ᐅ Is using painter’s fleece as a base a good idea?

Created on: 5 Sep 2017 11:49
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raumhafen
Hello everyone,

We have received a quote from a painter for our new build.
All walls and ceilings are covered with drywall panels.
The painter will apply joint compound and sand the walls and ceilings to a level 3 finish (Q3).
Then, they will prime with a deep-penetrating primer.
After that, the surfaces will be painted with a high-quality silicate paint mixed with quartz sand to create a fine-grained textured finish. Some individual walls will be covered with patterned wallpaper.

Our painter recommends applying a painter’s fleece before painting to create a more durable and higher-quality base. This should also help prevent cracks from the drywall substrate from easily showing through.
In renovation work, this makes it easier to remove paint and/or wallpaper if needed. Since the painter’s fleece would cost about 5,000 - 6,000 euros for the entire house, we are still considering whether to include it. What has your experience been with this?

Thank you!
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Nordlys
6 Sep 2017 13:16
Fiberglass, like something such as Sto tex, is expensive. 50 meters (164 feet) costs over 100. It is a visible wall covering with texture that still needs to be finished, especially suitable for high-use areas like bathrooms and kitchens. When painted with an acrylic-based paint, it becomes washable like tiles with a damp cloth or sponge. Renovation fleece should be applied aligned with the woodchip wallpaper pattern. Karsten