Recommendations; walls are tinted Diamond veneer (25 yrs old)...wanting to change
Daimond Veneer: Walls were originally tinted very light beige, sealed with Dorlands art wax cut with odorless turpentine...lightly burnished. Beautiful. We want to change a few rooms to an off white.
-It will be a 1-man project, so working time is relevant. Largest ceiling is 180 SF (old shoulder). Semi-experienced...been some time.
-Is it realistic to single-coat plaster or am I looking at doubling back (especially if using Diamond veneer)
-primer options? I have gone over the areas with a scotch pad, no waxy residue seems to be left (no water beads) I previously used Plaster Weld for repairs but am looking for a simpler approach...maybe primer is not needed?
-need to blend in a few nail pops and where small areas of new drywall was installed. These areas will be primed, double coated.
-Plasters I should consider using other than USG Diamond. Not a fan of American Clay for its durability. Do want a light burnish, semi-smooth walls (Marmorimo like). Note that all returns are bullnose, no casings, and have medium/heavy texture.
-Favorite whites...tint?
-other considerations?
Much appreciated...