Drywall Taping
Many people aren't aware of everything that goes into making a wall look as beautiful as you want it to. Therefore, it isn't surprising that not everyone knows about drywall taping. This is one of the last and more important steps of our service, as it helps achieve that fantastic finish look we love so much. Please keep reading if you want to know more about our taping and mudding drywall services.
What Is Drywall Taping?
Drywall or sheetrock taping is a quick and simple way of finishing drywall by hiding all joints and seams between drywall panels, which gives your wall a smooth finish. It is used on the joint compound to make sure it sticks to the wall and nothing pours out of place.
This way, you create a strong bond between the drywall sheets and helps prevent them from falling apart. You're supposed to end up with a seamless result in which you can't detect any part of the tape.
Why Do We Use Tape on Drywalls?
Most types of plasterboard tape are made of paper, which gives them a similar look and texture to the drywall panels. This material ensures the tape is flexible for application.
Many people believe taping drywall isn't important, as mudding is supposed to give the same result, but the truth is that the mud can fall apart and look lumpy without the tape. Moreover, it can also be used in drywall tape repairs once the wall gets old.
Types of Drywall Tape
You should hire a drywall taper to install the various types of tape on your walls. Some of the most common are the following.
- Paper. This is the most common type of drywall repair tape. It is strong, durable, and blends in perfectly with the rest of the materials used in the project.
- Metal. This type of reinforced tape is specially designed for taping drywall corners that need extra support to last for as long as we want them to.
- Fiberglass drywall tape. This is an excellent alternative to paper tape, as it is much more durable and entirely waterproof, which makes it a fantastic option for bathrooms and other places where the walls are likely to get wet.
- Ultra-thin. This option is similar to fiberglass tape, but it is much easier to handle and, surprisingly, more robust. It is perfect as a fire tape for drywall.
- Vinyl. This adhesive drywall tape is a double-edged sword, as it makes it much easier to reach tricky angles, but it breaks much faster than the previous options.
Drywall Taping Prices
In order to find out how much it costs to tape and mud drywall, you need to consider several aspects, such as the length of your walls, how big your room is, the materials you're going to choose, and the current state of your room. However, we have competitive prices for all of our services, and if you want to get a free estimate, please feel free to call us or fill out our quote form.
Bottom Line
Hiring good drywall taping contractors is extremely important if you want to have the walls of your dreams. We encourage you to call Liberty Drywall of Sherwood Park, a reliable drywall taping company, and get a free estimate for your project.