Drywall Mudding (first coat)

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  • Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
  • How to do your first coat on drywall. It includes corner beads, butt joints and flat joints.
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Комментарии • 229

  • @lakepowellbigbrownhousebar5769
    @lakepowellbigbrownhousebar5769 Год назад +15

    I am a handyman in Utah and I’ve learned more from this guy than any other RUclipsr. Hope he continues to do what he does

    • @wopwop420
      @wopwop420 Год назад +1

      Yeah man, I'm doing a full basement reno and always come back to these vids before that step.. I rarely do drywall so the refreshers are awesome.

  • @garychandler4296
    @garychandler4296 3 года назад +23

    Never think you know it all! 33 yrs remodeling and I found this one full of little nuggets that will prove useful. I'm sometimes surprised at the things we take for granted and things we do that we don't reallu understand why. I just wish I had a memory; I wouldn't be rewatching some of these, but he's really a great teacher!

    • @Hengry-hn7rb
      @Hengry-hn7rb 3 года назад +1

      33 years remodeling , you must have some good inside tips. Don’t mind if you share some with us.

    • @garychandler4296
      @garychandler4296 3 года назад +2

      @@Hengry-hn7rb Sure. Pray your memory doesn't go the way mine did, and you won't revisit a thread only to find out you've posted in it 4 times already!
      Getting so old I don't buy green bananas...

  • @urhuckfinn
    @urhuckfinn 3 года назад +30

    Good job, Dad! At the end of the day, the heart on your hand is why you do what you do.... great video too

  • @jameslund221
    @jameslund221 2 года назад +9

    You have the best attitude in this work I’ve ever seen so far. I just love your presentation. And right to the point. If I had any friends I’d recommend your videos in a heartbeat. Great stuff, keep it up. Thanks

  • @number1pappy
    @number1pappy 3 года назад +6

    As a nubie "DIY" guy who was struggling with my drywall seams. My advice to any other person struggling with drywall seams is to get the same style trowel he is using in this video! I had a regular style drywall knife and I didn't want to purchase yet another tool but I can tell you that a "trowel " like he is using is a game changer ! Just the way you hold it naturally makes it better! I went from seams that no matter what I did I had to redo ,sand etc etc....it was extremely frustrating! Once I got my hands on a trowel my seams got better and a few hours later I was finishing seams that didn't require sanding. Its amazing.

    • @MV-wb2cz
      @MV-wb2cz 5 месяцев назад

      I agree, I've learned this way from ben and I am doing drywall finishing as an additional to what my business offers already.

  • @ericzenk4404
    @ericzenk4404 2 месяца назад

    I'm finishing the basement in my house. watching you do drywall helps me figure out what to do.

  • @stevenbartholomew9749
    @stevenbartholomew9749 3 года назад +5

    what ive learned from watching is that i always try to make my first 2 coats look good.... just worry about it being full and ready for the next coat.

  • @noahb8032
    @noahb8032 3 года назад +6

    Yes please. Everyone I’ve met in the trades myself included have wild stories about how they got in to just everything in general.

  • @ehabrabadi120
    @ehabrabadi120 3 года назад +12

    I just want to say thank you. Because I have learned doing drywall by watching your videos.

  • @sirp0p0
    @sirp0p0 3 года назад

    I did some work for an old boss of mine. It was my first time really drywalling beyond patching holes. I did several rooms, ceilings and all. I feel bad now after seeing all the proper ways to do things, even though I think it came out looking presentable. I was basically just googling what I should do every day and flying by the seat of my pants. This channel has given me so much information, I feel confident that I could make it look even better if I have to do it again. Now at least I have a few tools already bought, I just need the practice.

  • @kevinmd77
    @kevinmd77 Год назад

    Most carpenters are horrible at doing drywall, particularly spackling. You sir are not one of them! Your technique’s and explanation of them are calm and clear which makes them easy to follow and understand. Your a boss for sure! I’ve been doing drywall my whole life and it’s nice to see how other people do it especially when it’s well layed out like you’ve done. Thanks for doing this!

  • @bgwhalley
    @bgwhalley 3 года назад +2

    Vancouver I just want to give you a huge thank you for these videos. I like them all and hope RUclips pays you handsomely because you have saved me so much money. I own several rentals and your videos have made me semi-pro when it comes to drywall repair. Before I used to have to hire shady contractors who may show up and may not to do repairs at our properties. Anyway, thank you! Like button is smashed again!!!

