I always thought mesh tape was for amateurs. Tbh, a job in a wet basement proved me wrong. The old paper tape was peeling off after a few months. I put up mesh tape with setting mud instead. It stuck fast and stayed put. Ngl, I had to admit it worked better. Now I use it all the time for problem spots.
I kept using blades until they were really dull. This caused pulling and slow fades. Now I switch them out every Friday before closing. My cuts are sharper and take half the time. A client even mentioned how painless his trim was. I spend less time fixing mistakes. Feels good to have one less thing to worry about.
