Cement Board Drywall Joint Tape

Screw the drywall to the studs.

Cement board drywall joint tape.

I ve use fiberglass drywall tape before and this tape seems to be easier to use than others. Mix thin set mortar according to the manufacturer s instructions and apply a thin coat over the fiberglass tape with a drywall knife. Run the drywall knife over the mortar to create a smooth finish and remove any excess material. This self adhesive tape is made from the same vinyl coated fabric that is embedded in the face of some cement boards to give the board added strength and crack resistance.

Cement board tape is a patented alkali resistant fiberglass mesh tape and the only tape that should be used for cement applications with dry or thin set mortar. Cut drywall to fill in between the existing wall or ceiling and the cement board. Mesh cement board tape. Roll alkali resistant self adhesive.

Apply cement board joint tape to all of the joints between sheets adhering the tape with its self adhesive backing. The joint between cement board and greenboard is similar to the joint between two pieces of cement board or two pieces of drywall. I cracked the corner of the cement board while cutting it see pic and this tape is the perfect fix. Qep 2 inch x 150 foot cement board drywall tape 99605q is perfect for my cement board project.

Tape and mud the joints. Complete the job by piecing in any missing drywall and taping the seams. Very adhesive and very easy to cut with household shears. Cover all of the corners joints and seams including the joint where drywall and cement board meet with the fiberglass mesh tape.

Apply a length of mesh style self adhesive drywall tape lengthwise over each of the seams that are between the drywall and the cement board rolling the sticky side of the tape out along its length and pressing it firmly to the surface with your palm. Mix more thin set mortar and cover the taped joints with a thin layer using a drywall knife similar to mudding drywall joints. Gray cement board tape 2 in.