Asked on Mar 07, 2016
How to fix loose drywall tape?
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Pam
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Does anyone know how to repair the joint tape that gets mudded over when drywall is installed. I have several places throughout my home where this tape is coming loose. This is in area that have the splotched spackle look and that has been previously painted.
11 answers
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Super glue it back into place, then spackle it. Use thin layers, and feather out., sand the areas that show spackle, then repaint.
Jonnie Hammon
on Mar 08, 2016
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Use a hypo and shoot some glue, or paste, to get back behind the tape.
Wally
on Mar 08, 2016
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Do it right and remove the one that falling down and redo it.
MARY
on Mar 08, 2016
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I agree with Wally...my Dad was a wallpaper installer...and always had a large needle (16 or18) gauge and a syringe. If there was a bubble he would put some wallpaper past in the syringe and shoot it into the bubble...problem fixed. you could use just some elmers white glue for yours. If you have a co-op or Tractor supply Co. in your area they carry the needles .
Kerry
on Mar 08, 2016
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I agree with Mary! If you are not talented with spackling, you may want to get a handyman...ask for references!
Jeanette S
on Mar 08, 2016
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Mary has your answer, do the job the right way.
Leslie Farris
on Mar 08, 2016
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Doing it right is not that difficult.
Johnchip
on Mar 08, 2016
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I appreciate all the help and comments that have been given
Pam
on Mar 08, 2016
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Cut out the loose sections with a razor blade and re-tape (if a large area) or just re-coat with compound, sand and prime.
Lynda Marchese
on Mar 08, 2016
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I have done this many times! I pull the tape up just enough to apply some drywall mud underneath-overfill it. Then use a large putty knife to smooth it out. Sand when dry, then use the tip of a paint brush and some of the same patching plaster to recreate your texture. You can buy small containers of patching plaster. It works well, and I have had great results!
9530106
on Mar 08, 2016
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Id fix it the right way. But a little glue and paint as long as it isn't bad. If you cant have it done. Or unable to do your self
Pamela Langone
on Mar 08, 2016
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