Skim coating walls for beginners tutorial

[@PaulPeck]

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[@ggameplayguide]

hey im fron the uk and i want to try this out what sort of compound do i buy because they dont sell that. thanks

[@christopherpatterson4982]

Can I do this on a ceiling that has a weird texture on it now

[@vivianbaez5045]

Where are the other videos?? I can’t find them.....

[@luisgamez9941]

I seem to get a lot of streaks when I take off the mud off the walls. What am I doing wrong?

[@tonynatural1]

How long i have to wait to apply second coat

[@dzzedge]

I'm a 65 year old DIY lady! Retirement has allowed me the time to do a bunch of home improvement projects. This is a terrific DIY video. I removed the dreaded popcorn from my walk-in closet. Except for the joints, there is bare drywall. I practiced putting the skim coat on with a trowel, but now that I learned this handy trick, I'll be using your roller technique. It will save so much time. I am grateful. Thank you!!🔧🔨🪚🧰🗜🛠🔩

[@PaulPeck]

That’s great!💥👏🏻 Thank you so much for watching and commenting my friend.😎

[@TheCooksYa]

This video is 4 years old, has been saved in my playlist for 2 years, and I'm going to be giving it a try tomorrow. Thank you!

[@danielleb9972]

How did it go?

[@8eSix]

Yes. How did it go?

[@GBooneoh]

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[@Reyeston007]

Yes. Yes. How did it go?

[@James-nb5ro]

Yes. Yes. Yes. How did it go?

[@kassinalynn]

this dude is doing this work in brand new white adidas!! BALLSY. the dude knows what he is doing forsure

[@SpringfieldMa]

Kassina Lynn thinking the same thing while watching 😂

[@MrJerryjones]

thinking the same thing

[@FatimaCritica]

Same thoughts 😂

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

GenX in the House 🏠remember Run DMC My Adidas

[@liverpoolliverpool6688]

With you coming here to comment right you just gave him more $$$ now he can afford another 10pairs

[@TheArchersTungsten]

Thank you! since watching this video series. I've done two whole bedrooms, and skimmed a big hallway and a bigger entrance way, and the home owner was super happy with the results on all jobs .

[@kevinking5683]

I have learned a few things on the KZbin channel, but this one takes the cake. I have never been too good at drywall and mudding but I had to try this method. I am preparing my mom's house to put up for sale and watching the money spending is of high concern. The job entailed the removal of a lot of liquid nail which is what was used to install cork panels on the plaster walls. Using an angle grinder to grind down the liquid nail still had a surface way to rough for painting. Following the instructions in the video, I began to see results almost immediately. I will be doing a very little sanding tomorrow, priming then paint. BOOM.. done. Thanks Paul.

[@ironore1000]

@Kevin King amazing, takes the biscuit. I love it.

[@chrisjerson5622]

Looks great,tip from one pro to another since we never stop learning,I use a 18in nap gets the job done twice as fast and holds a lot more so no need go over multiple times like you did here

[@michaelcosgrove1865]

Hey Paul, just wanted to let you know how much this and other videos helped me. I joint compounded over dry wall paper glue after many failed attempts at other routes. my family is blown away given I am extremely amateur at DIY home services so just wanted to thank you!

[@lifeofjon5584]

Your other videos proved very helpful! Cutting drywall larger and trimming it smaller while keeping the front paper for the seams is like magic! Made my repairs much easier!

[@coloradorose8559]

I'm planning on fixing up my grandmother's house for her by myself and with so much work needing to be done I'm glad for totourials like this one to better understand what needs to be done.

[@bobbrock4221]

I am in the same boat. My grandmother's house needs a ton of work. I often get overwhelmed. I repaired some holes in the wall that stick out pretty bad so I'm hoping that this will help hide them.

[@elwoodrawlings1163]

Thanks for the pro tips. Me, a DIY'R , small scale repairs at our beach vacation rental homes, on joint cracks at ceiling, outside corners, surface damage repairs before repainting walls. Really enjoy watching professional work, and utilizing your tips on a smaller scale than what you do on a daily basis.

