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Applying Hot Mud to the Corner

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How To Fix A Bent Corner On A Wall. DIY DRYWALL REPAIRS.

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What happens here

Using a 3-inch or 4-inch knife, scoop the mixed hot mud from the pan and begin applying it to the newly installed corner bead. Work the mud into all the holes of the metal bead and spread it smoothly over the entire surface. Use a 6-inch taping knife to smooth out the applied mud, feathering the edges into the existing drywall to create a seamless transition. Ensure the mud adheres well and does not run off the wall.

Goal: Cover the new corner bead with drywall compound for a smooth surface

Tools and materials

  • 3-inch or 4-inch Knife — Applying the mud to the corner bead
  • 6-inch Taping Knife — Smoothing out the applied mud and feathering the edges
  • Mud Pan with Mixed Hot Mud — Containing and providing the mixed drywall compound

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I want to make sure I work out all the little um chunks out of here. You want it nice and smooth. You want it the consistency to be thick enough that it'll actually hang on here and not run off the wall. Okay, now I've got my hot mud all mixed up and I'm just going to begin applying it right here with my knife. Just want to begin working it in to this these holes in the metal. Now I'm just going to take my 6-in knife. Just going to flatten that out.

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