Having my place sheetrocked next week. I have seen cb taped, my installer says it makes it harder to repair a crack. Is it worth it to tape it, or just mud it?
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If you're talking metal corner bead, the tape will make the corners less likely to crack. Even if it did crack, how would the tape make it difficult to repair?
I now prefer No Coat corners, Install the corner bead and tape in one step
I keep on hearing about these no coat corners. I have used them on non 90 degree applications, but can you really get them square and plumb on typical corners. Or rather should I trust a drywall installer who may not be used to using it in that application.
With the roller I think they are easier to install straight & square than the metal corners. Especially for the hangers. <g> We always had the finishers install the bead themselves, so they couldn't complain about the hangers screwing them up.
Barry E-Remodeler