![]() ![]() ![]() If I am not there I make sure someone is in charge and will do the pre-taping walkthrough. They can simply walk in the room and start embedding tape. Doing all this will greatly increase the efficiency of the tapers. The mesh tape is used over damaged areas that will also get a quick coat of the setting compound. I use the utility knife to cut away any damaged areas or loose paper along seams, especially butted seams. I also remove any screws that are misses and reset any screws that are poorly set. I am also looking for areas that are not properly fastened and I put in the needed screws. I use the compound to prefill any gaps over 1/8”. I tell the taping crew where I will be starting and I will move from room to room in a clockwise direction. I mix up a pan full of setting compound, put a handful of screws in my pocket or tool pouch, along with a utility knife, stick a few feet of mesh tape to my shirt, and I put a cordless drill with a screw setting attachment on my belt. This is my routine for addressing these issues. But quite often there is a list of details that should be addressed before taping can begin. And embedding the tape is really what we want to do as soon as we walk in the door. There is a lot of energy in the air when we walk into a freshly hung job and get ready to start embedding the tape. What I have always liked about taping drywall is that it is fast moving work. ![]()
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