How to Repair a Loose Tape Joint in Drywall

[@yevgeniytsarkov7256]

Mesh doesn’t work for seams, it will fail at some point. Always use paper in my opinion. Best to remove enough from the seam so that tape is recessed to be on the same plane. Make mud a bit more moist and embed the tape pressing with the knife to squeeze mud from under it. You will never have problem unless there is earthquake.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks for the input there. 👍

[@vidademikey9790]

Its worked for me for over 5 years.

[@AlS.-kn3cq]

Excellent video, short and to the point with every step explained clearly and easy to follow. Thank you

[@katiewisler3088]

Im dealing with this through my entire house. Im worried its going to be too big of a project for me but I might give it a shot.

[@nspinicelli]

Really short sweet and to the point!!! Thank you!!! I’m beautifying my garage that has peeling drywall tape, I think I’ll go the mesh tape route. Looks way less intimidating and faster for corners and the ability to embed that inside of the old joint.

[@csflmich2239]

Exactly what I need to know! Thanks for such a detailed and informative video that is also concise. Very well done.

[@dancosta3401]

Paper tape is superior to mesh tape. It's harder to work with because it's not self adhesive this video is good demonstration for mesh tape.

[@mikehenry5817]

That was my understanding 😉👍

[@vidademikey9790]

Yea sure it is pal. Source: trust me bro. Lol

[@theholeminute]

You have to use powder mix, like durabond 45 for mesh tape.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Good tip!

[@gageirwin7206]

why not all purpose pre green lable

[@theholeminute]

Because it is much weaker than a setting compound. Take a ft of mesh tape and bed it on a piece of scrap with all purpose mud, and then another with powder mix. And then try to remove the tape when they're dry.

[@theholeminute]

Also because it says on the mesh tape instructions

[@davidwhite5761]

Short and thorough. Just the way I like it. Thanks!

[@jamiemcclure4284]

Love this - it was what I was doing but wanted confirmation. The mesh is way better. I had issues where the previous owner had tried fixing cracks by just mudding over masking tape....🙄🙄

[@janeelow911]

I have this problem in my room corners. After I sand and prime I wonder if I can just paint the repair area or do I need to repaint the whole room again? Thanks

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

If you have piant left for that room, then touch up should work fine. If not, it can be tough to paint a patch without it showing, even if you have the paint code. Sometimes it will work getting paint made from the code, though. It's worth a try!

[@janeelow911]

I do have 3/4 of a gallon! Just hoping to do a nice streak less job. Thank you!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

@@janeelow911 if it's flat paint, you shouldn't have any problems. More sheen can be harder to feather in.

[@kauaireed9006]

It’s been 4 years , how is it holding up. Thanks

[@rockya5173]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Great! Glad I could help. Please subscribe to my channel and turn on the notifications so you will see any new content. Have a great week!

[@perucabana]

Add more screws also delute wood glue and mix with 45 minutes dry compound and then you apply the same like the video

[@mikemerheb7038]

You should also put mud down first, then tape and run your knife down go get excess mud out. Use quickset. If you put tape down first your basically just mudding in the mesh holes...

[@Danko88]

just did this in my garage, used fiber fuse and hot mud 45, then went over it all with a skim coat of all purpose. My entire garage every tape joint was loose and hanging.

[@bardinkurtis]

It was loose and hanging after your repairs? Or prior to doing the repairs?

[@derfkraw]

I did my own taping and mudding probably 30+ years ago. Over the years, and especially in a room that stays close to 80 degrees in the winter due to a woodburning stove, several taped areas are coming apart. I am trying to talk myself into doing what you did in your video, to repair them. I think these bad joints might be due to my inexperience 30 years ago, and /or the high temperatures created by the stove. Is it best to wait and do the repairs when stove and room temperatures are a little cooler? Might those high temperatures adversely effect the proper drying of the mud? Do I need to do any preparation to the existing painted surfaces first, like lightly sanding, or scuffing up the shiny finish of the paint, in order to help the mud to adhere better? Thanks

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

The warm temps should be a plus for you. Thoroughly drying in-between coats is very helpful. Just make sure you are taping with the right kind of mud. If you have flat paint, you won't have a bonding problem, but if it has a sheen, then sanding would help. You will experience some air bubbles when you go over the paint, but you can fill those after it dries.

[@derfkraw]

@@Homemaintenancesolution thanks for the quick replys to my questions. I will let you know how it turns out

[@robertmccreary4749]

I have a textured ceiling and came loose at wall seam. Any suggestions? Was thinking maybe an adhesive then paint over

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

You could try that. If you can get an even application of adhesive. Typically, it would be cut out and re-taped, but that might be getting into more work than you are wanting there.

[@robertmccreary4749]

@@Homemaintenancesolution it's not the work. I don't think the texturing will match.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

@@robertmccreary4749 I understand that. There's always a way to get it to match, but it probably isn't worth going through all that. I like to idea of trying to get some glue behind there and see if that works. 👍

[@kishorsshah]

My home is 35+ yrs and some corner tapes are coming loose. This will help repairing that. Thx.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

You bet! Thanks for the comment and best to you on your project.

