I do mostly remodeling and sanding drywall in someone's house makes a MAJOR mess. I learned a trick from an 80 year old man who worked as a drywaller for probably over 60 years or more. He never sanded. So I asked him how he did it and why. He really only sanded his final coat before painting primer to seal everything. It was a light sanding only. Very little dust. So I worked with him a bit and found that if you do several light coats with thinner mix, you really only need to scrape in between coats with a drywall knife where you get little stripes. Other than that, the next coat covers any bubbles or imperfections. Green, all-purpose mud for base coats, Plus 3 for the top coat. I do 3-5 coats total and only do a short, light sand on the final coat. I have very little drywall dust in my projects and it really helps keep customer homes cleaner as we're doing projects for them. Now, for new construction, where the mess isn't as much of a problem, we tend to use thicker coats and fewer coats with a lot of sanding. But for remodels, this is a big advantage and my customers REALLY appreciate me doing it this way.
0:28 Bubbles over paint 2:45 see tape, more mud allows for sanding 5:20 avoid large tools in corners, use smaller 7:36 apply any way, only results matter 10:24 knife with curve allows technique 11:18 sequence corners, one side at time 14:04 6" knife can do larger 16:40 spills on carpet, let dry, scrape up with vacuum 17:25 bucket handle 18:00 corners: prep each side before tuning 18:58 no exact method, unique spots 20:22 clean trowel edges 21:26 stop fussing, sanding resolves
I agree with your last tip. as a self taught DIY plasterer my tip is to slap it on, skim it off and walk away. obviously don't leave huge globs and humps on the wall but don't play with it too much. pure frustration and you will ruin you 95% perfect work. Much easier to touch up or sand off, as much as sanding sucks!
Hey Ben, I watched a whole bunch of your videos before (and during) tackling my first DIY drywall install. Took me a bit of time and some rework, but i couldn't imagine what it would have taken if not for all your throrough and helpful videos. Massive help!
Don't even need to finish this video to know it's going to be a good one. Your videos have really helped me get better with finishing and patching. I work with drywall atleast twice a week on repairs and/or finishing.
I surprises me how many of your videos I can watch and still learn new things. Been taping (and many other things) for about 15 years, but always seems like there's plenty of room for improvement.
I just want to let you know that I REALLY like your videos. I think you ROCK and please keep them coming. I am almost done tearing my kitchen out; and once I remove the framed piece of ceiling that was added to put a soffit above the cabinets; and get the electrical updated and new insulation put in; (I’m sure I’m missing a lot- but I am definitely going to be watching a few of these again bcuz I like your technique- I’m pickin up what your puttin down O.G.!!
If you're coating something that is nasty, the first coat doesn't need to be pretty. The first coats are to get it full and covered. The last coat is to make it pretty and easy to sand
I''ve been mudding drywall on my jobs (i'm a woodworker) since i saw your video 3 years ago, i'm way better now because of your tricks and i like to do that. Thanks, from Montréal!
Dude, awesome videos, really helped me do much better work than in the past. Almost done this job but kinda hooked on the content. Love how you keep it light and still informative
Just found your videos a couple of weeks ago and have watched dozens, over and over again! About to start repairing all plaster and lath walls and ceilings. I've kinda got a good idea on trowel pressure but not completely. Would love to see a short video where you go into more detail on trowel pressure (which side has more pressure than the other) while smoothing out heavy texture on large surfaces. Keep up the great work!
Just wanted to say since I started my home renos I started to watch your videos. I absolutely love them. You've given me so many new tools to finish my projects instead of highering the only drywaller in a 50km area. He tends to show up drunk or stoned and my project looks like a first year student did it when he has 30years experience. Now I just take the reins and do it. Thank you so much for your informative videos.
Consider hiring a high-school student who shows interest in learning your trade. Not all children are cut out for college and likely are more intelligent spatially than intellectually. In other words they are way better using their hands than reading. Sort of like being 'mechanically inclined' .
An excellent video bro🙌🏻 been plastering for the past 2 years and you really helped me with my technique, despite the fact that I work with a gem of a plasterer. You really reconfirmed what we are actually doing here.
