Beginner's Guide To Drywall Taping | A to Z
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In this video I'm showing you everything I know about how to finish (tape and mud) your drywall job. This includes mixing mud, tapered joints, butt joints, inside corners and outside corners. Cheers!
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How about a video on cutting odd shapes for drywall install. Example, underneath stairs.
thank you
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OUTSTANDING!!! GREAT !!GOOD TEACHER!!+
please add the timestamps for easy reference as this video is a goldmine. thanks
9:12 horizontal join
17:08 ceiling to wall join
25:57 inside corner
36:57 outside corner
49:20 second coat inside corner
57:08 second coat horizontal
59:01 second coat vertical butt join
1:03:14 second coat outside corner
1:11:51 second coat wall/ceiling join
Legend 👍 thank you
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You da real mvp
what sandpaper do you use afterwards to rub it down?
@CB BC
Yes, but you might need to go back to something and you'll be grateful to have this index.
I'm a professional home improvement/remodeling contractor. What I've learned is that every one of us needs a mentor and teacher and you do an awesome job of being that for me, Jeff. I always struggled finishing drywall but I have gotten so much better at it as a result of watching your videos...over and over again. I'm grateful and so are my clients. Thank you!
I'm a mom with a very busy husband and I wanted to learn how to remodel on my own. And I watched so many of your videos and I wanted to give a huge thank you! My walls came out smooth with beautiful corners! It almost looks pro. Thank you for all the time you invest into teaching people what to do and not do!
Well done. 👏👏
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I’m so jealous! Mine looked like you were inside of a cave, mud was so thick 🙈 but I’m not giving up! I will keep trying
@@guillegarciadevaquera3612 hahaha, Maybe I had beginners luck? I’m sure you’ll get there! Don’t give up because it’s a great feeling when you accomplish it and you’re happy with it
@@PaintedWindowScreensou're giving me hope lol, I am remodeling part of the garage and enclosure to create a small pet salon. I'm pretty nervous but also excited. The 'pros' my father hired to put in a dividing wall left a floor to ceiling bump that seriously looks awful. And now from watching some of his vids I know why. Makes me wish I could have been the one to do the drywall on that side 😂 but hopefully I can off set that eyesore with decor and storage.
I'm learning everything from scratch cuz my family assumes that since I have 'lady parts' I can't use tools >:(
You, my friend, did not just make a video, you did a Beginner's Guild to Drywall "MOVIE". Thank you for spending the time to do this. Wow and well done.
Others have said this, and I will too: this is the best drywall video on RUclips by the best home renovator on RUclips. Bookmark this damn thing. Brilliant stuff.
Cheers Ben!
Been doing home repairs and small renos for 17 yrs, most contractors hate and avoid drywall work (because they suck at it). I like it... and 95% no issues, this video has shown me the errors in my methods and how to avoid them. Love learning, great presentation. Thanks for all you do.
I wanted to come back to this video and rewatch to make sure I’m doing it right. But, wanted to say my husband and I watched your drywall videos during Covid. It was the only part of our basement remodel we planned to hire out because we didn’t know how to do it well. But Covid. So, we learned from your videos and I wish we could invite you over to see our basement! It’s beautiful!! Thank you!
2 years ago I purchased a home that needed a lot of work. Since that time to now, you've inspired me through countless videos on a wide array of tasks! Your willingness to share your knowledge is extremely commendable.
The amount of work you (or someone) has put into creating these videos, the editing, audio, and uploading is quite a task in itself. If there was an award for the international tradesman of the year... you'd certainly have my vote. Thank you from Oklahoma, USA.
Tip 1. The first thing a 1st time DIY drywaller should do before starting a drywall project is get a file and round those sharp edges on the drywall knives to keep from cutting the drywall paper.
Tip 2: Have a 2nd bucket with water and run the mixer in the bucked with water that way you clean off much of the compound, then let it sit in the bucket of water so it doesn't dry and gives you time to clean it after finishing the mud job.
Thanks good information
When using "hot" mud make sure you clean tools of any heavy deposits (like your mixing tools). If left in a bucket with water the mud will still harden making cleanup a chore.
