Tried that new fiberglass mesh tape on a ceiling repair last week

Thought it'd save me time compared to paper tape but the mud kept bubbling up in spots no matter how careful I was. Anybody have a trick to keep that stuff flat on overhead work?

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andrew6931mo ago

The trick is to use a 6-inch knife and press firm but quick, not slow, so the mud hits the backside of the mesh before it skims dry.

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ryan_sanchez1mo ago

Honestly, I think the real problem isn't the tape itself but how tight you're pulling it. Most people stretch fiberglass mesh too much when they're on a ceiling, which creates tension that pulls the mud right out from underneath it. Ngl, you gotta lay it on there almost loose, like barely touching the surface, then embed it with a light touch. Another thing nobody mentions is wetting the ceiling first with a spray bottle, just a mist, to slow down how fast the mud dries and give you more time to work out those bubbles.

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