That water pan is a game changer. I also started wrapping the flat in foil with a splash of beef broth once it hits about 160, keeps it perfect.

Yeah that "thin mix like everyone said" thing got me too on my first bathroom. It seemed easier to spread but then it shrank and cracked like crazy. I found a middle ground works best, not too thick but definitely not soupy. Letting each coat dry fully before the next one made the real difference for me.

Ever had a demo glitch so bad you had to reboot the whole thing?