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Richard Jackson Prowler Junkie Posts: 1417 From: Fairfield, Ohio Registered: JUL 2000	posted 05-05-2004 06:30 PM Decided to fix up the garage and began to apply a fresh coat of latex paint. Well when the garage walls were initially put up, they just put joint compound or something on the bare drywall. When I apply the paint, it wets this compound and it starts to flake off in 3-4" pieces. Any recommendations? Can you roll drywall compound on top of the current walls? HELP Thanks Richard This message has been edited by Richard Jackson on 05-05-2004 at 06:31 PM
BeWare Prowler Junkie Posts: 18511 From: Acworth,GA,USA Registered: JUL 2000	posted 05-05-2004 06:54 PM Sounds to me like your paint is too thin (wet). I am not a professional but I did sheetrock one whole level of our home. I did the sheetrock, joint compound and painting.
butchcee Prowler Junkie Posts: 7476 From: Lake Ariel, Pa. Registered: SEP 2000	posted 05-05-2004 07:05 PM Is it possible that the joint compound froze before it hardened when first put on and didn't get a good bond? Will it chip off using a scraper before painting? You'll need to use a primer before two finish coats to do it right as the compound will suck up lots of paint. Worst case scenario is that you'll have to scrape off the loose stuff and re-skim to get a good job. This message has been edited by butchcee on 05-05-2004 at 07:05 PM
pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 From: Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: DEC 2001	posted 05-05-2004 08:51 PM Sounds like the tape/joint compound was not put on correctly. Our experience is that a layer of compound is put over a seam, then tape is applied, with at least two or three layers of joint compound applied over the tape, each layer should dry before the next one is applied. (The tape is pushed into the initial layer of joint compound using a trowel.) Each layer is subsequently spread a little further out from the tape ( feathering) so as to hide the seam. If the compound is put on roughly, then each coat should be sanded smooth before the next layer is applied. Before attempting to apply additional compound over the existing walls, I would certainly look for any areas that might be loose. Remove them and apply tape and new compound correctly. As a last resort, call the folks that finished the garage and ask them how you should handle the problem. Hope this helps. ------------------ Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake; Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers; SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring; Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; Real Rod Transmission Cooler Cover, Sill and Carper Covers, Aero Front Covers and Roadster Rear Pan, rear bumpers removed; rear mudflaps; painted calipers; Prowler Products by Gary Drilled Rotors, front and rear; Painted tach; Jay's Aluminum Billet Center Caps w/shimmers, Chrome Lugnuts and Chrome Radio Bezel Shimmer; Dash Rings; Windshield Wiper Arm Removal; Fender Trim; Speaker Replacement; Painted Plenum; Painted Radiator Crossmember; Painted Rear Mudflaps; Air Patrol graphics. More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (02/23/03) "I may have to grow older, but I do not have to grow up!" "The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!" This message has been edited by pumpkin on 05-05-2004 at 08:52 PM
Mike Krehel Administrating Kat Posts: 3047 From: United States Registered: JUL 2000	posted 05-06-2004 04:40 AM Try sanding and then applying a coat of Kilz and then repaint. Hope this helps! ------------------ Mike Krehel ProwlerOnline.com
Richard Jackson Prowler Junkie Posts: 1417 From: Fairfield, Ohio Registered: JUL 2000	posted 05-06-2004 07:38 AM Thanks for all of the info. I will try again. thanks Richard

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