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2-1/16 in. x 250 ft. Paper Drywall Joint Tape

  • High tensile drywall tape resists tearing, stretching, wrinkling
  • Wafer-thin for easier joint treatment
  • Superior center-creasing for trouble-free corner finishing
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Product Details

From the originator of modern joint finishing, USG Sheetrock Brand Paper Joint Tape adds strength and crack resistance for smooth concealment at flat joints and inside corners of drywall panels. Manufactured with a unique, strong, cross-fibered tape, it is ideal with both drying- and setting-type compounds, as it reinforces the joint compound in compression, bending and shear, and will prevent visible cracking. The roughened surface ensures a strong bond and features a positive crease that simplifies corner applications.
  • Resists tearing, stretching and distortion
  • Roughened surface for superior bond
  • Self-adhesive tape goes on quickly - eliminates bedding coat and provides smooth finished joints with just two coats
  • Provides 2-coat, 1-day joint finishing
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Questions & Answers

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Q:Why does it say "Self-adhesive" in the 3rd point of the product details, when it is definitively not?
by|Feb 5, 2023
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A:  Steve Thank you for your inquiry. Sheetrock Paper Joint Tape is not self adhesive. Apply an even coat of thinned joint compound along the length of the joint with a 5" finishing knife. Center and lightly press tape into wet joint compound with fingers. Draw 5" knife firmly along joint to tightly embed tape. Be sure there is sufficient joint compound under tape to prevent blistering of the tape. While embedding the tape, remove excess joint compound from edge and apply as a thin coat over the tape. Hope this helps.

by|Feb 10, 2023

    A:  You need to dunk the tape strips in a bucket of water and apply wet 

    by|Feb 10, 2023
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      Q:The tape I bought must have been old, it did not stick at all. I used 1/2 inch staples to hold it on so I could spackle over it. Now the staples are showing and the wall looks terrible. Can I just pull the staples out with a staple remover?
      by|Dec 21, 2022
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      A:  while it says "self adhesive" it has zero adhesive the description is wrong. While dry wall "tape" may not normally have adhesive, my expectation was also this was a tape with "self-adhesive". @homedepot should correct this.

      by|Feb 20, 2023
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        A:  Drywall tape is not actually “tape”. It does not stick (at least this product - some mesh tape is sticky) You out done a layer of mud then embed the tape in the mud.  Google drywall techniques for more information 

        by|Feb 10, 2023
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          A:  There are two types of joint tape adhesive and non adhesive. You have the non adhesive tape, meaning there is not glue on the back side of the tape. The proper procedure is the apply the drywall mud to the seam, then apply the tape pressing it into the mud, using a drywall knife. After the original application is smooth and dry, two additional layers of mud should be applied to finish the joint, making each additional layer wider than the last to blend the mud to the existing drywall. Mike

          by|Dec 23, 2022

          A:  Wow, just when I thought I heard it all....Joint compound tape is adhered with joint compound. Put a thin layer on the joint, then stick the tape to the compound. Compound over the tape until smooth. When dry, sand and repeat until even and smooth.

          by|Jan 23, 2023
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            A:  Thank you for your inquiry. Sheetrock Paper Joint Tape is applied using joint compound. Cover joint with a thin layer of compound and embed paper joint tape, leaving about 1/32" (0.7 mm) of compound under feathered edge. While embedding the tape, remove excess compound from edge and apply a thin coat over the tape. Let dry and sand lightly as required. Apply second coat, feathering approximately 2" (50 mm) beyond fi rst coat. Let dry, sand lightly as required and then apply third coat, feathering 2" (50 mm) beyond second coat. Sand lightly as required when dry. Finish fastener heads, corner bead and inside corners as required with at least three coats of joint compound, feathered out onto panel faces and sanded as required to a smooth surface. You will need to remove the existing staples and tape; then reapply using joint compound.

