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taper
What does taper mean?
The trade that turns hung sheetrock into a smooth wall. Tapers apply paper or mesh tape over the joints, embed it in joint compound (mud), then float multiple coats and sand it flat. Specialist gig — good tapers earn well because bad mudwork shows under every coat of paint.
"Hanging is done, but we're waiting on the taper before paint can even think about going up."
Frequently asked questions
What does Taper mean in construction?
A Taper is the drywall finisher — the tradesperson who tapes and muds the seams between boards.
How do you use Taper in a sentence?
"The Taper's coming in tomorrow to finish the seams before we paint."
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