Get your assistant to clean the tools as you work. 😎
The thing that is most confusing to me is what type of mud to use. All these terms that are thrown out, I don’t know what they mean. Taping mud? Is that something I buy in a box called Taping Mud? Then I also get Hot Mud? Joint Compound? Green Lid? Blue Lid? How many boxes, buckets and bags do I need to repair a single wall? How many at the absolute minimum, since I don’t want to purchase six products and only use a handful of each kind?
@@leeb.7188 I'm not an expert, from what I can tell the difference between the different muds is consistency and dry time. Different consistencies can make different steps in the process easier, while different dry times can be useful to finish the project more efficiently (do in 1 day what would usually take 2 or 3 days). As a DIYer you likely do not need to care about these things much. You just want an average mud that will not dry so quickly that you can't fix mistakes. So definitely avoid Hot Mud. Just find something that isn't formulated for a specific task.
Also mud and joint compound are synonymous.
@@evancombs5159 : Thanks for the info! Yes, I’m a DIYer fixing up a shabby duplex that I bought. It’s a lot of work and unexpected expenses, but eventually it will be in decent condition so I can rent the units and supplement my retirement income. Thanks for your help!
I had been installing drywall in my basement over the past few weekends now, as a complete noob. I went through a bunch of your old videos and while they were definitely helpful and enabled me to get the job done, THIS is exactly the type of video I was looking for and would have liked to see. Thanks for uploading this I know it's going to help thousands of people who were in a similar situation as I was. Even now that I've finished my project I'm still enjoying this video and am watching it and learning what little mistakes I did and what I could have done better. Thanks Jeff, helpful as always 👍
Cheers Phil!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY you're the best bro
Thank you sir!
Please understand this guy is incredibly skilled and makes it look very easy. It definitely is not easy, takes a lot of patience and time to get this good!!
Agree
I keep realizing that with each project
Also understand this guy is a PHENOMENAL contractor. You will struggle to find a contractor with his knowledge or skills.
This guy is absolutely remarkable. He doesn't powder coat everything was so much BS that you can't get any real usable information out of it! He keeps it simple he includes tips like painting so that you go with the rays of the Sun I wouldn't even have thought to tell someone such a thing and I been in the drywall business it's just something that I never even thought about! Very very good instructional videos the man has a real talent for teaching! Watch and learn! Excellent job!
You mean "sugar coat" ? 😁
And yeah, you're right, his delivery is refreshing
I agree. I get that YouTibe creators want to capitalize on their channel, but he is excellent in presenting in a way that is practical and useful. No added crap.
I wish I saw him before I fucked up 80% of my missing my first time. I'm gonna try again on the last bit and feel like it's going to go way better thanks to his tutorial
Yeah true I didn’t see him powder coat anything either 😂
I've watched dozens of drywall, tape, and mudding videos and this was definitely the most comprehensive with nothing left out. Actually watched the entire hour and a half+ video without skipping anything and glad I did. Also appreciate the "mess-ups", because us newbies absolutely have them and now see how to actually correct them. Seriously, thank you. Definite subscriber here!
Hi, Jeff! I am a hands-on, love tools, working with my hands, kind a guy. I was in electrical supplies for many years, but as soon as I was out of it, I got my contractor's license to do small jobs. I ended up building custom fireplace mantles, and fireplace stonework, as well as building custom outdoor kitchen islands. I have watched countless videos of yours and have really learned SO much! Thank you for your outstanding videos, and excellent content! You are not only a craftsman, but a wonderful teacher as well! Cheers! Ron Star
I like how Jeff also explains engineering of things, rather than just showing how to do it. It's necessary, to make right decisions in non-standard situations.
You can add a pinch of red or blue chalk to the mud when you mix it to differentiate between coats.
The best mudding video you will ever find on RUclips. The priming and reapplying mud to perfect the finish blew my mind. I don't know why because it's basically the same concept as repairing an existing wall. Awesome video.
