Paper or Mesh?

Originally Posted by rebel20

Capt'n
I got the point I was on JLC exactly 3 times. I was stating a fact and found it interesting that this thread has been going on for 2 years.

At the same time giving my opinion that I don't use either mesh or paper when I finish. As I am sure you have noticed before I finish without tape. Because it is not my daily job as yours I appreciate all the expertism(not Sarcasim) that I read here. Unfortunately when writing in a forum its hard to see the other persons expressions. It is my daily ritual to check this forum every morning when I come into my office as I enjoy it so much. I believe in practical experience and not what the book or bunch of bumbling executives think they know.
Ie. GA association quotes. Or manufacture quotes these are recommendations to keep them from getting sued or as a warrenty factor. Some are backed by single testers or what there customers or guys like yourself have inputed over the years but not all. And if they listen to the guys with as much experience as you or others here the Codes would be much simpler to understand. When you are on the job its a whole different world as to what you learn in theory.
Back to Paper or Mesh Tape. That is the thread here and I am interested to hear experiences in this subject. Which will help me when I do have to use either of them.

Rebel

Originally Posted by carpentaper

i'm aware that even my user name probably bothers a lot of the sensitive "pure" drywallers.

Originally Posted by cazna

Whats the name of that paint forum Capt? Might check it out.

Originally Posted by Capt-sheetrock

I agree with you completely, that is why I bother to reply to KG. There is a way to do it, and then there is a way to experiment with it. KG is a hack that tries to bully his beginner ideas on a pro forum. If he knew what he was doing, I would not have an issue with him.

For example, I have been doing this for near 30 years, he figures since he tried a new tool last week, I don't have a clue.

Think about that !!

Originally Posted by kgphoto

I do provide back up for my "opinion" from industry standards and codes.

Originally Posted by kgphoto

John,

Mesh tape definitely came from plaster. Drywall was in response to the need to make houses faster for returning war veterans. None of those facts affect the usability of the mediums discussed.

Codes don't speak to wet or dry sanding. They let the installer choose whatever he wants as long as he achieves the prescribed results.

Originally Posted by DSJOHN

Do your research, codes most definitely spell out wet sanding[or should I clarify zero dust] maybe you havent had the opportunity to work on any of these buildings that state it in the specs.Too much residential? DSJOHN

Originally Posted by mudslingercor

Kgphoto all I would like to say to you is you seem to think mesh is of a higher quality than paper. How long have you been taping what makes you think this? I've been taping for 15 year custom homes I know some of the families living in the houses,On a constant basis I've done celebrity homes and desiner homes that appear in magazines,I'm about to start a 30,000 sq ft home. The point is I've visited theses houses, very lg rooms painted ceilings and dark colors are the hardest to tape and my work still holds up after many years. Ask any pro and listen we actually know what we are talking about from our experiences.