Walls and Ceilings - Can I tape either side of drywall? ?

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tessera
03-25-03, 07:51 AM
What happens if I tape the wrong side?

Thanks,
Frank


awesomedell
03-25-03, 08:02 PM
You hung the drywall backwards? Ok so ya goofed, mud & tape it like usual, you'll probablly want to shoot that sheet a bit heavier with the primer. In short, nothin to loose sleep over, once it's painted, the only one who'll know is you. :cool:

tessera
03-26-03, 07:20 AM
How do i know which side to properly use?
Thanks


bungalow jeff
03-26-03, 10:38 PM
I would say, the finished (smoother, whiter) side out.

awesomedell
03-27-03, 08:37 PM
welll us rockmen, got a saying, get on the white side stupid. ;) no offense! LOL