Drywall screw divots
#1
12-08-12, 02:44 PM
Drywall screw divots
In the process of painting utility and bathroom with primer/sealer on new moisture resistant drywall. After applying a coat of the primer I noticed there are a couple divots where I failed to apply suffient mudd. Can fill them now or should I sand the sealer/primer off and then apply the mudd??? 
Any comments, suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance, dave
Any comments, suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance, dave
#2
12-08-12, 02:50 PM
I don't know if it's proper
but I always touch-up spackle right over old paint. I've been in this house over 20 years and it's not spalling off yet! Of course you might have different results, but that is my experience.
#3
12-08-12, 03:03 PM
Group Moderator
Yes, you can recoat with mud/spackle without any pre-sanding. After sanding the repair, you might want to hit it with a little primer so it doesn't flash with the finish paint.
#4
12-08-12, 03:06 PM
Member
Fill them now, light spackle, let dry, sand smooth and touch-up/prime those areas again, is what I would do...Just my opinion.
Should work out fine, when the final coat is applied.
Should work out fine, when the final coat is applied.
#6
12-08-12, 03:35 PM
Really good news, I will go ahead and spackle as soon as I am sure the sealer/primer is dry; although, don't imagine it would matter since only appying to the small area. Appreciate the info, thanks to all!!
#8
12-09-12, 04:38 AM
Added the spackle early this a.m.. looking good. Meantime, checked for potential flaws before priming the bathroom. Again, thanks.