  • @matthewbusch7963
    @matthewbusch7963 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for your videos sir! They have saved me a lot of time. As well , I struggle with execution of tasks until I understand the concept. Your video explanation of the different types of mud changed my drywall life. Thank you. And I'm watching this video 7 hours after it was posted. The one mud hole that thumbs down has never held a hawk and trowel.

  • @jamestishner
    @jamestishner 3 года назад +4

    Man, I just want to say thank you. I love all your videos, your personality, and I've learned so much from you over the last few years. Keep on keeping on brother!

    • @djarcadian
      @djarcadian 3 года назад

      His channel has become one of my favorites.

  • @JeffWok
    @JeffWok 3 года назад +1

    I started watching because I was patching up my garage. That's been done for a while. Your interesting and informative, of course we want to hear your story. Great Channel!

  • @geneduclos4003
    @geneduclos4003 3 года назад +1

    I always get something out of you video. Shared with my daughter. The one is really getting good with the hawk and trowel. Thanks for all your videos.

  • @chillcloud9
    @chillcloud9 3 года назад +2

    I found this insightful. I appreciated the brevity of it though. While I could have watched you coat the whole ceiling usually I'm just trying to get the jist of things. Minute for minute. Your videos have been the most helpful. Thanks 👍

  • @papadjrowe
    @papadjrowe 3 года назад +1

    I have been doing it for 20 plus, you are awesome brother. I actually have figured out more of the problems I always had, moreso your corner work, thanks to you. I really appreciate the uploads man!! You have made me more money!!!... 😁😁😁🤑 thanks again...

  • @carlosjimenez1988
    @carlosjimenez1988 3 года назад +1

    Love the video. I needed a quick refresher on first coat. You are a great drywall finisher. 👍💡

  • @toddgaignat5759
    @toddgaignat5759 Год назад

    Thanks for these clear and straightforward instructions, this has been a great help to me.

  • @mathman0101
    @mathman0101 3 года назад +1

    Your advice and talent is amazing I followed your tips and technique and achieved a level 5 finish on my sons ceiling bedroom. I have to say I was the one who went through the ceiling in the first place as I was rewiring his room from the attic above - but hey no one’s perfect.

    • @vancouvercarpenter
      @vancouvercarpenter  3 года назад

      hahaha :D

    • @mathman0101
      @mathman0101 3 года назад

      @@vancouvercarpenter that’s what the reaction of the family with 4 women and 3-guys

  • @nuhuh4268
    @nuhuh4268 8 месяцев назад +1

    When I heard you said that you have 4 females and 2 males in your house, I believe you must have a happy family!you are well deserved! Thank you so much for your awesome videos! I have learned a lot from your videos.

  • @missmunikaur
    @missmunikaur 3 года назад

    As well as learning drywall mudding and finishing techniques, I learn new sayings like
    "It ain't rocket surgery"
    I mean sod 'it ain't rocket science' and 'it ain't brain surgery'
    Simply "rocket surgery"
    Thanks again Vancouver carpenter you're awesome

    • @EricShimla
      @EricShimla 3 года назад +1

      It’s from The Trailer Park Boys great quote!!

  • @luketutka8921
    @luketutka8921 3 года назад

    Your videos are second to none.

  • @conradyo9274
    @conradyo9274 3 года назад +3

    The Canadian taper hawk and trowel lmao. I find it funny coming from the states but it's very effective I see. You're a master

    • @mitchmarostica5772
      @mitchmarostica5772 3 года назад +1

      Trowel is the way no question. All you need is a small knife to accompany one trowel for almost any job, less tools to clean and carry. And it so much easier on the wrist and quick to apply mud.

  • @Ultegra10SPD
    @Ultegra10SPD 3 года назад +7

    As i'm working on my new (to me) house i can honestly say each drywall adventure i've been on this last mth i hear him saying 'feather my edge' when i do so (best i can anyway). -U10

    • @vancouvercarpenter
      @vancouvercarpenter  3 года назад

      That is awesome!

    • @gemcityfireman
      @gemcityfireman 3 года назад +1

      Feather, Feather and Finish Pass. I could watch these all day long. Skilled tradesman. Great Job. I like hearing “It will be okay”

  • @austinroberson8
    @austinroberson8 Год назад +1

    Love you channel for DIYers. You should put links for the items you recommend. Don’t go crazy but everything you use in that episode would probably make you at least a car payment or two a year. To be honest I’m a handyman and have never heard of sponged back sandpaper. Didn’t realize it was sold BY THE ROLL. I’ve only seen it when it already cut and glued on a sponge wedge. I just bought two rolls off amazon. You would have made .50 or so.

