TAPER - FERRO

A Drywall Taper (also known as a drywall finisher) prepares interior walls and ceilings for paint or wallpaper by sealing joints, covering seams, and smoothing surfaces. Job Title Drywall Taper / Drywall Finisher Job Purpose To transform raw drywall installations into smooth, seamless, and paint-ready interior surfaces through the application of joint compound, reinforcing tape, and sanding techniques. Key Responsibilities and Duties • Surface Preparation: Inspect drywall panels, clean dust/debris, and fill screw/nail indentations, cracks, and gaps with joint compound. • Taping: Apply paper or fiberglass mesh tape over drywall joints and seams using a broad knife, trowel, or automatic taping tool. • Coating (Mudding): Apply multiple successive layers (coats) of joint compound over tape and corners, feathering the edges for a gradual, invisible transition. • Sanding: Sand dried compound smooth between and after coats using hand blocks or pole/power sanders (with dust extraction) to eliminate ridges and bumps. • Corner & Trim Work: Finish inside and outside corners, metal corner beads, and trim edges to sharp, clean 90-degree or architectural angles. • Jobsite Safety & Coordination: Work safely on scaffolds, stilts, or lifts, and coordinate smoothly with framing, electrical, and painting crews.