Polyfilla too smooth!

SuprSi

I removed some wallpaper from a wall, and in doing so removed small patches of the original paint. I didn't think it would look bad so carried on with a first coat of paint, but it's fairly noticeable where the original paint has been removed and where I'm basically painting on plasterboard.

I've tried to remedy it by using Polyfilla (sanded, cleaned, Polyfilla, sanded, applied coat of PVA), but I get the same sort of smooth effect with Polyfilla as when I'm painting on the plasterboard and it looks nothing like the original wall. I'm not really sure if it's any better!

I'd rather not waste my time with the Polyfilla if it's not going to look better so I'm hoping someone can give me a suggestion to make it look more 'normal'?

dok_golf

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SuprSi

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Using a toothbrush for scale!

efanton

You could try applying the pollyfilla and then with a WET roller give it a roll (just once or twice) to give it texture.
If the roller is not wet it will simply tear the polyfilla off the wall

DO NOT apply pressure just the gentlest of rolls should do the trick

SuprSi

Thanks, that's a great idea. Do you think I could do that over the paint as is, or should I sand it down, put the Polyfilla on, use the roller and paint over it?

efanton

I think you are going to have to sand it down a bit to give the filler a key

dok_golf

There isn't any filler in that. Don't know what happened, but sand the area, fill again, leave for 48 hrs, fill a 2nd time, leave to dry. Wrap sandpaper around a block of wood. Sand gently and paint over with the same nap roller that was used on the wall

dok_golf

Just looking at the rest of the wall, the rest of the wall should really get sanded back, particularly as you are using a dark colour that will show imperfections

mickdw

I've often repaired that kind of thing.
I'd have a quick scrape around to remove any further loose paint etc then I find any decent filler will do the job but I personally like joint filler. It hardens fast and you can work it smooth requiring no sanding.
The finish should be a good match to the surrounding wall after a couple of coats of paint.

efanton

mickdw wrote: »

I've often repaired that kind of thing.
I'd have a quick scrape around to remove any further loose paint etc then I find any decent filler will do the job but I personally like joint filler. It hardens fast and you can work it smooth requiring no sanding.
The finish should be a good match to the surrounding wall after a couple of coats of paint.

But SuprSi is not looking for a smooth finish.
SuprSi is looking for a textured finish similar to the paintwork around that repair.

I'm not a professional so my idea might not work. You seem to be more experienced then myself, have you a better idea than mine to get that textured finish that will match?

mickdw

I don't think there will be an issue.
A couple of coats of paint will start to give that finish again on the filled part. Use a long nap roller to increase texture in the finish.

efanton

mickdw wrote: »

I don't think there will be an issue.
A couple of coats of paint will start to give that finish again on the filled part. Use a long nap roller to increase texture in the finish.

You learn something new everyday.

Had to google long nap rollers to understand what you were saying, but yes it makes sense.

https://www.glidden.com/inspiration/all-articles/what-is-the-best-paint-roller-for-your-paint-proje

Smooth Surfaces - Use a white woven short nap roller for an ultra fine finish. If you use a thick 3/4″ nap roller cover on a smooth wall, it will produce an orange peel textured surface.

SuprSi

Thanks for the suggestions - to clarify, I used the same roller on all parts of the wall (looks like a 3/8" nap). Mickdw, are you suggesting I use a different roller on the bad areas once I've applied some filler? Could that not result in the 'good' parts of the wall having a different texture too?

listermint

Looks like wallpaper or wallpaper paste was left on the all and painted over.

How did you prep the walls once wall paper was removed.

SuprSi

No, there was no wallpaper paste. The wallpaper got stuck in places, pulling the paint/plaster off the plasterboard, but I used a scraper to clear any debris. That's about all the preparation I did though tbh.

I'll try out a couple of these things next week when I can move the bed again!

mickdw

SuprSi wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestions - to clarify, I used the same roller on all parts of the wall (looks like a 3/8" nap). Mickdw, are you suggesting I use a different roller on the bad areas once I've applied some filler? Could that not result in the 'good' parts of the wall having a different texture too?

Firstly, you have not shown us a filled area. The photo just shows an area that needs filling.
After filling, and after a couple of coats of paint with a long nap roller over the entire wall you should start to lose the smoothness ad it will all blend in.