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    Schmidtler Posts: 26, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 7, 2008, 06:38 AM
    When to apply primer, type of primer, and texturing
    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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