Paper tape’s definitely more forgiving, especially if you’re a bit of a perfectionist about seams. I’ve gone back and forth with mesh, but I always end up regretting it on those longer joints.
Couldn’t agree more—tried one once and it was chaos. Curious, have you ever used one of those corner tools for taping inside corners? I find them handy but sometimes they just make more of a mess than they fix...Those vacuum sanders are like wrestling an octopus... not worth the hassle in my book.
I’ve tried those corner tools a couple times, but honestly, I’m not convinced they’re worth the hype. The first time I used one, I ended up with more compound on the floor than in the corner. Maybe it’s just me being clumsy, but I feel like a regular taping knife gives me more control, even if it takes longer.
Has anyone actually gotten a super clean finish with those things? Or is it just one of those “looks easy on YouTube” situations? Also, what about sanding inside corners—do you guys use those foam sanding blocks or just fold sandpaper? I keep getting little ridges no matter what I try.
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Yeah, I’ve had a similar experience with those corner tools—mine just turned into a sloppy mess. Honestly, folding sandpaper works better for me too, even if my fingers end up cramped. Maybe it’s just one of those things that takes a ton of practice... or maybe YouTube folks have magic hands?
