Drywall is an art form

Thanks to the Holiday weekend, I was able to tackle more of the skim coating on the walls by the staircase. It’s looking pretty good, until you look really close. There are sections that I’m very proud of, but I’m still learning how to apply a smooth skim coat without tool marks like they describe in the drywall book we read. If the topping compound is just the right consistency, the tools are clean, and the wall is smooth then it’s kind of fun. But if you have 100 year-old walls that have been patched and withstood a couple of earthquakes, the fun just isn’t there.

I got a break yesterday when I ran out of topping compound & decided to clean up. Now I’ve got the extra time & no excuse so I’m on my way to Home Depot to get some more. If all goes well we will only have to do the part around the window that I can’t reach without the tricky ladder. I’m thinking that hiring out for drywall work is a very good investment! (But then we wouldn’t have any money for the furniture!)