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  • Taping and filling is not, it’s easy,

    Having spent 10 years doing it on and off, I’d like to politely disagree. Getting a decent finish without blemishes, high or low points, and without having to do multiple fills and loads of sanding, definitely takes a bit of doing IME.

    And skimming onto a plasterboard isn’t half as bad as a rough wall. That being said, you’re still probably right about taping and filling being easier.

  • Yeah, sorry, it not easy easy, it takes me 3 passes to get it right, but I can get it right. I can get nowhere near with the pink stuff.

  • I was just being sensitive (and ignoring the context of vs skimming).

    All things being equal, tape and fill is definitely the wise choice for a DIYer (and very doable). Pals of mine have had decent results plastering just by watching lots of YouTube, following all the steps, and taking their time. Rather them than me tho.

  • it takes me 3 passes to get it right

    I think I took about 6 or 7. I should get a prize or something.

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