Plaster on inside corner tape

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chez

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#300729 30-Sep-2022 11:28

I used GIB plus 4 (ready mixed) in taping the inside corner of the wall. It's my first time taping an inside corner. It's been 2 days since I put the tape in placed and I can feel that it's still not fully dry. Any tips to quicken its drying so I can do the second coat? Am I doing the right thing here?

pih

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#2975360 30-Sep-2022 11:39

Sounds like you might have applied it a bit thick. Just make sure the room is not too cold (ie. below 10 degrees) or it may take quite some time to dry. 15-20 is good, but don't rush it or it will crack.

elbrownos

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#2975699 1-Oct-2022 00:25

You generally want a setting plaster like Tradeset 90 for taping. Then air drying plaster like Plus 4 for the final coats.

chez

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#2976376 2-Oct-2022 17:44

I had a good experience using Plus 4 in taping butted drywall but this is my first time doing inside corner. I gave up using Tradeset because I am pretty hopeless in mixing a right consistency. I did try it before. Anyway, maybe it's the temperature inside the house. It's dry today as I checked. Time for second coat. I'll take my time.