How Do You Tape And Mud Drywall?
Taping and mudding drywall is a messy job but it’s not very difficult. The worst part is the sanding, and the better you are with the mudding part, the less drywall sanding you’ll have to do. There’s a few techniques that will help and the right tools make all the difference to your tape and mud job. Plan on the job taking three or four days to allow for the joint compound to dry between coats. Before you start laying mud and tape, go over all surfaces to ensure drywall nails or screws are set below the surface. If you’re not sure, run the 6″ knife down the seams. You’ll feel the heads if they are sticking up.Because inside corners are tricky, start with the long flat seams to get a feel for the tools and materials. Apply a smooth coat of mud with the 6″ knife, one seam at a time. (The 9″ knife is for the final coats.) Cut the tape and lay it along the mud line, pressing it gently down with your hand. Now lay a thin coat of mud over the tape. Rinse off your knife between coats by dippi
