How Do You Mudd & Tape Drywall?
Walls erected using modern construction techniques are typically made of drywall. The drywall needs to be taped and mudded in order to give a seamless appearance. Presented in this tutorial is a method for taping and mudding that will leave beautifully seamed corners in any room. Only a few special tools are needed. Open the all purpose drywall mud and stir a little, but not too much. If you stir excessively, air bubbles will appear that can cause an uneven finish. Place a generous amount of drywall mud onto the knife using the trowel. Press the mud between the drywall boards, directly into the seam. Leave about three inches of mud on each side of the wall. Cut the paper drywall tape with the scissors to the needed length. Leave a few extra inches on each end. Line up the tape so that the center is even between the boards and then press the tape into the mud using your hands. This step must be performed immediately after mudding the wall. Clean any mud from the knife using a clean clot
