Modern specifications usually comprise a sequential coating application of paints or alternatively paints applied over metal coatings to form a âduplexâ coating system. The protective paint systems usually consist of primer, undercoat(s) and finish coats.
Hardware cloth comes in 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-foot rollsâwith 3â² and 4â² being the most common â and in roll lengths anywhere from 5, 25, 50 to 100 feet. The mesh is made by weaving or welding steel wires together, then hot-dipping it in zinc (galvanizing it) to protect it from rust.
Mesh tape, which is tacky and sticks to the wall, is placed on the seams. Some pros choose to use paper tape to cover the seams, but a beginner will find the mesh easier to use because it wonât slide around as much as the paper.esh tape, which is tacky and sticks to the wall, is placed on the seams. Some pros choose to use paper tape to cover the seams, but a beginner will find the mesh easier to use because it wonât slide around as much as the paper.