Setting an internal angle with paper tape PART ONE

[scottishlad2k10]

ah i see

[scottishlad2k10]

oh no i mean u just slap the filler or mud as u may call it on with a brush then apply the tape and go over it with the scraper which removes the excess filler :)

what do you use on your external corners? steel tape? plastic?

please write back thanks.

[Tennex01]

@scottishlad2k10 Yes I knew what you meant. I should have clarified the difference between the 2 applications is the thickness of the mud. With the brush in method you have to have the mud very thin, there for no so good at coating the tape as a slightly thicker mix using a scraper. I know it is faster but IMO not better.

We mainly use steel angles both paper and plastic angles are available but are not often used.

Cheers Rod

[Tennex01]

@scottishlad2k10 Yes I knew what you meant. I should have clarified the difference between the 2 applications is the thickness of the mud. With the brush in method you have to have the mud very thin, there for no so good at coating the tape as a slightly thicker mix using a scraper. I know it is faster but IMO not better.

We mainly use steel angles both paper and plastic angles are available but are not often used.

Cheers Rod

[Tennex01]

@scottishlad2k10 Yes I knew what you meant. I should have clarified the difference between the 2 applications is the thickness of the mud. With the brush in method you have to have the mud very thin, there for no so good at coating the tape as a slightly thicker mix using a scraper. I know it is faster but IMO not better.

We mainly use steel angles both paper and plastic angles are available but are not often used.

Cheers Rod

[scottishlad2k10]

see if you had a 3 or 4 inch paintbrush you could use it instead of the 3 inch knife all you do is water the filler down a bit more so its thinner then apply the filler by brush stick your tape on and take excess off we find it alot faster :) which means.......more profit

[Tennex01]

Yep have seen it done that way. Personally I prefer to use a knife. I like to coat the tape rather that just cleaning off.

[horsefly4]

say mate how come theres no painting work in perth?

[Tennex01]

Are you a painter?

[horsefly4]

yes i am

[Tennex01]

It will only effect "setting" type plaster compounds such as base coat and cornice adhesive, not "drying types" such as top coat or all purpose cements.

Cheers

Rod