HI-TAC Pink Plasterers Adhesive Scrim Tape

HI-TAC Pink Plasterers Adhesive Scrim Tape is a self-adhesive fibreglass mesh tape used for reinforcing plasterboard joints and making good repairs. If you work with plasterers scrim tape regularly, you will know that adhesion in cold weather is where cheaper tapes let you down. HI-TAC addresses this directly with a higher glue content than most standard self-adhesive fibreglass tapes on the market, keeping the tape firmly in place even when site temperatures drop.

The pink colour is not just for identification on the shelf. On site, it makes it easy to see exactly where tape has been applied before skimming, so nothing gets missed. That might sound minor, but when you are finishing a full set of walls, having a clear visual reference before the plaster goes on is genuinely useful.

HI-TAC Scrim Tape is compatible with all standard plasterboard types, including tapered-edge and square-edge boards. Whether you are jointing new build partitions, patching existing plasterboard, or reinforcing repairs before skimming, the tape beds cleanly and holds without lifting at the edges.

Where HI-TAC Plasterers Scrim Tape Saves Time

Traditional hessian scrim needs to be pressed into a wet coat of bonding or jointing compound before it will sit flat. Self-adhesive tape like HI-TAC skips that step entirely. You press it directly onto the board surface, it sticks, and you skim straight over it. On a busy job with multiple joints to tape, that time saving adds up quickly.

The fibreglass mesh construction gives the tape its reinforcing quality. Plasterboard joints are a natural weak point in any plastered surface, and without reinforcement they are prone to cracking as the structure moves slightly over time. The mesh bridges the joint and distributes any movement across a wider area, reducing the risk of cracking appearing through the finish coat.

Available Roll Sizes

HI-TAC Pink Scrim Tape is available in two roll formats. The 50mm x 90m roll covers a longer run and suits tradespeople who want fewer roll changes across a full day’s work. The 100mm x 90m format gives a wider coverage per strip, which is useful for wider joints, larger repairs, or corner reinforcement work where extra width gives better support. Both rolls are available in box quantities of 50 or 100, making them practical to stock up on for regular use.

The self-adhesive backing holds firmly without needing to press into wet compound first, which means the tape stays put while you prepare the next joint rather than sliding or lifting while your back is turned. For cold-weather plastering work in particular, where standard tapes frequently fail to grip adequately, the higher adhesive content in HI-TAC makes a noticeable difference to how reliably the tape performs through to the finished coat.