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Summary: Learn how to apply tape and compound to the ceiling when installing drywall in this free DIY video.
Noah Richardson has worked for Elliot Construction as a dry waller for years and is an experienced handyman in many other facets of construction as well.read more
" How are you doing? My name is Noah Richardson from Elliot Construction. Over this one, you make sure you get the compound right in the center of the knife because you’re doing it in the center, you’re not doing a third coat. Do it right in the center. Now you grab the edges just like I told you. Grab this edge, grab that edge, and then you grab the center. Basically, with the sheet rock it’s pretty easy. All you need is your screw gun, a level, your tape and knife, your spatula, and that’s basically it. As soon as you screw up your sheet rock, you go through these little steps and basically, you have a room done. For the floor part, let me show you real quick. "
eHow Article: Applying Tape & Compound To The Ceiling