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Step #6
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Apply Joint Compound to the Patch Board
Using a 6" Compound Knife, Scoop up a Small Amount of Joint Compound to Apply to the Seam.
Press Joint Compound Longitudinally into Patch Seam.
Once you Have Applied the Compound Along the Seam, Spread it out Side to Side. A Very Thin Layer of Compound will Give the Best Results (Just Enough to Cove the Clip Tabs).
Apply Drywall Tape Over Seam and Press on Gently with you Fingers.
Using the 6" Knife, Embed the Tape into the Compound.
Using the Edge of the Knife as a Straight Edge, Pin the Tape Firmly Against the Wall and Rip the Tape Down to size.
Once the Tape is Cut to Size and imbedded into the Base Compound, Apply a Very Thin Layer of Compound over the Tape and Smooth it out.
Once all Four Seams are Taped, Smooth and Feather Compound out Over Entire Patch Area. The First Coat is Completed and Should Be Allowed to Dried. Using the 6" Knife, Scrape off any Globs of Compound that did not get Smoothed Over during the First Coat.
Scoop a Small Amount Joint Compound on the 10" Knife and Apply a Second Coat.
Use the 10" Knife to Feather out the Second Coat and Create a Smooth Surface over the Patched Area. A Third Coat May be Necessary for Best Results. After the Second and/or the Third Coat are Completed, the Seam and Clips should be Completely Invisible .