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Had to choose between paper tape and mesh tape on a ceiling repair last Tuesday
My guy was pushing me to use mesh for speed, but I went with paper tape instead. The ceiling had a weird texture and I figured paper would bond better with the compound on that old paint job. Took an extra 20 minutes to embed it right, but no cracks showed up when I came back to sand today. Anyone else ever stick with paper on a tough ceiling just to be safe?
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robin8967d ago
Paper tape's actually more flexible when the house shifts seasonally.
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Wait, you're saying paper actually held up better than mesh on a textured ceiling? I always figured mesh was the way to go for speed but sounds like I should give paper another shot on the tricky spots.
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