Strengthen joints, seams, and repairs with this tough fibreglass mesh tape. It helps prevent hairline cracks, improves bond strength, and delivers a smooth base for top coats on plasterboard and cement sheet surfaces.
Why you will like it
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Reinforces joints to reduce cracking around seams and patches
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Open mesh allows compound to key through for a strong bond
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Clean edges for easy alignment along butt and tapered joins
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50mm width suits standard plasterboard seams and corner work
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20m roll is great for rooms, small renos, and ongoing touch ups
Great for
- Plasterboard joins and butt joints
- Repairs around door and window openings
- Ceiling crack reinforcement
- Patching holes and dents before finishing
- Use with base coat and top coat compounds
How to use
- Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free of dust.
- Lay the tape centered over the joint or crack, pressing to seat it flat.
- Apply a generous first coat of compound through the mesh and let it dry.
- Feather additional coats wider than the last until flush with the surface.
- Sand lightly once dry, then prime and paint.
Specifications
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Brand: Builders Edge
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Type: Fibreglass joint reinforcement tape
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Width: 50 mm
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Length: 20 m
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Material: Fibreglass mesh
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Colour: White
Tips
- For best results, keep the tape flat with no bubbles before coating.
- Use a wider knife on each subsequent coat to blend the repair.
- Allow full dry time between coats to avoid shrinkage lines.
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