Mud and tape drywall tips

Get better taping results with less hassle by following these tips.

How do you mud and tape drywall? All the professionals out there will need no help or experience in this regard but we put together a comprehensive guide on mud and taping drywall for apprentices and newcomers to drywall. ⁠ ⁠ Explaining things is one thing but having the experience is another. If you have any experience you would like to add to this blog post leave a comment and we will add it to the blog giving you credit.⁠

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To mud and tape drywall aka sheetrock, you have to practice, but if I can do it, you can do it. I don't do it perfectly, but I made a video here of how I mud and tape drywall while working on our renovation projects. I also have a video about how to mud and...Read More

Drywall taping and mudding are often the most difficult parts of installing drywall. Learn how to tape and mud drywall, plus troubleshooting tips.

Learning how to mud and tape drywall corners is like most things. The more you do it, the better you get. Here's a video showing how I do it. You can also see how we mud and tape drywall joints in a video here. Steps to Mud and Tape Drywall Corners Get the joint compound...Read More

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5 Beginner Tips for Mudding Drywall

Taping drywall can be a daunting task if you don't know the correct techniques. Get the tape coat just right and you're sure to have smooth drywall joints

It’s week 7 of the One Room Challenge and this week I’ve been learning how to mud and tape the new drywall in our half bath. I am FAR from being considered an expert on this topic but I wanted to take you along and share our process with you. Hopefully these tips and tricks I’m learning can help you feel a little less intimidated if you’ve been wanting to try this out but have been nervous to give it a go.

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As requested from our readers, we put together a blog post on how to mud and tape a ceiling since our last blog post did so well. ⁠ ⁠ Follow us for more articles

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<p>Learn how to use tape, drywall compound, and various techniques to finish your new wall with ease.</p>

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Taping and floating drywall is the process of solidifying the joint between 2 pieces of drywall so that the plaster and paint that goes on top of it doesn't crack later on. You might need to do this when you are renovating your living...