I was wondering what I have done wrong when I got bubbles in my drywall mud. Thanks for the tips on mudding. I have done drywall over the years and have learn by trial and error. The tips you have shown today will help a lot in the future. Thank you very much.
Dam I wish I would have seen your videos before I started a home repair due to a flood. I’ve done a lot of concrete finishing but this is totally different. Thanks I have learned a lot from your videos
Ben, your videos are so valuable to me, I’ve actually started to watch the advertisements with the hope that it helps you make a few nickels. I’m a bit of anti ad freak, as in some videos I’ll actually close the video and restart it 3 times in order to skip the ads. Which actually takes longer, but I hate ads. In your case though, I’m happy to watch them. Thanks for your excellent content and tutelage.
Thank you for your videos. Husband and wife team DIY'ing drywall installs to try to save money in this crazy world of inflation and rising maintenance costs. The details help so much!
Thanks so much! Now I'm ready to tackle my wall again with your great pro tips! I really didn't understand what I was trying to do before I watched your video--just had a general idea that I wanted to try to get the joint compound on the wall and smooth it out. Your comment about filling bubbles by wiping in both directions will be very useful. Also, I keep opting for the 6" knife, and after watching you use it, I see how versatile it can be. Although I am having trouble seeing the curve in the knife that you were talking about...
Another brilliant and very helpful video, thanks. I wished I'd watched the section about sequencing the coating in the corners before I started! I'll know for next time. I've watched quite a few of your drywall videos and they have been really helpful, thanks.
Taping and coating painted surfaces is always tricky. I was hoping to see if anyone here would comment about the hair spray trick. And I am really glad I heard about it only a couple years after I got into the trade...15 years ago. Hair spray has silicone in it. Spray it on the painted side of the repair prior to applying the coating mud. Leave it to dry a few minutes. The silicone in the hair spray creates a barrier between the mud and the original paint, reducing the pinholes to almost nothing. Also; use thicker mud to apply to that painted part of the repair. I know it is harder to push with the trowel, but you will like the results. Thicker mud allows you to make multiple passes over the area without removing too much at each pass; as each pass helps removing a good number of bubbles. Also; go back to that area after a few minutes, and if there are a lot of bubbles , go over it again, but this time , I always use a 12 inch blade. I find that the better flex of the 12 inch performs better than the trowel....just my opinion. After the sanding, I always use a wide paintbrush to clear the dust off the area, and whatever pinholes I see, I prefill them prior to applying the second coat. if you don't have a paintbrush, but you have a sponge in your water bucket, wring it and use it to wipe the area. That will also reveal the bubble holes. One added bonus is that when you sand the area; you get the smell of the perfume within the hairspray.....quite pleasant I might add. I have hear many times that drywall finishing is an Art. Something true with that statement.
@@MolloRelax I just know alcohol fumes can get you high or light headed. I have gotten light headed from just using to much rubbing alcohol to clean a surface. I wouldn't say it is allergies but the alcoholic fumes.
Video a skate video. We would love to see a skate video. Even maybe skate and drywall at the same time. lol only you could do that being as great a Sheetrocker that you are
Great Tips! -Thank You. . . . . . Also, appreciate the humility. There is too much Ego in our industry. Your approach, attitude, and skill level is fantastic. -Cheers!
I am so glad I found you! I am learning and having to DIY EVERY finishing thing on a remodel to my fixer home. I made the deal for the builder to just get the frame and walls up, and I would finish myself. In addition to taping and mudding new drywall, I have to patch holes made by squirrels and Rocky Raccoon's family and bad patch jobs that have been painted over by glossy paint. I'm so glad that I stopped right now to look for a way to fill a sink in a wall where the drywall isn't the same level. I am HOPING that I understood how to do that. The left side is about 12" wide the right is 4' and that 12" side is about 1/4" higher than the right. I was afraid to put mud on wider than 8" over the area, but maybe it will come together if I just fill the sunken area and work 12-14 inches over the tape or back to the corner on the left (It's behind the door. I'm going to school on your channel. I enjoy your teaching style!
Thanks. I have a six inch like yours and I find it very handy. Thanks for the tips because they will help me do a better job. I am 82 and still learning.
Great tips on the corner I'm definitely gonna try that I always struggle with the corners not that I can't get it to look nice just that it's a lot of work ur way definitely seems to flow a lot better!
