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What do you think of when you hear the word tape? Scotch© tape, masking tape, your favorite album from the 1980's? In the world of drywall, tape is the stuff that covers drywall joints.Read more -
Drywall taping is a critical step in the construction or renovation process, seamlessly joining two pieces of drywall together, and choosing the right tape can significantly impact the outcome.Read more -
The decision between paper and mesh drywall tape can be crucial in achieving a smooth and seamless finish on your drywall. Both tape options have been widely used in drywall installation, with their unique strengths and applications.Read more -
One of the principal differences between paper tape and mesh tape is that, generally speaking, paper tape makes a slightly stronger joint than mesh – but that strength comes at a price.Read more -
Fiberglass mesh is a versatile material used in various construction and industrial applications. It consists of woven or non-woven glass fiber strands coated with a protective resin. Its properties, including strength, flexibility, and resistance to environmental factors, make it suitable for a range of purposes. Here are common uses of fiberglass mesh:Read more -
Chances are you’ve seen paper and fiberglass mesh drywall tape on the shelves of your local home improvement store. What’s the difference? To help you choose the better tape for your application, we’ll look at three factors: adhesion, strength/flexibility and moisture resistance.Read more -
Fiberglass mesh tape is easier to use than paper tape. Paper tape needs to be pressed into a layer of compound and the excess compound removed. The trick is that you must remove surplus compound without wrinkling the tape or removing so much that the tape buckles because you've created dry spots.Read more -
A fiberglass is a form of fiber-reinforced plastic where glass fiber is the reinforced plastic. This is the reason perhaps why fiberglass is also known as glass reinforced plastic or glass fiber reinforced plastic. The glass fiber is usually flattened into a sheet, randomly arranged or woven into a fabric.Read more -
Since fiberglass windows and doors are often mechanically-assembled in the factory through chemically-welded or bonded assemblies, they provide a high degree of quality, consistency and reliability.Read more