Paper tape

[Squarehead]

Yes you can pug i have even had the lab put it up with pva at contractors request

What do you mean? PVA the join and just stick it up when tacky?

 

[jamesthefirst]

Gps and pug are right it's a lot of fannying about and I've tried the wet n stick too and was impressed.

 

[jamesthefirst]

What do you mean? PVA the join and just stick it up when tacky?

I do this sometimes on over skims of painted ceilings with cracks if they won't have overboarding and it works well but also use the knauf aqua panel thick mesh.

 

[Dr.B]

I might try masking tape

 

[reeves1985]

I might try masking tape

I know someone who tried that and was an epic fail!!
Guess who had to go put it right!

 

[jamesthefirst]

I might try masking tape

Gaffa tape be betterer.

 

[Gibbo]

What do you mean? PVA the join and just stick it up when tacky?

Yes

 

[theclemo]

I've used quite a bit wet and stick paper tape over the last few years but the only problem with it is you have to put it all on the day before.

Where can I buy it.

 

[Squarehead]

Yes

Ta. Gonna try that. Couple of staples if need be too. This is what's good about this forum.

 

[theshed]

Where can I buy it.

Belmores sell it.

 

[raggles]

Where can I buy it.

You can also get it from the drywall emporium on-line

 

[theshed]

Belmores sell it.

 

[Natwasere]

Each to their own I suppose lol

 

[jamesthefirst]

I tried the wet n stick a few years ago and if you leave it in van too long in damp cold weather the moisture can get to it and sticks together so it can't be used.

 

[jamieg]

Thanks for everybody's views, cracking is probably more something I have to deal with as a builder than a plasterer will have to, as when they appear when we are decorating I have to pay the decorator to keep filling them but this wet n stick looks like the same results if not better than paper tape. The main areas we have problems are any plasterboard attached to new wood and large areas. The project we are doing at the moment has a roof space as one area in excess of 100m 2 and this has been paper taped but we have still got some cracks mostly at the apex but interestingly enough not where joints in the plasterboard are so it must be to do with expansion and contraction of the plasterboard and plaster.

 

[zolco]

Thanks for everybody's views, cracking is probably more something I have to deal with as a builder than a plasterer will have to, as when they appear when we are decorating I have to pay the decorator to keep filling them but this wet n stick looks like the same results if not better than paper tape. The main areas we have problems are any plasterboard attached to new wood and large areas. The project we are doing at the moment has a roof space as one area in excess of 100m 2 and this has been paper taped but we have still got some cracks mostly at the apex but interestingly enough not where joints in the plasterboard are so it must be to do with expansion and contraction of the plasterboard and plaster.

Are you using cls or treated gear for studding as that could be your answer, cls 99% kept dry indoors and covered, treated might look dry it's still carries lots of moisture. Wet studs can pull the boards about and cause cracks

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[tapit]

Paper tape is 7 times stronger than scrim. Most of the time I'll tape up the joints inbetween sets of skimming. I don't do the corners as it's to slow

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[Monkey Boy]

 

[johnzo]

Hi wondering if anyone could back up my thoughts on paper tape which are that as a builder I ask my plasterers to use paper tape prior to skimming on any areas vulnerable to cracking ie. large ceilings, solid wall to stud wall joints as I have the come back to put crack right and I have rarely seen a crack come through paper tape but I constantly get told by plasterers that it is a waste of time but British gypsum recommend paper tape for a stronger joint so would be interested to hear other plasterers views for and againnst.

Paper tape is by far superior to Scrim anywhere that’s vulnerable to cracking I’ll use it and I never have a problem

 

[Wayners]

I've been using fibre fuse tape. Better than scrim and easier to use than paper. Kind of best of both worlds

 

[BryanJ]

Paper tape is the best for plasterboard joints and any plaster cracks in ceilings or walls. Seen a few ceilings with cracks on plasterboard joints that have been have scrim cloth not many with Artex finish on ceilings which have had paper tape.
Lay a tight coat of skim on joints, dampen tapes and trowel in with skim. I does take more time but it is the best method if there is any risk of cracking. If you have put a good price in then you got the time to use paper. If the price does not fit the job then the job has to match the price.

 

[smoother09]

It will settle

 

[Donzo]

Been said before
Blue FIBA tape is spec 25% stronger than paper.


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[essexandy]

Loads, if not most, of the 'tape and jointing' nowadays is done using scrim.

 

[BryanJ]

I not saying the paper tape is stronger, but the movement is behind the paper so less chance of the hair line cracks on the surface.