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Question(s) re: prefilling butt joints

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6.1K views 6 replies 5 participants last post by  sommerfeldcathy  
#1 ·
Hi, folks.. new to the site. Thanks for your time!

Just a little bit of reading here seems to indicate that some folks prefill butt joints and others don't. For those that do prefill, does prefilling imply filling butt joints but then letting them dry, sanding them, and then applying tape/mud? Or do folks "prefill" and then immediately tape over top? That sounds like normal mudding and taping to me..

Also, do folks that prefill like cutting a v-groove? I've just learned about v-grooving and prefilling and seem like it would be a good approach for someone who hasn't hung or mudded a lotta drywall.

Curious to hear your insights, folks. Thanks again for your time!
 
#2 ·
If the paper is a little roughed up i v groove it, i prefill anything 1/8 or more more likely with fast set, is it completely dry sometimes, given i do use buttboards, price of job is factored into process.