Description
The Uni-Pro Plasterboard Jointing Tape is a 48mm wide roll of self-adhesive fibreglass mesh that reinforces the seams between plasterboard sheets and bridges cracks and holes during patch repairs. Uni-Pro is an Australian family-owned business with more than 40 years in the painting and preparation trade, and this 20m roll suits small renovation jobs, repairs and touch-up work around the home.
How it works
The open-weave fibreglass mesh carries a light adhesive on one side, so it sticks straight onto clean plasterboard with no bedding coat or separate glue. Filler or jointing compound is then pushed through the mesh, locking the tape into the joint and giving the repair strength so it is less likely to crack again.
Where to use it
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Indoors: joining plasterboard wall sheets, patching holes and dents, and reinforcing cracked joints in living areas, bedrooms, hallways and garages.
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Not suited to: outdoor use or ceiling panels (Uni-Pro does not recommend it for ceilings).
How to use
- Make sure the board surface and joint edges are clean, dry and free of dust.
- Unroll the tape and press the sticky side down along the full length of the joint or over the damaged area, smoothing it flat as you go.
- Spread a base coat of plaster filler or jointing compound over the tape, working it through the mesh.
- Once dry, apply a top coat filler, feather the edges out and sand lightly before painting.
Important notes
- Always finish with filler or compound. The tape on its own is not a finished surface.
- Adhesion will be poor on dusty, wet or greasy surfaces.
- Need more length? A 50m roll is also made in the same width.
Specifications
| Brand |
Uni-Pro |
| Product code |
335 |
| Width |
48mm |
| Length |
20m |
| Material |
Fibreglass mesh |
| Backing |
Self-adhesive |
| Compatible with |
Plaster fillers and jointing compounds |
| Application |
Interior plasterboard walls |
Safety
This is a non-hazardous article. Fibreglass mesh can cause minor skin irritation, so wear gloves if you have sensitive skin, and use a dust mask when sanding the finished filler. Keep out of reach of children.
