Now -- what is my next step? I'm wondering if a rough surface will help things? Perhaps knockdown over the current paint job?
From: Jan Flood <jan.flood2@att.net>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Cindi's Walls:
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Cindi's Walls:
I think the only way you'll find out if it will take a texture is to try a spot. Silicone is chosen for it's smooth, elastic finish. Not meant to be sanded as it's not meant to be used for that type of repair. You can smooth it or rough it up while it is still wet - though why you would do that I don't know. It presents a slick finish - so I guess it might also depend on what type of texture you want and if you're applying it over the repaired/sanded patch ie, not over the original silicone. The sand texture you mentioned might work, drywall mud and trowel probably would as you wouldn't be trying to make it smooth. Since you're in uncharted waters :) why not do some trial and error testing. You can learn a lot using a square foot section and if it doesn't turn out simply scrape and/or sand it off again. What do you have to lose?
Interestingly enough, I will quote the response from customer service at GE silicone product center:
"The product accepts water based paints only. No oil based paints are acceptable. We always recommend you test your project on a scrap board or tile first, to make sure you like the results before you start the project.
Regards,
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So, as stated, it will accept paint, water based. But this does not answer my pesky question as to whether it will take texture from a roller or let's even say sand texture in the paint. Not that it is important at this point, because I now know that to have used caulking in this case and the way he seemingly "smoothed it out" after he plugged up the holes just isn't the right way to use it. Because it cannot be sanded.
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So, as stated, it will accept paint, water based. But this does not answer my pesky question as to whether it will take texture from a roller or let's even say sand texture in the paint. Not that it is important at this point, because I now know that to have used caulking in this case and the way he seemingly "smoothed it out" after he plugged up the holes just isn't the right way to use it. Because it cannot be sanded.
Jan Flood
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