I have learnt a ton from this channel to even be a pro drywaller if given the chance, as I do have the natural talent to feel the mud and now gained the knowledge on how to apply it properly....lol Thank you!
If you file the edges square to your blade on a 4” knife you can coat both sides of an angle. Takes a lot of practice but it’s worth it. Saves a bunch of time. Just be careful the corners of the blade will be really sharp and can tear the tape
I commented on another video that i think i met you and you just said time to go skate and now im certain ive met you 😂 well thanks for the tips man, great content. Ive avoided drywall mud as much as possible in my life and now im actually looking forward to doing it on this small job
My a-ha moment was when I realized that sanding can salvage almost any ugly mudding work. Then it became all about minimizing sanding. And once you get that, you don't fuss. Oh yeah, and clean your tools and keep the mud moving, constantly!
Very beautiful work; it's like ASMR for me. Great tips too thanks! Question; it is way easier to use the concrete trowel and hawk vs box? Guess it depends on how thick the mud is and specific job.
Here’s one for ya. Storing buckets inside each other, put¹ bucket handle inside bottom when stacking and won’t have to deal w/ vacuum/suction of removing a bucket. Cheap trick😉 Thx Ben and have good one ✌🏻 ¹ edited for typo, as fyi that changed comment
I grew up in Europe so I learned from my father how to do bricks/ytong+plaster system. When I came to Australia dry wall was weird. Now I know from the videos that many many Australians do not apply enough mud treating plasterboards applying paint on it.
This is a crafty trade and you need to learn from a master car-painter. Thanks for keeping these coming. Reno-ing my bathroom is requiring some new techniques. You never fail Hot mud is fun and fast. Mix in some plaster repair for good measure.
The six is my favorite also lol. Its always in my pocket. I just had to fix a really tricky area behind a faucet under a window today and i could only use a six bc of how tight it was
Ben, why didn't you put this video out a week ago before I spent 5 days "playing" with mud! LOL This is the most useful advice for getting a bit more into the art of mudding--thank you! Oh, and your previous advice about using Wet n Set tape was a real time saver.
A true LOL moment … Ooh, some seagulls in here! And you could not be more correct. It looks and feels just like gull-poop 100%!!! Great video all around. Glad to see VC is back in action. 👊
gotta tell you man, you are a fortunate fellow. Im not saying you were not attractive in your youth, you look to be a handsome man in the photos i see, but the years have aged you wonderfully. I hope i only get better looking like you! finishing my first drywall today wish me luck.
on the 6 inch knife subject, I whole heartedly agree I am retired now after injuries in a head on collision. I started finishing using knife/pan, but slowly learned to use hawk/trowel, I found using a trowel was much faster for me, and much easier on my wrists. Anyway back to the 6 inch knife, yes buy good ones, use newer one for taping (helps break it in) older one for finishing. P.S. I always hated breaking in a new knife. I can tell that the trowel and hawk you are using are relatively new, the curve hasn't been worn in yet heheh
"11th thing I wish I knew about finishing drywall when I started is that when you are protecting the floor make sure you mark or cut out around any vent registers so you know where they are don't end up putting your platforms through them" hahaha, all good brotha happens to the best of us , still love ya man your great ! oh and 12th thing I personally wish I knew when starting out is that I found your videos to learn from !
I really appreciate all of your videos as I am just starting out. Super beneficial! The lighting in the videos is a bit dark. On my television and phone. I have ocd so pls don't take it personal. I'm just trying to see and pay attention to every detail. Thanks again for your videos!
I'm not a sheetrock guy, I'm a plumber, but built a cabin back in the woods, made the mistake of using fiberglass tape and lite joint compound on ceilings, between extremely high humidity in the summer, SC, and very dry in the winter from wood stove, seams started detaching from sheetrock.
This is one of the videos I needed to see. Working on a wall that is half painted & has a few defects that need to be smoothed out. Hopefully, the 2nd. & 3rd. coats come out fine after watching this video.
I use tape on inside metal for most jobs if not using tape machine, it allows you to run both inside edges on first coat, especially if you are a beginner. Thanks for the videos, you the man.
