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Spackle over Tapewire
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First coat: Spackle needs something to push against to be smooth,
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So the first coat won't be very smooth - don't worry
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Keep it thin at the edges where crown molding must fit
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Spackle anywhere paint will go over tapewire
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Sanding: it takes 3 or 4 hours for the thick first coat to dry
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Get it flat, not necessarily smooth (don't take off too much)
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Press down on the second-coat for a smoother finish
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Now the sanding can get it pretty smooth
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Brush, then damp-sponge for a final cleaning
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Paint around the edges with a foam brush
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Do not try to make the tapewire disappear completely
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... but spackle will hide the sharp edges
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