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  • Good tekkers. I’ve found that getting filler into the grain seems to fill the “pores”, will give the sanding a try. It’s all a bit of a rush on tho, so fill and sand in a hurry seems to be the go to!

  • I did it that way for years. I don’t think it’s faster or a better finish but I understand using the other technique requires less kit. I use a rotary sander as well, I think that’s probably important but I’ve never checked.

  • Probably quicker for getting from 120-400 grit.
    I tend to fill, quick sand, second fill where needed, proper sand, and then prime. Picking up any minor bits that show up with lightweight filler. And then 2 top coats.

    Was really chuffed with the walls I did the other day, although the ninja decorator did the filling. Couple 2 pack fills, paint, then a finishing skim of the joints with pre-mix joint compound. They come out totally seamless.

    Dont look at the frames too closely, they’re a budget “whatever wood is lying around” special.

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