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A homeowner in my town asked me why I still use paper tape for inside corners
He saw me setting up for a job on his neighbor's house and came over to chat. He said he watched a video where a guy swore by mesh tape for everything, even inside corners. I told him I've tried mesh there before, but on a job in Charlotte last year, I had three corners crack within six months. I still use paper for inside corners because it folds sharp and holds the mud better. Has anyone else had a bad time with mesh on inside corners, or am I just doing it wrong?
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leer124d ago
My uncle's whole addition had to be redone after he used mesh tape everywhere.
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allen.ruby4d ago
That sounds like a costly lesson. @leer12, was the problem that the mesh tape just didn't hold, or did it cause the mud to crack in a specific way? I've heard it can be tricky to get a good bond if the tape isn't bedded right.
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