I’m doing some light-weight work in my den- adding some built in cabinets, etc. The existing ceiling meets the new drywall. Instead of trying to match a 50-year old ceiling, I decided to re-skim the entire ceiling. Should be straightforward, right?
When I did the new sheetrock, no problem. Working on the existing ceiling, though- mmm…. As the joint compound hardens, tiny air bubbles formed in the plaster. I’m not oing for a glass-smooth ceiling, so in some respects I’m inclined to just sand off the bubbles and let them add just a bit more chaacter to the ceiling, but I’d like to know what’s happening and why. Any advice?
BTW, the old ceiling texture is pretty minimal- looks like a slightly wrinkled sheet.
Thanks.
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mix too dry...
too hard of knief pressure...
dust on the old SR....
add a little liquid dish soap to yur compound..
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why the liquid dish soap?
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Joint compound on painted surface will cause bubbles to appear. They usually dry to a small pinhole. 2nd coat should fill it in.
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