Why Use an Automatic Drywall Taper?
Author: LEVEL5
Publish Date: June 12, 2023
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When you are new to the drywall business, or considering how to grow your existing business it makes sense to evaluate the benefits of using an automatic taper.
This tool essentially lets you apply drywall mud and tape in one move. An automatic taper is a tube that holds compound, and a roll of drywall tape. A control sleeve that is incorporated in the body allows you to advance the tape and mud simultaneously as you work your way over a seam. A tape cutter which is incorporated into the head of the automatic taper lets you cut the tape as you near the end of the wall or run. Simple and quick.
However, when evaluating if adding an automatic taper into your workflow is a good idea for you, here are some considerations.
- Are you drywalling for a hobby and don’t have immediate plans to advance your career in this industry? If this is the case, hand tools are probably your best option. You might even choose to rent an automatic taper for a few days.
- If you are a professional finisher looking to build your business, grow and train your crew, are concerned about job site safety, and are looking to speed up your throughput, then this tool can offer you these benefits.
If you are in the second camp, here are the benefits in more detail.
Building Your Business
Growing a business is hard work and comes with a lot of responsibilities. When you incorporate automatic tools into your workflow, you can speed up certain processes making it easier to quote on more jobs and take on more business. Once an automatic taper is loaded and ready, taping out a room, including corners, is fast tracked. Plus, you are guaranteed to get a consistent application on every seam! When you can save time on each room, each job gets completed faster, ultimately allowing you to take on more business.
Training your Crew
The best part about using automatic tools is that you always get the same results. Once you have dialled in the details such as mud consistency, and have a better sense of how you complete a job, you can train your team quickly. Your team will be able to deliver the same quality results on every job, every time.
Safety on the Job Site
The self contained Automatic Taper is designed for efficiency and speed. It allows you to safely reach the tops of most standard height walls as well as ceiling seams without the use of stilts. The protective cover on the head mechanism, an easy to operate sleeve, and the quick clean cover head are designed for operational safety, while making it easy to fill and easy to disassemble for cleaning.
Increased Throughput
As your familiarity grows with using the Automatic Taper, so will your jobsite efficiency, allowing you to progress through your tasks quickly and seamlessly. In many cases, having automatic tools on the job site allows you to task your crew with simultaneous jobs, and ultimately speed up your volume of output.
If you are sitting on the fence and wondering if it really is worth it to get an automatic drywall taper, consider what volume of work you are doing, and whether you want to increase that level of output. If you are adding workers to your team, think about the quality of work that is important to you, and consider that with a little initial training, every member of your crew will be able to attain these quality standards on every job.
While we all know the adage that Time is Money and that an automatic taper is designed to save you time, we also believe that choosing tools that deliver quality output efficiently, and which enhance your reputation in the industry are ultimately the ones that will help you to grow your business.
Whether you are rounding out your tool set, or just getting started with automatic drywall tools, LEVEL5 has a wide range of products to choose from. Backed by a 7-year warranty, one of the best in the industry, these tools are crafted for professional applications and designed to improve your workflow and quality of output.
When you are new to the drywall business, or considering how to grow your existing business it makes sense to evaluate the benefits of using an automatic taper.
This tool essentially lets you apply drywall mud and tape in one move. An automatic taper is a tube that holds compound, and a roll of drywall tape. A control sleeve that is incorporated in the body allows you to advance the tape and mud simultaneously as you work your way over a seam. A tape cutter which is incorporated into the head of the automatic taper lets you cut the tape as you near the end of the wall or run. Simple and quick.
However, when evaluating if adding an automatic taper into your workflow is a good idea for you, here are some considerations.
- Are you drywalling for a hobby and don’t have immediate plans to advance your career in this industry? If this is the case, hand tools are probably your best option. You might even choose to rent an automatic taper for a few days.
- If you are a professional finisher looking to build your business, grow and train your crew, are concerned about job site safety, and are looking to speed up your throughput, then this tool can offer you these benefits.
If you are in the second camp, here are the benefits in more detail.
Building Your Business
Growing a business is hard work and comes with a lot of responsibilities. When you incorporate automatic tools into your workflow, you can speed up certain processes making it easier to quote on more jobs and take on more business. Once an automatic taper is loaded and ready, taping out a room, including corners, is fast tracked. Plus, you are guaranteed to get a consistent application on every seam! When you can save time on each room, each job gets completed faster, ultimately allowing you to take on more business.
Training your Crew
The best part about using automatic tools is that you always get the same results. Once you have dialled in the details such as mud consistency, and have a better sense of how you complete a job, you can train your team quickly. Your team will be able to deliver the same quality results on every job, every time.
Safety on the Job Site
The self contained Automatic Taper is designed for efficiency and speed. It allows you to safely reach the tops of most standard height walls as well as ceiling seams without the use of stilts. The protective cover on the head mechanism, an easy to operate sleeve, and the quick clean cover head are designed for operational safety, while making it easy to fill and easy to disassemble for cleaning.
Increased Throughput
As your familiarity grows with using the Automatic Taper, so will your jobsite efficiency, allowing you to progress through your tasks quickly and seamlessly. In many cases, having automatic tools on the job site allows you to task your crew with simultaneous jobs, and ultimately speed up your volume of output.
If you are sitting on the fence and wondering if it really is worth it to get an automatic drywall taper, consider what volume of work you are doing, and whether you want to increase that level of output. If you are adding workers to your team, think about the quality of work that is important to you, and consider that with a little initial training, every member of your crew will be able to attain these quality standards on every job.
While we all know the adage that Time is Money and that an automatic taper is designed to save you time, we also believe that choosing tools that deliver quality output efficiently, and which enhance your reputation in the industry are ultimately the ones that will help you to grow your business.
Whether you are rounding out your tool set, or just getting started with automatic drywall tools, LEVEL5 has a wide range of products to choose from. Backed by a 7-year warranty, one of the best in the industry, these tools are crafted for professional applications and designed to improve your workflow and quality of output.
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