Tried a new mud consistency for skim coating my Denver bathroom and the finish came out smoother than my usual mix.

I thinned my all-purpose compound with a bit more water than normal, maybe 5%, and it went on like glass but took forever to dry, so now I'm wondering if the time saved sanding is worth the extra wait or if I should just stick to my old way.

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diana51215d ago

Totally get that trade-off. Had the same thing happen when I mixed my drywall mud a little too thin for a ceiling patch last month. The finish was amazing, zero sanding, but I swear it took two days to fully cure. If you're not in a rush, that glassy finish is worth the wait for sure. But man, it tests your patience when you just want to move on to the next step.

violar3515d ago

Reminds me of how I always tweak my coffee brewing. A little more water makes it smoother but then I'm waiting longer for my first cup. You find that sweet spot where the result is great but the process fits your day. In my experience, that extra dry time for a perfect finish is worth it if you aren't on a tight deadline. It feels like a lot of little tasks have that same trade-off between quality and speed.

the_simon14d ago

Watched my buddy try to get the perfect shine on his car last weekend. He spent ages on the final wax layer, buffing it way past when I would have called it done. The thing looked incredible, like glass, but he missed the whole morning just on that. Kinda like how @violar35 talks about tweaking the coffee brew, right? You chase that perfect result and suddenly half your day is gone. Makes you wonder if the best version of something is always the one that costs you the most time.