WitrynaThe typical method is single layer of tape (paper or mesh, mesh becoming more accepted and I've heard many pros say it's definitely better on butt joints, if not everything), and then 3 thin layers of mud, with pros generally preferring to mix their own, usually using sheetrock 90. – WitrynaThere are plenty of pros who would argue that paper tape makes stronger joints that are less susceptible to cracking than the mesh fiberglass tape does. The marginal advantage with the mesh tape is that it's actually sticky on one side like regular sticky tape, so you can stick it to the drywall before schlepping the mud on there.

Is fiberglass mesh tape a good choice for drywall?

WitrynaThe fiberglass mesh tape is more likely to allow cracks to form over time because it is not as strong as paper tape. Share Improve this answer Follow answered Aug 9, 2010 at 22:18 Craig 1,452 8 14 2 I've observed this myself and switched to paper. – Steve Fallows Oct 19, 2011 at 3:03 Add a comment 8 Witryna8 mar 2014 · 5,607 Posts. #9 · Feb 25, 2014. To prove a point simply cut a length of mesh tape, hold the tape at opposing corners, like top left bottom right and pull in opposite directions. It can be used with hot mud because then the strength is in the mud. Entering your general location can help with answering a lot of times. chinese in larkfield

Is mesh drywall tape better than paper? - Quora

WitrynaPaper is good for corners since you can fold it to fit nicely and make a straight line. Mesh tape has to be pushed into the corner with a knife and is fussier to finish out straight … Witryna13 cze 2011 · Mesh tape is weaker than paper and you must use hot mud on your initial coat over mesh. USG and National Gypsum both say to use hot mud for initial coats if … Witryna40K views 4 years ago Recently I came across Fibafuse , which is somewhat different to paper tape and is apparently believed to be much stronger, it feels more flat to me when your bedding the... grand old piano