How to Hide Unbeveled Edges on Drywall
Drywall comes in two basic forms, with or without beveled edges. The drywall with beveled edges is basically meant to help hide screw heads along the seam. If you are working with drywall without beveled edges, you can easily hide the seams with the aid of drywall tape and a little compound. It is a simple concept, but takes practice to perfect, so work slowly in the beginning. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Spread a thin coat of drywall compound, sometimes referred to as mud, onto the seam where two pieced of drywall paneling meet. Use a 4-inch taping knife to spread the compound. The taping knife is similar to a small straight-edged trowel.
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Tear off a piece of drywall tape that is slightly longer than the seam. Drywall tape is more of a paper than a tape, since it doesn't have any adhesive. The compound is its glue.
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Place the tape over the compound-covered seam and smooth it down with your hand.
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Cut the ends of the tape so it is even with the floor and ceiling. Use a utility knife. Repeat the process for each seam, and let the surface dry for a half hour.
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Cover the top of the tape with a second thin layer of compound to completely cover the seam. The tape, in between the two layers of mud, joins the two panels. Allow the surface of the wall to dry for one day.
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Sand the surface of the wall compound lightly with a fine-grit paper to remove ridges and bumps. Dust off the wall when you are finished.
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Spread a final layer of compound onto the surface with a 6-inch taping knife. The longer knife allows you to spread the compound out further, covering up the thicker area where the tape is. Taper down the outer edges of the compound as you move away from the seam on the sides. Smooth it out, creating a thinner and thinner cover, until you are down to the wall surface. Allow the wall to dry for a day and finish it with paint or wallpaper.
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