I was told that you cannot use regular joint compound over the fiberglass tape. I want to know if this is true. If it is, what type of compound should I use for fiberglass tape?
2007-12-07 09:27:09 · 10 answers · asked by Ann 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
My whole house is done that way as well as two of my neighbors.
Mine is the oldest and shows no sign of any problem. Like one of the early answers, I wouldn't recommend the quick dry or any other fancy gimmicks. Just stick with a good, regular joint compound.
BTW, mine is 18 years old in places with nothing newer than about 15 years old... My neighbors are around 10 and they haven't said a word to me about any sort of problem.
2007-12-07 09:39:48 · answer #1 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Joint Compound Tape
2016-11-10 11:27:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Better might be poly blend, but the mesh is fine. I'm very old school, and use both; and you'll get answers stating preferences, and certainly with respect; it's your choice.
There are hundreds; perhaps thousands of links describing the process. In fact I just today read an article in Popular Mechanics, 3 pages long on HOW TO, Nov. 07 issue, probably accessible online.
The notion for the advent of the mesh tape was two fold, at least. First of all it's modestly self adhesive, allowing that one need not strictly Knife on Mud then apply paper tape, then mud over in each successive dry stage. Second...It's mesh; allowing that Mud will fill the voids.
The greater issue is that we all have opinions, and what works is what's best.
Steven Wolf
ADD ON: Without more detail here, I'm looking for the article or a link to it, and will send it if you wish.
2007-12-07 09:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can use it without any issues what so ever. But I ALWAYS use a setting type compound for the first coat of any drywall tape. I prefer this because it is harder, and more resistant to moisture. Just make sure that you get it smooth before it dries completely, as some brands are very difficult to sand. Another reason for using the setting type on the first coat is that you do not need to wait for it to completely dry before you put the second coat on. Example, I use 45 minute setting type, and by the time I have taped an entire room, I can generally proceed to the second coat(first coat of conventional mud) immediately. Once the setting type "sets", it will stay in place even though it is not dry. By doing it this way, you save one day before you can start painting. For repairs, I use setting type for all three coats, thus enabling me to repair and paint in one day. I use the 20 minute type for repairs.
2007-12-07 10:34:28 · answer #4 · answered by Kirk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should use concrete fill ideally, as this has fiberglass matrix in it and provides a better crack-resistant bond with the fiberglass tape.
2014-12-21 21:49:23 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regular joint compound is fine.
2007-12-07 13:22:17 · answer #6 · answered by jamzm2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes been doing drywall now for 6 years
2007-12-07 11:23:34 · answer #7 · answered by bigdaddy9965 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...use the regular kind not the quick drying stuff
2007-12-07 09:33:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can.
2007-12-07 10:39:09 · answer #9 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used it with no problem
2007-12-07 09:33:34 · answer #10 · answered by Tio 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