WHY YOUR PAPER TAPE BLISTERED!!

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  • Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
  • Do you suck at paper tape? Watch this video to find out why you get them, how to fix them and how to not get them anymore!!
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Комментарии • 661

  • @BradSk88
    @BradSk88 4 года назад +59

    3:30 "Drywall is not flat folks"
    That's great advice

    • @willpennington5479
      @willpennington5479 3 года назад +3

      That's probably the best takeaway for me from this video.

    • @wumpascott
      @wumpascott 2 года назад +1

      Underrated comment. Customers need to understand this

  • @adammike
    @adammike 4 года назад +98

    "you have to try pretty hard to screw it up..." no... actually, screwing things up is the one thing that I can do really well without even trying.

  • @KBWitt
    @KBWitt 3 года назад +24

    The feels when his intentional bad job is still in competition with your best attempt.

  • @Victriol
    @Victriol 5 лет назад +467

    Nope, not watching for blistered tape. Not sure why i watch, but I find it entertaining. Hard to explain to the wife. "What are you watching?" Me "guy showing how to fix blistered tape on drywall." Wife "do you have a drywall project" Me "Nope" Wife

    • @vancouvercarpenter
      @vancouvercarpenter  5 лет назад +40

      😂 Happy to be of service!!!

    • @chancebeasley6536
      @chancebeasley6536 5 лет назад +7

      This had me rolling! I'm in the same boat on most videos. : )

    • @renovationsandmore7142
      @renovationsandmore7142 5 лет назад +21

      Just finished taping 108 sheets of drywall in a basement today...no chance for blisters...but I'm still watching...lol.

    • @pby1000
      @pby1000 5 лет назад +10

      Women just don't get it.

    • @FixItYourselfDeb
      @FixItYourselfDeb 5 лет назад +33

      @@pby1000 Oh, I not only "get it" I do it. Girls rule at drywall. We can put icing on a cake, we can ice that wall just as easy.🍰🎂

  • @1029zsz
    @1029zsz Год назад +7

    I tried not to get my feelings hurt at the, “You’re just applying the mud really poorly.” bit 😂 you’re not wrong

  • @douglasmoore8033
    @douglasmoore8033 3 года назад +19

    Just found out about you Ben.
    You have some of the best content available! You also are great with your delivery and all around presence on camera.
    Thanks to you, an old tile contractor was able to drywall about 1000 square feet, the ceiling and walls of his garage and tape/finish all drywall. And it turned out great! Using a hawk and trowel worked out great for me because of my experience mudding walls for tile. In California I've only seen tapers use knives and bread pan.
    I'm looking forward to going through all of your content.
    Thank you!

  • @pcm7315
    @pcm7315 2 года назад +7

    After a week of trying to mud, everything you mentioned as being a problem, I was doing, especially pressing too hard to set the tape. I, also, realized that having the right consistency of mud is so important.

  • @zanerohatensky2681
    @zanerohatensky2681 5 лет назад +3

    Great info, I'm a Carpenter in Vernon B.C. and do the odd reno and small mudding and taping jobs in almost every reno, your channel has helped me improve every aspect of my mudding sonetimes a little improvement but things like 45 degree walls using a different product was 10x better
    Thank you

  • @blainebenson7863
    @blainebenson7863 3 года назад +15

    "You have to try hard to screw this up" Don't worry, I am a natural.

  • @truthandlove0
    @truthandlove0 4 года назад +83

    When you're too good and you low key tell people "I don't know how you guys get this wrong, I tried, and got it right" 🤣

    • @thunderdragonish
      @thunderdragonish 3 года назад +6

      “As you can see, I’m a trained and experienced professional, and had to actively try to fail.”

  • @eddiegonzales8431
    @eddiegonzales8431 3 года назад

    I'm a Automotive Mechanic but new to Home diy stuff. Your videos are helpful and your delivery gives a kind of confidence to dive into the job...

