I have two questions, First what is the best way to finish an inside corner. I have seen some really crisp ones and some lumpy ones? second, what tricks are out there to finish a non-90 degress corner(less than 90 and greater than 90).
Thanks
I have two questions, First what is the best way to finish an inside corner. I have seen some really crisp ones and some lumpy ones? second, what tricks are out there to finish a non-90 degress corner(less than 90 and greater than 90).
Thanks
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Oh boy, did you just open a can of worms. You're gonna have more answers than you want soon.
Anyway, I like to finish an inside corner with a corner trowel. I can do both sides of the corner in 1 shot. A lot of guys use a 5" knife, and do 1 side at a time. Both work. The critical part is getting the tape bedded straight, and without kinks. The rest goes easily after that.
The same techniques apply for all other corners, but I use Straight-Flex tape, especially on the less than 90 corners. This tape makes it easy to get a nice, straight corner.
I've been in the trades 35yrs.
15 of them, I did nothing but finishing.
Suburban houses, highrise condos, offices and stores.
Even a movie theater and, a church with 45' ceilings.
It's always been all hand finishing around here and no texturing, except for maybe basement ceilings in cheap townhouses.
In all this time, I have NEVER seen a REAL FINISHER use anything but a FOUR INCH KNIFE on an inside corner.
99% of the time, all I need is 4", !0", and 12".
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sorry about taking so long getting back to you; was away for a few days.
I've been in the trades for 30 years, and while my primary business isn't sheetrock finishing, I do a pretty good job of it. I was taught to use a curved trowel, along with a 5" ( 6"?) knife for most of my finishing. I was also taught to use a corner trowel, and, at least for me, find it quick and efficient.
My main business focus is as a finish carpenter, and I prefer to work with wood, anyway. But I've had good painters complement me on the quality of my finish work.Maybe if I did it every day I would change my techniques, but they work for me.
I like using no coat ultra flex lite in all my corners 90 degree or otherwise
helps me get crisp straight corners every time
here is a link http://www.no-coat.com/new/downloads/ProdSpecs/UltraFlexandUltraFlexLite.pdf