I originally posted this in Home Improvements, Interior, with NO reply. So, here goes again. Any suggestions are appreciated.
I had roof and ceiling storm damge during the Summer. I have repaired the roof and I'm about to tackle the ceiling (about a 4' x 8' area, vaulted). I have finished plenty sheetrock but never a hard coat veneer. I know to apply a skim caot and allow to tack. How long ? and then what tool and /or special method, if any, do I use to create and match the existing texture on the ceiling. Thanks
ok, the "hard coat veneer" I'm speaking of is a thin coating of a superior bonding agent applied to the exterior of "blue board" type drywall. it is sort of like plaster but usually applied (trowel)in a 1/8 inch thickness called a skim coat. Then, after it starts to harden(I dont know how long - thats part 1 of my question), I think you spritz it with water (part 2 of my question) and trowel over it to create a textured finish similar to icing on a cake but not as strongly marked. It has become a more popular technique in the south east. if used throughout the home there is no need to sand the walls when finishing. Just apply the veneer and let it set. I have built and remodled many places but have never worked with veneer. Was look for any tips anyone might have but if its an unknown topic for DIY .......
Well, I live in the Southeast and know a lot of builders and drywall finishers in our area and have never heard of it. Must be more of Florida trend. I googled hard coat veneer finishing and found quite a bit of information. Here is one that might be helpful. You can do the same and look through the quantity of pages to see if there is anything else that might prove informative.
Originally posted by Schu'sALegend: Well, I live in the Southeast and know a lot of builders and drywall finishers in our area and have never heard of it. Must be more of Florida trend. I googled hard coat veneer finishing and found quite a bit of information. Here is one that might be helpful. You can do the same and look through the quantity of pages to see if there is anything else that might prove informative.
Im sorry, I did say Southeast. To me, anything North of my location is in the North....lol. You're probably right about being a Florida trend. The veneer, when properly applied, creates a "nearly" waterproof barrier to the surface of the gypsum (makes sense with hurricanes, etc.). It is extremely durable (with exception of a tree crashing through like mine) My home is 15 years old and has veneer throughout. Thanks for the link It was very helpful. I might do a photo tutorial on this project. Thanks again
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