Painting plaster walls

Janet chambers
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How do you paint plaster walls that have lines in it (not cracks) and make it look smooth?
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  • Z Z on Sep 04, 2015
    @janet, I have never lived in a home with plaster walls so I did a quick search of Hometalk and found someone that has. I hope you find it helpful. Let me know if you have more questions and I'll see what I can find. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/repair/drywall/budget-diy-project-repairing-and-repainting-plaster-walls-3826498
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    Budget DIY Project: Repairing and Repainting Plaster Walls
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Sep 04, 2015
    You should fix the areas that are cracked using a patching compound for plaster.Apply an oil based primer to seal for moisture and proceed painting using latex.
  • Janet chambers Janet chambers on Sep 04, 2015
    As I said, there are no cracks, just lines, I guess where they were patched at one time. Even with sanding, it still shows through the paint. Actually, the whole wall looks "bumpy". Will I have to replaster the whole wall to try to smooth it out?
    • Z Z on Sep 04, 2015
      @Janet, as I said I never lived in a home with plaster walls I do love Victorian homes and during the build of our Victorian Revival home I belonged to a couple restoration forums called Victorian Revival and Victorian Interior Revival on Yahoo forums. Though it was about restoring real Vics, it was very helpful in planning our new home and you might be able to find some help there yourself. I learned that plaster walls are never, ever smooth. It's part of their charm. I would imagine it depends on how bad it looks whether you go to the trouble of having it all redone or not. I don't imagine it would an inexpensive job if hired out. By what I learned it's most definitely a dying craft/art so those with real talent are in demand and charge accordingly, as they should for such talent. I'm adding links to the groups below if you feel you need more information. A very knowledgeable man named John manages both. I don't remember his last name as it's been years since I've been in contact with him. I'm sure he, or other knowledgeable members would be able to help you more than I can. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vicarr/info https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/victorianrevival/info
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Sep 04, 2015
    That why I suggested going over the whole wall.I know its a lot of work however you will continue to have this problem . Sorry been there so many times.And gain thanks to water pourring in a newly remodeled kitchen TWICE.
  • Janet chambers Janet chambers on Sep 04, 2015
    I'm so sorry! Luckily it is a very small house!
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Sep 04, 2015
    Good Luck. Let me know how you made out.
  • Janet chambers Janet chambers on Sep 04, 2015
    Thanks. Actually it is a house I am thinking of buying. I grew up in a house with plaster walls and it seems like they were always a mess. Thanks so much!
  • Janet chambers Janet chambers on Sep 04, 2015
    Thank you so much. I have not bought the house yet, just trying to find out how hard or costly it would be to fix them. I grew up in a house with plaster walls and it seems like the plaster was always chipping off. I would keep the walls plaster but thought there may be a way to smooth them out with paint rather than redoing all of the plaster. Still thinking about it. Thanks so much for the links!
    • Z Z on Sep 04, 2015
      @You're welcome Janet. Someone there should be able to help you. Not sure how active the groups are anymore, but hopefully at least John will see your membership request and be able to help you.
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Sep 04, 2015
    unfortunately all houses are to much money.
  • Janet chambers Janet chambers on Sep 04, 2015
    Well I'm downsizing from a 3,ooo sq. ft. house to a 1,100 sq. ft. house. I am excited about getting rid of my big house and decorating a small one. I have a lot of plans and I learn a lot from this site! Thanks so much Janet for all of your help.
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Sep 04, 2015
    your welcome keep me posted as I am always curious of outcomes.
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