Ceiling height was increased by one meter (new wall added above old existing wall) and a very visible parged area at the union of the old and new wall resulted . 35K baht later , after the contractor skim coated the wall with a white compound, the wall looks like a relief map of the Himalayas . Normally I wouldn't mind too much, but I originally wanted to use downlights to wash the walls with light in the rooms that suffer from this condition. To do so now would reveal all the hills, craters and valleys in the walls .

I suspect I am stuck with the walls as they are, but thought I'd put out a general inquiry to you folks to see if there might be some solution which would give me smooth walls .

Thanks and Take Care .

Re render and replaster..

Doesnt sound like rocket science just a crappy contractor.

Sounds like the original application of paster (?) was attempted in one session. Want it smooth or a broken leather effect?

Have a look at the Jotun Profile range, it is a thick texture paint that can be sprayed or rolled on to create a great textured surface. The tubs are about 1500 baht each but they cover everything up. Roller takes a lot of paint but the special spray gun is expensive as well so dunno which is better. Comes in plain vanilla then you color it as per a normal wall.

Maybe you have seen it on the outside of buildings where it would be called "knock down" and is first sprayed on then knocked down to an uneven finish with a trowel.

<br />Sounds like the original application of paster (?) was attempted in one session. Want it smooth or a broken leather effect?<br />

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I would like the new addition wall to appear as the original. To describe what the original looks like: the paint on the original wall looks as if it were applied with a very thick nap roller and it does have what might be described as a broken leather effect. Also, you're right... the plaster was applied in one thick coat.

<br />Have a look at the Jotun Profile range, it is a thick texture paint that can be sprayed or rolled on to create a great textured surface. The tubs are about 1500 baht each but they cover everything up. Roller takes a lot of paint but the special spray gun is expensive as well so dunno which is better. Comes in plain vanilla then you color it as per a normal wall. <br />Maybe you have seen it on the outside of buildings where it would be called "knock down" and is first sprayed on then knocked down to an uneven finish with a trowel. <br /><br />

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Thank you, I'll check it out!

<br />Sounds like the original application of paster (?) was attempted in one session. Want it smooth or a broken leather effect?<br />

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I would like the new addition wall to appear as the original. To describe what the original looks like: the paint on the original wall looks as if it were applied with a very thick nap roller and it does have what might be described as a broken leather effect. Also, you're right... the plaster was applied in one thick coat.

Oh that sounds like the Majestic range. Believe it's two dis-similar paints that don't mix.

If you ask at the paint shop they should have a catalog. It has clear plastic overlays in different finishes and textures so that you can see what the finished wall looks like.

Have a look at the Jotun Profile range, it is a thick texture paint that can be sprayed or rolled on to create a great textured surface. The tubs are about 1500 baht each but they cover everything up. Roller takes a lot of paint but the special spray gun is expensive as well so dunno which is better. Comes in plain vanilla then you color it as per a normal wall.

Maybe you have seen it on the outside of buildings where it would be called "knock down" and is first sprayed on then knocked down to an uneven finish with a trowel.

1500B for Jotun Profile is a tad on the expensive side. Normally 3 Gallon tin is about 900B from the retailers or cheaper from bulk shops in Bkk.

A good texture gun for these types of paints can be purchased fron Anest Iwata on Phra Rahm 2 road in Bkk. About 4500B - only economical if you plan to spray lots of m2. This type of gun will also be able to spray mortar that you prepare yourself directly onto the substrate. It comes with multiple head sizes ranging from 1.5mm - 6.0mm.

http://www.anest-iwata.co.jp/english/compa...rseas.html#asia

http://www.anest-iwata.co.jp/english/produ...tion/index.html

Cheers,

Soundman.

Have a look at the Jotun Profile range, it is a thick texture paint that can be sprayed or rolled on to create a great textured surface. The tubs are about 1500 baht each but they cover everything up. Roller takes a lot of paint but the special spray gun is expensive as well so dunno which is better. Comes in plain vanilla then you color it as per a normal wall.

Maybe you have seen it on the outside of buildings where it would be called "knock down" and is first sprayed on then knocked down to an uneven finish with a trowel.

1500B for Jotun Profile is a tad on the expensive side. Normally 3 Gallon tin is about 900B from the retailers or cheaper from bulk shops in Bkk.

A good texture gun for these types of paints can be purchased fron Anest Iwata on Phra Rahm 2 road in Bkk. About 4500B - only economical if you plan to spray lots of m2. This type of gun will also be able to spray mortar that you prepare yourself directly onto the substrate. It comes with multiple head sizes ranging from 1.5mm - 6.0mm.

http://www.anest-iwata.co.jp/english/compa...rseas.html#asia

http://www.anest-iwata.co.jp/english/produ...tion/index.html

Cheers,

Soundman.

You are correct, when I re checked my costings that is right.

The guns are a tad expensive and then you need a compressor so it might not be viable for a small area unless you find a contractor who already owns a gun failing that roll it on.