The most common edge used for drywall is

• A. Tapered
• B. Beveled
• C. Butt
• D. Rough

Answer: (A)

Tapered edges are designed to create a small recessed groove along the long edges of drywall sheets where two panels meet. That recessed area is filled with joint compound and tape, allowing the seam to be feathered smoothly into the surrounding surface. This setup makes the seam nearly invisible after sanding and paint, and it also helps prevent cracking because the mud sits in the space rather than on a flat, straight edge. Beveled edges exist but don’t provide the same forgiving space for mud and tape on standard walls, while butt and rough edges don’t offer a designed recess for finishing. That combination of ease of finishing and a clean, flat appearance is why a tapered edge is the most common choice.