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My basement drywall job made me rethink taping vs. mudding first
I always taped the seams before applying any mud, but a contractor buddy told me to put a thin coat down first. Tried it on a 10-foot section and the tape stuck way better with no bubbles. Anyone else switch up their drywall order?
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milacraig8d ago
Ever try the prefill method? Works wonders.
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the_tessa7d ago
Honestly, that prefill trick is a total game changer for corners. I used to fight with tape popping out of inside corners all the time. Now I run a thin bead of mud down both sides, set the tape, and then just smooth it. It locks in place and you get a way sharper line with way less sanding later.
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