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dayspring

OK Pros, I need someone who is in the know to tell me what I'm doing wrong. Just haven't figured it out yet.

When I tape drywall (new) I sometimes get bubbles under my tape. Like air pockets. Is it because there is too much mud under the tape or to little. I use a 6" knife , apply a good coat of mud, then smooth over with the same knife. Do these bubbles appear because I didn't get enough mud out from under the paper or because I pulled too much out. One of these days I hope to get this one. It doesn't happen all the time and I try to do each joint the same way.

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ProWallGuy

The bubbles or airpockets are where there is little or no mud underneath the tape, to bed it properly.

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dayspring

I must be a squeezing out too much! Less pressure when I smooth it down?

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ProWallGuy

Possibly, I don't know your style. Whatever the reason, there ain't enough mud there.

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dayspring

Thanks, I don't know my "STYLE" either. However, I do a good job, just have to go back sometimes and re-tape those ares that bubble. Maybe, just maybe, your advice will help. Thanks

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Blackhawk

gaps in your sheetrock will cause that to sometimes

dayspring

Pro-wall GuyYou were correct, no or very little mud behind the tape in these areas. I watched my step today and all looks good. Thanks for the help.

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