ᐅ Visible drywall joints under oblique lighting – what can be done?
Created on: 24 May 2021 11:12
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Hello and best regards,
I am new here and currently renovating my apartment. I hope to get some help with the following issue. Together with a friend who is fairly knowledgeable in this area (proper stud work, level tool, etc.), we installed a suspended ceiling with drywall. Now we have the problem that the drywall joints are visible when light hits them from the side. The walls were also renovated – everything is perfectly smooth without any shading. For the ceiling, however, we did not apply a full skim coat again; instead, after sealing the joints (with Berliner Glätte, without mesh tape or similar), we sanded everything and applied two coats of paint (Alpina). In daylight, it looks good, but upon close inspection, the joints are still somewhat noticeable. Since spotlights with critical lighting will be installed, the question is how to achieve a good result in this situation. From my amateur perspective, there are two main options: 1. Completely skim coat, smooth, sand again, and then paint, or 2. Apply a non-woven fiberglass wallpaper (painting fleece) over the entire surface before painting. I would like to thank you in advance for any advice or alternative suggestions! Best regards and have a wonderful Whit Monday!
Klaus
I am new here and currently renovating my apartment. I hope to get some help with the following issue. Together with a friend who is fairly knowledgeable in this area (proper stud work, level tool, etc.), we installed a suspended ceiling with drywall. Now we have the problem that the drywall joints are visible when light hits them from the side. The walls were also renovated – everything is perfectly smooth without any shading. For the ceiling, however, we did not apply a full skim coat again; instead, after sealing the joints (with Berliner Glätte, without mesh tape or similar), we sanded everything and applied two coats of paint (Alpina). In daylight, it looks good, but upon close inspection, the joints are still somewhat noticeable. Since spotlights with critical lighting will be installed, the question is how to achieve a good result in this situation. From my amateur perspective, there are two main options: 1. Completely skim coat, smooth, sand again, and then paint, or 2. Apply a non-woven fiberglass wallpaper (painting fleece) over the entire surface before painting. I would like to thank you in advance for any advice or alternative suggestions! Best regards and have a wonderful Whit Monday!
Klaus
To me, this does not look like an issue caused by suboptimal filler compound or lack of workmanship experience. It rather seems like the panels are warping. What does the batten test say about this?
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Bookstar schrieb:
I also think that will fade from view.Hmm, you don’t renovate just to ignore it afterward, right? Otherwise, I could have saved myself the effort and the money. If there is any way to improve it, I would want to enhance it and make it as optimal as possible given the circumstances.11ant schrieb:
To me, it doesn’t look like the issue in the picture is due to suboptimal filler or lack of skill. It seems more like the panels are warping. What does the straightedge test say?I wouldn’t assume that at first—using a long spirit level, no protrusions or unevenness were detected. Thanks for the suggestion!