Is this ok for a first skim coat done by a professional? The cottage cheese walls are still visible He said he will not sand before he puts on the second and last coat. Is this all up to par? I’m ok if this looks good to those who know what to look for. Should I be a little concerned that he doesn’t sand between coats? Thanks!
Does it look OK to you?
In my view this is not professional work. You should be entitled to ask for it to be fixed
This is just the first coating. If this was the last coat I would say no it’s not ok. I know that the first skim is generally rough. I just don’t know if the ridges should be there or if it wasn’t a thick enough coating for the first pass. My concern is that he doesn’t sand before he puts the next coat on. I’m not sure if that’s a red flag.
of course light sanding before the second coat would be ‘better/more professional’. but it’s a lot more work and dusty/cleanup …
the second coat should fill in better. then it would be time for the sanding to smooth it all out, before the final coat. should not be able to tell the difference in the final outcome …
So you’re saying three coats of skim, sanding after the second and third coat and then prime and paint? Or just two skim coats sanding after the second one then prime and paint?
Thank you!
He may even only sand after the second coat and the paint with already mixed primer/paint…
Best to ask him/her the plan and the products …
I appreciate this thanks. His method is to skim coat directly onto what you see in the photos total of two skim coats then primer then paint.
Other friends have said he should sand after each skim coat and it usually takes three skim coats but not necessarily. My friend is also concerned that the cottage cheese texture should not be showing through as much as it is and believes maybe the coating wasn’t thick enough. First coat thick, last coat thin. I wanted more than his opinion because I don’t like telling contractors how to do their work unless a bigger consensus says better to sand now after each coat than be disappointed when it’s finished.
there are the good ol’ ways things were done … these days, there are new and improved products with different characteristics.
Best is to see the final result and then discuss with the provider …
In general, licensed contractors in CH have to go through training, internship, etc. So, quality of the work is pretty high. They may even provide ‘warranty of work/materials’ for a while too …
I have even hired young people at a later stage of their studying gardening at university … even they did a good job and came fixed things that needed it, 6 months later …
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That’s great news. I’m happy things turned out well with your garden. I’ll take your advice and let him finish the two rooms he started and see how it goes.
Thanks for replying.