drywall & compound

08-11-2012, 03:59 PM	#1
raspy Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 6	drywall & compound hey all pros , i was wandering on new drywall if you tape the seams then compound them wont there be a noticeable seam and protrude through the paint ? like when you repair a wall you can see the patch . the tape & compound wont be flat to the wall . thx for any advice

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08-11-2012, 05:02 PM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,250	drywall & compound Dry wall is never truly flat like plaster---the butt joints are always proud of the surface---thin wide taping makes that thicker area appear 'flat' but it is an illusion. __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

08-12-2012, 06:05 PM	#3
Frank5 Newbie   Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1	drywall & compound I have seen "stick on" tape that is supposed to eliminate the step of mudding on the tape. If that is helpful to you? That would take care of one coat and some sanding.

08-12-2012, 06:33 PM	#4
sdsester Member     Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,584	drywall & compound I like the good old fashioned paper tape. Set it in mud one day. Skim coat it out the next. Sand, prime and paint when it is dry. Make sure you use a wide knife. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.