I am never in a hurry - but I drizzle on for the backing first, flip it over and do the top, then let it sit usually overnight. In my house through all seasons it is dry by morning. Maybe by CT the middle of the night but I'm sleeping. I drizzle in a meander pattern or grid- I don't brush it or roll it. I use the small Elmers bottle and sometimes sit it in some hot water for a few minutes to help it flow better. I don't use pins at all.