I have some questions regarding joints and plasterboard that I haven't been able to find answers to. Everyone just talks about two plasterboards next to each other with beveled edges.
I have closed off a door with studs and plasterboard. How do I best fix the joint between the concrete wall and the plasterboard? You can't bevel a concrete wall. I guess it would look bad if I lay a tape and fill as usual?
I have a wall with a corner where I'm going to put a metal corner bead. Does the corner bead replace the tape, or should I have tape as well? Should the corner bead be nailed in place or is it enough with the plaster I will apply on the wall/corner later?
If I am going to apply plaster later, does it work together with tape instead of filler? Or should I first fill in the joints with tape before applying the plaster?
I have closed off a door with studs and plasterboard. How do I best fix the joint between the concrete wall and the plasterboard? You can't bevel a concrete wall. I guess it would look bad if I lay a tape and fill as usual?
I have a wall with a corner where I'm going to put a metal corner bead. Does the corner bead replace the tape, or should I have tape as well? Should the corner bead be nailed in place or is it enough with the plaster I will apply on the wall/corner later?
If I am going to apply plaster later, does it work together with tape instead of filler? Or should I first fill in the joints with tape before applying the plaster?
That sounds good, but should the plaster guards be nailed down or is the plaster mortar enough to keep them in place? Also, should I use a tape when I use plaster mortar?
Feels like minor trivial questions, but when it's the first time doing something it's better to ask one time too many.
Feels like minor trivial questions, but when it's the first time doing something it's better to ask one time too many.
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In corners, you should not use tape. In inner corners, they twist, and on outer corners, you use corner beads. Previously, they were fastened with a special tool. Now you typically use a regular staple gun, possibly with a bit of adhesive.
Regarding your opening, just apply the filler. If possible, try to bevel the existing wall a bit, but this doesn't always work. Apply tape over the old and new wall, fill twice, and apply a wide coat of filler over the whole area, about a meter around the old opening. If it's a normal ceiling height, it's best to fill all the way up to the ceiling.
After these treatments, I usually prime the walls, then you can see if any areas were missed during filling.
In corners, you should not use tape. In inner corners, they twist, and on outer corners, you use corner beads. Previously, they were fastened with a special tool. Now you typically use a regular staple gun, possibly with a bit of adhesive.
Regarding your opening, just apply the filler. If possible, try to bevel the existing wall a bit, but this doesn't always work. Apply tape over the old and new wall, fill twice, and apply a wide coat of filler over the whole area, about a meter around the old opening. If it's a normal ceiling height, it's best to fill all the way up to the ceiling.
After these treatments, I usually prime the walls, then you can see if any areas were missed during filling.
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Thank you for that answer.
No tape in the inner corners? Is it okay to avoid potential cracks with just filler/plaster?
It's both fun, difficult, and time-consuming to learn how to renovate. But I am grateful for all the answers I receive.
No tape in the inner corners? Is it okay to avoid potential cracks with just filler/plaster?
It's both fun, difficult, and time-consuming to learn how to renovate. But I am grateful for all the answers I receive.
In the inner corners, latex caulking is sufficient.