[Zeke]

I'm a big fan and user of veneer plaster. There is a guy on YT called Kirk Giordano who uses dry hot mud much the same way. It comes in 3-4 setting times, so you can get a lot of work done in a day.

Remember, it can be hard, but it has to be completely dry before you can paint. Several coats of hot mud can be finished off in a day but take a week to dry out. Just like real plaster.

Properly done veneer plaster can be painted day after tomorrow at 70º round the clock temps.