What drywall tape means
Drywall tape is paper or fiberglass mesh tape embedded in joint compound over drywall seams so they do not crack.
Also called paper tape, mesh tape, joint tape.
Where it matters on a drywall job
Paper tape is standard for flat seams and inside corners; mesh is common for patches with setting compound. Bubbled or cracking tape is a finish defect worth catching before paint.
What it costs
For drywall tape, the closest koira.ai price is the drywall repair cost guide, near $480 for a typical job and $250 to $740 for most. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The drywall calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Drywall calculator
- Cost guide: Drywall repair cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free drywall resources