I always used the green and white bucket mud and added a handful or two of water. Mix it and then go nuts. I also only did one side on a corner and let it dry but I had the time. It saves on sanding
@bababooey1266 Yes, you can use a heavyweight compound (green and white bucket) to tape but it's a little more difficult to sand on the final coat so that's why it's nice to use the lightweight compound at the end. Yes, I've seen guys apply the mud on one side at a time in the corners which can be much easier but takes a lot more time. Thanks for watching!
Mesh tape should only be used with setting-type compound. I would never recommend using it except for patches that need to be completed in one or two days. If regular mud is used with mesh tape it cracks eventually 100% of the time. It may take years but it WILL crack
Great video - I had always done only one or two coats (not knowing what I was doing) but this really was helpful in the finishing aspect. Keep up the great work. Subscribed!
Great vid man! Only thing that I saw different on similar vids was the tip to drywall only one side of a corner at a time and let it dry so you're not going back and forth fixing each side over and over.
Thanks Jaison! Yes, I've seen that technique done before and it's great for beginners but I didn't mention it in the video because the problem with doing it that way is that it takes twice as long to get the corner to a final coat on top of the fact that the corners are the last seams to dry so it slows down the project quite a bit but it would have been worth mentioning that option. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@yeagerbomb1356 That's a pretty unusual comment. I've owned my carpentry business for 17 years now and I tape drywall all the time so I must be doing something right. Was there something specific that you saw that led you to believe that I've never done this before?
That's weird, my drywall guys love using mesh tape and I've never had a problem with cracks appearing after the taping is complete but I agree that paper is the better choice.
Is there any issue with me filling the screw holes in the field, and then just covering the top corner and bottom edge near the floor when i do my corner tape/run my mudline at the bottom?
Hi Elijah, if the screw hole is close enough to your corner that it gets covered when you tape your corner you won't have a problem. Good luck with your project and thanks for watching!
If you're using a sanding screen and you have some pretty thick areas I would use 100 grit at first then finish it off with 220 grit to smooth it out. If you're using a sanding sponge go with medium/fine.
Hey Marc, this is the pre-mixed mud that comes in the correct consistency before you apply it. I've seen people use the mud that needs water added to it but that is different than what I'm using.
@@TheCarpentryConsultant i know its premixed but it still needs water. In my entire carreer i have never seen mud that didnt. I have used plus 3 but for me i will use all purpose green top for tapeing. Tapeing mud has to be wet or blisters will happen.
@@marcconner8382 That's interesting. I've been taping drywall for almost 20 years now and I've never had blisters or cracking in my mud. If we both have good results at the end it sounds like there's more than one way to do it. I'll try adding water to my mud next time to see the difference. Thanks for the tip Marc!
@danielteri5674, it's paper, it can be laid either way. If you're having difficulty with the finish when the paper is laid "backwards" then I think you need more practice with your finish coat which is why, I'm guessing, you're watching a beginner's video on how to tape drywall.
@@TheCarpentryConsultant ohhh saucy boi, but no, you laid it backwards. It's designed to go with the crease against the wall. It's clear you're not 100% qualified to be teaching people how to tape. Not a terrible tutorial, though, I've seen worse. Nice work otherwise, brother.
@@BookieRitch Haha I know you're just trying to get attention but I just have to say that has to be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard! When you tape a drywall seam the correct way the tape lays flat on the drywall after you run the knife over the tape to remove the compound underneath and the seam becomes irrelevant. Its only purpose is to create a fold when you tape the corners. I've been doing this for years with no problems so it sounds like you just want to feel tough by throwing out random comments to try to start fights because you're bored and your response to this comment will prove me right.
@@TheCarpentryConsultant I was just letting you know, you're the one who immediately got triggered. I taped 12,000 feet of board yesterday, I would absolutely annihilate you as far as taping goes so I could care less. I would do everything you did in 10 minutes, with actual tools not by hand like a monkey
@@BookieRitch I don't believe that bullshit for a second lol!! Your comments are just getting crazier and crazier! And to top it off, you taped 12,000 feet of board yesterday but you're watching a beginners video on how to tape drywall? You are comedy gold my friend.
I always used the green and white bucket mud and added a handful or two of water. Mix it and then go nuts. I also only did one side on a corner and let it dry but I had the time. It saves on sanding
@bababooey1266 Yes, you can use a heavyweight compound (green and white bucket) to tape but it's a little more difficult to sand on the final coat so that's why it's nice to use the lightweight compound at the end.
