Here's how to use our best-selling skimming tools for fast & professional results 👇 1. Load the area to be skimmed either by hand, with a roller, or with a flat box. Make sure the load is nice and level, free of any lumps. 2. Feather the edges, preferably with a flexible 6”. 3. With the skimming tool at a 45-degree angle, pull the mud with light to medium pressure to remove excess mud from the load and to level the mud to the surface. PRO TIP: For larger joint areas, a light 45-degree pull may