Mud and Tape
Project: Mud and Tape
Materials:
Materials:
- Premixed Quickset Joint Compound
- Paper Joint Tape
- Corner Bead
Step by Step:
- To cover drywall joints - Apply a thin layer of joint compound along the length of the joint with a 4 to 6 Drywall or Putty Knife.
- Immediately press the joint tape into the thin layer of joint compound. Be careful to keep the tape centered on the joint. Run a 6 knife over the tape to smooth the joint and wipe away any excess compound. Finish all of the joints this way and let them dry overnight or at least 3-4 hours.
- Apply a 2nd thin coat of compound to all the joints with a 10 drywall knife. Allow this 2nd coat to dry and shrink 4 - 6 hours. After the 2nd coat is dry, apply a 3rd finish coat and let it harden slightly before sanding.
- For inside corners - Apply a thin layer of joint compound to each side of the inside corner using a 4 drywall knife. Fold a strip of joint tape in half and using the drywall knife press it into the wet compound. Finish the inside corner the same way you would a standard joint.
- For outside corners - Position the Corner Bead on an outside corner and using a level adjust it so its plumb. Attach the corner bead using nails or screws spaced every 8 inches. Apply 3 coats of joint compound to each side of the corner bead using a 6 or 10 drywall knife. Let each coat dry before applying the next. Smooth the final coat with a wet sander.
- For screw heads - Apply 1 - 2 light coats of joint compound over the screw head using a 4 putty knife. Dont over do it! Use just enough compound to cover the screw head. Sand smooth when dry.