In this Skim coating walls for beginners tutorial video I will show you how to skim coat by doing a skim coating demonstration with my paint roller trick and a 12″ drywall taping knife. I’m going to be skim coating over some knockdown texture on a wall. I’ll also show you how to mix the skim coat with all purpose joint compound. I explain all the tools needed to skim coat your walls and make them beautiful again! So stay tuned and let me know in the comments what type of skim coating or drywall project you’re working on?
Thanks so much for watching! Take care, -Paul
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Below in Paul’s Drywall and Painting Shop are all of the tools and products I used in this Skim coating walls for beginners tutorial video: ▶ https://www.amazon.com/shop/paulpeck
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Easiest way to repair knockdown texture on a wall patch ever! https://youtu.be/oY3Lo71-jvU
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My Last Video:
Learn how to easily fix 3 of the most common drywall repairs in 1 video! https://youtu.be/Hn6bGiFUtOI
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Tools I used to repair the drywall crack, drywall mistake and door knob holes:
Crack-Tape Composite Tape – 100′ Roll https://amzn.to/2IglgMt
Strait-Flex Drywall Patch for Outlets – 20 Pack: https://amzn.to/2Ids5ON
Perma-Patch Drywall Patch for outlets,can lights and holes: https://amzn.to/2J0itbn
12 inch Drywall Taping Knife: http://amzn.to/2CdLIa8
14 inch mud pan: http://amzn.to/2B9lvpA
6 inch drywall taping knife: http://amzn.to/2BO1nNo
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Can I skim coat over my painted popcorn ceiling? https://youtu.be/TqfBEul3ihM
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Checkout: How to install and finish vinyl corner bead https://youtu.be/Kl6uPml3zG0 How to install and finish vinyl corner bead drywall finishing
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Tools I used to install and finish the vinyl corner bead:
PowerShot Stapler: http://amzn.to/2HEX5ao
1/2″ Arrow Staples: http://amzn.to/2ppyGPt
3M Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive: http://amzn.to/2FHJ7I8
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Fat Max Snips: http://amzn.to/2pm3cZB
12″ Drywall Taping Knife: http://amzn.to/2CdLIa8
14 inch mud pan: http://amzn.to/2B9lvpA
*6 inch drywall taping knife:http://amzn.to/2BO1nNo
Werner Work Platform: http://amzn.to/2kRo8Ft
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Below in Paul’s Drywall and Painting Shop are some of my favorite hand tools and products:
▶ https://www.amazon.com/shop/paulpeck (affiliate)
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Easiest way to apply drywall tape to a walls inside corners https://youtu.be/joylmqP2zpw
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Here’s the tools I used to apply tape to the inside corners
* Drywall Paper Tape for Perfect inside corners: http://amzn.to/2oV2nrj
*Marshalltown Inside Corner Tool: http://amzn.to/2oZ99v7
*12″ Drywall Taping Knife: http://amzn.to/2CdLIa8
*14 inch mud pan: http://amzn.to/2B9lvpA
*Werner Work Platform: http://amzn.to/2kRo8Ft
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Checkout my Youtube How to Skim Coat Playlist:–> How to skim coat
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How to apply a skim coat series:
Part 1
Here’s the link to the video where I showed How to apply a skim coat to your walls for a smooth finish- Skim coating drywall. https://youtu.be/8yYzSOr3KeI In this video tutorial I showed you how to apply a skim coat to your walls.
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Part 2- How to Skim Coat Walls Demonstration https://youtu.be/mE9Hc_jqvbw
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Part 3
What to do after skim coat dries? No sanding! https://youtu.be/3GQvy0UZkaU
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Part 4
How to touch up a skim coat before sanding skim coated walls https://youtu.be/fUfutRoC7SU
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Part 5
How to sand a skim coat fast and easy! https://youtu.be/wa4DDMrG7zY
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Tools I used to sand the skim coated walls:
*3M Large Area Drywall Sanding Sponge, Fine/Medium http://amzn.to/2tdiSn2
*Shop-Vac 5989500 12 gallon 5.5 Peak HP Stainless Wet Dry Vacuum http://amzn.to/2F9HJ0K
*Shop-Vac 9067200 High Efficiency Collection Filter Bags
(Pack of 2) http://amzn.to/2F6L5kU
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Personal Protection Equipment:
*3M N95 Sanding and Fiberglass Insulation Respirator http://amzn.to/2Fa5c1S
*3M 62023HA1-C Professional Multi-Purpose Respirator http://amzn.to/2FLZdxd
*DEWALT DPG82-11 Concealer Clear Anti-Fog Dual Mold Safety Goggle http://amzn.to/2F5VGg9
*DeWalt DPG83-11D Converter SAFETY Glasses – Clear Anti-Fog Lens http://amzn.to/2FQjguw
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Here’s a couple of the Skim Coating Demonstration Videos:
*How to skim coat a wall in less then 10 minutes | Diy Drywall Tips and Tricks- https://youtu.be/9dPFr-fzhgY
*(Part 1)How to skim coat using paint roller trick- Getting rid of Knockdown Texture- https://youtu.be/jeGWbgAUvCM
*(Part 2) How to skim coat trick with a paint roller and joint compound- https://youtu.be/BIvnHgSCaCU
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Tools you will need to skim coat a wall or ceiling:
Below in Paul’s Drywall and Painting Shop are some of my favorite hand tools and products :
▶ https://www.amazon.com/shop/paulpeck (affiliate)
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Skim coating is a great way to make all the walls new again. Skim coat is a thin coat of joint compound also known as mud. You can do a skim coat to smooth out damaged walls with. You might need to skim coat if you’re repairing after wallpaper removal, after drywall repairs or ceiling repairs, or even if your walls are just doing the damage from every day where in tear from your family.
https://youtu.be/IOsJ_53Ab6o
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DIY- How to Match Knockdown texture with the Knockdown Texture Sponge
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