Straitflex

Arch-Flex Tape is versatile product for curved surfaces from Strait-Flex. It's designed for archways, curved walls, ceilings, soffits, staircases, barrel vaults and groin cathedral ceilings. It's also perfect for free-form, custom plasterboard applications where a seamless installation is required. Features: Roll size 85mm x 15m Produces smooth, professional-looking curves Patented tear strips allow for easy straight-to-curve transitions Resists dents paint chipping and common cracking problems Installs using standard compounds No special tools or fasteners required Requires minimal use of compound

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Straitflex Original is a versatile multi-purpose plasterboard corner tape. 90º outside corners, inside corners and angles can be expertly finished with Strait-Flex Original tape. It's easy to cut with a pair of scissors or a cutting knife and fast to install using all-purpose compound. Original tape will not rust it also resists dents and paint chipping. Manufactured from Strait-Flex's patented composite material, this tape is extremely strong and will not fuzz-up when sanding. Features: Roll size 60mm x 30.5m Produces straight, durable professional corners Creates perfect inside and outside 90º corners Uses less compound, requires less sanding Great for bay windows and coffered ceilings Covers inside corners where gaps are present Slotted edges ensure superior bond No special tools or fasteners needed How to install: Cut Strait-Flex Original to the desired length and trim the ends at 45-degree angles.  Fold Original in half at the center crease, with the print-sides facing themselves. For outside corners, fold more than the desired angle with the print-side facing the wall. For inside corners, fold less than the desired angle with the print-side facing out. Apply all-purpose compound to the corner. Press Original into the wet compound and adjust, if necessary, to create a straight line. Wipe down tight and smooth with a taping knife. The first finishing coat of compound can be applied immediately. Let this dry completely, for several hours or overnight. With a 6” or 8” taping knife, apply your final coat of compound, feathering the compound beyond previous coat. For inside corners, a very light coat of compound is all that’s needed. Let this dry completely, for several hours or overnight. Sand lightly with 120 grit sandpaper. Original will not fuzz-up like paper or mesh tapes. Alternatively, Strait-Flex Original can be installed on an outside corner with the print-side facing out. Installing Original in this manner means that the product’s pronounced nose will face the wall, allowing the corner to be finished without a nose. Additionally, installing the product in this fashion allows the flock backing to face the wall, which increases bonding strength. Be aware that excessive wiping using this method could cause too much mud to be removed from the backside of the product – in the event that this happens, you may experience flange pop due to the “memory” of the hinge in the nose of Strait-Flex Original. It is due to this nuance that we recommend installation with the print-side facing in on an outside corner, however, you can achieve the same fast, straight, and strong finish installing the product in both fashions. Product Data Sheet: Click here to view product data sheet

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Tuff-Tape is designed for flat joints and inside corners where paper tape has failed or where extra strength is required. Great for cement board applications or bath and shower areas where corner leaks are common. Features: Roll size 50mm x 30.5m Resists blisters, tears and common cracking problems Four times stronger than paper tape Ideal for flat seams and inside corners where strength and speed is desired Can be used on fibre cement sheet applications in wet areas Second coat of compound can be applied immediately Requires a very light skim-coast to finish Tuff-Tape is waterproof and won't rust

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