Drywall vs. Mesh Tape for Inside Corners - Finally Settled It

I spent YEARS arguing with my crew about which tape is actually better for inside corners. Paper tape always seemed like the right way because that's how the old timers taught me. But after a job in Nashville last month where we had this HUGE humidity problem, I tried fiberglass mesh tape on a total whim. The mesh tape actually let the mud set up way faster and I didn't get those stupid bubbles that paper tape loves to leave behind. Plus I didn't have to mess with bedding the tape as much, just stuck it on and went right over it. My buddy still swears by paper for flat joints though. Any of you guys had better luck switching to mesh for certain spots or am I just imagining things?

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knight.diana19d ago

Did your buddy ever have that mesh tape sag on him in a wet garage like mine did?

martinez.anna19d agoMost Upvoted

and of course @knight.diana, my buddy's tape sagged so bad it looked like a sad ghost lmao