I’m doing my kitchen….I’m a diy type of guy and I’m learning as I go alone…your vids have helped me out alot….I can’t say thank you enough 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
This brought up warm memories of when I was a child and mom would call me into the kitchen to lick the drywall mixer clean.😂
Great video! There's a LOT I would have screwed up without it!
Your channel has gotten me through so much DIY. I didnt want to hire anyone to do something i felt i was able to learn on my own. I literally had no idea how to start, but ive now remodeled one bedroom, floor to ceiling, and im working on my next one now. Your videos make a world of difference!
I absolutely love this man. He makes everything look easy and therefore not intimidating. He’s an excellent teacher. He knows his skills very well and his explanations just flow as he’s working. I just found him about a month ago and I’m binging on his channel. I’m a female DIYer that wants to get into some woodworking and learning more skills. You don’t need to look anywhere else folks. He will teach you everything you need to know about the home
Half way through this video, Jeff helped me to realize that taping drywall is not something I'll ever be able to do well no matter how hard I try. I still watched the other half of the video though because Jeff is really enjoyable to watch and easy to understand.
He has a way of pulling you into the room with him. When he's anxious or frustrated, you feel anxious and frustrated right along with him. I cracked up when the scene cut to "Day Two". The camera rolled and Jeff said, "OK, it's day two.. I left, you didn't". I couldn't stop watching after that.
I wish every teacher could be this animated, precise and detailed simultaneously. I feel like an expert drywall taper after this video. Thank you sir.
You make it look so easy! I'll keep practicing...thank you - best teacher I've seen yet.
As a professional finisher, I have to say that I am impressed that you're not covered in mud from head to toe...lol.
Am not exactly a noob, but I had picked up some bad habits in my drywall projects. I tried your style in my basement and I got amazing results. No blisters, no extra mud on corners, tapered joints were perfect, it was all amazing. Thanks Jeff for the great tips!!
Far and away the best video on youtube on drywall taping.. You are just the master. I get no bubbles in my tape now after you said wet the top face too. Thanks.
You are truly a professional. Down here in Texas people like you no longer exist. Wish we had people like you around here.
From Peterborough, Ontario. I just built a 24x24x13 garage last summer with my father-in-law. What a learning experience! I finished the insulation, vapor barrier, and drywall in the fall by myself. By procrastinating all winter long, I was able to come across your video and finally have the motivation to get the mudding and taping done. For this I thank you! Thanks for the great video!
Make sure to tell the wife how procrastination pays off. They sometimes get it in their heads that it's a bad thing.
I really wish I’d watched this 3 days ago…
Dude that’s funny, I’m in the same boat only 2 days ago lol! I definitely am sanding way more than I should be lol! Hopefully your job turned out good! 👍🏻
Seriously
@@JR-ho5qm thanks man I got through it but ohhh the lessons learned lol. #1 most important is thin the premixed mud or your wall will look like a badly iced cake 😆
Well I watched videos for two weeks and still can't get it smooth, so I'll have to sand some.
@@sw-wk3qm it’s one of those learned art skills, you definitely can’t become pro of watching videos. I’m in Autobody so there is some crossover and it was still somewhat of a challenge
"Practice being square". Now thats a quote we should all live our lives by!
you rock dude,
I come from the trades and have done a lot of things to my home, Now after Hurricane IAN I find myself having to become a Drywall expert or pay a contractor.
I Live in Orlando FL and had 4 ft of water surrounding my house. I suffered only 3 inches through out the house. I will be removing all baseboard and 4 to 5 inches of drywall in almost every room, :( You Sir are an Invaluable source, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the detailed explanation of WHY,WHY NOT, and How to do all of drywall from A TO Z.
You rock!!!!!!!!!!
Mike of Orlando Florida and IAN Casualty.
The first 5 minutes pointed out to me some of the issues I had mudding my old house, then just when I thought you'd answered all my questions, you shared more new knowledge I wish I had then. My new house will be MUCH better. Thanks!
Here is the answer to your question at 46:37 about the bits of plastic in the mud. This is do to the sharp edges on the mixing paddle chipping the inside of the bucket. If you switch to a paddle with rounded edges, you wont have that issue. Hope that helps.