  • @wyattsprague2218
    @wyattsprague2218 4 года назад +4

    I'm a carpenter that paints my installs, on small drywall installs, I've been able to tape perfectly, and that equals happy customers and more references. Thank you for your very informative vids.

    • @elmerdane
      @elmerdane 4 года назад

      You are probably even shottier than this noob

  • @PikeyScott
    @PikeyScott 3 года назад +24

    "I had to work pretty hard to create these blisters"
    *looks at my basement ceiling that the previous home owner installed DIY. He must have worked his ass off for at least a month!

    • @aleks-33
      @aleks-33 6 месяцев назад

      HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

  • @michaelbrock3374
    @michaelbrock3374 4 года назад +3

    Your videos are excellent. You have helped countless people save time, do a better job, and feel a bit more confident in doing drywall mud work and repairs. Excellent training session. Great detail, with explanations as well. I have a great deal of respect for all the time you took to make this video for thousands of people. Thank you.

  • @rynelowe1885
    @rynelowe1885 4 года назад

    Very helpful stuff. Just getting started in drywall etc.and these videos are probably the most practical and helpful on the youtubes.

  • @spudtak
    @spudtak 5 лет назад +19

    Just want to say "thank you" for all your videos. They have helped me a lot and I really appreciate them. You make things look easy! Lol

    • @user-lf7en6rf8m
      @user-lf7en6rf8m 4 года назад

      Thank you VC , thank you for your expertise, keep it going

  • @reddawgrup1779
    @reddawgrup1779 5 лет назад +7

    Nice video. Thanks for the input, effort and upload!! Although I'm a carpenter and not a drywaller enjoy learning a bit more everyday. 👍

  • @fourtythree4361
    @fourtythree4361 Год назад +1

    The impulsive "shut up, mom!" got me, I'm in tears

  • @wetsaw7869
    @wetsaw7869 5 лет назад +1

    This is the best drywall channel I have been to.

  • @lanalovesjesus6133
    @lanalovesjesus6133 2 года назад

    Super helpful. So glad I'm watching these BEFORE we finish our drywall!

  • @jefferywright9808
    @jefferywright9808 6 месяцев назад +1

    Very helpful for me. I’ve only used mesh tape n the past; and am now doing multiple rooms with paper tape. I noticed several bubbles early on and you helped me understand why. I’m attempting to do a 4 bedroom house and am finding your videos, amongst others, extremely helpful

  • @Cindy25Cox
    @Cindy25Cox 2 года назад +2

    Ok I just finished corners while on a sketchy scaffold for 16 ft walls. Let's see how I do after watching this informative video. Crossing fingers!! :o

  • @Penber13
    @Penber13 2 года назад +8

    I was told I did a decent job but I know I didn't do well enough and I tend to be a perfectionist. Your videos REALLY help Thank You so much for these tips and guidance 🙏🏽 you're awesome dude

  • @paulbougie4481
    @paulbougie4481 3 года назад

    You're the one who said in the other video to go over tape and get all the mud out from underneath! Now you got me watching this blister video... genious!

  • @ching574
    @ching574 Месяц назад

    gladly ive had this guy to watch over the past couple of years ive never had a single paper joint blister or anything i take alot longer than he does but i end up getting it done and done right

  • @theplanetpete8592
    @theplanetpete8592 4 года назад +9

    3:32 "drywall is not flat folks..." always a good reminder 👍

    • @SupraRyu
      @SupraRyu 4 года назад

      comment of the week!

  • @everydayhero5076
    @everydayhero5076 Год назад +3

    I’ve watched all your videos, and I just wanna say thank you. I did my entire house and only had four bubbles in the whole job. Your videos are highly informative and enjoyable to watch. Thank you ten million times over!

  • @capitaleyes4942
    @capitaleyes4942 Год назад +1

    I had an old sheet rock guy suggest quickly dunking your paper tape in a bucket of water before application. I've been using this technique ever since and never have issues with blisters. Of course, I'm usually only taping a room at a time, not a full 2000 sq ft home.

