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How to tape and float drywall
Cover the nail or screw holes in the drywall.
Start with the top holes and move downward.
Fill the holes with premixed drywall joint compound using a 2-inch (5.1 cm) putty knife.
Allow the putty to dry, then sand the rough points. Apply a second thin (but wider) coat using a 6-inch (15.