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Taping Inside Corners
This two-coat approach is the best way to tape these potentially tricky areas.
Levels of Drywall Finishing
This trade document spells out accepted levels of finishing in a range of situations.
Take the Pain Out of Taping Overhead
Here are three ways to overcome the challenges of working at ceiling height.
Taping Fastener Heads and Seams: Third Coat
Apply this finish coat with a taping knife or, if you have a helper, a paint roller.
Taping Fastener Heads and Seams: Second Coat
This coat is the one when the largest amount of joint compound is applied and the seams are filled and widened.
Taping Fastener Heads and Seams: First Coat
Work in this order to efficiently tackle the first phase of drywall finishing.
What Can Go Wrong with Your Drywall Taping
Learn how to correct these common problems (or better yet avoid them in the first place).
One-Day Taping
When you're pressed for time, fast-drying setting-type compounds are the answer.
Taping Drywall for Fire Safety
If the space where you're installing drywall is not a living area, a single coat of taping is enough.
Podcast 251: Adding Overhangs, Abandoning a Re-side, and Stopping Sound
Kiley, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about building science training and saunas before taking questions about adding overhangs, stripping siding, sealing a crawlspace, and stopping sound between floors.

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