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When to apply primer, type of primer, and texturing

Asked Apr 7, 2008, 06:38 AM — 2 Answers
Question 1:
I have new sheetrock installed and I want to know when to apply primer. Do I apply primer before I texture, after I texture, or before and after texturing? I've heard different things from different people.

Question 2:
Should I use a water based or oil based primer. I'm going to use knockdown texture in one room and a venetian plaster look in another.

Question 3:
Also, do I need to apply one coat of texture for knockdown texturing or spray it twice?

Question 4:
I'm using simple joint compound to create the venetian plaster look. Is there anything I should know? Do I water it down, etc?

Thanks,

Schmidt

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Apr 7, 2008, 11:15 AM


Primer with water based primer first. You can use drywall mud for texturing in your plaster look room but do not water it down. For the knockdown, spray only once.
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Apr 7, 2008, 01:04 PM
Thanks for the answers. It's appreciated.

Schmidt
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