Questions tagged [taping]
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Is taping behind tile necessary when drywall seams are not easily accessible?
I started removing the old backsplash. Unfortunately, the drywall underneath was torn to shreds in the process and I ended up ripping it out and replacing.
This particular section of the backsplash is ...
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Why did the drywall tape fail in my garage? How can I fix it?
House forty years old, been here five years. Bits of drywall tape regularly dislodge and fall on the floor or car and I'm getting sick of it. I have begun scraping off the loose bits, but the middle ...
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Will folded drywall sheets create bubbles?
I am doing my first drywall project in my basement and the information I have received here has been very helpful. I had to fold my drywall into 6' lengths to carry them from my garage down my stairs.
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Should taping prefill overlap be removed before taping?
When you prefill gaps in drywall, do you sand the excess that is on the wall outside of the gap completely off before applying tape and mud or will the new mud and tape adhere to the prefill?
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How to repair peeling drywall tape [duplicate]
Our house has peeling drywall tape in several locations. The house was built in 2004 and we have lived in it for the last 7 years during which time the peeling does not appear to have gotten worse. ...
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Can I use a primer on drywall before taping and texturing, and does it need to be oil based?
We are remodeling and have exposed original drywall that was paneled over. The drywall has not been taped or textured, but eventually will be during the remodel. I don't know if it's because it was ...
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Is it necessary to fill all the joints before install drywall tape on them?
Is it true that fill up the joints before taping can prevent cracking?
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re-tape when replacing drywall sheet
I need to replace a couple of drywall sheets on the ceiling. The ceiling has already been taped and painted, so now I don't know how I can nicely re-tape and re-mud seams between the old sheets and ...
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How do I fix a crooked inside corner drywall line?
I recently removed a fireplace and added new drywalls to open areas that were behind the fireplace.
I also added drywall tape to the inside corners, and metal corner beads to the outside corner. Only ...
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Reusing drywall sheets
I need to fix drywall ceiling and replace a couple of panels. I do have a few sheets taken off from another room (also from the ceiling), which means they're coated on one side, tape has been ripped ...
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How can I achieve a straight ridge line when taping a vaulted ceiling?
I was just wondering if there are any tricks (special techniques) to taping a vaulted ceiling which is very high, like 16 feet? I think it's too high for stilts.
It's new construction on a small ...
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Why does my corner bead flange still show after multiple coats of drywall mud?
I'm done with my 2nd coat and still seeing plenty of light between outside beads and the wall. I swear I have used mud but it sure doesn't look like it. Some of them are filled but most are not.
I ...
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Tear out regular mesh Fiba tape in tub setting?
I recently used mesh tape on all cement board corners on a tub area I’m about to tile. I didn’t realize there was mesh tape specifically designed for cement board. I just used the regular stuff for ...
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Do I need to tape inside corners where tile will be set on one wall?
I am planning on tiling a Denshield wall which is surrounded by two finished drywall walls (inner corners). Do I need to tape the edges, or am I ok with a bead of silicone?
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Replacing drywall panels: butt or tapered edge?
When re-opening walls for plumbing, electrical changes I elected to remove whole drywall panels, when replacing these with new panels should I present a tapered edge to the previously finished edge? ...
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