Does that mean it can never crack, of course not, any tape can crack, and I've fixed THOUSANDS of cracks, and have seen both types of tape crack. And I've NEVER had a call back because of tape failure, joint cracks, etc. I specialize in drywall repairs and mesh tape is absolutely the best tape to use, for my application. I've been in drywall over 30 years, and have run my own business for about 15 of those years. Like many aspects of drywall, it's all depends on your skill & knowledge. I am not a professional drywall installer but I took the time to be very precise and careful with all the steps of the job and the results continue to show to this day. I used pre-mixed mud out of the bucket but it was stirred first until it was the same consistency throughout. The entire room is in flawless condition except in those areas where the walls have been hit by moving furniture. I used the fiber glass tape for all the seams throughout the entire room and everything worked flawlessly! I can say this with authority because it is now 2013 (4 years later) and there are no imperfections anywhere-none. I mudded over the tape and the tape stayed in place. I switched over to the fiber glass mesh tape and I immediately began to have better results. It came loose when sanding and parts of the tape would start to appear after I began to sand-this is because with mud under the tape, the tape is raised higher and is closer to the surface. I tried using conventional drywall tape but ran into problems with putting it on and getting it to go on the right way. All the walls were installed with new wallboard. Dry for 24 hours and sand again until flush with 120 grit sandpaper on a block.I added a new office area to my basement in early 2009. Apply the compound two inches wider than the second layer. Add a small amount of water to the compound and mix it in with your joint finishing knife. Step 5 - Apply the Third Layer of Joint Compoundīegin with new compound in your mud pan. After drying for 24 hours, sand smooth with a 120 grit sanding block. Scrape off the excess until smooth and flush. Apply an additional layer of compound over the seam with the joint finishing knife, extending about two inches wider than the first layer. Step 4 - Apply the Second Layer of Joint Compound Sand until smooth with an 80 grit sanding block. After the seam is reasonably smooth, allow to dry for 24 hours. After applying the perpendicular smears, use the six-inch joint knife to smooth in long strokes down the length of the seam to remove the excess compound. Be sure you are covering the tape completely as you go. Dab the knife into the mud and smear it over the tape, perpendicular to the seam. Use the six-inch joint knife to apply compound over the tape. Load your mud pan with some joint compound. ![]() Step 3 - Apply the First Layer of Joint Compound Avoid overlapping sections of mesh tape because it will create a raised area that will be hard to disguise beneath drywall compound. If you cut the tape too short, apply another section of tape to fill the gap. When you reach the end of the seam, trim the tape with a utility knife or simply use the joint knife (if sharp enough) to sever it. Check your progress and align the tape to center it as you go along. Continue working along the seam by unrolling and pressing the tape. Unroll a small section of the mesh tape (about a foot or two) at a time and press it over the drywall seam, using a six-inch joint finishing knife or your bare hand to smooth it down. Press it down with your hand to set it in such a way that it is equally centered over the seam between the drywall panels. Place the end of the self-adhesive fiberglass mesh tape at the edge of the seam.
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