  • @matthewguthrie722
    @matthewguthrie722 4 года назад +2

    Great video man thanks for the tips master electrician here learning the ins-and-outs of drywall

  • @zita-lein
    @zita-lein Год назад

    Every minute was a gold mine for me. Thanks so much!

  • @Dreadlock1227
    @Dreadlock1227 3 года назад +12

    Imagine being so good at taping that it's actually a challenge to try and do a bad job

    • @rustygear9370
      @rustygear9370 2 года назад

      I don't have his experience, but while taping I noticed that it's practically a no brain task, unless you have two left hands and in this case you should probably leave it to more competent people.

  • @karlnielsen1929
    @karlnielsen1929 4 года назад +9

    Ben, you’re like the Bob Ross of Dry Wall.

  • @johnschutt9187
    @johnschutt9187 5 лет назад +2

    You do a great job and are a great communicator. Thanks!

  • @deanfordcreative
    @deanfordcreative 4 года назад

    Thanks. Been using all your tips to do a small drywall project in my home. Make us rookies look bad when a couple little blisters pop up.

  • @suetausch8050
    @suetausch8050 Год назад

    ohhhhhh how I appreciate you and your clear instruction...... Thanks so much for your time and humor!!

  • @cecilpayton7952
    @cecilpayton7952 4 года назад

    I am currently working on my lake house.your videos have come in handy. I have dyi the whole house top to bottom. All new everthing.

  • @johnd2385
    @johnd2385 2 года назад

    Thanks for taking the time to do this

  • @dwasylkiw
    @dwasylkiw 4 года назад

    Really like your videos; I've learned a lot. I also find your presentations entertaining. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @pegfrompetaluma3694
    @pegfrompetaluma3694 2 года назад

    You make it look really simple. I have a couple bubbles under my tape. Thank you for taking your time to help us diyers

  • @ggrong4356
    @ggrong4356 4 года назад

    Great vids always very informative. A method I have used to fix blisters is after the second coat I usually see the odd one. I take a 4 inch knife which I usually use for applying the mud a tape. I slide the knife blade under the tape accessing the void. The second coat of wet mud allows me to access the bubble. The access point has to be bigger than the blister. Then I apply mud sliding it under in a fashion where it is filled with enough mud to caused adhesion. You can almost see the bubble vanish before eyes. Then I continue with second coat. I totally agree with all of your other comments as I have experienced most of them good and bad. Thx

  • @johnmichelotti5373
    @johnmichelotti5373 3 года назад

    Great technique to practice. Hanging and taping are two different skills. Thanks for doing this

  • @shivanandparia5282
    @shivanandparia5282 5 лет назад +1

    Super thankful for this knowledge you share

  • @larryjohanseniv7049
    @larryjohanseniv7049 5 лет назад +2

    Helpful insight and knowledge from experience, Vancouver Carpenter educating (on his day off, mind you)! Thanks for the share Ben! 🏂

  • @dr650jeff7
    @dr650jeff7 5 месяцев назад

    Best drywall & skateboarding videos out there

  • @pennyraven1222
    @pennyraven1222 3 года назад

    Like your videos. I'm doing a 30x40 garage with 10 foot walls right now. I'm a carpenter but have dabbled in drywall a little bit.
    I wish you would have been around 25 years ago. I'm doing pretty good on my project. I think anyway. I have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you

  • @etejan42
    @etejan42 Год назад

    Thanks! I am drywalling our bedroom and it's the most successful attempt so far. No having to peel off and retape blistered tape

  • @dustonscharbrough3013
    @dustonscharbrough3013 5 лет назад +1

    dude ur the best drywall guy ever!!!!

