Removing Suede Faux Finish - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

jmarcin · 04-22-2009, 08:54 PM

Hey guys,

I am finishing a basement that used to have RL suede finish on it. I did not do anything to 2 of the walls and they still have the suede finish on them. my client does not want the suede finish any longer. Any quick tips on how to eliminate this? Can it be painted over? thanks

jeff

antnepi · 04-22-2009, 09:08 PM

You might be able to get away with using a high build primer over it and then your new finish coat. If you use flat paint it may hide some of the sued that is still present.

Mr. Mike · 04-22-2009, 09:11 PM

There is no paint that will smooth this out, you will need to sand lightly and then skim out the walls, then prime and re skim spots and then paint the walls.

antnepi · 04-22-2009, 09:16 PM

Mr. Mike is right. It may be hard to sell that to the HO because it is going to be expensive, but that is really the only way to get rid of it completely.

Mr. Mike · 04-22-2009, 09:27 PM

Where are you located at? what state Jmarcin?

StefanC · 04-23-2009, 09:40 AM

I would knock it down with a variable speed orbital sander first, then skim as Mike described above. Anything to make it a little easier to skim coat.

LAD · 04-24-2009, 07:29 AM

Here's a different angle: Upsell the customer on a new and better faux finish (perhaps using a light texture) and go right over it. Or if you don't do faux, sub it out and take a juicy referral fee.

A.B.C. people! (Always Be Closing)

Mr. Mike · 04-24-2009, 10:05 AM

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A.B.C. people! (Always Be Closing)

That's what I preach,

Duckwarrior · 09-18-2009, 10:42 PM

I have no personal experience, but after calling Glidden with this exact same issue they recommended i just paint over the suede finish. Its not a very agressive texture so i can't see it being too much of an isue.