Pro tip: I found a way to fix a bad tape job without redoing the whole seam

I had a seam on a ceiling in a Phoenix remodel that bubbled after the first coat. Instead of cutting it all out, I tried something my uncle mentioned once. I used a utility knife to make a small slit in the bubble, then injected a tiny bit of all-purpose joint compound directly into the gap with a caulk gun. I pressed it flat, let it dry for about 90 minutes, and then sanded and coated like normal. It saved me at least two hours of scraping and retaping. Has anyone else tried a patch method like this on a finished coat?

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aaronsullivan8d ago

Actually, that's not joint compound in a caulk gun.

angelaw788d ago

My cousin did something similar with a patch on a wall, but he used a syringe from a kids medicine kit to get the mud in there. It worked but made a huge mess. I'm always too nervous to try fixes like that, idk, maybe it's just me but I'd probably make it worse. Your way with the caulk gun sounds a lot cleaner.

michael_green448d ago

Oh man, the syringe idea is a total mess waiting to happen lol. I tried something like that once with a plastic bag and a corner cut off, and it went everywhere. You're right to be nervous, it's so easy to overdo it and then you're cleaning spackle off the floor for an hour. The caulk gun gives you way more control, you can just squeeze a little bit right where you need it. Makes the whole thing less stressful for sure.