  • @kylebainter8595
    @kylebainter8595 Год назад

    I had been watching another guy that yes has 30 yrs experience and has been wildly insightful for me in what I'm doing. However, Thank you your ways of explaining it are far more comprehensible for me anyway and I love the fact each motion you make repetitive as it is helps me big time especially with this ceiling. I'm out the game some years and took on a 12×12 ceiling and a few other walls, but what I've found that's I think gonna work is I'm setting my 10'' up square and marking every 3-4ft the width of the 10 for my coat passes, then switched to the 12" for butt joints. Homeowner did not so great hanging it, every screw had the ding test😢 So, before pre-fill prep there was plenty of prep bfr real prep could begin. Anyone gotta suggestion on good fast texture that'll make my end game better? House is being sold and it literally needs to be Just good enough! Thought about rolling on mud, and just bump slide it, told them I couldn't possibly match the walls. I can come close but not really. Maybe just shoot it and call it done.

  • @charlesviner1565
    @charlesviner1565 3 года назад

    I really like the way you do your videos

  • @splanzza
    @splanzza 3 года назад +1

    Rocket Surgery ??? 🚀 😂

    • @Pseudify
      @Pseudify 3 года назад +1

      Well he was right about that. Although I can only imagine how hard it would be to sew a fin onto a rocket.

  • @daneedmonds675
    @daneedmonds675 3 года назад +1

    Thank you. You've taught a plumber to love doing drywall!

  • @jamesluye1315
    @jamesluye1315 3 года назад

    Very nice you’re graft is choice plus you take pride in your work

  • @Redskintom
    @Redskintom Год назад

    You are great! My wife loves the outcome for our remodel. Thank you for leading me thru it.

  • @danswojanovski2549
    @danswojanovski2549 3 года назад

    Rocket surgery? Lol I guess at the time of this video you were tired.....or over worked. Love the videos you produce, you are saving me a lot of sanding! I really enjoy your in depth descriptions of your techniques. All of the information you provide is very helpful

  • @ccadama
    @ccadama 3 года назад +6

    @Vancouver Carpenter. Yeah, you can't break YOUR 4 year old daughter's heart. But hopefully, when that sticker came off it didn't get into your drywall compound. I'd be embarrassing if it bled through on the homeowner.
    I find you mudding to put me in a peaceful zen-like mood. Yes, I'd like to hear how you got into drywalling. Not enough people have respect for the tradespeople.
    Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

  • @larrygill2223
    @larrygill2223 3 года назад

    I finished drywalling a basement and did all the taping and mudding. Even though I’m really good at it, god I hate doing it. Especially the sanding!

  • @cdean3140
    @cdean3140 3 года назад +3

    You make it look sooo easy and am interested in the vid on how you got into drywalling. Would also love to see the finished ceiling result as it seems really similar to how ours is now, and at what point is it ok to paint? Take care of yourself and all your kiddos!

  • @katalytically
    @katalytically 11 месяцев назад

    I always get something out of your videos. Thanks

  • @screamin6951
    @screamin6951 3 года назад

    Don't let Anyone say you guys aren't artists. To u its easy. To most of us we try to work the mud way too much.

  • @hexhex7220
    @hexhex7220 3 года назад

    Best teacher...surely a darn great Dad..Thanks again for sharing the wisdom...

  • @albertsalas9154
    @albertsalas9154 Год назад

    Thanks to you I learned to do tape and float. I follow all of your pointer and I wish I could show you my finish work. It turned out nice. The sad part is that I have to cover it texture lol my wife wants texture. But I did my best

  • @StonnieDennis
    @StonnieDennis Год назад

    Thank you!

  • @kevincoulombe3608
    @kevincoulombe3608 3 года назад

    Your Vedios have help me so much thank you your a good teacher

  • @Ghosty-Who
    @Ghosty-Who 3 года назад

    He's like the Bob Ross of mudding

  • @jasonbolin7025
    @jasonbolin7025 2 года назад

    You have great videos. Drywall is my weak spot and you have inspires me to give it a go.

  • @tice2229
    @tice2229 Год назад

    my goodness! those corners look awesome! Haha I am STRUGGLIN' with corners man. Almost done though. Great work, great vids, appreciate it Mr Carpenter!

  • @losmoore3358
    @losmoore3358 2 года назад

    I'm trying to catch on to your mud passing terms, vocabulary. Thanks for the teachings. My first time drywalling my ceiling.