I watched another video today where the presenter warned about the sharp edges leaving bits of bucket plastic in his mud. He said it was especially apparent when he used the orange or blue big-box buckets.
Finishing my cellar at our new home in rural VA. Seems there aren't many contractors willing to call back or the contractors that do are asking a lot for their work. I decided I will do it myself as I already had the materials. I need some lessons in doing exactly what is taught here and I'm looking forward to applying your methods to my project. My dad was a contractor and could do this kind of work in his sleep. I used to marvel at watching him work. miss the old man. Thanks, Jeff. I appreciate the help.
Geez, I'm not even working on a drywall project and have no immediate plans to... but I watched this whole video and learned SO MUCH! 👍👍👍
I can’t tell you how many times I come back to your videos year after year as refresher training. Thank you!
Thanks for such a comprehensive tutorial. I have DIY drywall before and now I wish I knew what you have shown me. It would have saved me a lot of sanding and I would have been happier with my work. Going forward, thanks to you, when I put in my new side door and take out a closet - I’m going to be confident on these upcoming projects.
This guy is the man! There is an easier way to take the mud out of the box and into the bucket with minimal waste. Give me a shout so we can talk.
Awesome video! I wish it was as easy as you make it look. 🙂
I now have the confidence to take on the project I've been so afraid to start. I have a 20x20 building out in the back yard that I want to turn into a pool cabana. Drywall was my biggest fear. ...not anymore. I will post picks when I complete it showing the various steps. THANKS JEFF!!
Super helpful! Thank you so much! I appreciate how much content you cover in one video without all the extra fluff and bloating that many vidoes contain, while still being likeable and fun to watch. Thank you, and well done!
This video got me feeling really confident to tackle a wall in my basement 😃
Jeff. Truly epic video. I watched many but none compare. You have given us everything we need to get to level 4 drywalling. Love the spray foam hack! Thank you!
This sure is the best video on how to finish drywall. It might sound a little strange, but watching Jeff working with mud is like watching Fred Astaire (Jeff) dancing with Ginger Rogers (the Mud). He makes the process look effortless.
I haven’t even finished the video yet (about 60% in) and I must say : You’re an amazing teacher and you’ve helped me grow from pathetic to not bad at all in less than a day!
Extremely educational how you explain everything 👌 You’re actually funny too so it’s entertaining! Thank you so much!👍
"If you have a groove, you have a problem. If you have a ridge, just sand it off."
It took me way too long to learn that. Thanks, Jeff!
some things we learn the hard way Aleks. Cheers!
Lol. I don’t watch those other guys. I always start with your channel unless its a topic without a video. It keeps me from messing up and I don’t have to redo much. Thanks for your channel!!
You are absolutely correct about the “drywall tapers” for commercial and new home builders. Our new build has the crappiest drywall and I have had to learn as a woman to fix all of the mistakes in addition all of my rental properties I had redone all of the drywall myself from watching your videos also with minimal tools and patience. Thanks for all you do and say you are 100% correct !
Thanks for the info, basically included all I was looking for in one place, would be super helpful if longer videos can be broken into sections so scrolling/finding it easier. Cheers!
great point. I will add some chapters for better reference.
This is the best drywall vid on RUclips
STRONGLY AGREE!
Nope. Vancouver Carpenter is the best drywaller on RUclips. This guy is terrible in comparison.
Completely agreed! He’s the best at explaining things.
@@deoenterprise761 yeah he really is. I do this type of work for a living, (general construction) but let me say, no one knows it all and it’s amazing what you can learn from other people who do the same type of work. I don’t watch a ton of these types of channels but his channel I always enjoy. He don’t mess around and just gets the work done fast, efficient and it always looks good!
Except that concrete slab for the shed he built
😂
Yeah best video on RUclips if you like taping with a hawk and trowel LOL funny Canadians. And if you're not a taper. Oh and you can get just as nice a product with the ames tools, you're always going to have a little cross off and touching up but much much faster with the tools irrelevant really for the layman. Cuz you'd have to learn to use them too LOL but all in all nice looking wall. Hawk and trowel LOL not bad guys . Definitely a two and a half three day job but you'd have to use a pan and knives.
