Using tapered edge plasterboard for wet skim

[Kysi]

When placing an order for plasterboards, I've mistakenly ordered a large batch of tapered edge plasterboard instead of square edge plasterboard. The plasterboard is to be skimmed and I will be hiring a plasterer for that part of the job.

I know tapered edge boards are intended for tape and fill and dry lining but are there any problem for using tapered edge boards for a wet skim job. Will there be any problems with achieving a good corner with angle beads as it won't be true 90 degrees with the taper.

Getting the boards replaced will cost almost the same as putting in a new order due to collection charges, restocking fee and delivery charges and just wanted to figure out the best course of action.

 

[^woody^]

They are actually better for skimming than square edged - joints less prone to cracking.

But many boards come joint faced, and you just turn them around

 

[wau5]

did about 100sqm a couple of months ago with tapered edges as I thought I will just fill them in and be done with it, than changed my mind and decided to plaster them as well,no problems whatsoever , few outside corners that I had also didn't give any problems. Didn't really even thought much about it whatever the tapered edges will be good to plaster or not.

 

[Kysi]

Thanks for that. I guess I will keep and use this batch then.