USG Sheetrock® Brand Paper Joint Tape is manufactured from special cross-fibered tape with
high tensile strength, both with and across the paper grain. Its high porosity produces a superior
bond while eliminating the need for perforations. It also provides exceptional wet strength, resists
stretching, wrinkling and other distortions, lies flat and resists tearing under tools. Easy to apply,
the positive center creasing and uniform winding promote accurate and trouble-free application to
angles as well as flat joints.
Position and apply USG Sheetrock® Brand gypsum panels in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations. Prepare joint compound following directions on container. Cover joint with a
thin layer of compound and embed paper joint tape, leaving about 1/32" (0.7 mm) of compound
under feathered edge. While embedding the tape, remove excess compound from edge and apply
a thin coat over the tape. Let dry and sand lightly as required. Apply second coat, feathering
approximately 2" (50 mm) beyond first coat. Let dry, sand lightly as required and then apply third
coat, feathering 2" (50 mm) beyond second coat. Sand lightly as required when dry. Finish fastener
heads, corner bead and inside corners as required with at least three coats of joint compound,
feathered out onto panel faces and sanded as required to a smooth surface.