Thanks for this video. I am a 71 year old home owner, 4'11, retired nurse and remodeling my living room and enclosing a covered porch to enlarge living room. I am removing a wasteful gas fireplace in a corner, as well. You video is great.
I am looking much more forward to the kitchen project I am in the middle of because of this video right here. You broke it down into easy bits and done right and on the cheap.
i might be too late to answer your question on how to know which bucket is stronger than the others. . there are many factors, but to be specific in what you encountered, which is abrasion, it falls down on what plastic resin is used to make the bucket. you can commonly check what resin is used on the bottom of the bucket near on the other symbols like a three arrows making a triangular shape with a number inside of it (it means how many times the plastic had been recycled). the most common used plastic resins to make buckets are PET or PVC. the more durable ones are PP, ABS, or PA. there are a ton of resin type or grade, so at least check on the bucket resin type that you used and take note on what is preferrable on every type of job you are going to work on.
I'm a former plastic injection mould designer by the way, so this kind of knowledge is common for me.
Most are HDPE
Wrong. The number indicates the type of plastic, not the number of times it was recycled.
The mixing paddle you are using has sharp edges that knick the bucket as you mix. I'd suggest using a mixing attachment with rounded edges.
Ha I had a paddle catch my hair and beat the shit out of me. But you have to be pretty aggressive to get hitchhikers while mixing a bucket
I just finished renovating my kitchen (YT video soon) and I learned so much from you!!! I installed tiles, painting cabinets, built a dry wall learning from your videos and now when I got to building an arched doorway I found this video. Would have helped with my small wall I built but some of the tips you gave I did it intuitively. But now, I know the wall would have come up so much better after this video. Thank you for sharing those precious tips to help us, the Purgatory clients 😂. Not professionals but still wanting to do the job ourselves.
I know I just left a comment but as I continue to watch the whole video I just had to leave another one of just how much I love how you explain everything so thoroughly. Even adding drawn diagrams for clarity of understanding. Just great!
I have loved all your drywall tips and this just brings it all together, thanks. I have managed to get my drywall skills from dangerous to better than whats in my house currently so I am really stoked to keep going with it.
That right there my friend is the name of the game. I will echo your statement for myself. Encouragement is key in this.
Cheers Alex, never stop learning!
Dang good job bro
Thanks for this great summary video Jeff. One thing I would love to see as a follow up is to have a complete beginner watch this video, and then give them your tools and film them attempting to do a small project while you mentor them as they work. Being an expert often means you have forgotten what you do automatically - watching a novice (or two) attempt to replicate your process would be great for exposing any "obvious" things that you didn't think to explain or that may be confusing. Plus it would set the bar for realistically what a beginner can expect to achieve.
I'm from the UK, a keen DIY'er and only come into contact with 'drywall' occasionally. I never really got my head around why filling a joint was such an elaborate process because I never knew the edges WERE ACTUALLY BEVELLED - a veil has been lifted from my eyes! Many Thanks - it's all clear now why you do what you do......
@9:48 My old man was a drywall contractor. On smaller jobs, when he didn't use his bazooka or Banjo, he would always dunk his paper tape in a bucket of water (pre-wet it) first.
We are finishing a large basement so this video is very helpful. Question: We have a few places where joints are 1/2 butt and 1/2 factory finish. What, if anything, should we do differently? Thank you!
Float out a larger distance or shim out the studs on the side of the seams
Pre-fill the tapered side/factory finish before taping
Many thanks for your amazing videos and teachings Jeff!
As always, you are a master!
A (potential) tip for anyone who is interested, an old Spanish plaster fixed and removed my bubble issue.
Wet the tape before placing it! Run it under a tap or through a bucket if no running water available.
I have never had a bubble since, irrelevant if I use pre-mixed or i mix the plaster.
Cheers again Jeff, have a great Saturday night!
cheers Mike.
