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Best Answer: Its OK to skim coat or texture over a painted wall, and yes prep work is everything for how well the job will look and how well it will last. SO do not skimp on the prep. Watch out for wall paper, the water in the mud will cause it to wrinkle and leave air pockets and bubbles the paper.
Method. Use a drywall trowel to apply texture over your painted surface. Place a small amount of your chosen plaster onto the flat surface of the trowel with a putty knife.Swipe the trowel against the wall and create a texture. The entire surface does not need to be covered. Remember to only apply thin layers of plaster.ypes of Plaster. Plaster applied over a painted surface should not be more than Â¼ inch thick. Anything thicker may not adhere well to the wall surface, and may show cracks when dry. Commonly used plaster applied over paint in the faux finish industry includes Venetian plaster and drywall compound finishes.