ntyperteasy t1_ir885mb wrote
It is very common to run a bead of caulk before painting, so don't think that is all paint - It looks like there is a remaining bead of caulk or something between the blue and the peach. Scrape that off with a razor blade or putty knife. Then a very light skim coat of drywall joint compound (use the powdered "hot mud" type rather than the premix) to fill. It reacts and is more durable in a humid environment. Then sand to blend.
antent OP t1_ir88geb wrote
it's just a thick layer of latex paint where the peach met the cabinet. i'm not familiar with the powdered joint compound. i'll check it out. Thanks for the tip!
ntyperteasy t1_ir8o8ec wrote
The powdered compound also stores well, which is great for a DIYer. After a month or two you will find a half-used bucket of premix will be moldy or dried out... yuck...
This sort of thing - the number is how long it takes for initial set up (in minutes). You can get 5, 20, 45, 90. The 5 is really only for very quick small repairs for someone that needs to be in and out of a job quickly. The time varies with temperature and humidity. https://www.homedepot.com/p/USG-Sheetrock-Brand-18-lb-Easy-Sand-90-Lightweight-Setting-Type-Joint-Compound-384211/100321611
bms42 t1_irbevo2 wrote
Also worth noting that the time is time to recoat, not time to sand. Sanding can be hours or over night still, depending on conditions.
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