I get the whole “good enough for hidden seams” approach, but I’ve been burned by that before. Had a client who decided to rearrange their entire living room, and suddenly my “hidden” seam was front and center in the new TV nook. Cue the awkward explanations.
No need to chase perfection everywhere, especially if it means burning out or wasting resources.
True, chasing perfection everywhere is a recipe for madness (and carpal tunnel), but I’ve learned to at least feather out those “invisible” joints a bit more than I used to. Murphy’s Law loves drywall. If there’s a chance someone will see it, they probably will—eventually. I guess my motto is: don’t go full Michelangelo on every seam, but don’t trust that any wall will stay hidden forever either.
- Been there with the “hidden” seams suddenly in the spotlight.
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“don’t trust that any wall will stay hidden forever either.”
- I always do a quick check—if there’s even a slim chance furniture might move, I feather it out more.
- Learned the hard way: clients love rearranging stuff, and Murphy’s Law is undefeated.
- Not every seam needs to be museum-grade, but I’d rather spend an extra 10 minutes now than get called back later.
- I get the logic behind feathering out every seam, but sometimes I wonder if we’re overthinking it. In high-traffic areas, sure, but for spots literally behind built-ins or inside closets? I’ve never had a client ask about those. Maybe it depends on how picky your clients are, but I’d rather save that energy for the spots people actually see.
- Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had clients who never even peek inside their closets, let alone care about a seam back there.
- For me, it’s all about priorities—if it’s behind a wardrobe or under the stairs, I’ll just make sure it’s smooth enough not to catch on clothes or look wild under certain lighting.
- That said, I’ve had one super detail-oriented client who actually checked inside every closet with a flashlight... so now I just ask up front how picky they are.
- Honestly, I’d rather spend the extra time on the main walls and ceilings where sunlight hits and people actually notice imperfections.
- Closet corners? As long as nothing’s flaking off, I’m not sweating it.
- Had a client once who literally ran their hand along every joint, even in the linen closet. Learned my lesson—now I just ask if they’re “closet-checkers” up front. Most folks don’t care, but you never know who’s going to notice that one rough patch.
- I’ll admit, I’m a bit more picky about the spots near windows or where the light hits just right. Closet seams? As long as nothing’s catching on hangers, I’m not losing sleep over it.
- Funny thing, sometimes the “hidden” spots end up being the ones people show off during a tour... go figure.