Hide Ugly Drywall With A Skim coat - Step By Step | Shanetta DIY Life

Hide Ugly Drywall With A Skim coat

Hey DIY friends!

I decided to put some very heavy-duty peel-and-stick tiles on a wall in my small bathroom, and it left so much sticky stuff on the drywall. 

It has been very hard getting it off, and plus, I don't have the time or the patience right now to devote to getting it back to the way it should be.

I searched high and low and figured that a good skim coat would help me get my Surface to be flat and ready to be painted. 

Skim coating is very simple; it does take a little bit of skill, but only just making sure everything is flat and that you are sanding to have a smooth, even surface. 

If you've ever thought about skim coating, let's jump into the steps you need to take in order to get a perfect cupboard wall.

So, How do you skim-coat a wall?

Skim coating is a technique used to create a smooth, even surface on walls or ceilings that have imperfections or damage. 

With the right supplies and a little patience, you can achieve a professional-looking finish that will make your walls look like new.

Supplies Needed

Joint Compound (1 or 2 buckets)
1 gallon of primer
Fine grit sandpaper ( 1 or 2 sheets)
Your preferred paint or wallpaper
Let's Get Started

Step 1: Prepare the surface by cleaning it thoroughly and removing any loose debris.

Step 2: Apply a coat of primer to the surface and let it dry completely.

Step 3: Mix the joint compound according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 4: Apply the joint compound to the surface using a trowel or putty knife, starting at the top and working your way down.

Step 5: Smooth out the joint compound with a drywall knife or trowel, making sure to remove any excess and create a smooth, even surface.

Step 6: Let the skim coat dry completely, then sand it lightly with fine-grit sandpaper to remove any imperfections.

Step 7: Apply a second coat of joint compound if necessary, repeating the process until you achieve the desired finish.

Step 8: Let the final coat dry completely, then sand it lightly and wipe it down with a damp cloth to remove any dust.

Step 9: Apply a coat of paint or wallpaper to the surface, if desired.

There you have it. I hope these step-by-step instructions helped.