Instructions / Assembly

1. Simply apply self-adhesive tape to the length

of the joint, pressing ﬁ rmly. No precoating

with drywall compound required.

Taping Drywall Joints

3. Use a smaller drywall knife (6”) for the ﬁ rst

coat and a larger drywall knife (8”or 12”) for

3. Use a smaller drywall knife (6”) for the ﬁ rst

coat and a larger drywall knife (8”or 12”) for

3. Use a smaller drywall knife (6”) for the ﬁ rst

ﬁ nishing coats.

4. Sand lightly between coats. Sand ﬁ nal

coat to a smooth ﬁ nish using ﬁ ne grit

sandpaper.

MEETS

OR EXCEEDS

ASTM

C474 AND C475

2. Apply drywall compound in smooth light

coats forcing compound through mesh

into seam between drywall sheets.

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Sanding

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www.ﬁbatape.com to view our easy-to-follow “How-To” Videos! MEETS OR EXCEEDS Taping Drywall Joints ASTM C474 AND C475 1 1. Simply apply self-adhesive tape to the length of the joint, pressing ﬁrmly. No precoating with drywall compound required. 3 3. Use a smaller drywall knife (6”) for the ﬁrst coat and a larger drywall knife (8”or 12”) for ﬁnishing coats. 2 2. Apply drywall compound in smooth light coats forcing compound through mesh into seam between drywall sheets. 4 4.
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Taping Drywall Corners with FibaTape® 1 1. Measure and cut to appropriate length. Fold and crease tape before applying. (If using Steel 2 2. Apply compound. Embed corner into compound. Reinforced Corner Tape, metal side is faced toward corner.) 3 3. Spread excess over corner and smooth. When dry, lightly sand and apply a thin ﬁnish coat of compound. 4 4. After drying, sand lightly. Additional ﬁnish coats may be required.