Thank you for putting out DIY videos!
I'm 5 minutes in and this is already amazing.
Awesome videos Jeff. They help me forget my discouragement about tackling home repairs after 20 years in my house, raising kids, divorce, neglecting repairs, & suddenly noticing deferred maintenance. Merci merci beaucoup! You are appreciated! Question: fibafuse: yea or nay?
Well, I moved into my home in 92' after many of the same problems as you had (divorced in '77 , bought my house in '92, reared kids who are now in their 40's, and now my home, which was built in the late 60's, is needing many repairs. I am making the repairs I can myself--the easier stuff. I am now 68 and it is harder to repair drywall and paint. (Arthritis!) I just repaired a wall in my laundry room that had a leak behind it a few years ago. I should have bought all new drywall, but was afraid to spend the money. The joint where the ceiling meets the wall was a total mess. I did not think about the expanding foam. I don't know why, because I did all the cracks near the floor many years ago with it. I got it on my fingers and couldn't get it off and it was horrible!!! It also makes a horrible mess if you are not used to using it!!! Anyway, I didn't want to buy anything, so I used what I had at hand. I even did a small drywall hole in my ceiling with papier mache' made from paper towels and Elmers Glue or a dollar glue from the Dollar Tree. I do not recommend this either, but I am on a fixed income. I even put some Elmer's glue in the mud instead of water, which I also DO NOT recommend. My house is older, and the people who built it were not so particular, so I don't care if my job is PERFECT. Anyway, THANKS so much for the directions on this site!!! The sad story is that my whole copper pipe water system is springing tiny holes and my electric is old and not up to code. Don't think white glue will fix these. LOL. I WILL NOT touch water or electric. So, in addition to thanking Jeff for his videos, I am telling all single Grandmas that you can do SOME things in the house yourself. Just Google it, or You Tube IT!!!
Thank you so much for this. My last taping job looked like I had gotten into a fight with the mud.
That is how we all got started.
😂
Priceless wisdom and delivered with great knowledge and maturity!
I have watch many videos on different tape and mudding techniques and yours by far is the most simple, most clean and quality. The one thing I think is funny is that in all the videos I've seen no one ever talks about the curve in taping knives.
Big percentage of the home owners are renovating themselves because of people like Jeff, who likes to share their knowledge and wisdom.
For your premixed mud that you added 500ml of water to, what was the quantity of mud and is it just general purpose? Thanks
I was wondering that too! What mud was used to bed the tape. I’m assuming it was all purpose light weight. Came in a box but in the US we have USG Plus 3…in a bucket with room to add water.
At 6:53 I can’t read the whole label of the box but it it yellow and says machine mud.
I’m retired from painting and drywall, this is the only man on YT that has not taught me anything. He’s also the only man RUclips it knows his shit. He is a bad ass. It would be a wonderful pleasure to work with this guy.
There is some information left out about machine tools , when you use say a bazooka or banjo the mud is thinned down more and the speed is an advantage because you can put 40-50 ft of tape on it sits on the wall longer before it gets wiped down meaning the mud has more time to absorb into the papers being joined you dont need to put mud on top of the tape to prevent blisters , when you tape by hand the mud is heavier less water and gets wiped down right away less absorbtion time and less materials to absorb .
About to replace the drywall behind our cabinets as we are remodeling the kitchen. It'll be great practice before doing other parts of the house where someone did NOT know what they were doing with the drywall. This video is immensely helpful! Keep the content coming!
Wow! Who knew there was all this to dry walling! Obviously I will have to view this a few times and in parts to get the complete master lesson! You are very kind to show us this Jeff.💯👍🇨🇦
Cheers Meg. There is a reason this is a trade and not just a skill.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Indeed, you made a solid point😉
Hey Jeff,
I'm a veteran hanger and hand taper. Almost 40 years. I am experienced with all the mechanical tools as well. I am very impressed with the amount of information and details you put into your videos. Especially how you express multiple times "less is more and clean surface is a better surface to work with.
You my friend are a good taper.