  • @davegordon6943
    @davegordon6943 3 года назад +12

    Drives me crazy how you can put a coat on the ceiling in one pass. My mud in splotchy dripping all over my face. And I've done a decent amount of drywall. Never been trained other than your videos but damn I can't do it. Finished product is fine but I'm not clean.

    • @Carl-LaFong1618
      @Carl-LaFong1618 3 года назад +4

      Me too. I get it done ok but I do a LOT of sanding.

    • @edover50
      @edover50 3 года назад +2

      Yeah....he pisses me off...

  • @batikcreations
    @batikcreations 3 года назад

    Love you're video's and I've learned a lot thanks. Couple things I do that I haven't seen you mention. I use an old kitchen spatula to get the mud out of the bucket. Works great and you can clean the sides easy, also works good to mix small batches by hand in the bucket. Another tip... you can save premixed mud in the bucket for much longer if you use plastic wrap (cellophane) over the top before you put on the lid. I use this trick to save mud and other things like floor leverer or wood putty. Basically anything that can dry out. Thanks again and keep on truckin!

  • @JosePerez-sm8li
    @JosePerez-sm8li 3 года назад

    Yes post the following video!

  • @7IIJII
    @7IIJII 3 года назад

    VC is solid context all day erraday. Appreciate the knowledge playa

  • @Miss_NeNe
    @Miss_NeNe 2 года назад

    you make it look so easy lol I'm still on my walls but you are giving me more confidence. I have a slanted ceiling that is very high up...

  • @parycash
    @parycash 3 года назад

    Thanks for the video. Very helpful but I king of got lost at your comment of "rocket surgery". :)

  • @joshuaburke411
    @joshuaburke411 3 года назад

    Im a master electrician by trade and this is still witchcraft and wizardry to me.

  • @finaltouchdrywall
    @finaltouchdrywall 3 года назад

    Great video! We always coat everything at once. We do a lot of hot mud in the repair section of drywall.

  • @stargateproductions
    @stargateproductions 3 года назад +1

    I still do it in order, I just crack up the heat on small jobs, mud sets up faster.

  • @AnotherClown01
    @AnotherClown01 3 года назад

    Looks good Ben. Hope all is well stay safe...

  • @stargateproductions
    @stargateproductions 3 года назад

    I always three coat my flats. First with a 12", then a 14" and then I skim the joint. By the time your done it's about 2 feet wide but gosh darn do they turn out good.

  • @cheneypinata
    @cheneypinata 3 года назад +1

    Ben’s stilts sound like ice rain on a wintery afternoon...or a crackling fire.

  • @LDeezy662
    @LDeezy662 3 года назад

    Def interested in how you got your start...always entertaining to hear someone else's story

  • @TobiasRaphael1
    @TobiasRaphael1 3 года назад

    Nice to know you're human and forget nuances once in a while. Appreciate your expertise!

  • @ms.lynnmorin5833
    @ms.lynnmorin5833 3 года назад

    I enjoy your chanel.
    Very informative!

  • @keikeiasako
    @keikeiasako 3 года назад

    RUclips has robbed BCIT of a great instructor! I'm keen on what got you into drywalling, but if like me, you probably found it rewarding, enjoyable and can pay pretty well.

  • @brians5539
    @brians5539 3 года назад

    Definitely interested. Everyone loves a good story.

  • @primalfury2011
    @primalfury2011 3 года назад

    thank you for the info

  • @Progfan2010
    @Progfan2010 Месяц назад

    Great tutorial!

  • @conradcoolerfiend
    @conradcoolerfiend 3 года назад +2

    Please post the video of how you got into drywall!

    • @lionintu
      @lionintu 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/xOd_m8FvlXE/видео.html

  • @bicylindrico
    @bicylindrico 3 года назад

    Looking forward to the next one

  • @GeorgieVlogs
    @GeorgieVlogs 3 года назад

    yes please, would love to know how you got into it

  • @Wassenhoven420
    @Wassenhoven420 2 года назад

    lol at end of vid "its not rocket surgery". Good vid!