I just removed the popcorn ceilings from my condo, and was ready to paint right on the drywall ceiling. Then I thought, hmm, maybe I should coat it with something first. I didn't really know what mud was for. The walls also have a rough texture, painted over many times. I was going to sand it smooth, and probably still will, but it might be easier to first smooth it over with mud. Obviously this is my first time doing anything like this, and it's a lot of fun. At least when you are learning anyway.
I just put the level on my shop wall that I patched. Had a heck of a valley. So, I used the level and a bunch of mud to rough fill it. It might be dry by the weekend. Lol
DUDE. I wish I would have known about the curve in knives. I watched this yesterday. Today I put a slight curve in a 6 inch knife and put a skim coat down on about 15 sq ft of wall and 6 sq ft of ceiling without even trying. I'm telling everyone about that tip.
I learned it by accident. I bought a new knife one day and didn’t look at it when choosing it. Got back to the job and noticed a substantial curve in it. I actually didn’t like it at first because I thought it wasn’t supposed to be that way but over time I realized how useful that knife was and would choose it over my other knives.
@@vancouvercarpenter I am uncertain what "curve" you are talking about. Do you mean if you put the knife perpendicular to the wall it curves away on the edge or when you lay the knife blade flat against the wall it is bowed?
"Some seagulls in here" I used to work with a drywaller named Nick Squire in North Vancouver. He used to say that drywalling was like working under a flock of seagulls with Dysentery Disease 😂
Really appreciate the videos. Wondering how you deal with the little crumbs of dried mud that seem to form on the tools after a few minutes. Your tools seem to stay pretty clean. Do you wash them in bucket of water every so often or keep wiping them with a rag or other method? I always have trouble with this.
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I do mostly remodeling and sanding drywall in someone's house makes a MAJOR mess. I learned a trick from an 80 year old man who worked as a drywaller for probably over 60 years or more. He never sanded. So I asked him how he did it and why. He really only sanded his final coat before painting primer to seal everything. It was a light sanding only. Very little dust. So I worked with him a bit and found that if you do several light coats with thinner mix, you really only need to scrape in between coats with a drywall knife where you get little stripes. Other than that, the next coat covers any bubbles or imperfections.
Green, all-purpose mud for base coats, Plus 3 for the top coat. I do 3-5 coats total and only do a short, light sand on the final coat. I have very little drywall dust in my projects and it really helps keep customer homes cleaner as we're doing projects for them.
Now, for new construction, where the mess isn't as much of a problem, we tend to use thicker coats and fewer coats with a lot of sanding. But for remodels, this is a big advantage and my customers REALLY appreciate me doing it this way.
That’s awesome! 3-5after tape? So your level 1-4? Asking as I’m finishing my basement and would like the absolute best dust control solutions.
0:28 Bubbles over paint
2:45 see tape, more mud allows for sanding
5:20 avoid large tools in corners, use smaller
7:36 apply any way, only results matter
10:24 knife with curve allows technique
11:18 sequence corners, one side at time
14:04 6" knife can do larger
16:40 spills on carpet, let dry, scrape up with vacuum
17:25 bucket handle
18:00 corners: prep each side before tuning
18:58 no exact method, unique spots
20:22 clean trowel edges
21:26 stop fussing, sanding resolves
@17:25 That bucket handle trick was slick. I am on lunch break right now, but when I get back to work I’m going to try that on out first thing.
You forgot "stuck" *chuckles
Horse Semen.
22:05 don't set your ladder on an air vent
I agree with your last tip. as a self taught DIY plasterer my tip is to slap it on, skim it off and walk away. obviously don't leave huge globs and humps on the wall but don't play with it too much. pure frustration and you will ruin you 95% perfect work. Much easier to touch up or sand off, as much as sanding sucks!
Hey Ben, I watched a whole bunch of your videos before (and during) tackling my first DIY drywall install. Took me a bit of time and some rework, but i couldn't imagine what it would have taken if not for all your throrough and helpful videos. Massive help!
You are very welcome. And thank YOU so much for the generous super thanks!!!
Don't even need to finish this video to know it's going to be a good one. Your videos have really helped me get better with finishing and patching. I work with drywall atleast twice a week on repairs and/or finishing.
