- Gotta admit, I actually found the wider knife more hassle than help at first—felt like spreading peanut butter with a snow shovel.
- Eventually got the hang of it, but honestly, I still reach for my trusty narrower blade on tricky corners.
- Totally agree drywall's an art, though...my joints improved dramatically once I embraced the "good enough" philosophy.
- Perfectionism is definitely drywall's worst enemy, haha.
Haha, your peanut butter analogy is spot-on...been there myself. I remember obsessing over every tiny imperfection until a friend pointed out no one ever visits your house and compliments the drywall joints. That perspective changed everything for me.
"no one ever visits your house and compliments the drywall joints."
Haha, fair point, but I'd argue that people definitely notice when drywall joints are done poorly—even if they don't say anything. I've flipped enough houses to know buyers subconsciously pick up on sloppy finishes, and it can affect their overall impression. Sure, perfection isn't necessary (or even achievable), but investing a little extra time to smooth things out pays off in the long run... trust me, I've learned this the hard way.
"investing a little extra time to smooth things out pays off in the long run..."
Totally agree—just finished my first drywall project, and while no one's handing out awards, I'm glad I took the extra weekend to sand and feather properly. Imperfections really jump out once painted... ask me how I know.
Haha, been there myself. My first drywall attempt looked decent enough until the paint went on—then every little bump and dip decided to say hello. But honestly, most people won't notice those tiny imperfections unless you point them out. And hey, now you've got experience under your belt for next time... sanding patience is definitely a learned skill, not a natural talent.