Yes, I've seen guys apply the mud on one side at a time in the corners which can be much easier but takes a lot more time.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! I´m about to spackle several rooms in my house and this was really helpful. Thank you.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Mesh tape should only be used with setting-type compound. I would never recommend using it except for patches that need to be completed in one or two days.
If regular mud is used with mesh tape it cracks eventually 100% of the time. It may take years but it WILL crack
Great video - I had always done only one or two coats (not knowing what I was doing) but this really was helpful in the finishing aspect. Keep up the great work. Subscribed!
Thanks for watching and subscribing John!
Great vid man! Only thing that I saw different on similar vids was the tip to drywall only one side of a corner at a time and let it dry so you're not going back and forth fixing each side over and over.
Thanks Jaison! Yes, I've seen that technique done before and it's great for beginners but I didn't mention it in the video because the problem with doing it that way is that it takes twice as long to get the corner to a final coat on top of the fact that the corners are the last seams to dry so it slows down the project quite a bit but it would have been worth mentioning that option.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@@TheCarpentryConsultant Thanks man, keep up the awesome vids!!
This guy has clearly never done this for a living. 🤯 Couldn't finish the video cuz he was driving me nuts.
@yeagerbomb1356 That's a pretty unusual comment. I've owned my carpentry business for 17 years now and I tape drywall all the time so I must be doing something right. Was there something specific that you saw that led you to believe that I've never done this before?
There’s a big difference between paper and mesh tape. Paper tape is much stronger. Mesh tape will always crack sooner
That's weird, my drywall guys love using mesh tape and I've never had a problem with cracks appearing after the taping is complete but I agree that paper is the better choice.
Is there any issue with me filling the screw holes in the field, and then just covering the top corner and bottom edge near the floor when i do my corner tape/run my mudline at the bottom?
Hi Elijah, if the screw hole is close enough to your corner that it gets covered when you tape your corner you won't have a problem.
Good luck with your project and thanks for watching!
good jop !
Thank you!
taping and coating 1st coat screws with plus 3...yikes.
What grit sand paper?
If you're using a sanding screen and you have some pretty thick areas I would use 100 grit at first then finish it off with 220 grit to smooth it out.
If you're using a sanding sponge go with medium/fine.
Theres a diff in tapeing mud and topping mud. Sorry but your mud is too dry .
Hey Marc, this is the pre-mixed mud that comes in the correct consistency before you apply it.
I've seen people use the mud that needs water added to it but that is different than what I'm using.
@@TheCarpentryConsultant i know its premixed but it still needs water. In my entire carreer i have never seen mud that didnt. I have used plus 3 but for me i will use all purpose green top for tapeing. Tapeing mud has to be wet or blisters will happen.
@@marcconner8382 That's interesting. I've been taping drywall for almost 20 years now and I've never had blisters or cracking in my mud. If we both have good results at the end it sounds like there's more than one way to do it.
I'll try adding water to my mud next time to see the difference.
Thanks for the tip Marc!
you're literally putting the tape on backwards....creased side is out makes it harder to finish lol.
@danielteri5674, it's paper, it can be laid either way. If you're having difficulty with the finish when the paper is laid "backwards" then I think you need more practice with your finish coat which is why, I'm guessing, you're watching a beginner's video on how to tape drywall.
@@TheCarpentryConsultant ohhh saucy boi, but no, you laid it backwards. It's designed to go with the crease against the wall. It's clear you're not 100% qualified to be teaching people how to tape. Not a terrible tutorial, though, I've seen worse. Nice work otherwise, brother.
@@BookieRitch Haha I know you're just trying to get attention but I just have to say that has to be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard!
When you tape a drywall seam the correct way the tape lays flat on the drywall after you run the knife over the tape to remove the compound underneath and the seam becomes irrelevant. Its only purpose is to create a fold when you tape the corners.
I've been doing this for years with no problems so it sounds like you just want to feel tough by throwing out random comments to try to start fights because you're bored and your response to this comment will prove me right.
@@TheCarpentryConsultant I was just letting you know, you're the one who immediately got triggered. I taped 12,000 feet of board yesterday, I would absolutely annihilate you as far as taping goes so I could care less. I would do everything you did in 10 minutes, with actual tools not by hand like a monkey
@@BookieRitch I don't believe that bullshit for a second lol!! Your comments are just getting crazier and crazier! And to top it off, you taped 12,000 feet of board yesterday but you're watching a beginners video on how to tape drywall? You are comedy gold my friend.
dude...the hair. lmao