03-24-2010, 06:03 AM
Wow Carey, I get the picture... so both primed and unprimed have there own set of problems to be compensated for.
I also see what you are talking about regarding the hard surface of Hardie panel, that too has it's set of problems. Having to build up the mud higher than is typically required with drywall definitely puts another degree of visual irregularities to the surface and makes a case for what Rob has said, about skim coating the whole wall.... But then I think, how crazy do I want to make myself over this??? In the end I know I will also let some degree of imperfection slide, just how much is yet to be seen.
Now that you mention the water drips I remember having this happen when patching cracks with mesh & mud over our plaster walls, because the walls had paint on them. Seems simple enough, just make sure your sponge is not too wet so the water does not drip....and then lightly sand???? (I say this with a smile, just don't hit me.)
What is the zip tool and how do you use it?
Carey I sure do appreciate you taking the time to write!!!!!!
Take care,
Barbara
I also see what you are talking about regarding the hard surface of Hardie panel, that too has it's set of problems. Having to build up the mud higher than is typically required with drywall definitely puts another degree of visual irregularities to the surface and makes a case for what Rob has said, about skim coating the whole wall.... But then I think, how crazy do I want to make myself over this??? In the end I know I will also let some degree of imperfection slide, just how much is yet to be seen.
Now that you mention the water drips I remember having this happen when patching cracks with mesh & mud over our plaster walls, because the walls had paint on them. Seems simple enough, just make sure your sponge is not too wet so the water does not drip....and then lightly sand???? (I say this with a smile, just don't hit me.)
What is the zip tool and how do you use it?
Carey I sure do appreciate you taking the time to write!!!!!!
Take care,
Barbara
Hawaii Dreaming