[@jojojeep1]

You seem to me to be a veteran at what you do and you’re also very good, you should’ve known even the glue should I had a coat of bins or kills As a primer, who knows maybe you know something I don’t I’m doing it 42 years

[@billm.8220]

Always appreciate your vast knowledge & expertise. Makes it easier to do good job. Not as good as you obviously. lol

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Excellent video! Thank you very much!

[@TheKirstebee]

Hello from Melbourne Australia 🧜🏻‍♀️ Great videos! Thanks heaps! The way you explain the details and tricks is so helpful! I was wondering what grain sandpaper block you use?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I use 80 grit for coarse sanding, and 150 for fine. Or 220 for Level 5 fine finish

[@zakg60]

❤💯 thanks for teaching me :)

[@chetzel3818]

I'm in Louisiana helping all these kind great people, sleeping in my truck at the moment, what should I be charging for a level 5? And also can I do two coats skim over some texture? These people just want to get back into their homes so, perfect isn't a thing. I want to get as close to perfect as possible. And slowly build my arsenal. I'm no pro at drywall, roofing and flooring for 20 years, with occasional drywall repairs and skip trowel texture.

[@marcleblanc7021]

Im looking for.the rx35. I been using Kiltz. I herd nightmares from guardz, but to be fair i hear some love it.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I think prep determines how well they work

[@Bapuji42]

Nice work!

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[@tresayung2850]

Hi Kilted Guy! Thanks for ALL your helpful vids! You rock! QUESTION: I’m a somewhat skilled, “out of practice” remodeler (I left it behind 23 yrs ago but now find myself restoring 100 yr old family home) Q: What size skim coating blade do you recommend or like the best? 24”, 32”, or 40” … PS: I’m 5’4” 110 lbs… so not SUPER strong. What do you recommend?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I find the most versatile size to be 24 inch or 32 inch. If you were going to coat wide repairs or butt joints, the 32 inch is my favorite

[@tresayung2850]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY thank you so much. While I appreciate the Level5 tools they’re out of my price range since I am only an at home DIY’er now… Do you have any recommendations for an economically priced blade? Or, have some available on your Amazon store or website?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Yes I think this one would work well for you and it’s much less. amzn.to/3XMPIFV

[@rynhanson]

try draw tite for paper pulls. expensive but goes along way

[@jaxflfreebird]

I had a company skim coat the plaster problems in my bathroom. They used a quick setting 20 minute mud, according to the company that hired the sub contractors who are Spanish. The mud around the air vent was still not dry 24 hours later so I stuffed the vent to block it off. I want to know if this mud is OK for the bathroom and shower. I plan to seal it with Zinnser 123 primer and then paint it also. So two coats of water based latex. The product is much more sandable than spackle I used in the dining room on that plaster. I just worry about this product holding up and also the water issue in the bathroom. Thanks and I like the channel.

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[@txmade4371]

I just use hair spray, has never failed me on the brown paper. No need for guards.

[@Supra_Na96]

I have a question, I’ve used gardz before on walls you recommended, but now I have a wall where a friend pulled all the paper off and the white crumbling rock is exposed. If gardz is applied directly to the white crumbly rock will the hot mud not adhere? Or should that spot just be replaced with a small section of drywall cut from a new piece.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

If all of the paper is gone, it’s best to just replace that section of sheet rock. Otherwise you would need to apply a coat of hot mud and a super wide sheet of fibafuse to re-enforce the face of the drywall. Cutting it out is easier in your case.

[@Supra_Na96]

Great! Thank you so much for pointing me in the best direction!

[@Ezq95]

I am using Roman Pro 999 rx35. I would like to know if can roll all the walls in the small bathroom. I have one wall that the regular primer did not stick. One wall the primer and the new paint peeled off easy.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Yes you can

[@antorgrasshopper7486]

I’m putting new drywall in my bathroom. My question is… do I need to skim coat the walls before applying texture? I’m planning on a medium knockdown texture.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You don’t

[@WhiteTemplar01]

So I have some boxes Green and Red Dot Westpac joint compound left over from the main project. I have some walls with very rough texture. Can I use either of those for skim coating the rough walls?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Any all purpose is fine for skim coating

[@WhiteTemplar01]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Thank you sir!

[@experienceprecision5406]

Why not use plus 3 on the first coat? Thank you

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Yes, you could. I use hot mud so I can put 2 coats on in one day, and it shrinks less. But it's harder to use for novices, so Plus 3 would be a good choice. Thanks for subscribing and sharing our videos!

[@gextreme2381]

Just curious, why not just hang 2 new sheets of drywall? I'm a fan of Gardz, but this part of the wall just looks too far gone and seems like hanging new sheets would be faster...

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I can finish walls like this so fast that for me it’s faster than all the demo, nail pulling, and hauling the trash all through the house, hauling new rock in, going to the store for the rock, etc. And it was plenty solid.

[@MV-wb2cz]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY and cleaner too

[@micuzzu]

Any reason why you didn't use the 24" Skimming Blade for the last part? Thanks

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Yes. The wall was too wavy for a blade that long.

[@MV-wb2cz]

I skim coat with a 13x5 flat trowel and that works just fine. Takes practice but works like a charm and pretty quickly too.

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Which is better for DIY ers this or the Level 5 skim coating blades? Walls & ceiling

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

The rubber blade is more forgiving, but the skim coating blade does a better job.

[@vinceferraccioli4661]

I kind of realised didn't understand why After giving it to good Coats of primer on new dry wall You could always see the smooth Surface where Drywall compound was finished. My solution was trying to use a Thicker roller over the drywall compound in thinner for the rest sometimes it works but not the best. Is there an easier way to do level 5

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[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Actually still struggling with extreme fatigue and brain fog but thanks

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

The only way I’ve done level five is to skim coat the entire wall. Look up the drywall Doctor level five and he has a way that I’ve never tried but maybe it will help.

[@MV-wb2cz]

if you use a PVA Drywall Primer, this likely, won't happen.

[@lisahsubarrera9571]

Sorry if I missed it but what kind of mud do you recommend?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Regular weight or light weight all purpose works fine. Light weight is much easier to sand though.

[@MrHammGutsnGlory]

can you use kils to treat the brown paper?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

It’s better than nothing, but I found that it doesn’t work as good as gardz, or this product

[@MV-wb2cz]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY ever try mixing glue with hot mud and skim coat over brown paper? I do it all the time and not one call back. 2:1 water to glue ratio and depending on the size of mud you're mixing add like 1/2 to 1 cup of it to a full pan of mud

[@beanieweenie9543]

Why is your plus 3 always a different color than what I end up buying mine is a grayish color and yours is always a cream color.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Factory

[@ThienTran-xl4ey]

have you ever skim coat a wood panel wall? Can I just get by just using the USG plus 3?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

They tend to be floppy, and the mud would crack. But if solid, over drywall, then yes you can, but regular all purpose would stick better.

[@phironosurvivors2069]

Dry-waller showing off... Replace the sheets 🙃.. Probably has mold behind it... But as always looks great