Looking for thinnest possible drywall tape for repairing cracks in oldplaster walls...I would like to keep the feathering as narrow as possible since I amjust doing repairs -- and I find the standard paper and mesh tapes torequire a fair bit of build-up to cover the tape and then feather it.So what do you all recommend based on experience?Also which do you find allows for thinner/narrower coverage andfeathering? paper or fiberglass mesh?

I only use paper tape and have never had any problems.The mesh stuff is only recommended for use under the setting type mud per USG web site.Some people believe it resists cracking better but I am not one of them.Colbyt

Thin drywall tape recommendation?

Feb 10, 2010 23 Replies

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hrhofmann 16 years ago

That makes a lot more sense!!

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Michael Dobony 16 years ago

I have used some perforated,self-adhesive paper tape from Lowes, but with mixed results. Best to just put on a thin layer of normal weight (or special taping) mud and end with a 12" trowel on each side of the repair and don't go crazy building it up. If you are careful you will only need 2 thin coats on top of the tape.

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benick 16 years ago

That tape SUCKS..I would not recomend it...

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Harry K 16 years ago

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I also won't use mesh tape on a flat surface. It is thicker than the paper and the texture is almost impossible to do a smooth finish without a lot of buildup...but then I haven't done any in 20 years so there may have been improvements.

Harry K

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