![]() ![]() ![]() This issue makes it less convenient to work with.Įven though mesh tape has some adhesive properties, it’s unable to hold onto drywall compound for a long time if left exposed. You have to cover it as soon as possible. When working with mesh tape, you shouldn’t leave it uncovered for several hours because it can easily fall off. If you want to create a stronger joint, you are better off using paper tape instead. Mesh tape’s weakness is mainly due to its ability to stretch or lack of rigidity. On the contrary, a mesh tape is the weakest compared to other types. People always assume that mesh drywall tape is more robust because you can’t tear it apart. It’s also much stronger than a regular drywall compound.Īlternatively, you can use paper tape. But you can prevent cracking by using a setting compound instead of a regular drywall compound.Ī setting compound dries faster, and in that process, it embeds itself into the tape and prevents the formation of cracks. Because mesh tape isn’t rigid, it also moves with the drywall, which leads to cracking.Ībout the rigidity of mesh drywall tape, there isn’t much you can do about it. Over time, drywall sheets are exposed to stress and experience some movements. When you stretch mesh tape, it warps pretty easily. This is why many experts prefer to use paper tape instead. However, one of the biggest issues with mesh tape is that it’s highly vulnerable to cracking. Mesh drywall tape is the go-to choice for beginners because it is relatively easy to install. If you want to use mesh drywall tape in your next project, familiarizing yourself with some of the issues it’s associated with is crucial. It is used to join pieces of drywall. Mesh drywall tape can be applied on corners, seams, and joints to reinforce and stabilize the bond between the pieces.Īs useful as this material is, like all other construction products, mesh drywall tape does have its fair share of problems. Two exceptions: A drywall patch (aka ‘bullet patch’) where you use a piece of drywall itself as the patch and the tape and Hyde’s Wet ‘N Set which is a hybrid mesh/bed-coat that sets up fast and flat and eliminates the bed coat step in many repairs.Mesh tape is a must-have material when installing drywall. When it comes to drywall repair, joint compound and sanding, less is more. Since mesh tape can be exposed and damaged by over-sanding just as easily as paper tape, in my experience, there really is no advantage. And the more you build it up, the further out into the field of drywall you need to feather the joint compound to make it disappear.Īnd the more compound you use, the more you have to sand. This means you have to build up compound to cover it. The reason is that unlike paper tape, mesh tape is thick by comparison. ![]() Theoretically this saves a step, but in practice, not so much. The lure of mesh tape, in my experience, is that it’s tacky and sticks to the wall without a ‘bed coat’. But using it makes repairing drywall a huuuuuge bit better. It takes a tiny bit more know-how to use. Soon after this drywall repair video posted, someone asked: Do you prefer paper tape or mesh tape? Without getting hugely torqued off or doing a terrible job. By Mark DIY Questions How-to Mark's blog Walls Drywall repair is about turning the highly visible (a hole or crack) into the highly invisible-a wall or ceiling that looks like the rest of the wall or ceiling. ![]()
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