[@PaulPeck]

Thanks for sharing!👍🏻😎

[@wbhedrick]

So happy 😊 I found this video. We bought this home and didn't notice to degree of nasty texture then. Now we see we have the worst textured walls throughout our whole home!! I can only afford to do it myself but now I feel I have an answer or an option to start fixing it. I thought we'd have to re-drywall to get rid of it. Thank you.

[@daveovenden9794]

Nice video, I'm a dryliner / plasterer living in Germany where they have been doing this for years, they have so many technics for alsorts. 😊

[@John--vj5ef]

Dear Paul, I thought I would try this technique to skim coat one of my Mom's bathroom walls today since she doesn't want the texture that is there. I was expecting to be monkeying with it all afternoon to try and figure it out. I was SHOCKED when I was done with the actual rolling and smoothing in half an hour! It took me longer ti clean up than to actually do the job!! Thanks a bunch👍👍

[@adamsgarage2451]

What a great trick I’m starting my garage and am going to try this technique out

[@danieltolle148]

Very cool. Very straight forward. Easy to follow. Thank you.

[@alamatwirl]

Just bought a 100-year-old house and I’m considering DIYing some drywall repairs. I am a total beginner with drywall, but your videos make me think I can handle it!

[@jefff6167]

Your videos are exceptionally helpful. Thanks for talking the time to create such useful videos. 🇺🇸👍

[@Prash1c]

This is an AMAZING video for trades/newbies/DIYers. Never seen a drywaller do the paint roller trick! Thank you! (interior inspecting/foremen experience with DIY hands on experience.)

[@PaulPeck]

Right on man!💥 I really appreciate the feedback! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!😎 -Paul

[@corporateworldwokeslave3589]

I have a TX 90 that i had rebuilt and i spray then wait 5 min and skim with a razor sharp 10 . Been doin this for 25 yrs and i like your method for small jobs .

[@PaulPeck]

Right on man!😎 I’ve sprayed it on with my RTX 1500 and it worked too. But yeah for small jobs it’s just easier to skim it out by hand. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!👍🏻 -Paul

[@Menamurals]

Bro you just put me up on game!!….thank you!

[@Linguist95]

Great video, thanks so much! I look forward to trying this.

[@Taurus43774]

Hi Paul This video is MOST HELPFUL to get rid of our textured small bathroom! A couple of quick questions please 1) Is a mold-control joint compound recommended for the bathroom? 2) Would it be necessary/useful to joint tape the corners while skimming? Many Thanks Again!

[@azplease4121]

OmG.. thats so much work.. well done! Thanks for sharing!

[@TR-BA369]

THAAAANK YOU !!!! I REALLY NEEDED TO SEE THIS VIDEO- YOU'RE AWESOME !!!!!

[@richardleon9523]

I'm grateful for your tips and tricks! Thank you

[@PaulPeck]

Right on Richard!💥 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul

[@mjhaner21]

Kick ass, worked like a charm. Great video thanks for the help.

[@MrSockIsDaBomb]

You just saved me about 2 hours! thanks for this tip!

[@touchworkaboutconstruction8267]

Wonderful job

[@nhatotheexplorer]

This is very informative and very helpful to those have job like this...thanks for sharing your tips and advices! Watching from riyadh saudi arabia

[@destinationunknown9095]

Painter for 10 years never seen this technique once. Interesting I want to try it in aus

[@tommorton512]

Thank You!!! Before watching this video - I failed miserably! Mud everywhere - uneven application After watching this video - almost perfection! There should be a word for the feeling of skim coating and it's all even! The technique in this video work!!! **I wonder if this would work for the sides of cabinets. Not the face but the side that is next to the wall to smooth out the wood grain.

[@PaulPeck]

That’s awesome man!👍🏻 I really appreciate the feedback!🔥 Does the side of the cabinet have a clear finish on it? Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul

[@ghotiemama]

There are thick primers for the cabinets you can use to smooth things out

[@lisaferreira4840]

Great video, nice up-close detail; very helpful in an upcoming project I have to get started on...

