TapeBuddy BAEZ1FDGHPY Drywall Tools Kit Instructions
- June 14, 2024
- TapeBuddy
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BAEZ1FDGHPY Drywall Tools Kit
About Joint Compound
Preparing the drywall compound to the correct consistency
Add approximately one to two cups of water per gallon of allpurpose pre-mixed
mud and mix well. This creamy mixture has the proper consistency for the tape
to stick to the drywall.
If
the mud is too thick or dry, it will be hard to squeeze out from behind the
tape making it difficult to embed correctly. If the mud is too thin, it will
squeeze out too easily and may run off the side of the trowel.
Remember, you can always add more water to the compound. If you are using a
new bucket of mud, try adding 1 or 2 cups of water and mixing just the top
portion of the bucket. As the mud is used, you can add more water and mix the
remaining compound. You can always add more water but you can’t take it away.
Compound glues the drywall sheets together
The pressure of embedding freshly coated tape over the seam forces the moist
compound deep into the joint gluing the drywall edges together for excellent
strength. Using mesh doesn’t allow the compound to push through the mess as
well since the compound used to cover the mesh is much stiffer. When hanging
the drywall it is good to keep them separated a little, about the thickness of
a dime, so allow the compound to go between the sheets for more strength.
Applying compound over the tape coat
When using the TapeBuddy tool, the tape will dry much quicker than
conventional taping methods because only the compound on the back of the tape
is on the wall. Let the tape dry before applying more mud or the second coat.
If you top-coat the tape before the tape is dry, the moisture from the new
compound can go through the tape and release the glue from the bottom of the
tape causing the tape to lose its grip.
Pre-mixed vs. setting-type compound to tape drywall
IMPORTANT!
Pre-mixed all-purpose compound dries naturally and shrinks drawing the
embedded tape flatter to the joint. This means less needed build-up on the
finish coat. One of the advantages of setting-type compounds is that they
don’t shrink as they dry. When applying tape with a setting compound it sets
up and keeps your tape farther from the drywall surface. We only recommend
using setting-type compounds when you need to hurry the process.
“Focused, hard work is the real key to success. Keep your eyes on the goal,
and just keep taking the next step towards completing it. If you aren’t sure
which way to do something, do it both ways and see which works better.” John
Carmack
Drywall Tape Options
Paper: Applies with TapeBuddy®
- Strongest seaming product
- Least expensive
- Flatter finished surface when applied correctly.
- Embedding places compound between sheets for better strength and reduced movement.
- Super Easy to apply with TapeBuddy
FibaFuse® : Can be applied with TapeBuddy
- Fiberglass tape (not mesh tape)
- Drywall mud goes completely through tape
- Needs more build up to cover tape
- Higher material cost per foot than paper
- Sanding exposes glass tape fibers
- Fibers can enter skin and cause irritation
DRYWALL TAPING: HOW TO MAKE IT EASY WITH BODY TOOLS LLC®
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