Semi-OT : taping drywall

[George]

There's my problem! I've been using it over the cracks where the mud pushes through into the gap underneath.

[The Davenport's]

Just saying what the pros told me. I will only say that the times I've helped them, we went fast enough. Largest job I was on with them was about

3000 sq ft, give or take a square, and with a crew of 5, drywall was hung in 15 hours and the first coat of mud took just over 12 hours.

Plenty fast enough for my tastes.

Mike

[Mike Dobony]

3,000 SF living space or 3,000 SF of drywall? The 2 of us hang about 2,000 SF living space, 10,000 SF of drywall, with several popups and 2-3 cathedral ceilings in 3 days. First coat of mud with 3 finishers in a morning or afternoon.

[The Davenport's]

I didn't intend for this to be a pissing match...someone asked for input/opinions...I gave mine. You don't agree. I'll live.

I'm very happy for you that you're faster at it than I am...lots of people are...I'm OK with that.

Mike

[Cam in Toronto]

That's the trick. Wet tape will adhere without bubbles much easier than will dry tape. Try it once and you'll never go back.

[Swingman]

The web between my index and middle finger of my left hand twinged when you said that. :)

[bridgerfafc]

what on earth do you use a J roller for in taping drywall?

[The Davenport's]

I'm glad you asked...I was afraid to