"flat taping" meaning in All languages combined

See flat taping on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: flat tapings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} flat taping (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.
    Sense id: en-flat_taping-en-noun-GuE~1w~V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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