From small renos to large commercial projects, there is a taping tool for you. The first thing to consider is the number of meters you will be using the equipment for.

For occasional users or first timers, a Plastic Taping Tool from Wallboard or a TapeTech MudDog (with a creaser wheel for internals) banjo would do with a low entry price point, it would get the job done but you will need to be mindful of the short life of these tools. They will need to be replaced around every three months.

For Residential plasterers taping once a week, the would be better off upgrading to a semi-automatic banjo like the Tapepro Mud Box Pro or NorthStar TaperMate for a more durable option that would save you money in the long term.

For Commercial setters on a metre rate, an automatic taper (bazooka) is the way to go. With two main distinctions in this front: Carbon Fibre tapers for a lightweight application like the Columbia Predator and NorthStar Elite and traditional tapers made out of aluminum which are heavier but more cost effective with every brand having an option available in this range, but at an unbeatable price is the Level5 Taper with 7-years manufacturer's warranty.

Although the benefits will outweigh the initial training and troubleshooting required to gain a proficient level using an automatic taper, it will return compounded productivity.

On the other hand, plastic and semi-automatic banjos are intuitive and easy to use, delivering constant and predictable productivity.

Plastic and semi-automatic banjos are easy to clean and maintain with a simplified build. You will be able to hose them down for a quick and efficient clean.

On the other hand, automatic tapers have more moving parts, and you will need to be more careful when cleaning them thoroughly. Also, the maintenance is more involved as they are long-term asset.

When buying Taping tools, you are not just investing in the tool, you are investing in yourself!

Time is Money - entry level banjos although are more affordable, they require setting up of scaffold to reach variable ceiling heights while the automatic taper gives you freedom to set from the floor. Also, the use of automatic tapers will return more meters per hour skyrocketing your productivity and profit.

Less stress in the body and safety risks as with an automatic taper you won't be climbing ladders or trestles.