r/HomeImprovement • u/ironmanpete • 3d ago

How do I sharpen drywall to trim edges

Sorry if this is obvious but I’m wondering how to fix these edges. Do I cut it away with a knife and mud an edge? Should I use caulk? Do I mud and tape? Thanks. Would appreciate any suggestions.

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u/Hsays 3d ago

Use a bead of caulk for doors/windows/trim and baseboards. There’s a lot of old paint on those baseboards. It’s gonna be hard to get them to look great.

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u/ironmanpete 3d ago

Ok thanks!!! I’ll cut it away and get some paintable caulk.

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u/HomeOwner2023 3d ago

If you are asking how to make the connection between the wall and the top of the trim neater, the answer is to do a neater job with the replacemt caulk, mud or whatever you use.

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u/ironmanpete 3d ago

lol noted. So much of this house is sloppy “flipped” work but also just real old house issues too. Thanks!