Spackle over Tapewire

the Imagination House

Protect your hands

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Tools and supplies Spackle/Spackle00_lg.jpg

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First coat: Spackle needs something to push against to be smooth, Spackle/Spackle01_lg.jpg

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So the first coat won't be very smooth - don't worry Spackle/Spackle02_lg.jpg

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Keep it thin at the edges where crown molding must fit Spackle/Spackle03_lg.jpg

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Spackle anywhere paint will go over tapewire Spackle/Spackle04_lg.jpg

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Sanding: it takes 3 or 4 hours for the thick first coat to dry Spackle/Spackle05_lg.jpg

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Get it flat, not necessarily smooth (don't take off too much) Spackle/Spackle06_lg.jpg

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Press down on the second-coat for a smoother finish Spackle/Spackle07_lg.jpg

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Now the sanding can get it pretty smooth Spackle/Spackle08_lg.jpg

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'Touch' to find the high spots Spackle/Spackle09_lg.jpg

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Brush, then damp-sponge for a final cleaning Spackle/Spackle10_lg.jpg

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Paint around the edges with a foam brush Spackle/Spackle11_lg.jpg

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Use a roller where you can Spackle/Spackle12_lg.jpg

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The paint helps you see the voids Spackle/Spackle13_lg.jpg

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... things your fingers missed Spackle/Spackle14_lg.jpg

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Do not try to make the tapewire disappear completely Spackle/Spackle15_lg.jpg

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... but do hide the sharp edges Spackle/Spackle16_lg.jpg

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Repeat if necessary, sand, then paint Spackle/Spackle17_lg.jpg

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To see a hint of the tapewire is good Spackle/Spackle18_lg.jpg

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... but spackle will hide the sharp edges Spackle/Spackle19_lg.jpg

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... on to "Paint the Ceiling" ../Buttons/Next.png