- 1). Take the roll of self-adhesive mesh drywall tape and attach it to all seams on the drywall. Attach tape by rolling it out and then cut the end with your utility knife. Try to use one continuous piece of tape per seam.
- 2). Fill your mud pan with a generous amount of joint compound, using your 2 1/2-inch wide drywall taping knife to scoop it out.
- 3). Apply a thin coat of joint compound in each drywall seam using your 2 1/2-inch-wide drywall taping knife. The initial coat should be no more than 1/8-inch thick. Allow the compound to completely dry.
- 4). Scrape off any excess clumps of compound that may be present in the seams. Use your 2 1/2-inch drywall taping knife for this.
- 5). Apply the next coat of joint compound using your 8-inch-wide putty knife. Apply a thin coat to prevent the compound from sagging or falling down. Allow it to completely dry.
- 6). Apply one more thin coat of joint compound, this time tapering the edges so they're flat against the ceiling. The middle of the seam should hang slightly lower than the rest of the ceiling. Allow it to completely dry.
- 7). Sand the seams using the 150-grit sandpaper so you get a smooth, even seam. This step is crucial in ensuring the patch is invisible.
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