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Tried finishing with fiberglass mesh tape on a ceiling job in Austin
I always use paper tape for corners but decided to test fiberglass mesh on a flat ceiling patch last week. The mesh was way easier to bed and didn't bubble up like paper sometimes does. Anyone else switch to mesh for ceilings or stick with paper?
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caseywalker8d agoTop Commenter
Fair point @the_daniel... I used to swear by mesh but you might've just changed my mind on this one.
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Hard disagree on this one. Mesh tape is way too stiff for ceilings, it doesn't conform to the slight dips and waves like paper does. I used mesh on a living room ceiling once and ended up with visible ridges after the first coat dried because the mesh was holding its shape instead of laying flat. Paper tape might take a bit more care to bed in, but it actually blends into the compound and gives you a smoother finish without those edges showing through.
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the_mary8d ago
Mesh feels good at first but paper wins every time on ceilings. That ridge problem is real.
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