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Finishing taper joints
(see cutaway view – illustration j)
1. When using the finishing head to lay a bead of mud over taper (manufac-
tured) joints, set the
finishing head slide adjuster
on
1
(illustration j)
.
This will dispense the right amount of mud to bring the tapered edges
flush with the level of the wall.
2. This type of joint requires only one application of mud down the center of
the joint to bring it flush with the surface
(illustration k)
. There is no need
for “feathering” the edges as described in the previous section.
Finishing joints that intersect with a corner
1. When using the finishing head to lay a bead of mud over the joint, place
the finishing head 2 inches from the corner with the front facing into the
corner.
(illustration l)
2. As you dispense mud, first push the head into the corner,
(illustration m)
then pull it back along the full length of the joint
(illustration n)
. This will
avoid leaving excess mud in the corner.
Finishing corner joints
1. Using the
inside corner nozzle
, apply a light coat of compound over the
corner joint.
(illustration o)
2. Using the
inside corner smoothing tool
, smooth and remove any excess
mud, leaving just a thin layer over the corner joint.
(illustration p)
3. Let dry for up to 24 hours. See compound manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Sand lightly with 220-grit sandpaper or sanding sponge to eliminate
imperfections. Prime before painting.
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