Self-adhesive fibreglass plasterers scrim tape for reinforcing plasterboard joints before skimming. Bright orange weave stands out against white board so you never miss a seam. 48mm wide, 90m per roll. A genuine staple on any plastering van.
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This scrim tape is built for the first stage of plastering work, bridging the gap between boarding and skimming. It gets used heavily on new build sites where stud walls and ceilings need every joint taped before the plasterer arrives, and just as often by tradespeople doing smaller repair jobs, patching a hole or taping over a replaced section of board. Drylining fitters, plasterers and general builders all keep a roll on hand. It works equally well on flat joints, internal corners, and around service penetrations where boards have been cut tight.
Best For
Taping plasterboard joints before skimming
Patch repairs on damaged plaster or board
Reinforcing internal corners
New build drylining and stud partitions
Compatible Surfaces
Standard plasterboard
Moisture board and fire board joints
MDF or timber patch repairs
Existing plaster around cut-outs
Key Properties
Self-adhesive backing, no mixing or extra fixings needed
Open fibreglass weave lets filler key through
Bright orange colour for easy visibility on site
48mm width suits standard board joints
90m roll reduces changeovers on large jobs
Not suitable for: Not a structural repair product and won't bridge movement joints or gaps wider than hairline cracks. If the board itself is damaged or the joint is moving, fix the cause first rather than relying on the tape to hold it together.
Apply this scrim tape to clean, dry plasterboard before any filler or skim coat goes on. Dust and loose debris stop the adhesive gripping properly, so a quick wipe down of the joint first pays off later.
Press the tape down firmly along its length, working from one end to the other rather than stretching it as you go, since stretched tape tends to pull back and lift at the edges once the filler dries around it.
Wipe down the joint to remove dust and loose plaster particles
Measure and cut the tape to length using a knife or by hand
Centre the tape over the joint and press down from one end to the other
Run a filling knife flat along the tape to bed it and remove air pockets
Apply jointing compound or skim coat directly over the taped area
Feather the edges of the filler out beyond the tape for a flush finish
Why is this scrim tape orange rather than the usual white?
It's purely a visibility choice. Orange stands out clearly against white plasterboard under site lighting, so you can see at a glance which joints are already taped and avoid doubling up or missing one.
Do I still need jointing compound over the top, or does the tape alone stop cracking?
You always need filler or skim over the tape. The scrim reinforces the joint and gives the filler something to key into, but it's not a finish in itself and should never be left exposed.
Can this tape be used on internal corners as well as flat joints?
Yes, it works on internal corners and flat joints alike. Just fold it carefully into the angle and bed it down on both sides before filling.
How far will one 90m roll go on an average job?
A typical stud partition room with standard board layout will use somewhere between 15 and 25 metres depending on how many joints and corners there are, so one roll covers several rooms on most jobs.
Soudal's plasterers scrim tape is made from an open weave fibreglass mesh with a self-adhesive backing, designed to reinforce plasterboard joints ahead of filling or skimming. The open weave structure allows jointing compound to pass through and bond directly to the board on both sides of the joint, rather than sitting on top of the tape alone. This is standard practice across UK drylining and plastering trades for preventing hairline cracking along board seams.
