Is there a self-leveling interior paint that can hide textured walls when painting over sealed wall strips?
Do you know if there’s a type of interior paint that levels itself to cover up textured walls? My husband and I are thinking of taking down the wall strips in our house and painting the walls. But the walls have a bit of texture, and I’m worried that when we fill in where the strips were and paint over it, the difference in texture will be really obvious. Has anyone gone through this process before? Any tips or product recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Also, if anyone has any advice on painting cabinets, I’d love to hear it!
Here’s a picture of the tankless water heater that my amazing husband installed himself today after work. He even handled the electrical and plumbing! (I attached some unrelated pictures so they don’t get lost in the group)
Maybe you could try sanding it down if the paint isn’t too thick.
There’s no such thing as self-leveling paint for walls. While there are self-leveling floor treatments, they rely on gravity, which isn’t ideal for walls. Depending on the existing texture, you might be able to recreate it on the smooth areas. Otherwise, sanding, skim coating, or a mix of both are your main options.
Self-leveling paint for thickness? Not really. Your best bet is sanding and then applying a skim coat of mud.
Whenever you get a chance, grab an extra heating element for the tankless. Ours lasted about a year before one of the elements stopped working. I couldn’t find the right size at any of the local plumbing or hardware stores, but besides that, it’s been problem-free.
Showed up here to make the same point. I’ve had clients install 5 of these, 4 burned out within the first 18 months. It could be a manufacturing defect or low quality, but the new component appears to be working well for all of them.
When it comes to your cabinets, there’s no need to sand them down – just wipe them with warm water, let them dry. If your cabinets have a smooth surface, make sure to get the appropriate primer before painting.
I’m not sure why those two reacted like that to my answers, I install cabinets all the time.
They behaved that way because that’s not a good response to give to people.
Hey , actually I do sand all the time. I can send you some pictures to prove it.
Hey , I just forwarded some pictures to you.
Hey , I’m not looking to argue but I’m pretty confident that the finish on the cabinets you do is not as good as mine. If you have any pictures to prove otherwise, I’m open to changing my mind. But not sanding speaks volumes. Sanding helps create a solid bond.
I’ve been using Sherwin-Williams paint for 20 years, , and I’ve never received any complaints about it.
Hey, , that’s great!
Your appearance is on point, .
Thanks a bunch, !
Hey , any chance you could share some photos of the final product? I’m really curious to see it.
Sure, I’m just wrapping up a few things today but I’ll get them over to you on Monday.
So if you mentioned wall strips, I’m guessing this is a textured wall board with a vinyl decal instead of mud for the texture, like in a double wide. To truly hide the joints, you’d need to skim coat the whole room. I wouldn’t count on mud sticking well to vinyl, if that’s the case.
I recommend using lightweight joint compound for a skim coat on the walls and Cabinet Coat for the cabinets. After lightly sanding with 180 grit, I always use liquid sandpaper as a prep. I have 31 years of experience in painting.
This is definitely the top choice for painting cabinets and trim. It’s super long-lasting and dries quickly within four hours.
I discovered a color in this brand that I absolutely adore! Thank you.
They are able to color match anything you desire, even from Sherwin-Williams. The enamel in this product dries extremely hard, preventing doors from sticking. It’s truly amazing.
When applying this enamel, make sure to use thin, light coats. It might feel a bit sticky as you apply the finish, so I suggest using a foam roller to avoid getting any hairs on your cabinets.
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Nope, it isn’t.
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Yeah, there’s this thing called self-leveling emulsion paint that’s really popular for ceilings. It doesn’t have polymers though, so it’s not as long-lasting as other paints on the market.
Dealing with cabinets is relatively straightforward but does take time. My typical process involves removing doors and drawers, sanding or roughing up the surface, applying two coats of alkyd primer/sealer, and then finishing with two coats of alkyd paint. Best of luck!
I specialize in painting cabinets and interiors for a living. I’m also involved in moderating two of the main cabinet painting groups. Trust the advice shared in those groups for achieving a professional factory finish on cabinets. Feel free to ask me anything about the process and the products. When it comes to walls, it’s challenging to find a product that can cover up texture. Sanding it off or applying a skim coat are the best ways to get rid of the texture.
Thank you, , for sharing this valuable information! Do you happen to know the names of the cabinet groups?
Is totally fine with it. You should consider joining the Kitchen Cabinet Painting Experts, as the Cabinet Refinishers Network is more geared towards professionals.
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Great information here.
You can either sand the wall or opt for using a can of texture to spray over the current texture, especially if it’s a non-textured wall. Consider a slightly thicker orange peel texture to help it blend in seamlessly.