How Do You Tape & Plaster Drywall?
Drywall is a series of gypsum panels that are nailed or screwed to a wooden frame. Drywall comes in thicknesses of 1/4 to 5/8 inches. Once the drywall is hung it needs to be finished. This is a process of taping and plastering the flaws in the drywall. The plaster to use for this process is drywall compound, which is like a form of mud. The goal is to make the wall look and function like one continuous surface. Stir the drywall compound until it is soft. Keep the compound moist by only taking out what you will use in 5 minutes. Reseal the container to keep it from drying out. Apply the compound to the joints, cracks, nail heads, screw heads, and any dings in the drywall. Use a flat-bladed plaster knife to push the drywall compound into these areas. Do not undercoat the areas needing to be fixed. Scrape the plastered areas with the flat edge of the knife to remove excess compound. Leave it raised up a bit. Tape the seams between the drywall panels. Spread some fresh compound along the s
