Butt-Tape is twice as fast as conventional tapes and two times stronger than paper or mesh tape. No compound required over laminated area of tape - just skim coat edges. Apprentices and professional tapers can achieve the flattest butt-joints possible. Leaves butt-joints virtually non-noticable.
- Vertical and horizontal butt-joints
- Commercial "Top-Out" applications
- 50% less compound. 50% less sanding. 50% faster drying time.
- Cracked butt-joints and stress cracks
- No pre-filling required, no delayed shrinkage
- No beading or paint blisters
INSTALLATION
- Apply all-purpose joint compound to butt-joint with a 5” or 6” taping knife. Press Butt-Tape into wet compound by hand. Adjust center line of tape to center over joint.
- Wipe down edges. Immediately apply a coat of compound with an 8” or 10” taping knife to each edge of Butt-Tape. Let dry.
- Apply second coat with 10” or 12” taping knife to each edge of Butt-Tape. Let dry and sand.
PRODUCT DATA & ORDERING INFORMATION:
| Product code | width (in) | length (ft) | Rolls/Case | Cases/Pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT-100, BT-200 | 2-1/16" | 100' | 12 | 24 |
CODE APPROVALS & PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- ASTM C1047 Standard Specification for Accessories for Gypsum Wallboard and Gypsum Veneer Base
- SDS Strait-Flex - Butt Tape For Butt Tape
STORAGE
- All stored materials shall be kept dry. Materials shall be stacked off the ground, supported on a level
platform, and protected from weather and moisture.
