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If you are working on a home improvement project
and need to know how to tape drywall you have come to the right place. This
article will feature instructions on taping drywall so the do-it-yourselfer
can complete home improvement projects involving this process. Knowing how to
tape drywall properly is not a difficult process to learn.
All you need are the proper tools and techniques
to get the job done. Although the process of taping drywall is not difficult,
it is, however, a time consuming and detailed process. Taping the drywall
seams can take three times as long as it takes to hang the drywall in some
cases.
Understanding how to tape drywall is so
important because without completing this process correctly the room may have
an unattractive and unprofessional look. |
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This article will include
instructions for how to complete this project but if after reading the article,
you are not feeling confident about this project it might be wise to consider
hiring a professional drywall finishing crew. Their highly specialized skills
will enable them to complete the process with a great deal of precision
resulting in a room that really looks complete.
The Right Tools for the Job
Knowing how to tape drywall includes understanding that you will need to have
the proper tools to complete the job. It is often said that knowing how to do a
job and having the tools to do the job is half the battle. It may be possible to
complete the project without the right tools but it will likely take
significantly longer.
To tape drywall you will need drywall tape, joint compound and an appropriately
sized drywall knife. Also, a coarse and fine grit sandpaper will be needed to
finish the job. Without these tools and supplies the process will not only be
more difficult but may also not end up looking as professional as it would if
you used the proper supplies and tools.
Finishing the Drywall
Knowing how to tape drywall involves understanding the entire process involved
with finishing the drywall. This is important because failure to understand the
entire process may result in a finished product that does not have the
appearance of work done by a professional.
The first step in the process involves applying drywall compound on each joint.
Three layers of this compound are typically applied. After each layer is
applied, the compound is allowed to dry completely and is then sanded before the
process is completed. After the third layer of drywall compound has been sanded
it is time to tape the joints.
The joints between each sheet of drywall are then taped and filled with drywall
compound. Once the tape is applied the drywall compound is smoothed with a
caulking knife and the excess compound is removed.
Finally after the drywall compound dries completely it is sanded first with a
course grit sandpaper and then with a finer grit sandpaper to create a smooth
and polished look. Allow the compound to dry for 24 hours before you begin to
sand.
The coarse grit sandpaper should be used to remove large amounts of compound.
The finer grit should be used to blend the edges of the compound to the wall to
provide a seamless transition. You may have to repeat the process of applying
compound and sanding to attain the desired result. Knowing how to tape drywall
will provide that professional look to your drywall project.
By Carlo Morelli. Visit
http://www.onlinetips.org, and read about
automatic drywall taping tools and using a
drywall lift.
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