Skim coat

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Skim coat sheet rock is the process of applying a layer of muddy drywall compound to rough or damaged walls and ceilings to either smooth or repair them. Both professional plasterers and Do-it-yourselfer can use this method to repair entire walls; to smooth out cross-hatching on dry wallpaper, fill deep scratches or holes; or to replace water-damaged portions of drywall. The skim coating process generally takes at least two layers of compound. After all the coats are dry and smooth, the wall or ceiling has to be sanded before it can be painted or wallpapered. This process can also be used to give concrete a smooth surface.

The main material needed for skim coating is joint compound. This is a thick but spreadable substance that dries and hardens over time, maintaining the drywall or plasters integrity and continuity. It generally comes in a powder that has to be mixed with water, or in ready-made mixtures. Both work well, but the powder version often dries faster than the ready-made one. Staten Island.