[@PaulPeck]

+Lisa Ferreira Right on! I really appreciate your feedback.👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul

[@bravocompany1072]

This is exactly how I finish all of my closets and pantries. Saves hours instead of finishing.

[@PaulPeck]

Good to know man! Thank for watching and commenting! -Paul

[@bravocompany1072]

@@danielschroer7766 chill out brother I am not a contractor or do not do it for a career. Every single house I have remodeled and flipped I have done this and it has never been an issue with a potential buyer.

[@anantagogoi1302]

@@danielschroer7766 r

[@adrianl4766]

Great! After watching this video, I finally can spread butter on my bread evenly!

[@PaulPeck]

😂

[@marthamattix7683]

This is satisfying.

[@PaulPeck]

Awesome Martha! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!😎 -Paul

[@breezybriza19]

not sure if this was all ready invented but if not... SOMEONE GIVE THIS MAN AN AWARD!!

[@billprezioso3677]

Oh yeah it was been doing this since I first stated painting 35 years ago this is an old old way of skim coating he shouldn’t call it his way like he invented it But I’m sure he’d be the first to admit that seems like a nice guy

[@Epifania646]

Nice intro beautiful paint

[@christinajones6625]

Great job!

[@luisestrella2082]

Great job.. only thing i might recommend is use a tripod.. almost got a little dizzy watching this . .... but great job with describing as you went along...

[@PaulPeck]

I appreciate that Luis!👊🏻 Yeah, it’s little difficult to get good video in the heat of battle. Haha... Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul

[@shellyscruggs3341]

looking forward to part II for beginners....I am definitely that!....lol

[@madebeen]

are we still up for part 2?

[@PremiereHell]

What an easy to follow Tutorial, Awesome Job! Thanks for Sharing !

[@jenniferwebb5954]

Very informative!! Thank you from Texas!!

[@PaulPeck]

Right on Jennifer!💥 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul

[@karimalrashide5599]

I love your videos.

[@neenee_marie77]

Thank you for this!!! I'm going to attempt to retexture my bathroom to save money.

[@PaulPeck]

You can do it!✅👍🏻😎

[@rafanichanells7421]

This is perfect 👍👍👍👍👍 good job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rfdimarco2602]

I really enjoyed your series of videos for beginners. I am not sure if there is a video of yours that shows how to skim coat a wall that was repaired poorly and not sanded correctly, if at all. If you already have a video that addresses these issues, would please would you pass along the link, thank you. Rick

[@tomngarvin1746]

Cool! Wearing brand new Adidas while mudding!! Gotta try that!

[@peanbean1973]

I should be fixing my car but im glad i know how to skimcoat now.

[@hmoreno1353]

Subscribed per The Handyman Business channel lol.

[@PaulPeck]

That’s awesome man!💥👊🏻 Love That channel! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend! 😎 -Paul

[@mzamomahaeng268]

wow man this was so helpful thank you

[@AndrewK]

I'll be honest. I live in an apartment, but you make this so interesting Paul I have to watch!

[@PaulPeck]

Hi Andrew, That’s awesome man!🙏 Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! Take care, -Paul

[@QIKWIA]

Hey 🖐 Paul! We can always count on you for great helpful tips, but I could *never* skim coat a ceiling for 2 very good reasons...😄 Im afraid of any kind of Heights. ...and 2nd, The awkard position would make me very Dizzy! 😄...there's possibly a 3rd reason..being that all the paint would end up on my head and none on the ceiling!😫 So, i would call the pros for this one, but Tfs! Have a great day! 🤙

[@PaulPeck]

Hi Queen, Thank you so much!🙏 Yep, You gotta know when to hold them and know when to fold them… thanks for stopping by! Take care, -Paul

[@EM-wj3wk]

Paul, can you mix paint and joint compound to re-texture walls. So it's done at once? If so could you make a tutorial for this please!?

