Self-Adhesive Fiberglass Reinforcing Mesh Tape

ME-W8306 is a self-adhesive, fiberglass reinforcing mesh tape that’s strong, yet flexible enough to adhere to contoured surfaces with ease. The tape is primarily used by stucco contractors to reinforce architectural foam shapes and trim profiles in outdoor stucco construction. The fiberglass mesh helps anchor the stucco to the molded shapes and profiles during the stucco application process. The tape is also often used to reinforce drywall joint compounds (pulling drywall joints).

APPLICATIONS FOR THE TAPE

The most common applications for the fiberglass reinforcing mesh tape include:

  • reinforcing architectural foam shapes and trim profiles
  • reinforcing drywall joint compound
  • permanently hiding joints, cracks, and holes in stucco repairs
  • permanently hiding joints, cracks, and holes in drywall repairs
FEATURES OF THE TAPE

Features of the self-adhesive fiberglass reinforcing mesh tape include:

  • easy to apply
  • contours well around shapes
  • tear-proof
  • shrink-proof
  • won’t bubble
  • improves the adherence of stucco to trim profiles and foam shapes
TAPE SIZES

The self-adhesive fiberglass reinforcing mesh tape is available in the following size:

  • 36 inches by 150 feet / 914 mm x 46 m
TAPE COLORS

The self-adhesive fiberglass mesh tape is available in blue and white.

WHO USES THE TAPE

The tape is most commonly used by:

  • stucco contractors
  • drywall contractors
  • general contractors
ECHOtape PART NUMBER

The part number for this tape is ME-W8306.

Applications
  • Use to reinforce architectural foam shapes and trim profiles
  • Use to reinforce drywall joint compound
  • Use to hide joints, cracks and holes permanently in drywall and stucco repair
 
Features & Benefits
  • Contours well around shapes for fast and easy application
  • Is tear, shrink and bubble proof
  • Improves the adherence of stucco to trim profiles and foam shapes
  • Easy to apply
Technical Data
SIZES 36″ x 150′
CARRIER Woven Fiberglass Mesh
TENSILE MD ≥440 N/50mm / TD ≥440 N/50mm
WEIGHT 65 g/sq.m (2.2 oz/sq.m)
FABRIC COUNT Warp 9 ± 0.5 mesh/in / Weft 9 ± 0.5 mesh/in
LATEX (%) ≥ 26
COLOR Blue, White

 

Storage & Usage Conditions

Store tape in its original packaging away from direct sunlight and in a cool and dry area. For optimum performance, tape should be used within 12 months of date of shipment. Tape works best when applied to a surface that is clean, dry and free of grease, oil or other contaminants.

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