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HarlanCulpepper t1_j98h6od wrote

Reply to comment by sric2838 in For OCD-level drywall repair, what details are important? by gluon713

Wow, how have I never heard of mixing joint compound with water and rolling the entire wall? Sounds like a nifty technique.

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TechE2020 t1_j99vkge wrote

Skim coat. Always seemed to be mentioned as a pro step that is unobtainable for DIYers, but I tried it recently and it is actually really easy to get 99% perfect with the first coat, do a sand, and then do one last touch-up pass and a quick hand sand.

Very pleased with the finished product for a change.

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Huskies971 t1_j9b6x1u wrote

I've used the roller plus squeegee and it came out nicely for easy sanding. Getting the right consistency of water to compound is key though, it needs to be close to the consistency of yogurt. I also wet sand to eliminate dust.

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TechE2020 t1_j9cy15u wrote

Yep, I use a skimming blade instead of a squeegee and it works well (haven't tried the squeegee approach, yet). Would be interested if you have tried a skimming blade and then moved to the squeegee.

The one I use is the same as this one: https://www.amazon.com/Fafeicy-40x14-5x4-5cm-Smoothing-Stainless-Plastering/dp/B09NSBN3LS

I tend to use pancake batter consistency (probably the same as your yogurt consistency) with the goal of once the coat gets thin enough, it resists the skim blade more so it essentially auto-levels.

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Huskies971 t1_j9ddehz wrote

That was the first time I ever skim coated with a roller and the tutorial i found used a squeege so I went that route. I found it easy just have to work quick cause it drys super fast.

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caskey t1_j98qitk wrote

Kind of a modern take on lath and plaster walls.

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