I've been working with drywall for many years on projects. Really self taught and never had anyone with real knowledge teach me. I get by but it seems to take me forever finish. Now that I'm in the remodeling business I would like some pointers from you pros. If you wouldn't mind that is.
What is the proper way to handle a taping knife? 45 degrees? Heavy pressure? This might sound stupid and there might not be a simple answer but how do you work both sides of a corner without marking the first side. I have tried a corner knife but it seemed like a waist of time.
I read here and other places about hot mud. I generally use all purpose for taping and light for top coats. I gather hot mud is stronger and quicker drying?
When I apply the tape, I put a smooth layer of mud down lay the tape, run my knife over it to set it and then put a fine coat over the tape. Is the correct?
Thanks for any pointers you guys might offer. Time is money and I need more time
What is the proper way to handle a taping knife? 45 degrees? Heavy pressure? This might sound stupid and there might not be a simple answer but how do you work both sides of a corner without marking the first side. I have tried a corner knife but it seemed like a waist of time.
I read here and other places about hot mud. I generally use all purpose for taping and light for top coats. I gather hot mud is stronger and quicker drying?
When I apply the tape, I put a smooth layer of mud down lay the tape, run my knife over it to set it and then put a fine coat over the tape. Is the correct?
Thanks for any pointers you guys might offer. Time is money and I need more time