plasterboard tape
Hi, can I use paper tape over plasterboard joints on new kitchen extension, then plaster skim over
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L.C.G Plastering
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You can use paper tape on joints if you are to fill over the top with easy fill. Also bearing in mind the plaster board is tappered rather than straight edge.
1st Jan 2017
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Sas building contractors
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Better to use scrim tape. Doesn't cost much more & much easier to fix as it is self sticky
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22nd Dec 2016
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david urquhart : plasterer
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For best results use self adhesive fibre tapes. Paper tape tends to blow off.
28th Dec 2016
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L.A Plastering London
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No! Skrim tape over joints before plastering.
27th Jan 2017
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Best to use scrim tape. Sometimes you can yes but it's not the best
4th Feb 2017
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Yes you can.the tapes basically there to cover the joints for the plaster go grip to
1st Feb 2017
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no please dont do it. it will fall off soon after drying up.
you need proper skimming mesh tape for this purpose.
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you need proper skimming mesh tape for this purpose.
many thanks
2nd Jan 2017
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PNZ Builders subcontractors
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yes you can but it is better grid
5th Jan 2017
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Sergii Ieromenko
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Better way to use a self sticky tape wich made from fibre. Thanks
7th Feb 2017
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No, as its paper the water content in the plaster will soak into the paper tape and bubble up and in some cases come away from the plasterboard.
28th Feb 2017
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I would recommend not using paper tape but use the mesh scrim tape instead as it allows for more flexibility and not prone to splitting like paper tape. I always us FibaTape as it is highly adhesive so sticks well.
27th Feb 2017
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Maybrook
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Yes that's no problem although scrim tape is easier ad it's self adhesive
20th Mar 2017
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It would be better to use fibre tape, known as scrim to cover crack then unibond and skim. Paper tape is not good quality and is mainly used for artex or drylining, but does occasionally lift.
22nd Apr 2017
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M.A.D Home Improvement
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Yes this can be done to prevent cracking due to joint movement
26th Jun 2017
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ALL PROPERTY ASPECTS
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Hi I would use scrim the plaster will take better.
5th Apr 2017
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Leedec services ltd
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You wouldn't need to as if you tape and joint it,using papperd or scrim tape,3 applications of filler and then a good sand back followed by a mist coat
14th Apr 2017
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EXPRESS BUILDING SERVICE
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Hi. Yes you can easy
28th Feb 2017
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LAS
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the best way use scrim tape over plasterboard joints
then plaster skim over
then plaster skim over
20th Jun 2017
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Bird plastering
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Hi. I would use scrim tape for plasterboard as it has a sticky adhesive plus it strengthens the joints . Dont use paper tape
3rd Jul 2017
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stylesplastering
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Best useing skrim tape on boards if you are plastering it. If you are useing paper tape you are best to go over it with easy fill and then a layer of joint cement the then sand it down and then primer for painting .hope that helps cheers eddie
25th Jun 2017
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Pipe Dreams Services Ltd
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you need to use Scrim Tape
31st Mar 2019
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Jpkempplasterers
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No you cant use paper tape to skimm over as the moister and heat from plaster will.reactivate the glue and peel it
11th Aug 2020
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