DRYWALL TAPING

Drywall tape is embedded in drywall mud to create a bond between adjacent panels of drywall. Although this bond doesn’t significantly add structural strength to drywall, it reduces movement that can result in cracking. Without the drywall taping process, the joint compound would also become visible after drying.

One of the main reasons many DIY drywall projects fail is because amateurs overlook the importance of taping in concealing seams and joints – essential for a faultless finish.

Getting drywall taping right can be extremely time-consuming for amateurs but professionals at Drywall Guru make the job look deceptively easy.

Our Houston drywall taping specialists can work expertly and quickly. This not only speeds up the entire drywall process but also saves you money by reducing the labor costs that account for 90 per cent of professional drywall installation.

Our drywall taping services also reduce the amount of sanding that needs to be done. This again saves time and money.

There are basically two types of drywall tape: paper and fiberglass.

Self-adhesive fiberglass mesh tape provides an alternative to traditional drywall paper tape and may be favored by DIYers because it’s easier to apply. However, paper remains the drywall tape of choice for professionals.

Most drywall pros agree that paper tape is stronger than fiberglass mesh drywall tape and more effective in many cases to prevent cracking along seams. Paper tape can also be folded into corners to ensure precise 90-degree angles.

While amateurs may shy away from using paper tape, professionals have no problem with applying the necessary drywall compounds, including fast-setting – or hot – drywall mud.

It’s worth bearing in mind that although drywall do-it-yourself repair kits are widely available, they can be difficult for the layperson to use, resulting in your wall or ceiling looking worse than ever.

Other problems in DIY drywall repairs involve using the wrong types of adhesive and joint compounds. Mistakes like these can leave you throwing good money after bad – having to call in professionals to do the job properly and repair the further damage caused.

The inexperience of most drywall taping DIYers can cause multiple problems leading to unsightly walls or ceiling that need further work before sanding and finishing. These issues include:

• Drywall tape showing through the compound – this doesn’t happen when drywall pros apply at least three layers of compound: tape coat, filler layer, and the final coat, which actually covers the drywall mud.
• Ragged internal corners – drywall professionals know when to use metal-reinforced corner tape to achieve the perfect shape.
• Drywall bubbles – blisters can form when excessive compound is scraped away from beneath drywall tape.

If your drywall ceilings or walls have seen better days, contact us today to find out more about how our professional Houston drywall repair services can help restore your residential or commercial premises to their former glory.

Besides avoiding all the pitfalls that amateurs are prone to when taping drywall, our professional Houston drywall taping services come backed with a strong reputation for:

• Affordability
• Reliability
• Quality workmanship and materials.
• Prompt, friendly, helpful service.

A further key advantage of hiring our drywall taping contractors is that you benefit from their wealth of experience. Our drywall taping technicians have been plying their trade for more than 15 years, helping homeowners and businesses to achieve perfect walls and ceilings.

Contact us today to find out more about how our drywall taping in Houston can help you to get flawless surfaces for your home or business premises. Our drywall taping services are also available throughout a wide area of the rest of Texas.

If your drywall ceilings or walls have seen better days, contact us today to find out more about how our professional Houston drywall repair services can help restore your residential or commercial premises to their former glory.