FibaFuse FDW8201-U 2-1/16-Inch by 250-Feet Paperless Drywall Tape, White

TL;DR Pros: 🟢 Requires a thinner mud coating than paper and mesh drywall tape. 🟢 Minimal tear out if over sanded. 🟢 Joint compound is able to seep into the tape as it's porous. 🟢 Tolerates active drying (heat guns/blow driers/blower fans) more than paper/mesh tape. 🟢 Adheres closer to the substrate than paper/mesh tape. 🟢 Does not expire nearly as fast like mesh tape (might not even truly expire, but a date is listed for 3ish years). 🟢 Better mold resistance than paper tape. Cons: 🔴 Will make you super itchy, as it is fiberglass after all so wear gloves when handling. 🔴 Ceiling corners/inner corners are more difficult to apply than with paper tape, outer corners are nearly as easy. 🔴 Tolerates dust poorly compared to paper/mesh tape so a bag is necessary to give the roll an extend life. It's easy to work with and is far more mold resistant than paper tape so it can be used in just about any application. If you oversand it'll create fuzzies, however another coat of mud will fix it up with ease. My only con is that it can make you itch like no tomorrow, but it's worth the irritation for the results. If you buy fiberglass tape, make sure to wear a long sleeve shirt and nitrile gloves. If you end up getting stuck by fibers, rub your hands generously with vaseline and dish soap. When you're done using the joint tape, store it in a freezer bag to extend the life of it.

Not sure where I heard about this stuff but I tried it for the first time. It was awesome and super easy to work with. I used it for a gap in ceiling from some drywall I had to replace . I’m just a DIY guy so my drywall skills are YouTube certifiable😬

Stronger than paper and way stronger than mesh. No air bubbles, or hairs popping up if over sanded. Used mesh tape on drywall seams and had hairline cracks show up later. This tape fixed the problem and since it lays down super thin I was able to easily skim coat over without any noticeable high spots. Never using mesh tape ever again on seams! One hint I’d give is watch out for fiberglass splinters. Use a glove when handling it

I've never had flat joints in my life when doing drywall. Although it may be itchy, but after awhile, I got used to it -- would not recommend wearing gloves as the fibers may get stuck to it; I rather use my actual hands and when I felt itchy, I just clapped a few times and everything went away. But this is simply the best! The 3ft wide is also great. Use this with easysand or durabond, do not use it with all purpose, or anything else. It was designed for that -- hotmud or durabond.

Experienced DIY guy, but this was my first attempt with doing a complete room for drywall. This stuff was great for the flat seams but was a real PITA on trying to do corners with it. Ended up buying a roll of paper tape for the corners. The flat seams worked perfectly and are invisible and the nature of how this tape beds into the spackling made for a quality non-cracking joint. Use gloves!

Glass(Fiberglass) beats paper by a long shot. For a relatively new person, Fibafuse is great. I had originally purchased this from a big box store which stopped carrying it when drywalling a room. Its easy to cut with a spackling knife or scissors. It holds quite well and there are no bubbles to worry about which are infuriating to mend. I was actually able to compare the difference between Paper and this alternative when I ran out of fibafuse. Being a well read novice on drywalling, the paper tape would end up with bubbles which i would have to cut out and redo while the fiberglass had absolutely no bubbles. The fiberglass would also stick better to the joints while applying to the drywall due to the surface area the small rough fibers provided. There are a few downsides to this product however, compared to paper did not change the rating for me. 1. Its really easy to tear when spackling corners. Be gentle with working with inside corners and the knife. A quick tip for some people- Sand the corners of your knife so that the edges are rounded. 2. It can make your hands itchy due to the nature of the product

I used this tape for all the seams in a 32x40 ft shop with 8 ft sidewalls. The joint compound was a general purpose compound from 84 Lumber, thinned with just a little water to make it flow properly. I used a TapeBuddy drywall mud dispenser from Buddy Tools to put the mud on. The pairing worked far better than any expectations I had at the start; the tape itself holds the mud well but is porous enough to allow the mud to come through and make a perfectly adhered seam every single time, while minimizing the amount of extra mud and mess. This was my first major drywall project, and I finished all the walls and ceiling joints in two days. I would never go back to paper tape - definitely worth buying again.

Likes: Thin, very strong when installed. In garage with high moisture, the paper tape would crack or start to separate at joints on ceiling. FibaFuse with hot mud doesn't let go or crack. Dislikes: Fiberglass sometimes makes my finger itch.

I have used the tape to hide a number of wall cracks. It appears to have worked beautifully. I have one particular crack which reappears time and again after repair. Only time will tell if the tape has rectified this problem.

Value for money

this has got to be the greatest product out there was recommended by a friend of mine that's been a taper his whole career made my job ten times easier thanks for such a great product I will definitely recommend and buy again

This tape is great for a novice. If you don’t apply enough compound to set it, you can go over it and press the compound in.

Best tape every. Very thing so you can use less plaster.