[@elle7037]

I was thinking about doing this with a primer like kilz to do a pretty lightly textured wall quick

[@QueenCashSlots]

Great video this was very helpful when I was redoing my house.

[@robertaiken8242]

Looks like that would make it at least a little easier for ceilings nice job and thank you

[@PaulPeck]

Most definitely. Glad you found my video helpful Robert!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 😎 -Paul

[@mrcharlie1596]

Hiii very nice i wish u will get 1M in 1 month

[@axlemartin2813]

Thank you Paul

[@timkalal6983]

When is the second part coming out,I am ready to do this process,I would like to watch the second step before I proceed.

[@PaulPeck]

Hey Tim, here’s the entire playlist (including Part 2): kzbin.info/aero/PL7Ww-LhWbB0EeAJDmzncGCX0N4CrEF7pG I hope this helps. Let me know if you run into any questions along the way. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎-Paul

[@ot9569]

Nice work very clever

[@dads3boys]

You mention using a 3/4" lambskin roller cover. Three questions: 1) Some others who use this method suggest using a 1 1/2" roller. Would anything between 3/4" to 1 1/2" be acceptable or is 3/4" the best way to go? 2) I'm not seeing "lambskin "roller covers offered. I assume lambswool would be just as acceptable?. 3) Do you recommend any specific brands to go with for the roller? Thanks for the informative videos and your feedback.

[@extremereclusefallows5779]

I skim coated by concrete basement walls with joint compound. Two thick coats and a lot of sanding. Cost comparison between skim coating and framing. 10 buckets of joint compound $160. If I framed my 2400 square feet basement; $9000. Painted my ceiling flat black. Cost $200. Savings over framing $6000. I have access to all my plumbing and electrical.

[@TheMorgalion]

Hi, can I apply skim coat to a wall with an old paint on it?

[@DamianMasters]

Absolutely. Just make sure to scrape off any loose paint etc. You also might want to look into an adhesive-type paint that allows for the compound to stick on the wall easier to prevent cracks in the future.

[@TheMorgalion]

Damian Masztalerz alright, thanks

[@gcholt33]

Hey Paul! Your videos helped me skim coat my damaged walls and they now look beautiful….however, we got mud on the popcorn ceiling and now have bright white spots on the ceiling. Anyway to clean that up? We tried a wet cloth/paper towel before it dried but its still noticeable. The skimmed walls look amazing tho! Thank you!

[@LICODOSSANTOS]

Great Videos. Super helpful. Question: we have a drywall crack across 2 rooms in our house. The ceiling has a knocked down texture. We tried to patch it tape and joint compound and then tried to match the knocked down texture, but it didnt go well. The ceiling appears not level and the patch does not match. -Should we cut the gyp out and try to level it and rematch the adjacent surface? -Or rip out the tape? -Or completely skim coat the entire ceiling and make it smooth? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@PaulPeck]

Hi Lico, hmmm... that’s a tough one since I can’t see the repair. Maybe try and remove tape, retape and retexture. But skim coating and adding all new texture will be the best looking solution at this point. I hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!👍🏻 -Paul

[@zp944]

I'm no pro but I'm an investor in Texas so I'm familiar with drywall cracks. What you're describing sounds like it's probably a foundation issue, so the housing material is being warped. That's exactly what I'm used to. What I'll do (if fixing the foundation isn't critical) is cut a clean rectangle around the Crack, being sure to go about two inches past the Crack. Then I'll place a small piece of 4x1 inside the hole I made, spanning the Crack. If it's a large Crack, I'll put one every two feet. If that's hard to imagine, then think of the 4x1s as rungs on a ladder. Except you'll have the widest side facing you. I then secure the 4x1 pieces I added to the existing drywall using drywall screws. Now I have a wide platform to attach new drywall to. I'll cut my new drywall patch roughly to size, place that into the cutout I made, and then secure THAT to the "ladder" of 4x1s using drywall screws. If the fit is tight, I don't use tape. But if I'm using a scrap or for some reason I have gaps I can stick two quarters between, I'll caulk it and rub it smooth with a damp finger. And if for some reason I have a larger gap, then I'll use tape. I really try to avoid taping over a patch because it's nearly impossible to hide the "hump." Most people will either never notice or not care, but I do... Once I've dealt with the gap issue, I mud over the surface, extending out about 5-24" from the edge of the hole I cut, depending on the method of patch. Patch with or without caulk usually only needs 5-7 inches at MOST, usually less if you're re texturing. A patch with tape will need 18-24 inches from every edge to blend. Assess the lighting in the room to determine how much blend you need. If the Crack is on a vertical wall, floor lamps and single ceiling lights will make it shadow. But recessed led ceiling lights may cast enough light that it's invisible. A ceiling patch is the hardest to hide, and I find that almost every time I use tape, it's visible.

