Primer/surfacer - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

jakester · 02-16-2008, 07:18 PM

Hi All
Has anyone used the builders solution from Sherwin Williams or the level 5 primer/surfacer from ProRoc, any info would certainly help. Thanks
Jake

BCPNJ · 02-17-2008, 06:31 PM

I use USG Sheetrock Firstcoat on new rock, usually two coats. Works great and price is right. Good luck.

plazaman · 02-17-2008, 10:12 PM

ived used the builders solutions before, seems good, touch up is good also.

jakester · 02-20-2008, 11:00 PM

Hey Plazaman
Did you roll it or did you spray it on

toddcla2002 · 02-21-2008, 03:10 AM

I always use this for new flat walls. I usually use a 531 spray tip and I spray it....I do not backroll it and I put it on thick. It does a great job. Just don't roll it and make sure nothing touches it when it's wet such as your hoses. It doesn't sand well so if there are imperfections I would just skim them with mud. It's a great product....make sure you put it on thick to hide the imperfections.

~todd

plazaman · 02-21-2008, 06:37 AM

we rolled it

back@it · 02-21-2008, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddcla2002

I always use this for new flat walls. I usually use a 531 spray tip and I spray it....I do not backroll it and I put it on thick. It does a great job. Just don't roll it and make sure nothing touches it when it's wet such as your hoses. It doesn't sand well so if there are imperfections I would just skim them with mud. It's a great product....make sure you put it on thick to hide the imperfections.

~todd

I'm assuming you are referring to the SW product? How would this product work on 'old' residential where the walls have been HACKED by ameteurs over the years? Would you be able to bring these walls back to 'smooth'? Just curious (for my own house!).

toddcla2002 · 02-21-2008, 01:28 PM

As long as you do other mud repair as necessary then you should be able to make it look new and bring it to a level 5 finish. Good luck!

~todd

Chazbe · 02-21-2008, 08:14 PM

Just used 5 gal of the SW last week. I really like it. I have at times rolled 2 coats on and the final finish is outstanding.