drywall joint/taping/sanding question

Charles Lockhart · 2005-02-14T15:39:49+00:00

I'm working on my first drywall project. I used paper tape for thejoints. I think I followed the directions, essentially I spread ona layer of jointing compound, put the tape over that, spread onanother layer of compound, let it dry, did another coat, let it dry,did another coat, all done.But then I started sanding yesterday, and for several of the jointsI started sanding into the paper tape before the joint was flat.So I think for at least some of the joints, my first layer of compound was too thick, and now the tape isn't far enough belowthe joint surface. Is there a way to fix this? Can I sand out thejoint and re-tape it, or is it so bad that I need to tear down and start over?Thanks for your time,-Charles

Feb 14, 2005 23 Replies

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jeffc 21 years ago

Paper tape is stronger than mesh on drywall.

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jeffc 21 years ago

Why the mix?

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Alan 21 years ago

Durabond 90 specifically says that it should never be mixed with any other compound, wet or dry.

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rnr_construction 21 years ago

WTF is the other guy talkin about?

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