Boardy on paper tape.

[Donzo]

Any guys use paper tape and board finish.

 

[GypsumSnorter]

I like to use Board Finish but only use paper tape when I absolutely have to

BG or Catnic orange scrim for most things

 

[dsdave]

M J Hester from Leeds did all there houses with paper tape.We used to soak it and put it on with a twitch on internal angles and ceiling lines,stuck like sh.t to a blanket.Then they moved with the times and supplied fibre tape (skrim)

 

[jamesthefirst]

M J Hester from Leeds did all there houses with paper tape.We used to soak it and put it on with a twitch on internal angles and ceiling lines,stuck like sh.t to a blanket.Then they moved with the times and supplied fibre tape (skrim)

There is no need to soak them in water. If there is no need for paper tape why is it available?

 

[CeeVee]

Never use paper tape.
Always use board finish even on reskims.
Nicer finish and quicker setting times.

 

[CeeVee]

Oh...and it's cheaper :-D

 

[theclemo]

Paper tape is 7 times stronger then scrim. It's a far better job

 

[Squarehead]

Paper tape is 7 times stronger then scrim. It's a far better job

Is this true? The s**t I get for ceiling cracks now and again, will start using it if so.

 

[theclemo]

Is this true? The s**t I get for ceiling cracks now and again, will start using it if so.

It's true

 

[Squarehead]

It's true

Give that a go then, especially on the crack going right through the middle of the ceiling that is the joist span that I normally get the blame for.Cheers

 

[CeeVee]

Apparently if there are cracks BG won't even entertain calling out unless it's paper taped...

 

[Donzo]

Paper tape is 7 times stronger then scrim. It's a far better job

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Bg makes the tape,,,saint gobain.

Fiba is 25% stronger.
They spec it.

 

[theclemo]

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Bg makes the tape,,,saint gobain.

Fiba is 25% stronger.
They spec it.

Am going to send the link to irish gyproc to see what they say. They don't stand by scrim tape

 

[Donzo]

There is no need to soak them in water. If there is no need for paper tape why is it available?

Its available because it is consistently stronger than fibre,unless you know the spec of the tape you use.all fibre tapes do not have same strength.
Thats why cheap as chips tape do not hold same strength.fact.

 

[Squarehead]

Its available because it is consistently stronger than fibre,unless you know the spec of the tape you use.all fibre tapes do not have same strength.
Thats why cheap as chips tape do not hold same strength.fact.

Sorry if I've missed something here. What would you say is stronger, paper tape or gyproc fibatape?

 

[Donzo]

Bg say some of there fiba tapes are 25% stronger than paper joint tape.


Other brands I don't know spec.

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[Vincey]

Bg say some of there fiba tapes are 25% stronger than paper joint tape.


Other brands I don't know spec.

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Been using the perfect finish one this week flipping mint but did fray slightly (got to be honest) but I worked out if I pulled it really fast it didn't fray ,got 3 rolls left of that (hoping it gets better) just ordered more of the blue one I like that one.
25 % better than paper @theclemo

 

[Donzo]

Been using the perfect finish one this week flipping mint but did fray slightly (got to be honest) but I worked out if I pulled it really fast it didn't fray ,got 3 rolls left of that (hoping it gets better) just ordered more of the blue one I like that one.
25 % better than paper @theclemo

The blue one is excellent .

 

[Squarehead]

Are there a range of paper tape qualities. If so, which is strongest? Looking at a big crack in an artex ceiling right now, thinking of paper first with scrim on top.

 

[Donzo]

Are there a range of paper tape qualities. If so, which is strongest? Looking at a big crack in an artex ceiling right now, thinking of paper first with scrim on top.

Probably,,,,
Go with British gypsum at least you will know spec quality.

Fiba fuse is stronger than paper tape.
From belmore.

 

[markla]

i like the skrim from wickes always buy the twin pack its quality
nice and sticky.

 

[jamesthefirst]

ive been sent the new Prince tape which is purple! £19.99