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Stand on a sturdy step ladder to reach the top and work your way down with a 10-inch drywall taping knife. To remove texture without gouging the drywall, hold the blade approximately 30 degrees to ...

Also fill gaps between sheets with setting compound and let it harden before you apply joint compound and tape. Hold a utility knife at an angle and slice off the drywall edges to create the groove.