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Hello friends,
I want to skim coat the untiled part of my bathroom walls and ceiling before painting because the existing finish is textured (wall on right in photo) and I want a regular smooth wall. It has been painted with a glossy finish. I don’t want to sand the existing wall/paint because it could contain asbestos or lead. Can I skim coat with joint compound straight onto the wall? do I need to prime? Is there a product I can use that will roll on?
Hello @crisis
I'm aware that you are not keen on having a test done, but I suggest having an asbestos and lead test done because if it does contain asbestos or lead, you'll need the services of an asbestos specialist who can seal the surface properly. It can't be done as a D.I.Y process, you'll need to inform the asbestos specialist that you plan on skim coating the surface, the specialist will take this into account as they seal the surface.
However, if the test result is negative for both asbestos and lead, you can continue your renovations plans.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
