Bond-It Monster Scrim Tape - TDS

• High-strength fibreglass close-weave mesh (9 x 9 per sq inch) for strong joints
• Eliminates blisters and bubbling common with lower-grade scrim tapes
• Self-adhesive and repositionable for quick, clean application
• Reinforces plasterboard joints, cracks and hole repairs
• Works with setting-type compounds, from +5 °C to +35 °C
• Rolls of 48 mm x 90 m and 100 mm x 90 m, single or trade box

First, make sure the board joint or crack is clean, dry and sound. Monster Scrim is self-adhesive, so no pre-plastering is needed.

Next, press the mesh tape over the joint, repositioning it if required to keep it centred and flat.

Then apply your jointing or setting compound over the tape, bedding it in and filling the joint. The fibreglass mesh reinforces the joint and stops cracking showing through.

Finally, feather and finish as normal. For larger holes you can build up filler over the tape; for the filler itself see our Multi-Purpose and wood filler range.

• Product codes: BDDJ2 (48 mm x 90 m), BDDJ4 (100 mm x 90 m)
• Type: self-adhesive fibreglass drywall joint (scrim) tape
• Backing: 100% fibreglass, acrylic adhesive
• Mesh: close-weave 9 x 9 per sq inch
• Thickness / weight: 0.2 mm, approx. 70 gsm
• Colour: pink
• Application temperature: +5 °C to +35 °C
• Roll sizes: 48 mm x 90 m and 100 mm x 90 m, single or trade box

What is scrim tape used for?

Reinforcing plasterboard and drywall joints, and repairing cracks and holes, so the finished plaster does not crack or blister along the joint.

Do I need to plaster before applying it?

No. The self-adhesive backing lets you stick it straight over the joint, which saves a pre-plastering step. Then skim or joint-fill over the top.

Can I reposition it?

Yes, it can be repositioned during installation to keep it centred and flat before you bed it in.

Which width should I choose?

48 mm suits standard board joints; 100 mm gives extra cover for wider cracks, patch repairs and problem joints.

Will it stop cracks coming back?

The fibreglass mesh bridges and reinforces the joint, which greatly reduces cracking and blistering compared with jointing without scrim.

What temperature can I apply it at?

Between +5 °C and +35 °C, and it works with setting-type jointing compounds.