Mudding and Taping

First thing to remember is that mudding and taping is and ART form and takes

PRACTICE to perfect

A reminder of tools and materials required

Trowel

Putty Knives

Mud Pan

Sanding Pad

Mudding & Taping Process

It is important to NOTE:There are several ways to apply mud and tape!

We are going to focus on the “traditional” way

Starting with the mudding compound

The IDEAL consistency for the

mud is that of somewhere between

peanut butter and pancake batter

First process is to cover over all drywall screws.

Covering the Seams

Step 1: Seal the Seam with mud

Step 2: Apply the tape over the seam

Step 3: Apply compound over tape

Once compound is applied over the tape, the first part of the job

is done.

We then apply 2 more coats of compound

over the tape – feathering it wider on

each coat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPIIWGqzmRw

INSIDE CORNERS

Step 1: Apply compound to both sides of the corner

Step 2: Bend the tape into a corner shape

Step 3: Fit into the mudded corner

Step 4: Apply more compound over the tape

We then apply 2 more coats of compound

over the tape – feathering it wider on

each coat

Outside Corners Using a Corner Bead

There are many different Types of

corner bead available

Fit corner bead over corner and nail in place - Use hammer head as a guide for

spacing of

nails

Fit corner bead over corner and nail in place - Use hammer head as a guide for

spacing of

nails

Always sand between each coat

Once all three coats have been sanded the room is ready to paint!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21GBDgkL3WE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0P2f4N_Vbg&feature=related