Shoutout to the crew that showed me a new way to handle a wet patch

Six months ago I'd have panicked and overworked a wet spot, but after watching them just shield it with a board for twenty minutes and come back to a perfect finish, my approach is completely different now, so what's your go-to trick for a tricky section that's setting up faster than the rest?

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caseyw122mo agoMost Upvoted

Ever try a mist coat? Like, super thin. Just water it down a ton. I keep a spray bottle handy for edges that flash on me. Hit it with a fine mist, buys you a few seconds to lay it off smooth. Works on trim too when it's hot and dry. Total game changer for cutting in.

the_mason3d agoMost Upvoted

Feels like overthinking paint to me. Just paint it.

jordan6532mo ago

Honestly, that sounds like a lot of extra work. I just keep a wet rag and work fast. Is a flashing edge really that big of a deal? It usually dries fine for me.