Drywall is a popular building choice for interior wall coverings. Drywall panels are made of a gypsum plaster, which is sandwiched between two sheets of thick paper. Builders install drywall directly to the interior frame of the house using screws or nails. The sides of the panels are connected using a joint compound solution, also called mud, which is sanded for a uniform appearance. While applying mud is an easy task, you must use special care when finishing corners for proper installation.
Instructions
1. Prepare the corner of the drywall by cutting excess drywall overlap. Both drywall panels should meet together at the corner without overlapping. Use a small drywall saw to cut away any overlapping areas. Make sure both panels attach to a stud at the corner with drywall screws or nails.
2. Select a drywall corner bead before adding the mud solution. Corner beads are vinyl or metal attachments you can nail or screw into the corner of the drywall to create a sharp corner angle. Choose the corner bead and attach it to the drywall corner by using drywall nails or screws. Turn screws clockwise to fasten.
3. Mix the mud joint compound in the bucket by using a stir stick or mixing tool. Mix the mud until it has a uniform consistency. Dip a 4-inch trowel tool into the mud compound to saturate the end of the tool with the compound.
4. Spread the compound onto the drywall corner bead. Start at the top, and use a downward scraping motion to spread the compound onto the bead evenly. Re-dip the trowel into the bucket to apply more mud compound. Complete this process for each side of the bead to apply the compound evenly along the entire length of the bead. Make sure to cover the bead completely with the compound, and apply pressure to the trowel at the edges to feather the mud away from the corner.
5. Sand the compound when dry using 120-grit sandpaper. Use a damp cloth to remove the sanding dust when sanding is complete. Apply a second coat of mud using an 8-inch trowel for the second application. Spread the mud evenly and apply pressure on the trowel to apply the compound evenly.
6. Sand the second coat using 120-grit sandpaper when dry. Use a damp cloth again to remove the sanding dust, and apply a third coat of mud to the corner. This will be the final coat, so apply the mud as evenly as possible. Use the trowel to fill in cracks or dimples with mud compound. Feather the edges away from the corner as much as possible to blend it with the rest of the drywall paneling.
7. Sand the final coat using 200-grit sandpaper. Use the sandpaper on the edges to blend the feathered compound into the drywall panel. Remove any imperfections or excess compound with the sandpaper, as this will be the final finish. You can then apply primer and paint to the wall.
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