  • @petertyrrell6690
    @petertyrrell6690 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing, I really enjoy your videos.
    I am paper taping challenged, I have always used mesh tape, never experienced cracking, and never knew about it being a second choice until I started watching RUclips videos. Anyway, before watching this video, I tried paper taping again, and, despite my best efforts, I found that i am still useless at it. I wound up ripping out the paper tape and replacing it with fibafuse tape. I found fibafuse tape, really quick and easy to install.
    I tend to use around 48 drywall screws per sheet, and always put wood behind edges that are not supported by framing lumber, perhaps this is why I have not experienced cracking in my DIY drywall projects.

  • @georgetaylor1063
    @georgetaylor1063 5 лет назад +1

    A good son always put mom first, LOL. I’m repainting the interior of every room in my house, being a complete obsessive person, I must fix every little tiny defect. You have helped tremendously. Enjoy your videos.

    • @mrroche8295
      @mrroche8295 5 лет назад

      I went back and listened again. He said shut up phone.

    • @georgetaylor1063
      @georgetaylor1063 5 лет назад

      @@mrroche8295 - darn, need to dial up the hearing aid....

  • @erics.4113
    @erics.4113 3 года назад

    Hahaha the phone calls when you're trying to do something... thanks for all the helpful videos I like watching them. I've just hung my drywall and about to tape and mud for first time

  • @thomasc3337
    @thomasc3337 Год назад

    The reason I watch these videos…. Where I work I have a saying: “they won’t teach you anything, but you can learn everything.” Attentively watching others work and asking questions teaches me a LOT.

  • @zacharymaneja1207
    @zacharymaneja1207 Год назад

    I realized how simple this is. I made both mistakes too thick and too thin. I finally figured out the level between. What i understand now is get a good level of mud and make sure the edge is clean. Simple as that.

  • @rickcarrarini5696
    @rickcarrarini5696 5 лет назад +1

    Yet another job well done!

  • @chartle1
    @chartle1 5 лет назад +59

    9:30 Brilliant idea pre-sand all your joints and nails spots outside. Saves so much cleanup. ;)

    • @Hey_me
      @Hey_me 4 года назад +1

      :)

  • @johnmurphy5161
    @johnmurphy5161 3 года назад

    great vids man also great editing on the facial mud joke, keep the information rollin, learnin alot👌

  • @luissuave2826
    @luissuave2826 5 лет назад

    I appreciate the explanation on possible reasons why the paper would blister.

  • @IamAmericasDaughter
    @IamAmericasDaughter 2 года назад

    Thank you we just found this issue all over our new house. I was thing it was wallpaper, but it looks exactly like what you are showing! Thanks for info….

  • @tjmyers321
    @tjmyers321 4 года назад +5

    Needed this, thank you! And you made me laugh a couple of times. Needed that too. Thanks and blessings to you guys

  • @EPBusinessTV
    @EPBusinessTV Год назад

    Thank you so much for this taping video, was super helpful

  • @Dkluch_
    @Dkluch_ 3 года назад +1

    great content, great education, and your not annoying. This is rare. New Subscriber, thanks for the good info!

  • @realamericanz4641
    @realamericanz4641 10 месяцев назад

    Wish I found this video first! All others had convinced me they were actually practicing dark magic and witchcraft. Because they made it look so easy. I go to do it and it’s like everything goes so, so wrong! Thank you Sir!

  • @claudiog3493
    @claudiog3493 3 года назад

    Thank you for teaching so well 🙏

  • @bremexperience
    @bremexperience 3 года назад +3

    Man, even with all the precautions I still get blisters... This is an artform!

  • @asura2902
    @asura2902 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for another great lesson

  • @9and7
    @9and7 5 лет назад +56

    Does it so well he can't do it wrong when trying...
    Kinda like Larry Bird trying to miss a 20 foot jump shot. He just couldn't do it!

    • @kimmywimmy7305
      @kimmywimmy7305 4 года назад

      9and7 or like trying to purposely crash your bike. I found ways to entertain myself in my childhood lol.

  • @valeriedonahoe5264
    @valeriedonahoe5264 4 года назад +1

    You are super cool! Every homeowner that's redoing their home needs to subscribe to your channel!

