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product_id: 2018510
title: "Buddy Tools TapeBuddy Drywall Taping Tool - Simplifies Drywall Banjo Taping - Reliable & Efficient Tape Dispenser for DIYers - Easy to Use - Reduces Mess and Waste"
brand: "buddy tools llc"
price: "$195"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Buddy Tools Llc"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2018510-buddy-tools-tapebuddy-drywall-taping-tool-simplifies-drywall-banjo-taping
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Dual mud settings for bubble-free seams Rinses clean in seconds Speeds up drywall taping by 30%+ Buddy Tools TapeBuddy Drywall Taping Tool - Simplifies Drywall Banjo Taping - Reliable & Efficient Tape Dispenser for DIYers - Easy to Use - Reduces Mess and Waste

**Brand:** buddy tools llc
**Price:** $195
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Tape smarter, not harder — join the drywall revolution!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Buddy Tools TapeBuddy Drywall Taping Tool - Simplifies Drywall Banjo Taping - Reliable & Efficient Tape Dispenser for DIYers - Easy to Use - Reduces Mess and Waste by buddy tools llc
- **How much does it cost?** $195 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2018510-buddy-tools-tapebuddy-drywall-taping-tool-simplifies-drywall-banjo-taping)

## Best For

- buddy tools llc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted buddy tools llc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Cleanup:** Simply rinse with water—no mess, no hassle
- • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Premium-grade tool trusted by DIYers and pros alike
- • **Flawless Finish Every Time:** Dual mud application settings eliminate tape bubbles for professional results
- • **Built to Last, Built for You:** Durable HDPE construction balances lightweight handling with rugged performance
- • **Streamline Your Drywall Workflow:** Cut taping time and effort with TapeBuddy’s efficient design

## Overview

The Buddy Tools TapeBuddy is a lightweight, durable drywall taping tool made from HDPE plastic, designed to speed up and simplify drywall banjo taping. Featuring dual mud thickness settings for bubble-free seams and easy water cleanup, it delivers professional-quality results for both DIY enthusiasts and professionals. Made in the USA, this tool reduces mess and waste while enhancing efficiency on every project.

## Description

Buddy Tools TapeBuddy Drywall Taping Tool - Simplifies Drywall Banjo Taping - Reliable & Efficient Tape Dispenser for DIYers - Easy to Use - Reduces Mess and Waste - Home And Garden Products - desertcart.com

Review: Fast, easy, and just works! - This thing is a real game changer for the do-it-yourselfer. It makes taping so much easier than putting mud on the wall or ceiling and then trying to get your tape to lay properly. Using this the mud is on the tape and any part of the tape that you place on the drywall seems to stay put, even overhead, so you can move over and work the next section of it. I was able to tape long runs of ceiling without any problems. If you're new to drywall projects and want to make life easier, I recommend giving this a try. It sped up my job immensely!
Review: Great taping tool - This is a great tool to have in the toolbox. Helps to speed up your work and work more efficiently with your mud. Thanks

## Features

- FAST & EFFICIENT DRYWALL TAPING- A drywall taping tool that streamlines the taping process, making it faster, easier, and more efficient than a standard drywall banjo, saving you time and effort
- NO TAPE BUBBLES- Each TapeBuddy features a mud insert tab with two settings for mud application, ensuring the perfect amount of drywall mud is applied for smooth, bubble-free drywall seams every time
- EASY TO USE, EASY TO CLEAN - TapeBuddy is designed for simplicity, allowing anyone to achieve professional drywall taping results every time! Tapebuddy also rinses clean with water for quick cleanup
- LIGHTWEIGHT & DURABLE - TapeBuddy is made from tough HDPE plastic, making it both easy to handle and durable. It’s an essential drywall banjo taping tool for both DIYers and professionals
- PREMIUM-GRADE DIY TOOLS- Made in the USA, this trusted set of high-quality banjo drywall taping tool is designed for durability and performance, ensuring your projects are always top-notch

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | Buddy Tools LLC |
| Part Number | TB-ROM828-01 |
| Item Weight | 1.8 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 5.5 x 20.5 inches |
| Item model number | TB-ROM828-01 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Green |
| Style | Free-Standing Drywall Tape Dispenser |
| Material | HDPE |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Power Source | hand_powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Handle Material | HDPE |
| Measurement System | Imperial |
| Special Features | Easy to Clean |
| Usage | Drywall Finishing |
| Included Components | (1) TapeBuddy Mud Thickness Setting Insert |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Images

![Buddy Tools TapeBuddy Drywall Taping Tool - Simplifies Drywall Banjo Taping - Reliable & Efficient Tape Dispenser for DIYers - Easy to Use - Reduces Mess and Waste - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61owJPqd4sL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this used to apply the tape directly to the joint? How does it work on ceilings?**
A: Yes you can. If you need longer lengths (say 16') you can fill a clean bucket with pre-mudded tape to whatever length you can apply in say 20 minutes and carry the bucket to the job to be done. Works very well. This is how most mud applicators (Columbia Super Tape for example) are used and a very common technique.

