“Mudding,” the process of applying multiple thin coats of drywall ... tape in the corner over the wet mud. Smooth the paper tape carefully in the wet mud, using either a 6-inch taping knife or ...

Q-I am finishing an extra room in part of my attic where a dormer was added. I am using dry wall to finish the walls and ceilings but am having a problem with finishing the joints on the inside ...

Failed drywall ... the tape with mud using a 2-inch putty knife. For the corner, imbed one side then the other. Do not use premixed joint compound for this step. Instead use a "hot mud" product ...