Installation

• Run your taping knife over the surface of the drywall and remove any high spots. If the knife hits a screw head, set the screw a little deeper.
• Measure wall height and subtract 1/2”. Measure and cut Tuff-Tape using a scissors or utility knife.
• Fold Tuff-Tape in half at center crease with print size facing out.  Most professionals prefer to cut the ends of Tuff-Tape at a 45º angle.
• For inside corners, fold less than desired angle with print side toward wall.
• Properly mix all-purpose compound per manufacturer’s directions. If applying Tuff-Tape over painted surfaces, add Strait-Flex’s Super-Bond to enhance bondability.
• With a 4” or 5” taping knife, apply a smooth, liberal coat of all-purpose compound to corner.
• Press Tuff-Tape into the wet compound. Adjust if necessary to create a straight line.
• Wipe down tight with taping knife using a little additional pressure on the outer edges of Tuff-Tape.  Immediately apply a light skim coat of compound over surface of Tuff-Tape. Wipe down tight and smooth. Let dry completely over several hours or overnight.
• Use taping knife to detect and remove any high spots or dried clumps of compound.
• With a 6” taping knife, apply your final coat of compound feathering the compound beyond previous coat. For inside corners, a very light coat of compound is all that’s needed. Lightweight compound used in this step makes  sanding much easier.  Let dry completely over several hours or overnight.
• Sand lightly with 120 grit sandpaper. Tuff-Tape will not fuzz-up like paper or mesh tapes.