drywall mud over paint


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Old 10-06-08, 06:01 PM
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drywall mud over paint

I want to texture my bathroom walls like old-world swirled and paint a light grey.. One of your posts said I could put drywall mud over the paint once I cleaned it with TSP. My husband swears it will not adhere to the old paint and will fall off. Is there a primer I should use or is he wrong?
 
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Old 10-06-08, 06:29 PM
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Generally joint compound will adhere to most paints. If the current paint has a sheen, it would be wise to scuff sand it [which doesn't hurt even if there is no sheen ]

If you use TSP, be sure to rinse it well!
 
 

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