Corners are my nemesis too—if I had a dollar for every time I’ve had to re-mud an inside corner, I’d probably have enough to hire someone to do it for me. I’ve tried those corner trowels, but somehow I still end up with a weird ridge or a chunk missing. Ever notice how you can spend hours making it perfect, then the sun hits it just right and suddenly it looks like the surface of the moon? At this point, I just tell myself, “That’s what caulk and paint are for...”
Funny you mention the sun—every time I think I’ve nailed a corner, daylight proves me wrong. Have you ever tried using paper tape instead of mesh? I swear it’s a bit more forgiving, even if it’s a pain to bed in. I started using a damp sponge to feather out the edges, but I’m not convinced it’s magic. Maybe it’s just less sanding dust?
I started using a damp sponge to feather out the edges, but I’m not convinced it’s magic. Maybe it’s just less sanding dust?
I hear you on the sponge trick—less dust is a win, but I’m with you, it doesn’t feel like a miracle cure. I’ve tried both paper and mesh tape, and honestly, paper seems to hide my mistakes better once paint goes on. Corners are always tricky though... no matter how careful I am, sunlight finds every flaw. At least with the sponge, cleanup is easier and I don’t have to buy as many sanding pads. Every little bit helps when you’re watching the budget.
Corners are my nemesis too. I swear, every time I think I’ve got them smooth, the afternoon sun comes in and just laughs at me. I get what you mean about paper tape—
—I’ve had the same luck. Mesh always seems to telegraph through, especially if I’m not super careful with the mud.paper seems to hide my mistakes better once paint goes on
The sponge is nice for keeping dust down, but I feel like it can sometimes leave things a bit too soft? Maybe that’s just me being impatient and not letting coats dry enough. Anyone else ever try those corner trowels? I picked one up at a yard sale and it’s been hit or miss—sometimes it helps, sometimes it just makes a mess.
Honestly, after patching plaster in this old place, drywall feels like cheating... but then again, nothing shows every little wobble like new drywall under bright light. Maybe perfection is overrated?
Honestly, after patching plaster in this old place, drywall feels like cheating... but then again, nothing shows every little wobble like new drywall under bright light. Maybe perfection is overrated?
I totally get that. I keep telling myself “good enough” is actually good enough, especially since the only person who’ll ever notice those tiny flaws is me. I tried one of those corner trowels too—thought it’d be a game changer, but half the time I just end up chasing ridges around. At some point you just gotta step back and remember it’s a wall, not an art exhibit.