I surprises me how many of your videos I can watch and still learn new things. Been taping (and many other things) for about 15 years, but always seems like there's plenty of room for improvement.
I just want to let you know that I REALLY like your videos. I think you ROCK and please keep them coming. I am almost done tearing my kitchen out; and once I remove the framed piece of ceiling that was added to put a soffit above the cabinets; and get the electrical updated and new insulation put in; (I’m sure I’m missing a lot- but I am definitely going to be watching a few of these again bcuz I like your technique- I’m pickin up what your puttin down O.G.!!
If you're coating something that is nasty, the first coat doesn't need to be pretty. The first coats are to get it full and covered. The last coat is to make it pretty and easy to sand
Crucial video for my upstairs reno. Thank you Ben. Your channel is exceptional
I''ve been mudding drywall on my jobs (i'm a woodworker) since i saw your video 3 years ago, i'm way better now because of your tricks and i like to do that. Thanks, from Montréal!
Dude, awesome videos, really helped me do much better work than in the past. Almost done this job but kinda hooked on the content. Love how you keep it light and still informative
Always good tips. Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all
I learn something every time. Really appreciate your style, cadence, and tempo. You really make it look easy
Anybody else crouch down a little while watching this? I kept waiting for the head reveal with plaster bits in it. That is super close. Great video!
Just found your videos a couple of weeks ago and have watched dozens, over and over again!
About to start repairing all plaster and lath walls and ceilings.
I've kinda got a good idea on trowel pressure but not completely. Would love to see a short video where you go into more detail on trowel pressure (which side has more pressure than the other) while smoothing out heavy texture on large surfaces.
Keep up the great work!
This may be one of your best videos. So many practical tips, so well explained! Thank you!
Thanks 😊
Just wanted to say since I started my home renos I started to watch your videos. I absolutely love them. You've given me so many new tools to finish my projects instead of highering the only drywaller in a 50km area. He tends to show up drunk or stoned and my project looks like a first year student did it when he has 30years experience. Now I just take the reins and do it. Thank you so much for your informative videos.
Consider hiring a high-school student who shows interest in learning your trade. Not all children are cut out for college and likely are more intelligent spatially than intellectually. In other words they are way better using their hands than reading. Sort of like being 'mechanically inclined' .
An excellent video bro🙌🏻 been plastering for the past 2 years and you really helped me with my technique, despite the fact that I work with a gem of a plasterer. You really reconfirmed what we are actually doing here.
Oh thank you so much. I thought I was terrible at drywall until you told explained bubbles from paint. All the work I did was on painted surfaces.
Watching your videos have made my work look better and better as time goes on. TY for sharing your talent. I continue to grow. 👏
I was wondering what I have done wrong when I got bubbles in my drywall mud. Thanks for the tips on mudding. I have done drywall over the years and have learn by trial and error. The tips you have shown today will help a lot in the future. Thank you very much.
Keep up the amazing work Ben you always do and amazing job on your work and your videos. Your videos never disappoint.
Great videos! I'm doing my first full addition in an old house. I don't think I have a single even joint and these tips are really helping.
Love your videos. Really informative and to the point. Plus your little tips, help a lot.
Dam I wish I would have seen your videos before I started a home repair due to a flood. I’ve done a lot of concrete finishing but this is totally different. Thanks I have learned a lot from your videos
I'm a simple man: I see a new Vancouver Carpenter video, I click like
Thanks 🙂
I've never been disappointed by any of his videos.
Word.
I do it while watching intro adds 😂
It's only going to take you a week do that room.
Ben, your videos are so valuable to me, I’ve actually started to watch the advertisements with the hope that it helps you make a few nickels. I’m a bit of anti ad freak, as in some videos I’ll actually close the video and restart it 3 times in order to skip the ads. Which actually takes longer, but I hate ads. In your case though, I’m happy to watch them. Thanks for your excellent content and tutelage.
"some seagulls in here" 😂😂😂 I love watching you! Entertaining while being soooo informative!
Thanks for sharing these valuable advice. Back to fixing yesterdays taping/mudding fiasco 😊
Thank you for your videos. Husband and wife team DIY'ing drywall installs to try to save money in this crazy world of inflation and rising maintenance costs. The details help so much!
