My uncle insisted I use a paint roller to apply joint compound... and I actually tried it on a small patch.

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A paint roller for joint compound? I have to say, that is one of the wildest DIY tips I've ever heard. The texture would be a nightmare, like trying to spread cold oatmeal with a rolling pin. You'd get bubbles and ridges everywhere. I'm honestly impressed you even gave it a shot on a test patch.

christopher_west18d ago

Tried that once on a ceiling repair and it was a total mess, just like @bettmurphy said. Ended up with so many air bubbles I had to sand for hours. Switched to a wide taping knife and it went on smooth in half the time. That roller trick is one of those ideas that sounds okay until you actually do it.