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Home » DIY FAQs » Hand & Power Tools » Drywall Tools » I’m getting ready to finish the drywall I just installed. What type of drywall taping knives will I need?

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You will need several different sizes corresponding to the different coats that are required for a smooth finish. For the first taping course, you will probably need a 5” or 6” knife, followed with an 8” or 10” knife for applying the second and third coats.
 

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