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  "name": "How many coats of mud are needed for drywall taping and finishing?",
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      "name": "How many coats of mud are needed for drywall taping and finishing?",
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        "text": "Drywall taping and mudding typically requires three separate coats of joint compound. The first coat embeds the tape directly over joints and screw heads. The second coat, or fill coat, feathers the compound outward to level the seam. The third finish coat skims the surface smoothly before final sanding. Skipping a coat leaves visible ridges or weak joints that can crack later under paint. Proper dry time between each coat is essential, especially on larger interior remodels, basement finishes, or ceiling repairs where lighting highlights surface unevenness.",
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        "description": "Professional drywall finishing usually takes three coats: an embed coat for tape, a fill coat to widen the seam, and a smooth finish coat before sanding."
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  "description": "Professional drywall finishing usually takes three coats: an embed coat for tape, a fill coat to widen the seam, and a smooth finish coat before sanding."
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