How to Tape Drywall
- 1). Lay a strip of drywall tape along the seam of two pieces of drywall.
- 2). With a trowel, spread a thin layer of spackling compound over the seam & tape. Allow to dry.
- 3). With the sandpaper, sand the dry compound smooth.
- 4). Apply another layer of spackling and allow to dry.
- 5). Sand the compound smooth.
- 6). Repeast steps 4-5 until the seam is perfectly level with the rest of the drywall.
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