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Venetian plaster - has anyone tried this process?
We couldn't find wallpaper that we liked to re-finish our dining room walls that were originally paneled. Two yrs ago I used a med. sized paint scraper and 2 gallons of joint compound to cover the paneled walls of my kitchen and loved it. When it dried, however, I had to apply paint to the new surface, which was difficult because it was quite textured! I loved the look and would like to re-create it in my dining room; this time I want to add the paint to the 2 gal. pail of joint compound to save painting it later. It will look like venetian plaster when I am through, I just want to know if anyone has tried this successfully and does it take the joint compound longer to dry with the addition of the paint? I am getting too old to work for long periods on a ladder and the paneling is not in good shape but has been cleaned and sanded and ready for the process to begin. I would like some inspiration from other DIY's about the technique.
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- GuitarGeorgeLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
Unless drywall compound is painted over (sealed) it will degrade and change color rather quickly. The product that you want is Duron HardKote - tintable grade.
While you can certainly make a finish that resembles venetian plaster, you can't really get the burnished shine that gives venetian plaster it's unique look, which is due to powdered marble in the plaster.
Good luck with your project, hope this helps.
- FrostyLv 71 decade ago
When you apply the joint compound make it stippled and then swipe your putty knife over it to flatten it out. This makes it easier to paint over it Put a coat of primer and a coat of paint over it You won't like it if you try to put the paint in the joint compound. Sorry, no shortcuts this time. It would be a good idea to prime the paneling before the joint compound also. I did this to my walls and it came out great. Just be sure not to put the compound on too think or it will crack when it dries.
Source(s): Home Depot Associate in Hardware Department and DIYer
