What plasterboard joint tape sizes are available?
What plasterboard joint tape sizes are available? |
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Plasterboard joint tape is manufactured in rolls of a couple of different sizes. Rolls of both paper and scrim tape can vary in terms of their length and width. | |||
Length |
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Most rolls of both scrim and paper jointing tape are 90m (approx. 300′) in length.
However, there are shorter rolls between 20m (66′) and 50m (164′) long for smaller, one-off jobs. |
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As it is less expensive to produce, paper tape is also available in rolls that are 150m (492′) long. | |||
Width |
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There are also a couple of different widths available: 48mm (2″) and 100mm (4“).
Tape that is 48mm wide is suitable for most plasterboard repair jobs and for strengthening tapered joints. |
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However, wider tape is recommended for use on non-tapered (butt) joints which are more pronounced and harder to conceal.
For more information on the types of plasterboard joint, see What is taping and jointing? |
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Which size of plasterboard jointing tape do you need? |
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The amount of jointing tape you need will depend entirely on the type of job you are using it for.
To carry out relatively small plasterboard repairs, a shorter roll that is 20m long and 48mm wide would be sufficient. |
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If, however, you are planning on taping and jointing a whole room or perhaps a number of rooms, you will need a great deal more tape than this, at least one 90m roll. | |||
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