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Taping the Joints

Taping drywall joints is covered in several how-to's:
  
Taping inside corners,  click here.  
Taping mid-wall, straight joints,  click here.  

The main thing to remember is to avoid humps in the wall where the joints are.  

Videos:

Taping Joints - covers butt joints but works for all
Second Coat of Mud - after mud is dry
Sanding - cleaning it up

Mark electrical box for cut-out

Mark electrical box for cut-out

Using RotoZip to cut-out opening

Using RotoZip to cut-out opening

Note the gap when using broad knife indicating more compound is needed

Note the gap when using broad knife indicating more compound is needed


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