Double-Wide Walls
#1
06-02-07, 09:46 PM
Double-Wide Walls
I've recently decided that I am going to re-do every room in my house. Well, not too recently, but I've just started to paint and whatnot. (Actually, I probably should have painted before I put in new floors...)
Anyways, since I live in a double-wide, I know that there are special treatments that I have to do to the walls. What I really want to do is remake the rooms to look like they were built to a house and not a trailer. Mainly meaning removing the joint covers and plastering the joints, sanding, and then beginning to work on the walls.
Due to the dry-wall having that ugly paper on it, that will not come off, I know I have to lightly sand the walls before the paint will stick. Which is totally going to take too much time for me (doing this myself). Is there a paint that will cover the walls and not scratch off? Or is there a better way of treating the walls to have the paint stick?
Speaking of paint, I am working on a limited budget so I went to the local Walmart to get my paint mixed to the colors I want. I've never really taken on this big of a project, so I've never really known what kind of stuff I needed to get, so I asked the "Paint Pro" to help out. I told him the specifics of my walls, what I needed, and how I need major durability (2 cats); he set me up with the McCloskey paint and primer in one. I didn't know this until my father helped me unload that the paint is exterior. Can I even use exterior paint indoors? Should I take the paint back and explain what kind of paint I really needed? Or would the exteriorness of the paint make it more durable if not exposed to the weather?
I'm confused, and over my head. Any info is majorly appreciated!!! =D
Jenna J.
Anyways, since I live in a double-wide, I know that there are special treatments that I have to do to the walls. What I really want to do is remake the rooms to look like they were built to a house and not a trailer. Mainly meaning removing the joint covers and plastering the joints, sanding, and then beginning to work on the walls.
Due to the dry-wall having that ugly paper on it, that will not come off, I know I have to lightly sand the walls before the paint will stick. Which is totally going to take too much time for me (doing this myself). Is there a paint that will cover the walls and not scratch off? Or is there a better way of treating the walls to have the paint stick?
Speaking of paint, I am working on a limited budget so I went to the local Walmart to get my paint mixed to the colors I want. I've never really taken on this big of a project, so I've never really known what kind of stuff I needed to get, so I asked the "Paint Pro" to help out. I told him the specifics of my walls, what I needed, and how I need major durability (2 cats); he set me up with the McCloskey paint and primer in one. I didn't know this until my father helped me unload that the paint is exterior. Can I even use exterior paint indoors? Should I take the paint back and explain what kind of paint I really needed? Or would the exteriorness of the paint make it more durable if not exposed to the weather?
I'm confused, and over my head. Any info is majorly appreciated!!! =D
Jenna J.
#2
06-02-07, 10:31 PM
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Please take time to visit a local paint store. They offer good, better, best qualities of paint. You have the option of purchasing the best level that your budget will allow. You have the potential to develop a close familial relationship with a small retailer who will hold your hand and suffer through all your angsts whether you buy good, better, or best.
#3
06-03-07, 04:09 AM
You will find better paint and better advice at a paint store. While exterior paint will work inside it won't dry as hard as an interior paint will [not as scrubable]and may give off fumes not intended for an enclosed space.
Lightly sanding MH drywall is not enough! You should coat the walls with a pigmented shellac primer [like zinnser's BIN] Paint alone doesn't adhere well to the vinyl face on MH drywall.
I don't understand about needing extra durability with pets but with kids it is usually best to apply an enamel on the wall - latex satin enamel is usually the best choice.
Lightly sanding MH drywall is not enough! You should coat the walls with a pigmented shellac primer [like zinnser's BIN] Paint alone doesn't adhere well to the vinyl face on MH drywall.
I don't understand about needing extra durability with pets but with kids it is usually best to apply an enamel on the wall - latex satin enamel is usually the best choice.
#4
06-04-07, 09:51 AM
Thank you!! I know that I will definitely use this information to my advantage. I think that there's a Sherwin Williams in Marion so I'll head there before I take the paint back to Walmart! THanks for all the help!!
