Spackling help

[Jimman811]

Hi.

Spackling is really something I can't get the hang of, so I thought I'd ask for some tips/advice.

I'm going to spackle a few minor repairs (straight seams). I've looked around online, but none of them mention the use of fiberglass tape or something similar, which I thought was always used?

Best regards, Jimmy

 

[tttomten]

Straight joints between drywall boards? In that case, you use paper strips, fiberglass was abandoned because it shears.

 

[Jimman811]

Here is an example of what they look like.
This one is 130*110mm

 

[Stefan N]

What is the problem then? Just apply a paper strip and then skim coat a larger area.

 

[Jimman811]

Jojo, they make it sound so easy. But I never get them smooth.
Regardless of the type of strip, they don't mention any when I search online.

 

[tttomten]

Cut down the edge like a v so that filler can properly fill the space before filling, taping, filling *2.

 

[Fred vom Jupiter]

Are strips really necessary when it's such a small piece that needs to be plastered?