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Apply Base Coat to Seam

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How to apply paper tape

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What happens here

Using your taping knife, apply a layer of drywall joint compound along the seam where two drywall sheets meet. Ensure there is enough mud to cover the seam completely and provide a base for the paper tape. Spread it evenly, but don't worry about perfection at this stage; the goal is to create a bed of mud for the tape.

Goal: Cover the drywall seam with a layer of joint compound

Tools and materials

  • Mud Pan — Holding the drywall joint compound
  • Taping Knife — Applying the drywall joint compound to the seam
  • Drywall Joint Compound — Creating the base layer for the tape

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If you've never taped drywall before, start here. Mix your mud. Scoop into your pan. Fill your seam. Now that you have mud on your seam, you want to take your paper tape and your crease is going to go against the wall into your joint. Line it up and press it on. Now that you got your tape on there, start from the

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