Hi, I want to repair a hairline crack on a gib join using gib paper tape. My question is do I use Tradeset or plus 4? My thoughts were Tradeset under the tape and plus 4 over it. cheers.
zak410,
Jul 27, 4:18am
Yes definitely trade set to bed-in the tape first, then +4 or other finishing compound;
although, there is now a newish compound, fast setting and apparently OK for bedding AND top coat. (work fast if using this)
Don't forget to scrape the joint out 1st so you don't get an excessive build up of plaster.
jonners2013,
Jul 27, 8:29pm
For a hairline crack, is it even necessary to use tape? Could you not just skim over it with +4?
zak410,
Jul 27, 9:51pm
Yes or the crack could very likely reappear.
cagivachick1,
Jul 27, 11:46pm
is the crack under or over a window or door it will likely return no mater what you do
cranken28,
Jul 28, 4:11am
Hi, dig it out as a Vee . .plaster and paint ,
bluecat1529,
Jul 28, 4:17am
Dig a deep Vee and fill it with Bostik Gold wallboard glue. Don't overfill, just to slightly below the surface. Once it is properly dry tape and plaster. It may not be strictly according to the Gib guide but it helps to stop cracks reappearing over windows and doors.
jezabeel,
Nov 10, 7:14am
Tradeset using FibaFuse tape. It's not necessary to scrape out a V over a hairline crack.
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