Plastering - What product to use for taping joints

[alanbanks]

Which product can I use for adhering the jointing tape to plasterboard. I have been to local DIY stores ang they sell ready mixed jointing compound, but this is only in small quantities and is quite expensive.

Is there a product that I can prepare myself in larger quantities and at a cheaper price. I'm not sure but is it possible to use Artext textured finish as a jointing compund?

 

[david and julie]

Self adhesive reinforced tape is OK.

Gyproc joint filler for the joints (paper tape) and gyproc easifill filler for tapered edge dry lining.

All these products are available from B & Q warehouses in bags of about 12.5 KG. you mix them yourself.

 

[AdamW]

I'm not sure but is it possible to use Artext textured finish as a jointing compund?

I wouldn't, it really is a bu**er to get flat. Plus it might crack (despite the tape)

 

[Dragonrider]

Use the self-adhesive (scrim) jointing tape, and simply plaster clean over. That's what I do and I seem to do a lot of plastering during the school hols! No complaints from my bosses.

 

[alanbanks]

Thanks for all the replies.