As the title suggests: should there be a paper tape in the joint between the ceiling and the wall? I've drywalled the walls and hopefully will put up drywall on the slanted ceiling during the weekend. I suspect there will be some gaps between the wall and the ceiling drywall. Is there any disadvantage to taping it other than that it will involve a lot more mudding?
Or how can I otherwise nicely fix gaps? The seam can't cover just any size of gaps. I haven't decided yet if there will be a crown molding or not. If I ask my wife, the answer is definitely NO!
Grateful for some support...
Or how can I otherwise nicely fix gaps? The seam can't cover just any size of gaps. I haven't decided yet if there will be a crown molding or not. If I ask my wife, the answer is definitely NO!
Grateful for some support...
Yes, that might be the most sensible...
Draw a horizontal line on the wall with a chalk line, then angle the plaster more than the slope of the ceiling, measuring the same distance from the chalk line to the angled ceiling plasterboards. Voilà, you have a nice edge that only needs a tiny string of latex.
It was a bit of a hassle to get it done. There were indeed some gaps. But a bit of filler and joint compound, then sealant and paint over it, and it turned out perfect. So no, a paper tape in the joint between the ceiling and the wall would have just been unnecessarily difficult.
Won't it crack over time then??
I have sloped ceilings myself and it's at least a bit "flaky"...
I was thinking of putting a metal profile behind the transitions to get the right stiffness! You don't want to have to apply latex every spring and fall!
I have sloped ceilings myself and it's at least a bit "flaky"...
I was thinking of putting a metal profile behind the transitions to get the right stiffness! You don't want to have to apply latex every spring and fall!