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ken0042 · 07-13-2009, 10:54 AM

My question is simple- what exactly is the purpose in the tape used when mudding and taping? I've tried to look it up, but every website makes the assumption that we all know you need the tape.

Here's my issue. I'm doing the basement and am having a tough time with one joint on the ceiling. I tried to get some more mud under the tape, and ended up pulling out the entire 8 foot length of tape again.

Yes, I could sand it back again and re-apply the tape; but I'm wondering if there would be any harm in just mudding that area and leaving it as is. Is it just going to be more likely to crack?

And on a side note, if anybody wants a 1/2 full bucket of that popcorn stuff that is supposed to be easy to roll onto a ceiling; let me know.

07-13-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	Drywall / Taping question My question is simple- what exactly is the purpose in the tape used when mudding and taping? I've tried to look it up, but every website makes the assumption that we all know you need the tape. Here's my issue. I'm doing the basement and am having a tough time with one joint on the ceiling. I tried to get some more mud under the tape, and ended up pulling out the entire 8 foot length of tape again. Yes, I could sand it back again and re-apply the tape; but I'm wondering if there would be any harm in just mudding that area and leaving it as is. Is it just going to be more likely to crack? And on a side note, if anybody wants a 1/2 full bucket of that popcorn stuff that is supposed to be easy to roll onto a ceiling; let me know.