Expert: Ed Kuchar - 7/6/2009

Question
On 25 May 2009 I asked you a question re a problem wall that I wanted to repaint.  A day or 2 later I received an e-mail informing me that there was an answer available on the website.  I searched for the answer on the website but in vain.  Today I received another e-mail asking me to comment on your answer. Unfortunately I cant, as I have as yet not seen the answer.

Please advise

Thank you!

Answer
You answered this question on 05/26/09

Questioner:   Leon
Category:  Painting & Wallpapering
Private:  No
 
Subject:  Problem wall
Question:  I'm renovating my kitchen. Took wall tiles off concrete wall and want to paint. Wall no has 3 different textures.  Top part is painted and neat. Bottom part has painted areas, with tile adhesive stuck to it and raw cement areas with tile adhesive stuck to it.  Do I skim wall to get the same finish before painting, or what?  Please help!
 
Answer:  Yes, the walls should be skimmed and primed.

If you want the same finish, then walls should be skim coated or textured the same so everything is uniform.
Then apply 1 coat of primer, and 2 top coats of paint...