Homax Triple Edge Drywall Knife

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    Homax Triple Edge Drywall Knife

    Best for Three blade widths for taping and finishing drywall

    $3.65

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    Width
    4, 6 and 10 in edges
    Length
    10 in

    Features

    • 4, 6 and 10 inch edges on one knife
    • Beveled straight edges in heavy-duty plastic
    • Covers the first, second and top coats of compound
    • Also smooths wallpaper while you hang it
    • Light, at just over 3 ounces

    Specifications

    BrandHomax
    Item number00040
    TypeDrywall knife
    ShelfWall patch and drywall
    Width4, 6 and 10 in edges
    Length10 in

    For best results

    • Keep sanding dust down between coats, since drywall compound dust irritates the eyes, nose and throat.
    • In an older house, have existing compound tested for asbestos before you sand or scrape it.

    How to use

    1. Step 1Bed the tape and lay the first coat with the 4 inch edge.
    2. Step 2Once it dries, spread a wider second coat with the 6 inch edge.
    3. Step 3Feather the top coat with the 10 inch edge to blend it into the wall.
    4. Step 4Wash the knife before compound hardens on any of the edges.

    About this product

    Three coats of joint compound, one knife

    Finishing drywall usually takes three coats of joint compound, each wider than the last, and usually three knives to match. The Homax Triple Edge Dry Knife puts all three widths on one plastic tool: a 4 inch edge for the first coat, a 6 inch edge for the second and a 10 inch edge for the top coat.

    The edges are beveled and straight, and the knife weighs just over 3 ounces. Handling one tool with three edges takes a little practice, since the other two are always near your hand. It also works for smoothing wallpaper as you hang it.

    If the Triple Edge Drywall Knife does not fit your job, the wall patch and drywall shelf has 14 more products from the Homax repair line.

    Before you start

    In a house built before 1978 the paint around the hole may contain lead. Do not dry-sand or power-sand old paint until it has been tested, mist the area and clean up with a damp cloth instead of a broom. Drywall dust itself is fine and travels, so sand with a mask on.

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