John Rumm wrote:
On 15/08/2011 09:36, JTM wrote:
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, Jim K
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On 8/14/2011 6:54 PM, Tim W wrote:


Last time I used it the principle difference was that
the edge was tapered, on one side only. This was to
accommodate the nasty european habit of taping the
join, filling the taper but not skimming the whole
face, just painting or papering onto the plasterboard.

Typical US practice, too.

IOW "drywall"

Jim K
Scotland as well I think.

Not uncommon in England either to be fair. A favourite technique for
many shop fitters.

There's nothing wrong with it.

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Adam