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| Steve Thrasher 2006-03-26, 9:21 pm |
| I heard an interesting conversation the other day. The person said you
should only use paper tape and never use the mesh stuff.
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| Steve Thrasher wrote:
> I heard an interesting conversation the other day. The person said you
> should only use paper tape and never use the mesh stuff.
Most pros still use the paper tape, but the mesh is OK to use where the
panels come together evenly or on a small repair job. Still best to use
paper on corners. Some people make the mistake of putting the mesh on a
flat area and then spred the mud right down to the top of the mesh which
shows easier then paper, but that's the wrong technique.
J
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| RicodJour 2006-03-27, 12:21 am |
| Steve Thrasher wrote:
> I heard an interesting conversation the other day. The person said you
> should only use paper tape and never use the mesh stuff.
They're both fine if you use them right. Both have problems if you
don't.
R
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| I prefer to use paper tape in corners. Mainly because my knife tends to
vibrate on the mesh. The crease in the paper tape makes for a clean corner.
Paper tape is cheaper. Since I use paper in the corners generally I use
paper everywhere. Mesh may be easier for a beginner. Once the job is
finished I don't think it matters if paper or mesh was used.
"Steve Thrasher" <thrasher@luddites.org> wrote in message
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>I heard an interesting conversation the other day. The person said you
> should only use paper tape and never use the mesh stuff.
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| JillAdams 2006-03-27, 2:21 am |
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Joey wrote:
> Steve Thrasher wrote:
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the difference with paper tape is that that tape needs a light coat of
mud to stick to. The mesh tape can be "pressed" on first....[color=darkred]
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> Most pros still use the paper tape, but the mesh is OK to use where the
> panels come together evenly or on a small repair job. Still best to use
> paper on corners. Some people make the mistake of putting the mesh on a
> flat area and then spred the mud right down to the top of the mesh which
> shows easier then paper, but that's the wrong technique.
the only reason to put on tape is to prevent cracking. Building codes
require tape or mesh... Wether the paper and grid tape really make a
difference is to be seen.
if the walls and foundation is built correctly, you wont need tape.
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| Noozer 2006-03-27, 4:21 am |
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"JillAdams" <adams@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Joey wrote:
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> the difference with paper tape is that that tape needs a light coat of mud
> to stick to. The mesh tape can be "pressed" on first....
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> the only reason to put on tape is to prevent cracking. Building codes
> require tape or mesh... Wether the paper and grid tape really make a
> difference is to be seen.
How about just using wide masking tape? That stuff will REALLY stick.
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| I started with mesh cause everyone was singing praises when mesh came
out.
Now mostly use paper. Cheaper and a lot stronger IMHO.
But ...
mesh works too...
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| Tim Mulvey 2006-03-27, 8:21 am |
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"Steve Thrasher" <thrasher@luddites.org> wrote in message
news:44273a7f@news.acsalaska.net...
>I heard an interesting conversation the other day. The person said you
> should only use paper tape and never use the mesh stuff.
If you use the mesh you need to mud with dura-bond or E-Z sand for the tape
coat. Drying type mud isn't strong enough.
Tim
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| Doug Boulter 2006-03-28, 5:21 am |
| Steve Thrasher <thrasher@luddites.org> wrote on 26 Mar 2006:
> The person said you
> should only use paper tape and never use the mesh stuff.
The person was mostly right. Read Mr. Mulvey's answer to you to
learn why. Using mesh tape WILL result in cracks in corners and
wall-ceiling joints unless the correct joint compound is used.
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Doug Boulter
To reply by e-mail, remove the obvious word from the e-mail address
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| mud fellow 2006-03-30, 6:21 am |
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Doug Boulter Wrote:
> Steve Thrasher thrasher@luddites.org wrote on 26 Mar 2006:
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> The person said you
> should only use paper tape and never use the mesh stuff.
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> The person was mostly right. Read Mr. Mulvey's answer to you to
> learn why. Using mesh tape WILL result in cracks in corners and
> wall-ceiling joints unless the correct joint compound is used.
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> --
> Doug Boulter
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> Yes, mesh taped seams will often crack, even without the mesh tearing.
> For a full discussion of fiberglass versus paper tape, check out this
> website. Click on the FAQ section.
> http://www.plaster-wall-ceiling-solutions.com
>
> Mud Fellow
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mud fellow
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