Description
Seal the joints between panels of drywall. Fill the tapered edges of the panels with joint compound and press joint tape into the compound. Let dry and cover with one or several layers of joint compound, leaving time for each layer to dry and sanding lightly to obtain a smooth finish.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 1 occupations
- Optional in 3 occupations
- Total: 4 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Ceiling installerCeiling installers install ceilings in buildings. They apply different techniques as the situation requires - for example when fire resistance is especially important, or when spac…
Optional for
- PaperhangerPaperhangers are specialised in hanging up wallpaper. They apply adhesives to the paper, or to the wall in the case of reinforced wallpaper, and fix the paper straight, well…
- Plastering supervisorPlastering supervisors monitor plastering activities. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titles The following job titles also refer to plastering…
- PlastererPlasterers apply plaster made from gypsum, cement or other solutions to walls as a smooth finish. They mix dry plaster powder with water, then smear the resulting paste onto…
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Last updated on February 18, 2026