Use light stroking movements to bed the tape without dislodging it from the corner. Wipe excess mud from the walls. Step 6: Apply drywall mud to outside corners. If using preformed tape corners ...

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Place the new drywall and fasten it with drywall screws to the studs. Apply drywall mud/compound along the joints and allow to dry. Once dry use a sander or sandpaper to smooth the joint area.

It will take at least three and perhaps four coats of mud to do the job. -- Use at least a 6-inch drywall knife to apply the mud and feather the edges of each coat you apply. -- Invest in a small ...