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A small victory for proper drywall prep
On a quick bathroom remodel, the owner asked to skip sanding to speed things up. I knew it would show through the paint, so I did a light sand anyway. They noticed the smooth finish and were impressed. Sometimes doing the extra step pays off.
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phoenix_moore46mo ago
Last year, a client insisted on skipping primer to save a day. I quietly rolled it on anyway, and they later thanked me for the even color. That hidden extra step is always worth the silent pride.
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jason3156mo ago
Honestly you see this in so many fields (like when a mechanic tightens a bolt the manual says to check). It's that quiet choice to do the full job, not just the visible part. That kind of integrity is what actually builds a good name over time.
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elizabethf856mo ago
People never see the prep work, but they always notice the clean result. Doing it right even when no one's looking builds real trust, doesn't it? That quiet choice to add primer means the paint job lasts years longer. Clients might not know the steps, but they can always spot the difference between a rush job and real care. Your reputation gets built on those hidden decisions.
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