Review on Hyde Tools 9998 24-Inch Acrylic Knockdown Knife (09998): A Must-Have for Seamless Wall Finishes by Paul Williams

Raven did not ask or email me to review this knockdown knife. I'm so pleased with the results I'm getting that I wish everyone would be scratching their heads on how to fix "that stain" on the ceiling that it's 100% the best way. I'm not a professional but have done a lot of drywall and painting work. I had 5 or 6 spots in 3 rooms where a water leak damaged the knockdown texture on the ceiling. After trying a standard drywall knife and a "wonderful" putty knife, I finally bought one of these thin acrylic knives. Wow what's the difference. I use one of those swiss cheese sponges to apply SMALL dabs of dirt to the corrected area and maybe 2-3 inches further. Wait about 15 minutes for a normal light dirt, then gently smooth the tips with this knife. Voila, as long as you don't stress the peaks too much it should all blend together and with a coat of paint you won't know what it used to be. Too much dirt on the peaks and everything smooths out like a fur coat. If it does, just scrape it off before it dries and try again (like I did). Definitely buy this Hyde knife, it's the secret of success.