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Home The Simple Trick That Keeps Drywall Touch-Ups From Flashing

The Simple Trick That Keeps Drywall Touch-Ups From Flashing

Lydia Crowder explains why tinting drywall touch-up compound is standard practice on smooth wall finishes. Lydia Crowder explains why tinting drywall touch-up compound is standard practice on smooth wall finishes. Using a liquid tint — sold under names like Taper's Tint or Never Miss — makes patched spots visible against white primer and skim coats, preventing missed areas and flashing after paint. She also covers mud selection: softer compounds like Plus Three sand and accept paint more consistently than harder products like Easy Sand or hot mud, which can cause patches to flash or resist sanding without cutting through the base coat. Chalk works as an alternative tint, with the caveat to avoid red and use only a small amount.

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