Should I first apply self-adhesive fiber tape to the joint in the drywall and then spackle?
Paper tape is soo difficult to get in place... :/
 
R Rolle85 said:
I'm going to plaster the seam on drywall. Do I first apply the self-adhesive fiber tape and then plaster?
Paper tape is so difficult to attach... :/
Not difficult with paper tape, you adhere it with wet room adhesive, then plaster it.
I've done this on my seams with very good results.
 
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KalleKe
The worst part of the whole renovation :crysmile:

I really hate the strips, from what I've "read" in theory, you're supposed to use a special joint filler that's a bit wetter. The first round is only joint filler and strip, no layer on the strip, and when it's dry, a new layer without touching the strip.

Personally, I find it difficult to make it work and do as the previous person in the thread. I use wetroom glue and strips on that, and when it's dry, I apply filler :cool:
 
JanneJanne123
Use the same method as above. Alfa DIY-ers claim that it is easy to attach the strip with joint compound, but I have never managed to do it.
 
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KalleKe
I forgot to mention that I use paper strip when wet gluing the strip.
 
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Paper tape and Alcro joint compound are the only ones (to my knowledge) that work, otherwise glue.
 
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What kind of glue?
Can I run a string of some glue between the joints of the boards and then apply fiber tape and then putty?
Best regards
 
Skip the fiber tape, it's not good. Use wet room adhesive and paper tape, you can't go wrong with it.
 
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Brush on the wet room adhesive in the board joints and then attach the paper tape. I usually press down the tape with a putty knife by pulling it over the tape. Do not use fiber tape, it is not as durable.
 
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Rickard.
You don't need any glue with tape. Stick the tape on and apply a few layers of filler, and it will be fine. I know many don't like it (especially here on the forum) but it's well-proven and works, even though it's probably a bit worse than a 100% correctly filled paper strip.
 
Wet room adhesive works fine! Apply thick and even with adhesive, using a small roller or brush, then when the strip is in place, apply a layer of adhesive on top of the strip immediately. Do not press too hard on the strip, as there is a risk of pressing away the adhesive underneath the strip. The same method applies to drywall compound!
 
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But try not to get glue on the plaster, because then the filler adheres worse.
 
Hmm
Can't I use the sealing gun to fill the gap with something appropriate first and then fiber tape to be sure
 
Paper tape has been preferred for a few years now; before that, fiberglass was the go-to, so use what you're comfortable with.

But simply do it like this:
Apply joint compound and install the tape, smoothing it loosely with the trowel. Let it dry, then apply more joint compound.
If it doesn't work, you can try one of these methods:
Install the tape, apply joint compound.
Apply joint compound, dry, then tape, and apply more joint compound.

You always need to apply joint compound at least twice.
Sand between each application but not so hard that you sand off the tape’s fibers.
 
but I think that the fiber strip is so deep in the "valley" that it isn't reached when sanding because there are two layers of filler over it? Because you put the strip first and then the filler, right?
 
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