Even serious DIY lovers can encounter problems when it comes to drywall taping. This is especially the case when the process involves working with corners. You need the inside corners of the drywall to look just as pleasing as the rest of your wall. But getting that proper finish requires some skill.

We will help you improve your technique as you prepare for a drywall project. Here are common drywall installation mistakes you should avoid.

Using Drywall Mud with The Wrong way

If you are relying on using pre-mixed compound as it is, you are bound to encounter problems along the way. Make sure the compound has a good consistency and avoid using it when it’s too thick. You can always add a little water in pre-mixed compound. Using the thick compound can cause bubbles to form and the tape will not stick properly on the wall. If the compound is too thin it will cause the tape to tear whenever you

Applying Too Much Mud

The amount of mud that you put will determine how smooth the finish becomes. When you apply too much the tape ends up getting too wet and rips off. When the compound is too little, the tape doesn’t embed on the joint well. You can press the tape to squeeze out any excess mud before applying the final coat.

Applying Too Much Pressure When Pressing The Compound

It’s important to be very gentle when spreading the compound beneath the tape. When you apply a lot of pressure on the knife you will end up moving the tape or even cause it to tear. The tape binds well when you smoothen the mud gently.

Using The Wrong Knife

You need knives of different widths depending on the task at hand. For instance, if you want to get rid of bumps and ridges a small knife of 6” would work. However, to spread the final coat you may need a wider knife of 12 – 16”. Working with the right knife makes your work easier and also gives you a nice and smooth finish.

Framing Locations

some people tend to guess with this when you really shouldn’t. Try marking the framing location prior to covering it with the drywall. You will definitely have a difficult time putting in the screws correctly. A good method is to make marks and have them as a guideline so you can pencil in a line across. That way you should be able to screw in the screws quickly and correctly.

Always mark the location of ceiling joists on the top of the wall framing before you mark the center of every stud on the floor below. Take this into consideration with any different framing so you know exactly where to screw in screws once you’ve covered it with drywall. Then, once the ceiling drywall is up you can mark the stud locations right on the ceiling using a pencil prior to doing the rest of the drywall installation.