Drywall Tape

DonL

Good morning. I am new to this forum and I have a question. I bid a painting job that the drywall tape is coming loose where the wall meets the ceiling. Some of it looks like it could be glued and remudded, but alot of it is bubbling up. Is it best to try and cut it out and retape it or is there a better way? Thanks

painterofeveryt

best to cut it out and re mud the area,don't use hotmud (durabond 5,20 etc.I would use the green lid mud forgot who makes it ,it has alot more glue then all purpose gle,good luck

painterman

Tape may be coming loose for a reason. Could it be truss uplift? Is it worse in the winter? Try to determine what is causing the problem.

Stan

rob3429

Green lid mud is made by Sheetrock

maj

That was my first thought too, Stan....

Don, there may be more going on there that you can't see.. You'll be back next winter repairing it again if it is truss uplift!!!

1Painter

My drywall buddies told me years ago use fiberglass tape,mud, then paper tape over the top, and finish. Hope that helped ?

maj

What would be the advantage to that????

1Painter

So when it moves the fiberglass will give, and the paper will should not show crack, depends on how bad the wall moves.

Redman

mesh tape will be your best bet. wont bubble. a little harder to cover with mud but better in the long run for durability

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trialbyfire

With me providing guarantees on my work, I would cut and re-do. But have a look first, for the obvious causes.
Kris

1Painter

Cut out the problem area , Do you have all the knives and pan ??? This can be a learning process. I was alwalys told don't wait for a drywaller. We make them look GOOD !!!!!

DonL

Thanks for the responses. I was concerned that it was truss movement. This could definatly be a learning experience.