Drywall Taper how-to

How to Finish an Inside Corner

Corners show mistakes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Corners show mistakes. In short: crease; apply; embed, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Crease tape.

  2. Apply mud to both sides.

  3. Embed tape.

  4. Use a corner tool.

  5. Coat one side at a time.

  6. Sand.

Safety reminders for drywall tapers

  • Control dust
  • Use stilts carefully
  • Wear eye protection
  • Use ladders safely

Mud · Tape · Bazooka · Corner bead · Feathering · Skim coat: see the full drywall taper glossary.

More drywall taper how-to guides

Learn this in Drywall Taper trainingTake the practice test
Enroll in trainingTake fit quiz