How to finish sheet rock application?
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Anna Morgan
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I just went through a divorce and am purchasing a cute little house in town. In the basement is some unfinished sheet rock. It has been put up but that is as far as it goes, no taping the seams. I don't want to hire someone to finish it for me, as I'm short on funds...I want to finish it myself. Any help on how to do this would be appreciated.
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Check out You Tube - there should be a video to show you how.
There are a million tutorials out there, but here is one. Good luck!!
https://youtu.be/2uFK8OGV2UM
Taping and putting joint compound on drywall isn't hard at all. Apply some joint compound in a thin layer to the seems and then put the tape on. Put another layer of joint compound over the tape and make it as smokth as possible. The smoother you put the joint compound on the easier it will be to sand. After it's dry sand it smooth. Easy peasy
Love the video. I don't use paper tape. I use the mesh tape. Sticky on one side. No initial mud needed. I also never sand. I put just enough compound all I need is to scrape any high spots and over with a damp sponge to smooth it out.
compound with tape and lots of sanding
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