[@derfkraw]

I have another question. I have started to clean up all my old joints. After removing the areas that were cracked, and the exposed tape that was not adequately covered, I find that all the joints between the edges of the boards seem to be already filled with old mud. Do I need to put more tape over these areas, or can I simply start to add thin layers of new mud, directly over the old dry mud, and feather it out? Should I be able to fill and hide those old areas without the addition of more tape? Should those cracks permanently disappear, and stay invisible without new tape being applied? thanks

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

I'm not clear what you have at this point, but if the tape is still there and tight, then don't add more tape. If the tape is loose then you need to get it off and retape.

[@vidademikey9790]

The green stuff has held up for years. I dont know where these commenters are stating to use powder stuff.

[@tomthatcher3444]

Great info, helps a lot, thanks

[@leeknouff3037]

This may be a dumb question but would I do the exact same thing the issue that I have is where the wall and the ceiling meet the tape is showing? We recently bought a house so I guess in order to save money we're gonna have to do a lot of things ourselves so this channel will be very helpful

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

If the tape is showing, but not loose, then it may just need a top coat of light weight drywall mud. Is the area you a referring to in garage perhaps?

[@TomBTerrific]

Thanks for this video. Obviously the builder at my home didn’t do a very good job. Should you v groove the but joint? This will improve adhesion don’t you think.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

All your adhesion is on the flat surface of the drywall. I don't think it would help, but I don't think it will hurt as long as the v groove is small.

[@ptgonia]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

You're welcome. Glad to help!

[@shanigenz]

Mud the seams first then tape.

[@reyhanakturk5014]

bless you exactly what i need to know thank you so so so much

[@Alyssiusyouk]

Ah darn, I used lightweight mud on the first coat for the tape and it failed the next day. I’ve peeled and cleaned (ty for the instructions!) I’ll use fiber and TAPE mud 🤦🏻‍♀️ and see how attempt 2 goes. thank you again!

[@Alyssiusyouk]

As promised, I’ve redone with correct mud and it’s a: way easier to work with/handle, and b: it worked! And it looks good!! You’re a life saver thanks again and happy holidays!

[@jessicabrummans1574]

Excellent video! Informative and succinct. Thank you!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

You're welcome 😊

[@sighsohigh]

Helpful, thanks for sharing 👍

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

Love to know why this happens. My parent’s garage looks exactly like this.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Partly because taping is done quickly and under poor weather conditions, but also because garages go through heavy temperature and humidity swings.

[@CoachMannyRodriguez]

Great video Bruce!

[@ChrisDavis333]

Would you do the same thing for a corner on a wall? I am about to paint my bathroom and I noticed there’s a little bump out from my shower on the the corner of that wall where the paint is chipped and peeling(the reason for repainting) I noticed what looks to be a straight line, like the drywall tape on the corner, should I do what you did in this video? Or cut it out and just put some compound down and sand it? Or just work around it?

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

That line that you see tells me that the tape is loose. I would try to get something behind it to make a new bond and float it after that.

[@joannemcintyre7557]

This looks just like my garage!

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Hopefully this helps you!

[@Dsho7]

😅😅 mine too 👍🏾👍🏾

[@wedemboyz807]

Great video for we diy thanks

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks! Glad to help!

[@Paula-bh7rp]

It might just be me but why are all these repairs on the ceiling and seems to be in the dark I just want to repair a straight thing on a lower wall none of these videos of address that it's weird

[@danielfast9968]

paper tape stronger than mesh

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Thanks for your comment. I appreciate you taking the time to chime in.

[@vidademikey9790]

Cool story.

[@borys444]

Mesh tape is not stronger then paper. That makes no sense!!

[@vidademikey9790]

Cry about it.

[@paulne1514]

Guess your next video should be:How to match 40 year old paint!

[@sendwhat]

Did this, exactly, even in garage like this. Does not work. Mesh tape is a gimmick. 3 months later it looked worse than before I started. And now all needs pulled down and done right with paper tape.

[@Homemaintenancesolution]

Well, it's not the type of tape that causes the problem. If you redo it, try using Durabond mud. It is the strongest that I know of. The benefit of the mesh tape is that it grabs better.

[@kristywoodward910]

I was doing it wrong ugh

[@brucepetrov1813]

Well, now you know. You get an A+ for trying!

[@mikemerheb7038]

This is wrong advice. Paper tape is stronger then mesh. Mesh is preferably used on repairs... you also want to use a quickset with mesh tape,it is harder and will give more strength to the mesh.

[@loreec90]

Wrong! You have to use hot mud with mesh it will fail and is not a warrantied by mesh manufacture

[@borys444]

Ur supposed to bed the joint bro..

[@vidademikey9790]

Your*

[@wobblebomb]

@@vidademikey9790 *you're

[@deanwilson7047]

Paper is 1000% stronger than mesh tape. dude.... really?