[@MrApaHotel]

Have you any advice on using an extra wide two handed skim coat blade? Would they be easier for a beginner or not?

[@Xray.71]

Dude! I’m a 100% beginning and just redoing my small kitchen and hallway. Never did drywall before. So far after the first coat it’s working great! I don’t have patience so waiting for another coat is going to be tough! Does it have to be perfect if a buddy is doing a knock down texture on it? Thanks for making this vid!

[@cruisinthru3916]

Perfect timing paul. Tomorrow i skim coat two bathrooms to cover a badly done attempt at skip troweling by a former homeowner. Thanks!

[@PaulPeck]

That’s great cruisin thru!👍🏻 Let me know how it goes and if you run into any questions along the way. Happy skim coating! Take care, -Paul

[@jeffthewhiff]

Paul, I was so glad to discover this video because I just started to work on my neighbors' living room walls and noticed that the first layer of drywall paper on one wall tarted to lift where there was a joint seam. I will remove as much of the first layer as possible and then use the Gardz product by Zinsser before skim coating.

[@optics4062]

Great videos. I have a question. My walls have a orange peel texture and looks like they never been painted. Can I skim coat like you showed or should i wet it and scrap it off to bare drywall? Really dont like the orange peel at all. Thanks

[@PaulPeck]

You can skim coat right over that orange peel texture.👍🏻

[@tulipvalley111]

Genius!!!!

[@aybecue]

DIYer here! About to start skim coating over textured walls to get smooth walls in my house. Did you sand at any point in this process? Also, if doing the ceiling can you use the same joint compound that is being used on the walls? When the skim coating is complete, do you have a recommended primer to apply before painting? Thanks!

[@godsangel2429]

Hello. Do you have to sand the walls after skim coating????

[@fheaney1]

thanks this was very usful

[@jimmypickett9912]

As a beginner it would help to figure out a water to mud ratio according to the type of compound used. At least very close.

[@ladydeeslo-mo5773]

Nice tutorial.

[@buildemfast]

I wish I found your videos 6 months ago. I recently bought a home and all the walls have a hideous paint job. Way to much orange peel. I am using the term orange peel because I've sanded and painted cars. My answer to the walls was to sand the latex paint, prime and repaint the walls. So I bought one of those long sanders designed for drywall with a 9" sanding disc to start sanding the walls smooth. I just started sanding one wall and had to move to 80 grit to try and smooth the paint. It looks like I'm getting close to the drywall paper. What is your advise on what to do with latex painted walls with a nasty orange peel finish? Do you have any videos with sanding techniques? Thank you!

[@ironore1000]

Bravo, I’ll be doing this. Can you die the plaster (not sure what it’s called) to save time on the painting too?

[@maddogskip4149]

I appreciate you showing these tips but might I suggest a tripod for your camera, hard to see the wall not to mention I'm getting seasick bobbing up and down like that. Keep up the very lnformative videos. Thanks!

[@Sunsethomestead]

Hi Paul, question: would you be able to this same technique for a knock down ceiling? I'm so happy I found your video! You do s great job explaining.

[@PaulPeck]

Hi there Ashleigh! Yes, but it’s a little more difficult working overhead.👍🏻 I hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul

[@sharlenedano]

Can you do the paint roller trick on skimming a smooth ceiling with flaws?