Man skim coating is so hard. Takes me like 14 passes and so much sanding you wouldn't believe
Love the ending! Thank you for sharing!😁
Thanks so much! Now I'm ready to tackle my wall again with your great pro tips! I really didn't understand what I was trying to do before I watched your video--just had a general idea that I wanted to try to get the joint compound on the wall and smooth it out. Your comment about filling bubbles by wiping in both directions will be very useful. Also, I keep opting for the 6" knife, and after watching you use it, I see how versatile it can be. Although I am having trouble seeing the curve in the knife that you were talking about...
Your blade might not have much curve. Like I said, I look for ones with a big curve when buying them.
Ben is the Bob Ross of drywall
Another brilliant and very helpful video, thanks. I wished I'd watched the section about sequencing the coating in the corners before I started! I'll know for next time. I've watched quite a few of your drywall videos and they have been really helpful, thanks.
You're tips helped me so much time, thank you so much
You are a great teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Cheers!
"Some seagulls in here" 🤣
Thanks for all the great tips and info. Love this channel and I'm just a simple homeowner doing some diy
Taping and coating painted surfaces is always tricky. I was hoping to see if anyone here would comment about the hair spray trick. And I am really glad I heard about it only a couple years after I got into the trade...15 years ago.
Hair spray has silicone in it. Spray it on the painted side of the repair prior to applying the coating mud. Leave it to dry a few minutes. The silicone in the hair spray creates a barrier between the mud and the original paint, reducing the pinholes to almost nothing. Also; use thicker mud to apply to that painted part of the repair.
I know it is harder to push with the trowel, but you will like the results. Thicker mud allows you to make multiple passes over the area without removing too much at each pass; as each pass helps removing a good number of bubbles. Also; go back to that area after a few minutes, and if there are a lot of bubbles , go over it again, but this time , I always use a 12 inch blade. I find that the better flex of the 12 inch performs better than the trowel....just my opinion.
After the sanding, I always use a wide paintbrush to clear the dust off the area, and whatever pinholes I see, I prefill them prior to applying the second coat. if you don't have a paintbrush, but you have a sponge in your water bucket, wring it and use it to wipe the area. That will also reveal the bubble holes.
One added bonus is that when you sand the area; you get the smell of the perfume within the hairspray.....quite pleasant I might add.
I have hear many times that drywall finishing is an Art. Something true with that statement.
Sounds like a good idea but I know if use hair spray I will definitely get light headed.
@@michaelmedeiros2089 I guess i neglected to mention that some people might be allergic to hair spray, anyway the trick works.
@@MolloRelax I just know alcohol fumes can get you high or light headed. I have gotten light headed from just using to much rubbing alcohol to clean a surface. I wouldn't say it is allergies but the alcoholic fumes.
Sounds like using clear spray would work too
The cheapest hairspray does the job just fine. No need to spend more than a minimum
Have a great Friday skate and weekend Ben. Cheers as always for the great content - the perfect segue into my weekend of DIY drywall finishing
I did have a great Friday skate. That was two weeks ago but I had a great one today too😃
Video a skate video. We would love to see a skate video. Even maybe skate and drywall at the same time. lol only you could do that being as great a Sheetrocker that you are
Great Tips! -Thank You. . . . . . Also, appreciate the humility. There is too much Ego in our industry. Your approach, attitude, and skill level is fantastic. -Cheers!
I am so glad I found you! I am learning and having to DIY EVERY finishing thing on a remodel to my fixer home. I made the deal for the builder to just get the frame and walls up, and I would finish myself. In addition to taping and mudding new drywall, I have to patch holes made by squirrels and Rocky Raccoon's family and bad patch jobs that have been painted over by glossy paint. I'm so glad that I stopped right now to look for a way to fill a sink in a wall where the drywall isn't the same level. I am HOPING that I understood how to do that. The left side is about 12" wide the right is 4' and that 12" side is about 1/4" higher than the right. I was afraid to put mud on wider than 8" over the area, but maybe it will come together if I just fill the sunken area and work 12-14 inches over the tape or back to the corner on the left (It's behind the door. I'm going to school on your channel. I enjoy your teaching style!
Love the channel bro!
Amazing video, bro. Thank you.
