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Get Professional Results With a Taping Knife for Drywall


The secret to a professional-looking drywall job starts with using the right tools, including a taping knife for drywall. Taping knives can help you create flawless surfaces and corners. They’re available in a variety of lengths and widths, and with handles in wood, nylon or rubber. Taping knives can have metal, plastic or rubber blades. Don’t confuse a taping knife with a putty knife. While there’s some overlap in the potential uses for these two tools, taping knives are generally best for scooping and spreading drywall mud while putty knives are for filling holes and joints.


For tips on how to hang or repair drywall, check out our guides on those subjects, How to Hang Drywall and How to Patch and Repair Drywall.


Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Do I need a taping knife?

A: Yes, if you’re hanging or finishing drywall, a taping knife for drywall is essential for a professional look. Taping knives are useful for spreading drywall mud, applying drywall joint tape and more.


Q: What’s the difference between a taping knife and a putty knife?

A: While there are tasks for which you can use either tool, each has different strengths and primary purposes. It’s best to use taping knives for scooping and spreading drywall mud. Putty knives, or spackle knives, are best for spreading putty into smaller indentations and panel joints.


Also, the blade of a taping knife differs from the blade of a putty knife. Taping knives are generally wider, while the blades on putty knives are smaller. The blades on taping knives are also more flexible, while a putty knife blade is more rigid.