[@taintmeat6789]

Nice video, Why dont you try +3 light weight that's all I use when roller coating/skimming and a synthetic roller sleeve 3/4 -1 inch just holds more mud. Sometimes I will put some dish soap in the mud helps keep the bubbles down especially if I am going over duro bond ..keep posting love this stuff

[@taintmeat6789]

Yes it does makes the mud pull tight and smooth less bubbles after mixing

[@PaulPeck]

Right on TainT!👍🏻 I appreciate you sharing your experiences using different products and techniques.😎 I need to try the +3 for sure. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend! -Paul

[@spacewolfjr]

Great video! This answered pretty much all of my questions from your See Jane Drill crossover video.

[@PaulPeck]

I’m so glad Spacewolf Jr!👏🏻 Thanks so much for stopping by my friend! Take care, -Paul

[@benfreeny8803]

Good for beginners, to keep it even. What ever you do roller or knife you are working the mud.Do you pull side to side for 2nd coat? Slung mud and painted 30 yr,my shoulder is shot. Keep it tight fellas.

[@paulasgriffith6963]

You made it look so easy. I, on the other hand, looked like I was on a episode of renovation realities. Hopefully this next coat will be the last one. Problems I had were the knap on the roller flattened out over time. Also, when "smoothing" it out with the 12" knife sometimes I would do fine not leaving streaks, other times I'd get streaks on both sides. I think I read somewhere in the comments you are only supposed to be knocking down the high spots. Does that mean I don't have to go over the entire wall with the knife? Thanks for the help!

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Next time use a Magic Trowel

[@nenanena6272]

Do you sand the wall before you apply the compound?

[@pascalolli2189]

Great video thank you. I just bought a house and every single wall needs it. My question is do you need to prep the walls from previous paint etc... before applying the compound. Thank you. Pascal

[@PaulPeck]

Hi Pascal, If it’s just painted drywall, you can skim coat right over it with the all purpose joint compound without any prep. I hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! -Paul

[@brookehurley299]

What do I do with outlets, switches, etc... and none of the demo walls have ceilings, how do I get right to the edge when there’s a ceiling?

[@PaulPeck]

Hi Brooke, I usually just take switch and outlet covers off. Then cover the actual switch and outlet with tape to keep the joint compound out. Here’s a video that shows how I handle the corners when skim coating walls: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJaqiJWddrqpea8 I hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul

[@worktime8847]

Haha

[@Dz-go3gu]

hey is there any particular prepwork required for skimming a painted wall? should the existing paint be scuffed/sanded for proper adhesion, or is it ok to skim compound right over existing paint

[@msiubescmuzica]

Congratulations on your 100,000 I was there to celebrate and support you. Let s connect thanks

[@aeromed08]

Where is part 2 of this? This is a great video, We are doing and accent wall and have the scrubbable kid proof paint on knock down finish. We hate it. I’m assuming I need to sand it first for mud to adhere?

[@bengcarbonell1124]

awesome informative vid

[@princeofmars444]

This is really cool, I’m starting to learn construction this year as a freshman and this seemed cool even though I’m not sure if I’ll learn it

[@user-rg1lx8yt6g]

Can I do this over painted walls?

[@PaulPeck]

Yes.👍🏻

[@youraveragedad5594]

Hey Paul on all your strokes you pretty much float and feather in one direction? For example you start on the right side and work your way left. So you put pressure on the right side of your taping knife on each stroke as you work to the left? Thanks.

[@rustypipes4608]

Paul, could I use a less nappy roller...roll on the joint compound and call it good? This will be my garage. Many thanks.

[@FambamExpatUS]

This is great tutorial video, thank you for sharing this. New friend from RUNNY EGG

[@bfjohnmark]

I cant believe i became good at skimcoating in just a week

[@SURRYHOUSE2]

good job brother. thank you for the share.

[@tanishazoa138]

I have a question of you don't mind me asking. Before you skim coated the wall, what type of texture was that. I'm actually looking to add that exact texture. And thanks for the video