How to handle paper tape for drywall joints that is folded and has an adhesive edge?

[martinradbo]

I thought I bought a regular simple paper strip for joint taping between drywall boards.

But the paper strip is about twice as wide (about 20 cm) as you would want it to be, but folded in the middle so that the width matches the drywall joints pretty well. Additionally, there's an adhesive edge on one side.

What do you do with that? It might not even be meant for this? If I apply the compound on the joint as usual and then press the strip on, at least the tape doesn't serve any function... And should you add extra compound in the fold itself, so to speak?

Please help someone clueless...

 

[pinebar]

Is it really right?
Sounds more like protective paper for painting that you've got hold of, I think.

 

[bygga_bo]

In this thread, it was revealed that there is self-adhesive paper tape, so it might be correct after all.

(I assume you mean 20 mm, and not 20 cm )

 

[martinradbo]

Byggmax sold it as a regular joint tape for drywall, but they have certainly made mistakes before...

 

[martinradbo]

Clarification: the paper strip is unfolded a total width of 20 cm and a regular gypsum joint approximately 10 cm. Folded works fine in width even though it is on the wider side, but that's not what the question is about.

 

[pinebar]

Wouldn't think that a paper strip which is a total of 20 cm is intended for drywall joints. It's way too wide. The paper should also be a bit thick, almost like old-fashioned blotting paper. Is it?

Is this what you bought?
http://www.byggmax.com/se-sv/Prod/PID-30704.aspx

 

[martinradbo]

Shit, it's probably just one of those, but it wasn't sold as that in the store... I guess I'll have to go back and complain someday. But they are quite similar to regular strips, so it'll probably work anyway... if you cut them apart and remove the tape edge....

Sigh...

 

[Stefan N]

No, does NOT work as a joint strip, return.