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Because paper tape is without adhesive, it must be embedded in a layer of joint compound to stick to the drywall surface. This is easy enough to do, but if you’re not careful to cover the entire surface with compound and then to squeeze it out evenly, air bubbles will form under the tape.阅读更多
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Drywall tape serves an important function in the drywall trade. Drywall tape was explicitly created to seal the seams between the sheets of drywall improving the overall integrity of drywall. Drywall tape is a crucial element of any repair to drywall because it offers the necessary reinforcement and stops the drywall from deteriorating.阅读更多
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Various specialty tapes exist, the choice of tape in most drywall installations comes down to two products: paper or fiberglass mesh. Most joints can be taped with either one, but before you start mixing compound, you need to know the important differences between the two.阅读更多
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In the world of home improvement, few tasks are as simultaneously pivotal and perplexing as drywall taping. As a homeowner or DIY enthusiast, you might find yourself at a crossroads when it comes to choosing the right tape for the job – traditional paper tape or the newer, fiber/mesh tape?阅读更多
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When you’re finishing a room in your home, you’ll need to decide how you want to seal off and secure the joints between the sections of drywall. There are a couple of different ways to do this, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.阅读更多
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What do you think of when you hear the word tape? Scotch© tape, masking tape, your favorite album from the 1980's? In the world of drywall, tape is the stuff that covers drywall joints.阅读更多
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Drywall taping is a critical step in the construction or renovation process, seamlessly joining two pieces of drywall together, and choosing the right tape can significantly impact the outcome.阅读更多
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The decision between paper and mesh drywall tape can be crucial in achieving a smooth and seamless finish on your drywall. Both tape options have been widely used in drywall installation, with their unique strengths and applications.阅读更多
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One of the principal differences between paper tape and mesh tape is that, generally speaking, paper tape makes a slightly stronger joint than mesh – but that strength comes at a price.阅读更多