What gets missed is the curing CONTINUES after it feels dry. If you paint or texture too soon, you trap moisture that weakens everything. It's not just about working fast, it's about waiting longer too.

People make it sound way harder than it is. It's just a messy cleanup, not some huge deal.

Were you also doing that weird thing where your back arches up like a scared cat? I looked like a human hammock for way too long before a trainer pointed it out.

Seriously? Every little thing becomes a health crisis now. Appreciate the backup @parker252, but maybe we can relax a bit before calling eye strain a near-miss disaster.