One of the most popular of all home improvement projects is painting the walls.
New paint color can instantly change the entire look of your home at a very affordable price.
Manufactured homes usually use vinyl-on-gypsum (VOG) wall panels rather than standard drywall.
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What is Vinyl-On-Gypsum?
Manufacturers favor VOG panels because they are lightweight and easy to install in factory options.
You’ll need approximately two coats of primer and at least one coat of paint.
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see to it you get enough paint with the help of The Spruce’s Paint Calculator.
Prepare the taping compound as directed by the manufacturer.
With a premixed joint compound, this may involve stirring the compound.
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Apply a thick layer of compound over the seams between panels, using a 6-inch drywall knife.
Cover the wet compound with strips of joint tape and press it into place with a 4-inch drywall knife.
Immediately cover over the tape with another layer of joint compound, applied with the 6-inch knife.
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Let the taping compound fully dry.
Lightly sand the joint to smooth it down.
Be careful not to tear the vinyl coating on the panels as you sand.
Prepare the Walls
Cover the floorsand furniture with drop cloths.
Clean the walls with a mild detergent or TSP solution and a rag.
Go over each surface twice, then finish by wiping down with a fresh cloth dampened with clear water.
Again, confirm not to damage the vinyl coating on the wall panels when sanding.
Applying primer is done like any painting job.
Two light coats are best.
see to it the primer dries fully between coats.
If two coats are necessary, double-check the first coat dries fully before applying the second coat.
Finish by removing painter’s tape and folding up drop cloths.
