There are several rough areas in the latex paint in my bathroom. I want to smooth them before repainting but I'm not sure how. The finish is somewhat shiny (maybe semi-gloss, maybe eggshell). When I've tried sanding latex paint in the past, it just turned to goo and clogged up the sand paper. (The paint is recent enough that I'm confident there is no lead in it.) I'd skim coat with wall compound but I'm afraid it won't stick to the shiny finish. Stripping seems an extreme solution. Any thoughts?
How to smooth rough latex paint before repainting
paint-removal
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Best Answer
USG All Purpose joint compound sticks to shiny surfaces. you have to lightly sand the wall first only to prevent bubbling. All Purpose compound has glue in it. It stuck perfectly to my semi-gloss walls. I know this post is old but if anyone else comes by I wanted them to know. I got my information directly from USG