![]() ![]() If budget is an issue, you may decide the money could be better spent on custom cabinetry, spectacular plumbing and lighting fixtures, awesome doorknobs and hinges. If money is not a problem, skim coat-you'll love the result. drywall contractor working on Long Island, NY. ![]() It was VERY hard to tell the repaired/new wall sections from the old ones.Īnd now that furniture is in and rugs are down, etc, we don't even "see" the walls anymore. cost-effective than tearing down or skim coating old surfaces). We painted samples and looked at them at various times of day and night. Contractor said to use matte/flat paint if not skim coating, but I hate the chalky feel. Our walls were not great, but they weren't awful. That is what we did, and then we used an eggshell finish paint and it all looks awesome. Spackle over the holes and repairs of some damages spots may be enough. If the price seems too high, strongly consider if you need the skim coating. Could be less or more, but that's a starting point at least. CGC 20 is a common one you can get from your local Home Depot or hardware store. Grab a bucket of joint compound and stir with an electric drill until it’s completely smooth. Now it’s time to actually start the skim coating process. Just prime and 3 coats Benjamin Moore paint I'd say about 10K for a really good job. Step 2: Skim Coat Plaster the Walls and Ceilings. I'll guess from the 1350 sq/ft that it is about 5 rooms (2 bdrm, lvgrm, dining, kitchen & 2 baths). I am more familiar with top end finishes and contractors-not the bargains you find from the guy the super works with on weekends. You don't have particularly high ceilings so that will help keep costs down a bit. Many people will tell you how the higher ones are "just outlandish!" Truth is that quality skim coating and painting can be pricey. You are going to get lots of opinions possibly. It is a labor intensive and very messy job. It involves smoothing a thin coat of plaster stuff over the walls and then sanding them to perfection before priming and coating-ideally with 3 coats of paint. If the walls are older and you really want that "perfect" glassy smooth look, then yes, skim coating is what you want. ![]()
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