"Rebel1" wrote in message
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JimT wrote:


That tape looks like a waste of time and money.

These work great.
http://images.lowes.com/product/conv...72058605lg.jpg

There are a variety of types at HD and Lowes. It's just a rubber square
on a stick. First time I used it the line came out clean and pro looking.
You can get away with using much less caulk too because a very small line
gets worked into the corner where it belongs

Hope that helps

Jim

Jim,

Thanks for the lead. This a smoothing tool used after applying the caulk.
I still see a problem that if you apply a little too much caulk, the
smoothing tool will "snowplow" the excess away from the corner (just like
when I use a wet finger to do the same job) onto the wall or tub and I'd
be left with the chore of scraping/removing it manually. Am I missing
something?

The corner tape doesn't have this problem. Any excess on it is just lifted
off with the tape.

Rebel1

You're right but use less caulk. I try to cut the caulk tube hole as small
as possible. I looked at the other device you found and that is real
similar. It may cut down on the snowblowing because it gives the caulk
somewhere to go.

They are cheap tools to try. If you don't like them try your tape but that
looks like another step to me. It might be good in situations where a very
very clean line is needed but the rubber square works just as well IMO.
YMMV.