Thanks. I have a six inch like yours and I find it very handy. Thanks for the tips because they will help me do a better job. I am 82 and still learning.
You rock! I appreciate all your videos! Did someone say "Keep on Rockin?" Hell Yes! Thank you!
Great show Mr. Ben, thank you for sharing
Great tips on the corner I'm definitely gonna try that I always struggle with the corners not that I can't get it to look nice just that it's a lot of work ur way definitely seems to flow a lot better!
I have learnt a ton from this channel to even be a pro drywaller if given the chance, as I do have the natural talent to feel the mud and now gained the knowledge on how to apply it properly....lol Thank you!
Thank you very much. Your vids are very informative, clear and enjoyable. Greetings from Israel :)
If you file the edges square to your blade on a 4” knife you can coat both sides of an angle. Takes a lot of practice but it’s worth it. Saves a bunch of time. Just be careful the corners of the blade will be really sharp and can tear the tape
I commented on another video that i think i met you and you just said time to go skate and now im certain ive met you 😂 well thanks for the tips man, great content. Ive avoided drywall mud as much as possible in my life and now im actually looking forward to doing it on this small job
Definitely definitely good info, I'm going to share this with some of my newbies! 😁👍
Thank you. You are awesome brother.
My a-ha moment was when I realized that sanding can salvage almost any ugly mudding work. Then it became all about minimizing sanding. And once you get that, you don't fuss. Oh yeah, and clean your tools and keep the mud moving, constantly!
Great video. Your'e like the Bob Ross of drywall. thanks for sharing all of your knowledge
Very beautiful work; it's like ASMR for me. Great tips too thanks! Question; it is way easier to use the concrete trowel and hawk vs box? Guess it depends on how thick the mud is and specific job.
Hi Ben. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I got a few good tips. Cheers 🇦🇺
Here’s one for ya.
Storing buckets inside each other, put¹ bucket handle inside bottom when stacking and won’t have to deal w/ vacuum/suction of removing a bucket. Cheap trick😉
Thx Ben and have good one ✌🏻
¹ edited for typo, as fyi that changed comment
Awesome work. Thank you.
I grew up in Europe so I learned from my father how to do bricks/ytong+plaster system. When I came to Australia dry wall was weird. Now I know from the videos that many many Australians do not apply enough mud treating plasterboards applying paint on it.
Awesome tips and tricks for mudding.
This is a crafty trade and you need to learn from a master car-painter. Thanks for keeping these coming. Reno-ing my bathroom is requiring some new techniques. You never fail
Hot mud is fun and fast. Mix in some plaster repair for good measure.
The six is my favorite also lol. Its always in my pocket. I just had to fix a really tricky area behind a faucet under a window today and i could only use a six bc of how tight it was
I love when he makes the mudding vidoes such as these..
#11 No matter how many excellent Vancouver Carpenter vids y'a watch & notes y'a take, y'a gotta put mud on the wall!!
Ben, why didn't you put this video out a week ago before I spent 5 days "playing" with mud! LOL This is the most useful advice for getting a bit more into the art of mudding--thank you! Oh, and your previous advice about using Wet n Set tape was a real time saver.
I randomly and unexpectedly cackled when your trowel got stuck to the ceiling early on 🤣
The bucket handle hack changed my life.
Wearing a black shirt is a brave statement when applying drywall mud. Or just another rag, afterwards.
Your the best ! Learn so much from you
A true LOL moment … Ooh, some seagulls in here! And you could not be more correct. It looks and feels just like gull-poop 100%!!! Great video all around. Glad to see VC is back in action. 👊
Thanks 😊
I only listen to your videos! Very clear and precise! I just wish I was 15 yrs younger 😂 for the stamina up n down ladders
Excellent - thank you!
Pretty good for you is great for us rookie out her. Seriously thx for all your help
Very good tips on mudding drywall, thanks. Glad you shared mistakes that you've learned so I don't have to make them haha!
Great video! Always wanted to know how to remove / repair those curtain valences
gotta tell you man, you are a fortunate fellow. Im not saying you were not attractive in your youth, you look to be a handsome man in the photos i see, but the years have aged you wonderfully. I hope i only get better looking like you! finishing my first drywall today wish me luck.
on the 6 inch knife subject, I whole heartedly agree I am retired now after injuries in a head on collision. I started finishing using knife/pan, but slowly learned to use hawk/trowel, I found using a trowel was much faster for me, and much easier on my wrists.
