![]() ![]() Use a primer before painting so the patch doesn’t show through. Use progressively finer sanding sheets until the compound is blended with the rest of the wall surface. Use your taping knife to spread another thin layer of joint compound over the entire repair area.Īllow to dry thoroughly, then sand again using finer sand paper. If the tape starts to show, stop sanding, this is the time for the next coat. Using a medium sandpaper, or sponge, carefully sand any high spots. The fiberglass tape is self-adhesive so you can skip the first joint compound step.Ī spackle that turns from pink to white as it dries can be useful if you have time constraints as you can immediately see when the compound in dry. You can use fiberglass tape instead of paper tape. Keeping the knife blade flat, apply a new, thin coat of joint compound over the tape, taking care not to move the tape’s position. Smooth the new tape into the compound with the taping knife, making sure there is no wrinkles or air under the tape. Measure the missing tape section and cut a piece of new tape slightly shorter. Be careful not to leave any large air pockets or gaps, and extend the compound at least 2 inches on each side of the joint. Make sure the compound is smooth and uniform in thickness and width. ![]() Vacuum away the dust.Ī thin bed of joint compound can be laid over the drywall joint with a 5 inch taping knife. With a moderately coarse drywall sanding pad, sand the remaining compound but not all the way to the drywall paper. Cut away the loose tape and a foot or so beyond the damaged area. ![]()
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