  • @Littlelamb2023
    @Littlelamb2023 3 года назад

    Dude you have a lot of kids 😂
    Not a dull moment in your house!
    🙌🏽

  • @maxslomoff
    @maxslomoff Год назад

    Yes I’m interested

  • @geneduclos4003
    @geneduclos4003 3 года назад +4

    I feel your pain. Same here 4 women. Fortunately, they married and have moved out.👍

  • @lakers165
    @lakers165 3 года назад

    Yea man that will be kool to know

  • @congoose100
    @congoose100 3 года назад

    Would love to see the rest of the video

  • @edwardpinsent2101
    @edwardpinsent2101 3 года назад

    Another excellent vid... Thanks .. Seems I have spent a whole lotta time, going over and over my mud on the first pass to get it as good as I can get it. Seeing you breeze through the first coat really helps. Will dig into the vid's for a 'second coat' video .. and hope I can see some 'sanding' before that coat. Me , working on my 7th coat, to get to level 4 :-) ...............................sigh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @josephradack284
    @josephradack284 3 года назад

    Thank you for all the useful information

  • @TCM1966
    @TCM1966 3 года назад

    Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @fbad3
    @fbad3 3 года назад

    Yes, I'm interested in hearing how you got into drywall finishing.

    • @kevincoulombe3608
      @kevincoulombe3608 3 года назад +2

      I'm going to take a wild guess how he became a drywaller yeah he's a construction worker one day he was walking with a 2 by 6 backed up and a 2 by 6 put a hole through the wall supervisor said you did it you fix it ever since then he's been playing in the mud

    • @davegordon6943
      @davegordon6943 3 года назад

      @@kevincoulombe3608 that's what happened to me haha. Somehow I now do everything. I musta made allot of mistakes hah

  • @silbertmcg
    @silbertmcg 6 месяцев назад

    Drywallers.... always leaving mud on the doors... 😂

  • @Tacompton425
    @Tacompton425 3 года назад

    Great vids! Yes, please post followup.

  • @kevinduran8690
    @kevinduran8690 3 года назад

    Crazy how the tools change depending on the geography!

  • @leozmaxwelljilliumz3360
    @leozmaxwelljilliumz3360 3 года назад +3

    "Its not rocket surgery, boys" - rickey and i definitely would like to hear how you got into the trade

  • @icecubefree
    @icecubefree 3 года назад

    First I want to thank you for your videos. They are big help for me.
    I bought a couple of boxes of ready mixed drywall mud when I started my basement two years ago and wondering if they are still good to use. I never opened them and could not find any expiration date on box.

    • @adamdevereaux2459
      @adamdevereaux2459 3 года назад

      You’ll probably find them moldy when you do open them. For the money- just buy fresh.

  • @gerardoreyes9074
    @gerardoreyes9074 3 года назад

    “Rocket surgery” 😂😂 love it
    Always posting awesome and helpful videos 👌🏻

  • @TOMTOM-nh3nl
    @TOMTOM-nh3nl 3 года назад

    Thank You

  • @tealmustang94gt
    @tealmustang94gt 3 года назад

    Yes you can ..... it’s called a days work you coat the flats let them set for a bit coat your inside angles then the seams should be good to coat your bead and then your def good to coat your but joints unless your a beginner

  • @jeffreyrubish347
    @jeffreyrubish347 3 года назад

    If you added some occasional cursing to your drywall finishing process I could better relate 🤣

  • @ardenmiller8591
    @ardenmiller8591 3 года назад

    Definitely post that video of how you became a drywaller.

  • @jonnafry
    @jonnafry 3 года назад

    For sure, background stories are a good read so feel free to indulge your vc posse

  • @stevepravecek4462
    @stevepravecek4462 3 года назад

    The video I’ve been waiting for!

  • @BahianoReno
    @BahianoReno 3 года назад +1

    Job well done my friend, keep safe,

  • @LeakyRoofStudio
    @LeakyRoofStudio Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @wrobelmike
    @wrobelmike 3 года назад +1

    I'd like to hear your story, for sure.

  • @metalwright
    @metalwright 3 года назад +3

    "a 15 to 20 sheeter..." The most Canada way of describing a job yet.. lol

  • @capracoins4317
    @capracoins4317 Год назад +1

    Seem like the trowel is more stiff than a knife but I know I couldn’t use a trowel like I do a knife

  • @calebmoos7742
    @calebmoos7742 3 года назад

    “Natural habitat” .... Canada? Just kidding, I use your tips down here in the states.

  • @Foxtrotallday
    @Foxtrotallday Год назад +1

    Hey GOAT. Do you do the painting afterwards as well?

  • @Fishingtuts
    @Fishingtuts 3 года назад

    You go from a taping coat straight to a 12 inch trowel?

  • @bradleyfletcher9370
    @bradleyfletcher9370 3 года назад

    Very helpful!!