The Easiest Way to SKIM COAT A CEILING!!!

This BEGINNER FRIENDLY method is IDEAL for FLATTENING TEXTURES such as knockdown and light orange peels. Lot's of in depth information here!!

Sandpaper!! If you haven't tried foambacked your missing out!!!
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Tools I use often:
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Drywall knives:
2" https://amzn.to/2LwX8ty
4" https://amzn.to/32OHlw3
6" https://amzn.to/2LwP1x5
10" https://amzn.to/2QbLbOp (This one will rust if you leave it wet but feels nice to use)
10" https://amzn.to/3056fcU (This one is stainless. Stiffer, more expensive but won't rust)
Mud Pan with Grip!! (This is the BOMB! You will thank me!)
https://amzn.to/31tQauH
Tin Snips GOOD QUALITY!! https://amzn.to/2LzlOBv
Drywall Tape Holder!! https://amzn.to/32Udhzd
Paint Mixer for mud!! https://amzn.to/303fX0q
Full size mixer!! https://amzn.to/2LYrMLe
Mixing Drill (just in case)!! https://amzn.to/2O2oQ2P

Hawk and Trowels
13 inch hawk:
https://amzn.to/2ZWZXw2
13 inch trowels:
https://amzn.to/30aJPTB
https://amzn.to/2ZWH39d
https://amzn.to/2ZSY5Fj
12 inch trowels:
https://amzn.to/2Q5fGW4
https://amzn.to/2ZYKXxu
14 inch trowels:
https://amzn.to/34JeydR
https://amzn.to/34CdmsJ

Auto tools
If you don't want to think, here is the whole kit (Columbia is great quality too!) https://amzn.to/2UwPUae
Mud tubes and applicator:
https://amzn.to/2Xt65XR (different but works great, I have this one too)
https://amzn.to/2DBs1sz
https://amzn.to/2Vdy8x7
Flushers
https://amzn.to/2Dqa0x8
https://amzn.to/2GyDBGy
https://amzn.to/2Ix1Reo
Handle adjustable
https://amzn.to/2XuGP3x
https://amzn.to/2Xy5ILU
or fixed handle https://amzn.to/2DrNt2O
Corner roller (head only, you may need another handle)
https://amzn.to/2XpuJZo (cheaper)
https://amzn.to/2XpuNZ8 (better quality)