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Nate Nagel Nate Nagel is offline
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On 07/09/2013 10:03 PM, wrote:
If you apply a skim coat and use regular non-setting drywall compound
(lets you work slower, compound can be made soft again by spraying it
with water), you may be able to get by with no sanding.


that would require an artistic touch that I don't have

But yes, I have seen talented drywall guys use a non-setting compound
and smooth it with a damp sponge.

nate

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