Took a tip from an old timer about wetting my paper tape

Old guy on a crew in Denver told me to dip my paper tape in water before applying it to inside corners. Has anyone else found this helps with bubbles or am I just doing something weird?

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matthew86422d ago

That "dip it in water" thing works but you're overcomplicating it. You don't actually dunk the whole roll. Just run it under the faucet for a second then squeeze out the extra water. The real trick is letting it sit for 30 seconds before you smooth it down. Let the paper get fully wetted out. I tried the dunk method once and ended up with a soggy mess that wouldn't stick to anything. Old timer's advice is solid though. Just gotta dial in how wet it gets.

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williams9022d ago

Cold water works better than hot for soaking because it doesn't soften the glue too fast.