do you slide wet caulk in the cracks where drywall meets at the corners? I have caulked the corners of drywall and taped all the other seams with joint compound and the top seams just covered with crown molding. For me, it seems much easier to do. I hate taping corner seams. What do you think about this procedure? thanks for all your great responses..
2007-04-02 15:27:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I wouldn't caulk the joint.
How I tape my corners:
I run a thin coat of compound onto both side of joint with a 4" or 5" taping knife. I use durabond 90 to mud with the tape so I can second coat it the same day.
I bed the tape into the corner and gentle press it into the corner with the same tool. Don't force out too much compound or you'll have the tape popping loose later. I'll apply a light top coat to the tape with the excess compound. Try not to leave any high spots. Let dry.
I knock off any ridges or high spots with my taping knife and then top coat one side of corner with 6" taping knife and allow that to dry. I'll continue around the room, alternating the side of each corner. Let it dry.
I then lightly sand [and/or strike down the hight spots with a taping knife] the corners. Then coat the other side of the corner, alternating the side of each corner. Let it dry.
If needed, I'll repeat the process with a second top coat.
It may take a little longer but it creates a nice finished product.
2007-04-03 01:17:23 · answer #1 · answered by buzzards27 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as I've been in the trades I know this one thing positively.
The customer is always right,,,even when they aren't.
Even MUD shrinks but applying it is a process that dictates it needs to be applied, usually more than once. The down side of mud might be applying it too heavily into an area of too much of a gap. It will likely not only shrink but crack as well.
I don't use paper tape anymore. I use mesh, often with a slightly adhesive back. The process of drywall/ taping/ mudding/ has been around nearly as long as I've been on the planet, and is likely the most accepted method still.
One other problem with caulk is kind of a blessing and a curse depending on where and how it's used. In a latex or silicone base it usually remains forever flexible, which might mean that you'll have corner issues forever.
Obviously as a quick fix in molding joints etc it can be a viable option, but in my efforts out side of being a DIY, I don't wanna get a call back from a customer to do a FIX, especiallly if I short cutted them.
Steven Wolf
2007-04-02 23:14:57 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Totally unacceptable. You need to tape and mud the corners. This is the only way to do the job correctly. They are my least favorite to do as well but after 25 years practice I've got it down to a science. Also tape the top seams as well even though crown is going up. If a job is worth doing, then it's worth doing right.
2007-04-02 23:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree with Irish !! You are only looking for trouble later if you dont tape and mud !! Also mesh tape is much stronger than paper but with limited experiance you may find it hard to work with as it takes more mud to cover before you can paint ! Paper is weaker but far easier to work with. TAPE or you will regret it later when you are trying to dig out old caulking that ia all cracked and pulling out !!
2007-04-02 23:34:43 · answer #4 · answered by russ_russ_kautzman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have found that applying paper to corners more easier than trying to fill cracks then putting paper over it, you should just wipe on enough plaster to stick the paper on to then trawl over the paper with more plaster so every thing is smooth and then sand or wet sponge it more smooth after it dries, this is a simple and easy procedure once you have practiced it a few times.
2007-04-06 14:58:21 · answer #5 · answered by puddog57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the caulk it will will grow and shrink depending on the conditions inside the house. Any paint you put over it will crack and peel off. But who knows. It may work fine but I wouldn't trust it for too long.
2007-04-02 22:33:23 · answer #6 · answered by elyjs 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking black caulk or white caulk. They come in different sizes and you need to be more specific. Can you tell me the taste difference between the two?
2007-04-03 08:26:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Read the question and the first sentence of the first answer with the same pronounciation
2007-04-03 00:46:01 · answer #8 · answered by PTK 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Be careful what you do with your calk.
Sometimes your calk can get you in trouble.
2007-04-04 22:27:07 · answer #9 · answered by lucky b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