Trim-Tex Fire Tape 990 – Mudless Fire-Rated Drywall Tape | 250' Roll
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Original price
$34.99
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Original price
$399.00
Original price
$34.99
$34.99
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$399.00
Current price
$34.99
- Best for: Level 1 finishes in listed fire-rated wall, ceiling, and floor assemblies
- Install: Mudless pressure-sensitive tape — no compound drying time for tape-only apps
- Rating: 1-, 1½-, and 2-hour Intertek-listed assemblies (use per design listing)
- Roll size: 250 ft long × about 1.89 in wide
- Listing: Intertek Listed fire-rated drywall joint tape
Trim-Tex Fire Tape® (stock 990) is a mudless, pressure-sensitive drywall joint tape for gypsum-board butt joints in applicable Intertek-listed fire-rated assemblies. The 250-foot roll is built for Level 1 finishes in places like above ceiling grids, shaftways, mechanical rooms, and other concealed areas where the listing allows a tape-only joint treatment.
Key Features
- Installs without joint compound on tightly abutted, clean, dry joints covered by the listing — no mud drying time for the tape-only step.
- Intertek Listed for applicable assemblies tested to ASTM E119 / UL 263 / CAN/ULC S101, with joint-tape compliance to ASTM C474 / C475.
- Supported across Trim-Tex’s published 1-hour, 1½-hour, and 2-hour design listings for walls, floor-ceiling, and roof-ceiling assemblies.
- Use only with the gypsum board, framing, and joint details specified in the applicable assembly listing.
Best For
- Residential or commercial jobs that specify listed fire-rated gypsum assemblies and accept a Level 1 tape finish in concealed areas.
- Crews that want carpenters or hangers to close joints while board is going up, instead of sending a taper back with mud for those listed locations.
What's Included
- One 250' roll of Trim-Tex Fire Tape (stock 990).
Install Notes Contractors Ask About
- Keep tape at or above 35°F before application; do not install below 35°F (2°C).
- Do not overlap Fire Tape onto itself; butt intersecting ends.
- Do not set the tape in wet joint compound.
- Prime with an oil-based primer before compound or latex paint if the joint will be finished beyond the tape surface.
Need a quick labor comparison for mudless fire tape versus traditional taping? Use our EZ-Fire Tape time savings calculator. For related sealants and tapes, see Firestop Sealants and Fire Tape.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Specification | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Trim-Tex | Product | Fire Tape® drywall finishing tape |
| Stock number | 990 | Part # (TSW) | TTI990 |
| Roll length | 250 ft | Approximate width | 1.89 in |
| Manufacturer carton | 12 rolls (not the retail sell unit) | Finish level | Level 1 where the assembly listing permits |
| Install method | Mudless pressure-sensitive adhesive (listed tape-only apps) | Listing | Intertek Listed |
| Fire-test standards | ASTM E119, UL 263, CAN/ULC S101, NFPA 251 | Joint-tape standards | ASTM C474 / ASTM C475 |
| Assembly ratings | Use in applicable 1-, 1½-, and 2-hour listed assemblies | Acoustics (listed walls) | STC 52 (1-hour) / STC 62 (2-hour) |
| Min. application temp | 35°F (2°C) | Paint prep | Oil-based primer before compound or latex paint |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Trim-Tex Fire Tape need joint compound?
For tightly abutted gypsum-board joints covered by the applicable listing, Fire Tape is applied directly with its pressure-sensitive adhesive — no bed of joint compound. Do not embed the tape in wet compound. Always follow the design listing for the assembly you are building.
Is Fire Tape rated for 1- and 2-hour walls and ceilings?
Fire Tape is Intertek Listed for use in certified 1-hour, 1½-hour, and 2-hour wall, floor-ceiling, and roof-ceiling assemblies. The tape does not make an otherwise unrated wall fire-rated — it must be used in an assembly covered by the listing.
What size is Trim-Tex Fire Tape 990?
Stock 990 is a 250-foot roll about 1.89 inches wide.
Can you paint over Fire Tape?
Yes, but Trim-Tex requires an oil-based primer before joint compound or latex paint will adhere to the tape surface.