  • @laurischmid-snoeck1950
    @laurischmid-snoeck1950 3 года назад

    Got bored baking bread during this pandemic so decided we needed to remodel the bedroom! (70 year old coop with tons of joint compound on top of plaster ceiling and loads of cracks--scrapped it all off-aaggghh whatta job!!). Hubby was thrilled (not). Watching Vancouver Carpenter & a few others I skimmed a 10x12 room ceiling and had 1 blister--only used a 6" plastic spackling knife as I found using the longer equipment I lost control of the flow. Only weekends to work-but 3 weekends in----it's looking awesome. Thanks so much. p.s. Told sweetie next time I get a 'great idea to fix' something to tell me 'Ahh, I don't think so!' hahaha. (He won't though, we love a good redo challenge).

  • @darrinblitch4912
    @darrinblitch4912 3 года назад

    Thanks for all you're helping tips!!

  • @kurtiskoppdrums
    @kurtiskoppdrums 3 года назад

    Great videos you make buddy! You’re helping me huge

  • @whilomforge3402
    @whilomforge3402 4 года назад +7

    In my experience (15 years), the reason most people get blisters is due to the Sheetrock not being planned out evenly. Little undulations in the joint cause voids and high spots, which will blister.

    • @wecomeinpeace5082
      @wecomeinpeace5082 Год назад

      This happened to me doing a friends ceiling. How do I avoid it? I tried to build the plain with mud and then lay the tape on but I think during my skim process I pressed it back uneven. About an hour later it was blistered.

  • @OilBaron100
    @OilBaron100 2 года назад

    Helpful video. Thanks for posting. I’ll give tape a try.

  • @billmccluskey6294
    @billmccluskey6294 3 года назад

    Appreciate all your videos. Going to have to tackle a couple of walls with blisters & large clumps of mud. Will be doing a LOT of sanding followed by remudding with a large trowel.

  • @MrDarilon23
    @MrDarilon23 3 года назад

    Ben: thank you very much for your drywall videos. They are without a doubt the best resource on the internet for a DIYer to improve their skills. This is especially important in a year in which there's not too much to do but renovate a home and trades people are booked for over a year. On our current project this advice has really revolutionised both our results and speed.

  • @Fetecheney
    @Fetecheney 3 года назад

    So I'm a finish carpenter, and I find myself finding SO many times doing drywall. And I have the words "suspiciously drywall-ey carpenter" go through my head multiples times a day while I'm drywalling :) Although I don't drywall for clients, I find it insane the eye-rolling stigma that's thrown at drywallers. The process is so satisfying and it has an undeniable craft.

  • @peabarter_3074
    @peabarter_3074 3 года назад

    Great video. This and the weldbond mud video and I'm ready for my first tape job. Thank you!

  • @randomsmusicvideos1987
    @randomsmusicvideos1987 4 года назад +1

    I'm about to go out and blister the F out of my new garage!! Woo Hoo!! Great video, thanks. Thought I should watch this one just incase!!

  • @thoi412
    @thoi412 4 года назад

    Thanks for this vid! Also I really enjoyed your reaction to your phone ringing, I swear that happens every time I start working on stuff.

  • @tate520
    @tate520 4 года назад

    Excellent video! Very informative. Thanks!

  • @TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv
    @TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv 4 года назад

    Thanks for the EFFORT, That YOU put into YOUR VIDS.;-)

  • @CarlosMontesBby
    @CarlosMontesBby 4 года назад

    Taking time out of his work to help us not screw up. 🙌

  • @bernietheupholsterer6410
    @bernietheupholsterer6410 3 года назад

    You, are an artist. Thoroughly enjoy your teaching skills and knowledge of the trade. Extremely informative and helpful. If you want to know how to upholster something, let me know!😁

  • @wherethecreekbends7537
    @wherethecreekbends7537 2 года назад

    The the Captain Spackle moves at the end 🤣

  • @JamesofJesus
    @JamesofJesus 2 года назад

    Yes, it just takes the right method and the right tools and accept the tried and true method. Also do the verticals before your horizontal. The horizontal mark studs if you missed any. Carry your 🪛. Awesome video..really helped

  • @juliemeyer1968
    @juliemeyer1968 3 года назад

    Really appreciate the information. Me trying to dry wall....got blisters. Thanks!

