Step 3: Apply paper tape

Installing Drywall
Photo: Allen Penn
«»
•Unroll 3 feet of tape from dispenser, but don’t tear it off.
•Center tape over seam and, using fingers, gently press into the fresh compound.
•Unroll and bed tape into rest of joint.
•At the end of the joint, place the knife edge perpendicular to the tape face and tear.
Next

Related Content

Ask TOH users about Drywall & Plaster
Discuss

Contribute to This Story Below

Add Comment

    More in Interior

    Tools List

    Close
    • drill
      Drill/driver
      for blending compound
    • drywall tape dispenser
      Drywall tape dispenser
    • swivel head pole sander
      Swivel-head pole sander with drywall sandpaper
      for smoothing first coat of compound
    • sanding block
      Sanding blocks
      for sanding corners
    • mud box
      Mud box
      for holding small batches of compound and cleaning knives
    • drywall knife
      5- and 10-inch drywall knives
    • mallet
      Mallet
    • drywall corner clincher tool
      Corner clincher
    • shop vacuum
      Shop vacuum

    Shopping List

    Close
    1. Medium-grit sanding screen or drywall sandpaper for smothing first coat of compound

    1. Fine-grit sandpaper for smoothing second and third coats of compound

    2. Joint compound

    3. Paper tape