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Method for taping a wall board joint

  • US 5,891,282 A
  • Filed: 08/20/1997
  • Issued: 04/06/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/26/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for applying pressure-sensitive adhesive paper tape to bridge a joint between two adjacent wall board panels, comprising the steps of:

  • applying a strip of pressure-sensitive adhesive paper tape over a joint between two adjacent wall board panels such that a paper surface faces outwardly;

    moving a member along the applied strip to secure the pressure-sensitive adhesive to the wall board panels;

    bringing a water-soaked carrier into contact with the tape and moving the carrier along the outwardly facing paper surface to wet the paper surface; and

    applying mud to the wetted paper surface.

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