This photo isn't the widest gap, it's just the clearest photo. (cell phone for a camera). Also when some chunks of drywall don't fit, we pound them into place [with care] , but sometimes they break in places anyway. Some of the corners are smashed, so I've filled a few with mud to see how they dry overnight. I realize gravity might claim a significant portion of it. It's just I've never seen any recommendations for mudding over caulking, but for me it seems a hell of a lot easier. Also, I think my caulking gun may have bit the drywall dust and I need a new one and may be affecting my thinking. I'm getting about 1/8" linear per squeeze... any recs on a good one?
Effectively decoupled or not?
Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 11661.
Bad gun, or just old and tired?
Hope I'm not going overboard, but here's another photo might help. As mentioned, I plan to add another layer on the inside of this outer leaf.
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no you have to use caulk since it's flexible and therefor can expand or move a bit, leaving no gaps.
I never have much luck with this type of gun, it seems to produce less output per hand pressure applied. A simple dripless type is my gun of choice.Bad gun, or just old and tired?
I use exactly that type o'gun all the time, works like a charm. IF you know how to use is ;)
Release the pressure after applying sealant to keep it from dripping or spilling precious kit. Keep a wet sponge nearby to clear the tip of the gun AND ye fingers. You can, if you want/need use ye fingers (make'm wet using just water, no added detergent when using acrylic kit) to smooth out the kit (release the pressure of the gun first, eh)
have a nice sealant job :yahoo: