I have been watching your vlog for several weeks and just wanted you to know how much I appreciate them. I am 72 years old, on probably my last dyi project and have been incorporating your training and it has made so much difference. Just wanted to say thank you. Mike from East Texas
usually the super waves jagged cut is from factory, I worked on a insulation crew back in the 90s and i was taught to use the roll as a straight edge . again another video of professional advice 👍
Nice. I didn't expect to see this on this new season of the Vancouver Carpenter TV show. But a skill I will use when I tackle my 2nd bathroom remodel. I'm going to need to see the skim coating video again to tackle the popcorn ceiling that got painted over.
Cool tip... So to get it right I "hold the roll with my foot my knee and my hand at the top and my left hand holds the other edge taught".... U mm... I'm running out of things to hold the knife with there Ben... Ha ha ha... Good tip... Always nice to keep a clean cut edge on the poly
I love the vid and this tip was bang on without any farting about, which is nice. But what I'm waiting to see is what's poly and why is it important to have it square?
As far as I know we don't have nice rolls of poly down here in the US. Instead, sheets of poly come folded and then rolled into a flat roll and sold in a bag. Poly is a much bigger deal in Canada where nearly (if not actually) the entire country requires vapor barrier.
Good tips. First tip though is "change your damned utility knife blade" 😂. Most of the poly ( and housewap, and felt, and anything else on a roll) I run into looks like a damned beaver chewed through it. It's ridiculous.
I kinda throw it on the floor, unfold it roughly, eyeball an even layout to all sides and then go into the middle and smooth it out to each side individually from there (crawling on my knees and use my hands accordingly).
Bro... your pulling some 'red green'. Its like you took the hard easy way. I'd like to see you do that cut from a fresh roll of poly. 70lbs of slippery shit. Wouldn't it be easier to lay the poly over that board on the floor and use a 2x4 or ruler stick on top and just cut your line that way. It would be easier, faster and repeatable. Cause who want to lug around poly all day? As a fellow Canadian, we have to work smart not hard.
Poly? Please no. I am on a project where poly ( likely 4 mil) was applied, it had deteriorated to the state where it turns to 1000 flakes each of which turns to 1000 flakes at the slightest provocation. I have been typing long enough to miss the entire video which I should go back and watch in case your not going to put that {¡¿} in someone's home.
This channel continually ups my game in small ways that, cumulatively, make a huge difference. Thank you, Vancouver Carpenter.
I have been watching your vlog for several weeks and just wanted you to know how much I appreciate them. I am 72 years old, on probably my last dyi project and have been incorporating your training and it has made so much difference. Just wanted to say thank you. Mike from East Texas
You me too Mike I'm 71 and still learning. This one seems too obvious but I never tried it before. Regards from the west of Ireland.
You are so welcome!
So simple and effective. I can use this. Thanks.
This was a VERY VERY useful tip. I appreciate all your videos. Thanks
Thanks dude. Been using poly more and more for jobs this helps a lot
usually the super waves jagged cut is from factory, I worked on a insulation crew back in the 90s and i was taught to use the roll as a straight edge . again another video of professional advice 👍
Nice. I didn't expect to see this on this new season of the Vancouver Carpenter TV show. But a skill I will use when I tackle my 2nd bathroom remodel. I'm going to need to see the skim coating video again to tackle the popcorn ceiling that got painted over.
I'm feathering my fingers across the keyboard to write this comment. No smashing of the keyboard here. Smoooooth.
The Master, at work!! Thank you VC!
I feathered some edges earlier today. So satisfying.
Yes they are!
@Pruz Zilla When in doubt, blame the tools. ;)
"... Farting about..." ahhh.. Canada i miss you
Aboot**
Cool tip... So to get it right I "hold the roll with my foot my knee and my hand at the top and my left hand holds the other edge taught".... U mm... I'm running out of things to hold the knife with there Ben... Ha ha ha... Good tip... Always nice to keep a clean cut edge on the poly
I love the vid and this tip was bang on without any farting about, which is nice. But what I'm waiting to see is what's poly and why is it important to have it square?
I figured this trick out as a sprat and from them until now I haven’t been able to teach it to any of the young’uns.
They’re simply not interested.
Thanks for the tip
As far as I know we don't have nice rolls of poly down here in the US. Instead, sheets of poly come folded and then rolled into a flat roll and sold in a bag. Poly is a much bigger deal in Canada where nearly (if not actually) the entire country requires vapor barrier.
Bang on!
...damn I miss college.
Good tip good 👍
The second one is the best way. On the floor or a wall
Good tips. First tip though is "change your damned utility knife blade" 😂. Most of the poly ( and housewap, and felt, and anything else on a roll) I run into looks like a damned beaver chewed through it. It's ridiculous.
u r awesome. love your videos. keep em comin
Thank you! Will do!
I’m confused. What is this plastic for!!!!!
Great work.
Cool 👍
Good pro tips....
I am curious about that festool sander I would love to see what it is capable of
3:03 you can see its hard work...😅
I just lay the roll on the floor and use the roll as a guide
Is that poly 5000mil or what. Ain't nobody got money for that.
More like Vancouver Hero We Don’t Deserve
Awesome
Helpful don’t need a straight edge and something to cut on
Throw the roll on the floor and throw a sheet of osb on top of it
cool
I just had to lay 350 square feet of 10 mil poly under my basement floor. That was a challenge - so many wrinkles. Open to suggestions there!
I kinda throw it on the floor, unfold it roughly, eyeball an even layout to all sides and then go into the middle and smooth it out to each side individually from there (crawling on my knees and use my hands accordingly).
I do that too.
One time a client walked into the room as I was cutting...
They shouted "What are you doing to my wall?"
Bro... your pulling some 'red green'.
Its like you took the hard easy way.
I'd like to see you do that cut from a fresh roll of poly. 70lbs of slippery shit.
Wouldn't it be easier to lay the poly over that board on the floor and use a 2x4 or ruler stick on top and just cut your line that way.
It would be easier, faster and repeatable.
Cause who want to lug around poly all day?
As a fellow Canadian, we have to work smart not hard.
Poly? Please no.
I am on a project where poly ( likely 4 mil) was applied, it had deteriorated to the state where it turns to 1000 flakes each of which turns to 1000 flakes at the slightest provocation.
I have been typing long enough to miss the entire video which I should go back and watch in case your not going to put that {¡¿} in someone's home.
Learn how to use it using just the edge of the roll.... Like ah man.....
You running outta content do more feathering
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