We are attempting to fix a few sections of a corner. Drywall that the tape is pulling away from the wall. Not sure if we should fix just the few sections that are pulling away or redo the entire corner. I am not very skilled in drywall, but have done a few things.

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Active_Mix t1_j92ar9q wrote on February 18, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Unless you replace the tape you'll likely see the repairs. IMO replacing the tape is hard (I suck at mudding). I think it's a balance between effort and how much it bugs you.

Full-Cat5118 t1_j92fydr wrote on February 18, 2023 at 6:51 PM

Be careful. When I messed with a few inches in 2 spots where the tape was pulling away in a corner, removing the tape pulled more away. I ended up having to redo 1/2 of the corner.

Tolenkanor t1_j92hvq1 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 7:04 PM

I'm guessing it's easier to strip out the entire corner. Scrape off as much loose stuff and old mud as you can, then retape. I use paper tape but you could look into "drywall inside corner bead" for alternatives. I also have a corner trowel which does a great job, but the expense and learning curve have me giving only a qualified recommendation for that.

umassmza t1_j92b9oj wrote on February 18, 2023 at 6:19 PM

Don’t you generally use a metal mesh corner bead for corners, not tape?

vasjpan02 t1_j92grbj wrote on February 18, 2023 at 6:56 PM

heresy,but staples

c3prd2bb8 t1_j92sz26 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 8:22 PM

On inside corners, I've used tape. On outside corners, I've used a metal corner bead with tape flanges (I think that's the term). It's worked for me, but I'm no professional.