skim-coated
Given smooth finish
Skim-coated describes a surface that has received a thin layer of plaster, joint compound, or similar material to create a smooth finish.
Walls are typically skim-coated to cover imperfections before painting: The skim-coated drywall was ready for primer.
The technique produces a cleaner result than sanding alone.
Gypsum-core building panels
- joint compoundDrywall finishing paste
- mudWet soil mixture
- trowelFlat blade for spreading
- smoothingReducing irregularities systematically
walls · finishing · spackling · gypsum · texture · feathering · sanding · primer
Restore to working order
- refinishingRestoring a worn surface
- resurfacingComing up again
- restorationReturning something to condition
- remodelReconstruct or redesign
old walls · damage · cracks · filler · contractors · DIY · flipping · makeover
Decorative outer layer
- superficialLacking depth or substance
- glossed overSuperficially addressed, then moved on
- surface-levelConcerning only the outermost layer
- facadeDeceptive outward appearance
disguised · masked · concealed · whitewashed · covered up · prettified · cosmetic · shallow
drywall
Gypsum-core building panels
- joint compoundDrywall finishing paste
- mudWet soil mixture
- trowelFlat blade for spreading
smoothing · walls · finishing · spackling · gypsum · texture · feathering · sanding · primer · patching
repair
Restore to working order
- refinishingRestoring a worn surface
- resurfacingComing up again
- restorationReturning something to condition
remodel · old walls · damage · cracks · filler · contractors · DIY · flipping · makeover · update
veneer
Decorative outer layer
- superficialLacking depth or substance
- glossed overSuperficially addressed, then moved on
- surface-levelConcerning only the outermost layer
facade · disguised · masked · concealed · whitewashed · covered up · prettified · cosmetic · shallow · appearance