Check for dimples, craters, cracks and fill as needed with joint compound.
Make sure cemented joints are sanded even and flush; determine by viewing at a low angle with good illumination.
Final sanding with fine grit sand paper or screen will help ensure a smooth appearance if applying a product with a sheen of eggshell or higher.
Finishing The Drywall Surface
Prior to texturing the surface, apply a coat of Diamond Vogel Pre-Tex Interior Primer/Surfacer. Using Pre-Tex insures uniform porosity and a consistent final finish.
Apply a coat of the desired texture being careful to be sure it is applied to a uniform look. Uneven texture can many times give an uneven appearance of the final finish.
A second coat of primer is recommended over the texture to ensure the surface is fully sealed.
Finish the drywall surface with a quality latex finish. Diamond Vogel has a complete line of interior finishes designed for different levels of performance requirements.
Applying the Paint Coatings
Rolling
When rolling both the primer and finish, a quality synthetic roller cover will help apply the coatings at a higher film thickness and more evenly that an economy roller.
Keep the roller strokes as near as vertical as possible, and avoid applying a lot of pressure.
Keep the roller full of paint; when you notice a crackling sound when rolling, more paint is needed on the cover.
Spraying
Apply one coat by spraying, a second coat by roller or apply two coats by spray and immediately back roll the second coat.
Rolling (or back-rolling) the final coat will provide a more forgiving surface with respect to uniformity of appearance in the event there is unevenness in the surface being painted.
Allow the first coat to dry adequately before applying the second coat to avoid blistering and roller “picking”.
The rolled surface will touch-up less noticeably
For further information on finishing drywall, contact your Diamond Vogel® representative.