Thank you for that tip!
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TwentySeven@lemmy.world 5 months agoIf you get setting compound (the powder you mix with water rather than the pre-mix stuff), it sets much quicker, and you can sand and paint the same day
EssentialNPC@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Grabthar@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Of note, that stuff works great, but you need to be very sparing with it, as it very difficult to sand compared to the premixed stuff. Make sure you have it as close to the way you want it to look as you are able before you let it dry. A lot of drywallers use this stuff for pre-filling poor, uneven drywall board work before taping, as it is very hard stuff. But it can take a lot longer to dry that way than the bag would suggest. Sheetrock 90 turned into Sheetrock Maybe Tomorrow in my kitchen reno after I used it to replace sections along the edges of some damaged drywall that tore out when I removed the old tile backsplash.
Coach@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Ditto this. I use Easy Sand 45. You get 45 minutes to work, before it sets up. Definitely ready to paint the same day. I also recommend folding your tape in half and tearing off the hard edge. When I do this, I find the tape to be a bit more forgiving and easier to hide. Cheers!