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| Drywall: How to 1st coat recessed joints | | | | Sheetrock has a tapered edge on the top and bottom of every sheet. When you're coating, these tapered edges are called "Recessed Joints". The purpose of the tapered edge is so there is a cavity for the joint compound (when you are coating). All you are really trying to do is fill up this cavity, so it will be flush. Recessed joints are easy, Always go through your job and coat them 1st. | |
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| Drywall: How to 1st-coat butt joints | | | | Butt Joints happen any place two ends butt up against each other. Unlike the tapered edges on the top and bottom of sheetrock, butt joints are just flat (There is no cavity to fill with mud). | |
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| Drywall: How to apply paper-faced corner bead | | | | Paper faced is the bead of the future, It bonds with the sheetrock for a nice straight corner that will not crack over the years like conventional corner beads. It eats up less mud, No nails or scews needed. | |
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