1 Spread the compound, and place the tape. Spread the joint compound at least Va in. thick over the length of the joint. Starting in the corner, carefully place the tape on the surface of the compound over the joint. Press the tape into the compound. 2 Bed the tape with a drywall knife. Starting from the center, bed the tape by moving the knife against the joint with medium pressure, angled about 45°. To stop the tape from moving with the knife, press the corner of the hawk, or trowel, into the tape near the other end.
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