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I used to think taping drywall seams was just about getting it smooth
A guy at the hardware store in Omaha told me I was using way too much mud and my seams would crack in a year... he said to use a thin coat, let it dry fully, and sand lightly between layers. I tried it on my garage project last month and the walls look way better. Has anyone else had a basic tip change how they do a whole job?
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johnr7321d ago
Honestly, the biggest game changer for me was learning to mix my own mud from powder for taping. The pre-mixed stuff skins over too fast. A bucket of powder and a drill mixer lets you get the perfect thin, creamy consistency that doesn't drag or sag. Makes laying in that first coat so much easier.
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ericmason21d ago
My uncle showed me to wet the tape before bedding it in the mud. That one step stopped all my bubbles and wrinkles. I fought with peeling tape for two years before that. Now my first coat goes down smooth every time.
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simons2821d ago
Wetting the tape is a solid move, but you gotta be careful not to soak it. A quick dip and shake off the extra water is key. If it's dripping wet, it can actually weaken the bond with the mud. @johnr73 is right about mixing from powder for that first coat, you need it thin. A soaked tape in thin mud can slide around and cause more problems than it fixes. Just a damp pass is all you need to stop the wrinkles.
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