Drywall – Can paper tape be used with any type of plaster

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I'm preparing to plaster over a new plasterboard wall (drywall). I plan to paper-tape the joints between plasterboard panels before the first coat of plaster. (Some tapered joints and some joints where tapered meets butt)

I have 40-minute quick-set and Thistle multi-finish plaster (both come in bags / need mixing). Can I use either to apply the paper tape or are there reasons to avoid one type of plaster?

Best Answer

I have never seen anyone plaster over drywall. If you are going to plaster you should be using "lath" not drywall.