**Q: Can you use corner tape w/ this? Something like Strait Flex**
A: TapeBuddy tools will run Strait-Flex tape. The tool has two setting for apply compound thickness. When running Strait-Flex use the "more mud" setting. You'll have to measure the tape to cut it at the right length.I only use Strait-Flex on odd angle corners and not for normal corners. It's a lot more expensive and not necessary. The key using a TapeBuddy tool is the coating on the tape. This makes the tape hard with drywall and has no blisters.

**Q: does this only work with paper tape or can I use a product like perfect 90**
A: You can also use this tool with FibaFuse fiberglass drywall tape.  This way the tape is coated with the perfect amount of compound.

**Q: When i pull the tape from the tapebuddy tool it seems to bind up and pulls hard. sometime it pulls so hard it tears. what am i doing wrong?**
A: This is Ron with Buddy Tools LLC.
The previous answers were right on but we are sorry to hear about this so I'll give you a few suggestions.

From what I am reading it looks like there could be a few possible issues causing this:
1: most likely but not knowing the setup...: When using a 500' roll of tape it tends to bind up just a little for the first 100' This is why we suggest placing a 2" piece of PVC (I've used a water bottle as well) through the roll to cradle the roll in the tape compartment. This eliminates the friction of the tape roll on the tool and rolls with ease.
2: The mud may be too thick and need to be thinned down. It should look like sour cream or yogurt and almost be able to be poured into the mud compartment. The mud has to have moisture to work properly so this is important.
3: If the tape sits in the mud compartment too long before you pull it (like you went to lunch and returned to continue taping) then the paper could have gotten too wet by sitting there. Simply pull this saturated section of tape out, cut it off and discard. You are ready to go again.
4: Make sure the bridge insert is placed with the tabs and writing down and not up. The tabs hold the insert in place so this is important. If not positioned correctly it could bind the tape up. Also, the tabs are up this won't allow the tape to coat correctly.
5: Last idea: it is possible that the tape is old or just a bad roll of tape but this would be strange.

Not knowing the setup on the tool it sounds like a 500' new roll of tape was used. Placing a PVC pipe is noted in the FAQ sheet with the tool or can be downloaded from the Amazon page. When a customer has a question, we are here to help.
The instruction & FAQ sheet sent with the tool has lots of helpful instructions on using the TapeBuddy tool. Hope this helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast, easy, and just works!
*by K***H on December 12, 2025*

This thing is a real game changer for the do-it-yourselfer. It makes taping so much easier than putting mud on the wall or ceiling and then trying to get your tape to lay properly. Using this the mud is on the tape and any part of the tape that you place on the drywall seems to stay put, even overhead, so you can move over and work the next section of it. I was able to tape long runs of ceiling without any problems. If you're new to drywall projects and want to make life easier, I recommend giving this a try. It sped up my job immensely!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great taping tool
*by N***E on November 27, 2025*

This is a great tool to have in the toolbox. Helps to speed up your work and work more efficiently with your mud. Thanks

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a time saver!
*by B***N on November 13, 2015*

This IS a time saver, the key is the thickness of the mud after some trial and error I figured it out. The biggest help watching the companies YouTube video for a how to and visual on mud thickness. This will make a small mess during use but nothing to serious, place it on something you can throw away or easily clean. It's best to use a new roll of drywall tape or one you know is long enough to complete the jod as adding a new roll in the middle of the job will get messy. Some complain that you can not get a long enough piece giving too many overlapping joints. Yes this is true but I have not had any problems with the overlapping, the final coats of mud cover them easily. Fill any larger gaps in the sheets of drywall with mud prior to applying the tape. The mudded tape cuts easliy from the 'machine' with a taping knife, some reviews say this is difficult but I found it quick and easy. Works great for inside corners as well. For a diyer this is a MUST when drywalling, this will cut your taping time more than in half!!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*