How to expose paper tape
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How to expose paper tape
Hello All.
I would like to know what would be the easiest method of exposing the paper tape that is beneath the plaster of a finished wall/ceiling. The tape that I am referring to is the paper tape that is used when doing typical drywall work or patch work.
Would using medium grit sandpaper be the only method of going about doing this ?
I would like to know what would be the easiest method of exposing the paper tape that is beneath the plaster of a finished wall/ceiling. The tape that I am referring to is the paper tape that is used when doing typical drywall work or patch work.
Would using medium grit sandpaper be the only method of going about doing this ?
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If it's under all purpose joint compound you can wet the compound and scrape it off with a taping knife or scraper. The compound softens when wet, a spray bottle would work. If it's painted you would have to scrape through the paint before wetting it.