"Bubbles" in paper jointing tape? Have I used the wrong products?

PaulCanning · Post by **PaulCanning** » Mon May 22, 2023 12:26 pm

Long story short, had a leak and ended up scraping all the artex off the kitchen ceiling, have a bad back so it's been an on / off "project" of mine to sort it. There's little gaps in the plasterboard joins so I've done as this guy has for cracks on youtube.
https://youtu.be/GrcjDq3PCJ4

1. Using jointing compound from Screwfix (UK) https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense- ... -5kg/842rt I've filled the gaps (1mm)
2. Used paper tape on top, again a screwfix item https://www.screwfix.com/p/diall-paper- ... 50mm/619cf and applied it
3. Embedded the tape with more compound.

Thing is and I know it's nowhere near dry, but the tape looks like there are some "bubbles" like it's soaked the moisture from the compound? Wondering now if I should have used mesh instead :-( Anyone got any advice?

wine~o · Post by **wine~o** » Tue May 23, 2023 11:47 am

I never use paper tape, this stuff is far better https://www.screwfix.com/p/diall-fibreg ... 50mm/626cf

Then just give a light coat of filler over and sand lightly to feather the edge.