If you’re in the process of improving your home, there’s a good chance you’ll need to learn to tape drywall. It can be a pretty intimidating process if you don’t know what you’re doing, but it’s really extremely easy. Even kids can manage to tape drywall successfully. Here’s a look at all the drywall supplies and techniques you’ll need to do the job right.
Remember that taping can take a surprisingly long time. It’s not hard, but sometimes it takes up to three times as long as hanging the sheets. Taping gives the room a more professional, attractive look, and can help reduce the lumps and problems in your wall. If you don’t feel like you’re up to it, talk to a professional to do the job for you. It might be worth the investment for renovators who don’t have a lot of time, or aren’t secure in their accuracy.
The most important drywall supplies for this job are joint compound (“drywall mud”), drywall tape (a non-gummed paper tape) and a drywall knife of the right size. Make sure you get coarse and fine grit sandpaper for finishing, too. For large projects, an electric sander may be appropriate. The right supplies will help you make sure that you do a truly professional job.
First off you’ll need to cover the joints using joint compound. Normally people do this with three layers, allowing each later to dry before starting again. Between layers you may also need to sand and smooth them out, though it’s best to try to keep them smooth as you put them on, rather than taking care of it later.
Yes, you can sand it down later, however isn’t that an utter waste of material? Experts will not need to do any sanding, though being a beginner you probably won’t achieve results like that. In any case, make sure that you do the best you can.
When you have finished sanding, then the time has come to tape. Now as you’ve probably figured out, you won’t be able to see the joints clearly because they are covered in compound. You’ll just have to do your best, and remember that the tape can be moved so long as the compound is wet.
After you have finished taping, make sure that you smooth it with your knife to squeeze out any excess compound. When all is said and done, put a thin layer of mud on the tape, but make sure that the tape is still visible. Smooth it out with sandpaper and get rid of any bumps or rough spots.
Drywall taping is easy. All you need to do is learn it, and soon enough you’ll look like a professional!
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