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Rant: I picked the wrong tape for a bathroom ceiling and paid for it
Had a job last month where I had to choose between paper tape and mesh for a bathroom ceiling... I went with mesh because it's faster. Big mistake. The humidity from the shower made the joint compound behind it bubble in two spots after just a few days. Ended up redoing the whole seam with paper tape and all-purpose mud. Anyone have a go-to tape for high-moisture areas?
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the_julia14d ago
Mesh is faster for sure, but that bubbling issue is a real problem. What kind of mud did you use behind it? I've seen some guys swear by setting-type compound with mesh in wet areas, saying it won't re-wet and bubble. Did you try a quick-set mud, or was it just the pre-mixed stuff?
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taragibson27d ago
Paper tape is definitely the move for bathrooms. That mesh just doesn't hold up against the steam over time.
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