flat taping

noun

A drywall finishing technique used to create a smooth, level transition where drywall meets another surface (like a wood beam or concrete) or to finish flat joints, involving embedding paper tape in joint compound and smoothing it flat with a knife to create a seamless, flush finish, often used for recessed joints or transitions to non-drywall surfaces, ensuring a smooth look and hiding the joint.

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Meanings

nounflat taping (plural flat tapings)

plural flat tapings

  1. A drywall finishing technique used to create a smooth, level transition where drywall meets another surface (like a wood beam or concrete) or to finish flat joints, involving embedding paper tape in joint compound and smoothing it flat with a knife to create a seamless, flush finish, often used for recessed joints or transitions to non-drywall surfaces, ensuring a smooth look and hiding the joint.
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APA

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“flat taping.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flat%20taping. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “flat taping,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flat%20taping.

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