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Showerthought: I heard a guy at the hardware store say he uses a paint roller for his final skim coat
He said a 3/8 inch nap roller gives a smoother finish than a trowel on the last pass. Has anyone else tried this method for final touches?
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roberth6610d ago
Absolutely! I've done that exact thing on a few jobs. That light roller texture sands out so easily compared to trowel ridges. It's a solid trick for that final coat.
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ericw9310d ago
That guy might be onto something, but it depends entirely on the mud you're using. A roller is great for spreading premixed joint compound that's already pretty smooth. If you're mixing your own mud from powder, a trowel is still the better tool because it can handle a thicker consistency. The roller trick basically turns that final coat into a paint-like application, which can hide minor trowel marks. You just have to be ready to sand a bit more, as a roller can leave a very slight texture. It's a decent shortcut for DIYers who struggle with trowel technique.
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