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    Schmidtler Posts: 26, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 23, 2008, 08:31 AM
    Creating the Venetian Plaster Look with Joint Compound/Mud
    I've noticed one problem when using mud to create the venetian plaster look; it shrinks as it dries, which creates very small/narrow cracks where walls meet and where the ceiling and walls meet. I know it's normal for the mud to shrink, but I'm curious how people go about taking care of the small cracks mentioned above. I assume a little extra mud will be added in the end to fill the cracks. Does that sound right?

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    Apr 24, 2008, 05:34 PM
    Try using the 45 minute set dry compound, less shrinkage and much harder surface. This stuff is primarily plaster of Paris.
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    Apr 25, 2008, 05:55 AM
    Thanks for your thoughts
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