Anyway back to the 6 inch knife, yes buy good ones, use newer one for taping (helps break it in) older one for finishing.
P.S. I always hated breaking in a new knife.
I can tell that the trowel and hawk you are using are relatively new, the curve hasn't been worn in yet heheh
One of my biggest problems is too many ridges and thinking “I’ll come back and sand it” and then I end up with a lot of sanding.
The tears in your eyes with that vent 😂, great video man thanks
"11th thing I wish I knew about finishing drywall when I started is that when you are protecting the floor make sure you mark or cut out around any vent registers so you know where they are don't end up putting your platforms through them" hahaha, all good brotha happens to the best of us , still love ya man your great !
oh and 12th thing I personally wish I knew when starting out is that I found your videos to learn from !
I really appreciate all of your videos as I am just starting out. Super beneficial! The lighting in the videos is a bit dark. On my television and phone. I have ocd so pls don't take it personal. I'm just trying to see and pay attention to every detail. Thanks again for your videos!
For the air bubble portion, I simply use a pump spayer filled with water. Spray, wait 5 minutes, start your final coat.
Never know what you're into until you apply the mud and size up what's needed. 6" knife or flat trowel. Trial and error develop the skill.
YES!!!! ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO!!!
I'm not a sheetrock guy, I'm a plumber, but built a cabin back in the woods, made the mistake of using fiberglass tape and lite joint compound on ceilings, between extremely high humidity in the summer, SC, and very dry in the winter from wood stove, seams started detaching from sheetrock.
thanks ben we love you
European stores have wide knives. It's super convenient for leveling ceilings and avoiding the speed-bump humps
Has it been 15 years already?!!! Snap!! Here’s to a bunch more mister👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼✌🏼✌🏼. Peace
This is one of the videos I needed to see. Working on a wall that is half painted & has a few defects that need to be smoothed out. Hopefully, the 2nd. & 3rd. coats come out fine after watching this video.
Great job 👍👍
I use tape on inside metal for most jobs if not using tape machine, it allows you to run both inside edges on first coat, especially if you are a beginner.
Thanks for the videos, you the man.
I just removed the popcorn ceilings from my condo, and was ready to paint right on the drywall ceiling. Then I thought, hmm, maybe I should coat it with something first. I didn't really know what mud was for. The walls also have a rough texture, painted over many times. I was going to sand it smooth, and probably still will, but it might be easier to first smooth it over with mud. Obviously this is my first time doing anything like this, and it's a lot of fun. At least when you are learning anyway.
"there are some seagulls in here".
I always wondered where those droppings came from. Thanks for letting us know it's them seagulls!
I just put the level on my shop wall that I patched. Had a heck of a valley. So, I used the level and a bunch of mud to rough fill it. It might be dry by the weekend. Lol
DUDE. I wish I would have known about the curve in knives. I watched this yesterday. Today I put a slight curve in a 6 inch knife and put a skim coat down on about 15 sq ft of wall and 6 sq ft of ceiling without even trying. I'm telling everyone about that tip.
I learned it by accident. I bought a new knife one day and didn’t look at it when choosing it. Got back to the job and noticed a substantial curve in it. I actually didn’t like it at first because I thought it wasn’t supposed to be that way but over time I realized how useful that knife was and would choose it over my other knives.
@@vancouvercarpenter I am uncertain what "curve" you are talking about. Do you mean if you put the knife perpendicular to the wall it curves away on the edge or when you lay the knife blade flat against the wall it is bowed?
"Some seagulls in here"
I used to work with a drywaller named Nick Squire in North Vancouver. He used to say that drywalling was like working under a flock of seagulls with Dysentery Disease 😂
great tips all though Im new at this it will take me a long time to master
Really appreciate the videos. Wondering how you deal with the little crumbs of dried mud that seem to form on the tools after a few minutes. Your tools seem to stay pretty clean. Do you wash them in bucket of water every so often or keep wiping them with a rag or other method? I always have trouble with this.
I'm always washing mine in a bucket of water.