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Got told my drywall tape job looked like a toddler did it

Old-school drywaller said I was pressing too hard and not letting the mud set up first, so now I wait 15 minutes after applying before I smooth it. Anybody else get feedback that totally flipped their technique around?
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jakewhite
jakewhite2d ago
Ouch, that's rough, but that 15 minute wait trick is gold. I had a similar moment when a painter told me to stop chasing wet mud and just let it set, completely changed how my finish looked. Glad you got a tip that actually worked instead of just getting roasted.
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spencer_johnson22
Similar thing with taping corners. Letting mud sit first fixed everything for me too.
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