            by|Dec 27, 2022

              A:  The first thing I would ask is did you apply a thin coat of drywall compound over the joint before applying the tape? There’s also a micro groove in the center of the tape that one side has a “ridge” and the opposite side has a groove.  The groove is always facing “up” so when you apply the compound and then the tape after the first coat is applied correctly and allowed to fully dry then the groove will have “shrunk” properly with the compound. The age of the tape usually doesn’t have an impact on its ability to work properly.  If the tape didn’t “stick” it’s likely that there wasn’t enough compound applied and then the tape applied.  The proper technique is : 1) apply approximately 1/4”-3/8” thick joint compound to the joint 2) apply the tape to the joint compound in one continuous piece if possible. 3) take a drywall knife 4”-6” wide and “wipe” down the tape over the joint leaving a smooth appearance   My concern of just “removing” the staples would be the possibility of bubbles under the tape that will cause the tape to peel off the joint.  If the tape is tight or secure to the substrate then you could remove the staples and continue to apply additional coats of compound to the joint or seam.  You may want to watch a number of YouTube videos for joint compound applications  Thanks and I hope this was helpful for you

              by|Dec 27, 2022
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                Q:The description says "Self-adhesive tape goes on quickly - eliminates bedding coat and provides smooth ?nished joints with just two coats", but other answers to questions say it's not self-adhesive. Who do I believe?
                by|Dec 12, 2022
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                A:  Garrett Thank you for your inquiry. Sheetrock Paper Drywall Tape is not self-adhesive. We apologize for the confusion. It is adhered by embedding it in a layer of Sheetrock Joint Compound. Hope this helps.

                by|Dec 14, 2022
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                  Q:Will this tape work for cracks in plaster walls that keep coming back?
                  by|Dec 6, 2022
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                  A:  Thank you for your inquiry. Repeated cracking is often the result of movement. If not addressed the cracking will continue to reappear. Cracks, whether from repair of sagging or bulged plaster (above) or from other causes are repaired and reinforced using Sheetrock® brand paper joint tape embedded in Sheetrock® brand setting-type joint compound (Durabond® 45 or 90). Hope this helps.

                  by|Dec 15, 2022
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                    Sheetrock tape was just what I needed for my garage project.
                    Sheetrock tape was just what I needed for my garage project.
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                    This looses 1 star not because of the product, but because as a non-professional DIYer I don't li...
                    This looses 1 star not because of the product, but because as a non-professional DIYer I don't like doing this part. Inexperience aside seems like good stuff. I don't think its the product but more the technique and who's using it. I like how it has the crease in the middle like all drywall paper tape apparently. Honestly, it said chance to win $1,000 for a review...
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                    Surprisingly easy to use, even for a novice
                    We're remodeling our bathroom and after installing new drywall on the ceiling and walls I decided to try finishing the walls myself. I've never taped drywall joints before so was a little apprehensive but decided to use the paper tape instead of the fiberglass mesh. This tape is very easy to use and even a novice can get good results quickly. In my case, I decided to use 90 minute setting compound so I could take my time learning how to do it properly. There were a couple of things I found really useful: 1. When taping a joint like the wall to ceiling, fold the paper first. Flatten out the fold before wetting the tape. 2. Before you press it into the setting compound, pull the tape quickly through a bowl of clean water and pull the tape between your first two fingers to remove the excess water. The joint knife slides over the paper much easier when it is damp.
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                    Easy to use and holds in place
                    I used this in conjunction with the wallboard joint compound and Flex 'n Fill premium spackling paste to patch a hole in the wall from installing a new faucet. What is great about Home Depot is they have all the items needed to get the job done. The quality is always on the spot.
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                    Best & easy for plaster...
                    Best & easy for plaster
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                    ran out of tape for the sheet rock..... We have...
                    ran out of tape for the sheet rock..... We have used products like this and found it hard to use. It is the type of work I need to do it all the time......... again it worked well
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                    MaterialPaperPaperPaperFiberglass
                    Number of Rolls Included1111
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