I just finished a painting project on some old plaster that was patched and restored. It turned out fine. However, there are a few areas that look like they could have been sanded a little better. The areas look rough, and if the light hits it right, it really sticks out. I did two coats. Is there a way to hide the coarse texture? Or, is that just the way it will look no matter how many coats goes on? I was thinking of slapping some paint with a brush and work it in, and then back roll it with a dry roller. The lady of the house says she can live with it.. it is just that one area is at eye level with I go up and down the steps and it sort of bothers me..
paint problem
Oct 12, 2008
8 Replies
Howdy,
I would let it dry completely, then sand the area down to the plaster, and repaint.
All the best,
About 10 or 15 coats will do it. Or just take the time to sand it smooth and put two coats over it.
Do you really need to know anything more than this?
It may need spackling. A nice painter's trick is to hold a lamp/work light against the wall and view at a low angle. An excellent paint job starts with a lot of preparation and re-inspections. A gloss paint needs more fuss.
Hang a picture over it.
actually, that's what I am going to do! I did slap some paint onto an area and dryrolled it and it looks alot better.. thanks all..
The man is a perfectionist and just as I take pride in the work I do, so does he. If I only installed 95% of the screws back when working on a car, well you know the rest.
speaking about that-- there was a little area of a corner that I missed with the second coat, and I can see it from the bottom of the stairs.. damn.. gotta get out the extention ladder again!
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