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