TL;DR
Mesh tape is self-adhesive fiberglass drywall tape that sticks directly over a joint and gets embedded as compound is applied through its open weave. It speeds repairs and resists blistering, but it stretches more than paper, so it should be coated with setting-type compound rather than ready-mix on structural joints.
What it means
Mesh tape is self-adhesive fiberglass drywall tape that sticks directly over a joint and gets embedded as compound is applied through its open weave. It speeds repairs and resists blistering, but it stretches more than paper, so it should be coated with setting-type compound rather than ready-mix on structural joints. Pros reach for it on patches and small repairs while still favoring paper for full taping jobs and corners.
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