Covering scrim

[john simpson]

Quick one-
When i tape a ceiling i tend to cover all the joints with skim before i start the actual ceiling , dont mix a bucket for it , just 1st few scoops used to coat the scrim.
Is this necessary?
Reckon i do it as i was taught that with the old cotton scrim
Maybe i could save 10 mins

 

[Marshy]

Only ever did that using hessian or cotton and was that long ago i was using fake ID in the pub lol dont think its necessary with fiba tape mate

 

[john simpson]

An old habit
Ill try unlearn that next week , save me 10 mins too.
with all these new things im learning be no work in it at all

 

[scottie5]

If the boards are tapered edge it always pays to fill them out first in my opinion.
Square edge just crack on.

 

[Marshy]

Sorry @scottie5 i didnt think about tapered edge boards. I avoid them and buy square edge

 

[GrantyBoy]

We've always filled out scrims before skimming, force of habit more than anything else but some of the board work we follow is shocking. Nothing worse than seeing a scrim peak through when finished so the extra fill out does help in some cases.

 

[plasjack]

Always do it
Walls and ceilings

 

[bobski]

Yes definitely better job.

Has lads do it the other way and just end up weaker jobs and often see the joints even after painting. As far I see it not doing it is cutting corners!

 

[puddove]

i always coat scrims prior, (old habit) also teach this method to my learners -- i think it makes for a better finish, perhaps i just a dinosaur

 

[danconnordh9]

I greese over scrim first too and round beads.. gives me peace of mind scrim won't show I guess??

 

[leebo02]

like already said tapered edge fill out square edge crack on

 

[leebo02]

obliviously do what works best for you

 

[peartree]

I was taught with cotton and hessian scrim. Sticky back not as good but does save time. If it doesnt fall off behind you. Always lay over scrim and beads as i go. out of habbit but think it helps

 

[BigK]

Why do we get bloody smothered with tapered edge boards?
They are just for taping aren't they??
Sent out as standard everywhere now, no need

 

[bobski]

I think less comebacks though.

Extra 3mm of thickness over the joints makes for less chance of it cracking. More strength.

 

[BigK]

Possibly, but then the board is weaker as its thinner?
The end joints must be the weaker ones anyway as they are not bound edges

 

[Danny]

Yep I always do it as well... way I was taught

 

[Kylewesley]

We was taught that too cover the scrim and bang on.
Always helps when your pulling intothe scrim not with it

 

[kgreigh]

I only cover scrim if as said above,your plastering against it,but I do it as I get to it.