FibaFuse FDW8201-U 2-1/16-Inch by 250-Feet Paperless Drywall Tape, White

TL;DR Pros: 🟢 Requires a thinner mud coating than paper and mesh drywall tape. 🟢 Minimal tear out if over sanded. 🟢 Joint compound is able to seep into the tape as it's porous. 🟢 Tolerates active drying (heat guns/blow driers/blower fans) more than paper/mesh tape. 🟢 Adheres closer to the substrate than paper/mesh tape. 🟢 Does not expire nearly as fast like mesh tape (might not even truly expire, but a date is listed for 3ish years). 🟢 Better mold resistance than paper tape. Cons: 🔴 Will make you super itchy, as it is fiberglass after all so wear gloves when handling. 🔴 Ceiling corners/inner corners are more difficult to apply than with paper tape, outer corners are nearly as easy. 🔴 Tolerates dust poorly compared to paper/mesh tape so a bag is necessary to give the roll an extend life. It's easy to work with and is far more mold resistant than paper tape so it can be used in just about any application. If you oversand it'll create fuzzies, however another coat of mud will fix it up with ease. My only con is that it can make you itch like no tomorrow, but it's worth the irritation for the results. If you buy fiberglass tape, make sure to wear a long sleeve shirt and nitrile gloves. If you end up getting stuck by fibers, rub your hands generously with vaseline and dish soap. When you're done using the joint tape, store it in a freezer bag to extend the life of it.

Glass(Fiberglass) beats paper by a long shot. For a relatively new person, Fibafuse is great. I had originally purchased this from a big box store which stopped carrying it when drywalling a room. Its easy to cut with a spackling knife or scissors. It holds quite well and there are no bubbles to worry about which are infuriating to mend. I was actually able to compare the difference between Paper and this alternative when I ran out of fibafuse. Being a well read novice on drywalling, the paper tape would end up with bubbles which i would have to cut out and redo while the fiberglass had absolutely no bubbles. The fiberglass would also stick better to the joints while applying to the drywall due to the surface area the small rough fibers provided. There are a few downsides to this product however, compared to paper did not change the rating for me. 1. Its really easy to tear when spackling corners. Be gentle with working with inside corners and the knife. A quick tip for some people- Sand the corners of your knife so that the edges are rounded. 2. It can make your hands itchy due to the nature of the product

Likes: Thin, very strong when installed. In garage with high moisture, the paper tape would crack or start to separate at joints on ceiling. FibaFuse with hot mud doesn't let go or crack. Dislikes: Fiberglass sometimes makes my finger itch.

Works great for my application which is some drywall patching for light replacements.

Experienced DIY guy, but this was my first attempt with doing a complete room for drywall. This stuff was great for the flat seams but was a real PITA on trying to do corners with it. Ended up buying a roll of paper tape for the corners. The flat seams worked perfectly and are invisible and the nature of how this tape beds into the spackling made for a quality non-cracking joint. Use gloves!

So much easier to work with than paper tape. No bubbles to chase. Adheres nicely, lightweight and easy to use. The only downside, recommend wearing gloves during install as you may get fiberglass slivers.

Whether it's a seam or a stress crack FibaFuse is perfect. Strong and easy to use. If you're sensitive to fiberglass, I would recommend gloves while using, it can make you itchy.

I have used paper tape for the last 30 years. I am not a professional finisher, but have made many patches during that time. You should use gloves when handling, but it is worth it. I like the way it sands. No risk of exposing the paper.