Learned a trick for mudding corners from an old timer last week

I was working a job over in Lancaster on this old house with super crooked corners. This guy I was partnering with, must have been 60 something, showed me how to pre-fill the corner bead with a thinner mix before even taping. Said it saves sanding time and makes the bead sit way flatter. I tried it on a tricky spot in the living room and honestly, it cut my finishing time by like 20 percent. Never thought to do that, always just jammed the tape on and prayed. Has anyone else tried something like that or got another trick for busted up corners?

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andrewt4125d ago

Wait is this really saving you that much time? I mean I've been mudding corners for like 15 years and I just tape and mud like normal. Never had issues with the bead sitting flat if you push it in right. Seems like an extra step that might not matter all that much. But I guess if you're working on some old wobbly house it could help. Just sounds like one of those old timer tricks that works in one specific situation but not all the time.

ramirez.sage25d ago

Nope. Old houses make it worth it.