  • @jacquelined.1611
    @jacquelined.1611 4 года назад

    Just did some taping and taking a break, I watch your video, which is very good. But now I’m afraid to go upstairs and see my work😬

  • @MecaManiaque
    @MecaManiaque 3 года назад

    Hi, i watch your videos from France, i realy like what you do !

  • @popryder3369
    @popryder3369 Год назад

    Thank you , i learned something here .

  • @victorstahlgren1753
    @victorstahlgren1753 3 года назад

    Big thanks for the tip ! had one blister and was close to redo it :)

  • @akeeperoftheword
    @akeeperoftheword 5 лет назад +5

    Aye Aye Captain Spackle, thanks for the informative video! Question: When do you use quickset and do you use it on the whole process or just for the tape hold down?

    • @loturzelrestaurant
      @loturzelrestaurant 3 года назад

      Aloha.
      ...I gather people for a good cause:
      I wanna provide people with Links leading to bad or toxic people.
      Mobber, Racists, Sexists, Bullies, more. I got the Links and i
      need help with reporting them.
      RUclips is in a bad state and i think you heard of that.
      Many complain about it, its strike-system and its CEO: Susan.
      But... I mean... complaining about the State of the world is nice
      and dandy, but... how about acting? Doing something?
      So i made a Wiki where i store Links for all to use. Yeah, unorthodox, i
      know, but whatever. Its my Try to help.
      You can at least pre-emptive 'block user' regarding the
      Racists and all those, but you can also
      do one thing more and report them.
      You surely know what a mess youtube is, so?
      What do you think about all this? I mean, its a good cause,
      improving the internet and the world, and it costs no money, just time.
      Nice or not?
      I'm sure this comment didnt made it all clear, but point is, i wanna
      act and help others to act, not just complain. If somethings not clear,
      ask Questions; that normally helps with confusion.
      Sorry this comment was so random...

  • @nsmcastillo326
    @nsmcastillo326 4 года назад +1

    I'll have to start from scratch after watching your Informational video...

  • @bobmartin6055
    @bobmartin6055 21 день назад

    Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @yveslauzon6087
    @yveslauzon6087 4 года назад

    Excellent video

  • @lousekoya1803
    @lousekoya1803 Год назад

    Thanks again from Quebec !

  • @tabascocrimson7865
    @tabascocrimson7865 5 лет назад +35

    Blisters under the tape caused by poor application.
    Blisters on the hands caused by poor coating and over sanding.

  • @Grouperhound
    @Grouperhound 4 года назад +1

    😩I’ve had to do the blister cutout repair you describe, but at least I now know why.

  • @gregeoryl
    @gregeoryl 2 года назад

    I wish I found your videos before starting my ceiling. Not looking too bad so far but have things to go back and correct.

  • @DocFortyThree
    @DocFortyThree 3 года назад

    Thanks for the tip.

  • @ronpack4303
    @ronpack4303 5 лет назад +1

    Your video's are GREAT! Like watching sports on TV, you think you can go and perform like they did. Can you give any recommendations on drywall screw guns?

  • @neildrachlen9149
    @neildrachlen9149 4 года назад

    Bravo Ben!

  • @justmike57
    @justmike57 5 лет назад

    I love the idea of a little comedy in your video. I do buy the mud in a bucket to start out with, so I have a good bucket to mix my mud in. I always have to add water to the bucket and mix it up with a Large potato masher to make it smooth and easier to apply. And yes, I know it cost more, but I like it, lol.