[DIY] Re: Drywall

 

Three coats for experienced, but for new students, plan on more THIN COATS; better thinner than thick, and much, much, much easier to trowel off wet, than sand off dry when you put on too thick. 

 

Between coats, try to just leave a small narrow bead wet, (easy to scrape off dry). 

For Final coat, let dry, scrape the beads, sand and paint;

Garage is an excellent place to learn, but still use a drop cloth. 

Paint with FLAT PAINT, hides MANY, many, many flaws that semi-gloss with highlight.

You may be an expert when you finish the garage; can be a fun project if you approach with the right attitude

 

 

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"subprong" subprong

I'm looking to paint some unpainted old drywall in a garage. From what I
gather, you need to apply mud to the joints then immediately apply the tape
and mud over them again (then sand when dry). How many more coats are
absolutely necessary? I watched a video where they applied 3 coats. I'm
not looking for perfection but also don't want weak and cracking joints.

Also, I assumed that you just prime and paint the drywall. However, upon
further reading, I discovered that there is actually a drywall specific
primer. Is this what everyone uses for drywall.....is it necessary vs
regular primer?

Any additional tips or advice would as well be appreciated. Thanks.

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