Myself I tape with both hawk and pan but am predominantly a pan taper. For the reason there is more options of putting mud on your knife in an easier faster and more efficient way. I will use a trial with a pan because the trial has a more ridged blade for seams. I know I always get backlash from tapers that have experience only with a hawk. There are advantages with both styles but No! way is better than the other as long as you are getting the same results, a smooth professional finish.
However you say this is for beginners. In all my years of doing and teaching many beginner tapers none have ever picked up a hawk and quickly learn to use it. It is a good skill once you have mastered it or if your looking for a career as a taper. But I don't recommend it for DIY'ers
The only "no no" I seen in this video is "Never put a screw in corner bead" to install CB correctly you should not see more than 1/8" gap under a perpendicular knife blade. That said if you screw the heads flush with the wall you are pulling the CB from the opposite side. Your instructions are good if you have only screws but it is very time consuming. Nail heads are flat and slightly cupped for a reason. Most efficient I've seen and done is push the center till bead is flush use 1/4"x 1 1/4" crown staples, double nail bottoms 4 to 6" apart commercial and high traffic areas residential.
Oh and this tape video shows you tape over incorrect and non code screw patterns. Oops! Lol!
I'll say again you are a good hand taper and make great helpful videos.
Love your videos. The way your say now that is the science after throwing the water bottle for day two mud was perfect.
Ho from Montreal, doing drywal in my 240sq.f. new room added to a house, having fun. Thanks for tips, my friend, you are the best!
Less is more ❤️🔥
This is "THE WAY" to do this soooo well and perfect
Thank you so much !!!!!
Cheers Pierre!
It never gets old to learn how to mud & tape! Many thanks ❤️👍🏻
The Bob Ross of compound. Thank you, I really needed this video, learned a lot 😁
I love this channel. It is one of my "go-to's" to help me prep for some aspect of my home remodel (1969 ranch style) and then later as a reference or inspiration for a spot in which I get "stuck". I like how you touch on both the science (the knowledge and methodology) and the technology (the application of that science) of construction. Like you said in one of your earliest videos discussing your farmhouse renovation in Ottawa, you can save thousands in labor.
I watched all your other videos on this before. When I started remodeling my trailer I tried this myself and it was brutal. I was having joint pain so could not do it. I hired a friend to do it for me. He was awful at it too even claiming he had years of experience . I decided to just learn to do it myself. Looking at the first place I started vs last place so far it was night and day. I know what to do now to do it right and the techniques. My issue was I was pressed for time as I needed a place to live. So half my place looks like garbage at the seams ( main bedroom and half the living room looks awful) and must be redone at some point. Maybe do a video on how to redo maybe bad seams and existing work? If there are any clever tricks. I am not all that upset because I have to replace and resize ( and get rid of) my windows this spring anyway so I have no problem remudding these seams. A little advice would help on fixing past mistakes.
have you thought about adding texture? it covers almost anything.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I did to the ceiling in the living room for now. But not thought about the walls.
Great video, needed this to refresh myself before starting my basement. Tip for if you don't want to put the tape on the floor: Just use an old wire hanger or any leftover electrical wiring to hang it on your belt loop. Works just as well. :)
Thanks for not shilling every brand of product and emphasizing the heart of excellent workmanship with sheetrock. Like others have said, this is the best to-the-point training. Thanks 👍
It's kinda ironic that you chose to call drywall by a specific brand (Sheetrock) in a comment praising Jeff for not shilling brands....
I just finished my hallway about 25 sheets by just following your video.Thank you for this great video.I think I did a great job.But my wife thinks I did an awesome job so she ripped some more walls for me.
My house was flood damaged a year ago. It's been rough but I am finally finishing with drywall repair. I can't thank you enough because your advice is excellent.
In 20years as a homeowner, this video and profeSsional is the Best Ive ever watched. Such a practical and thorough profeSsionaL🤩
I like your videos. I can understand your voice, slow enough, but fast enough to understand. done drywall for ever but next job you will be in my mind for the steps. tks
Can I just thank you for making my life a whole lot easier with your videos.
Jeff, I'm telling you! You're the best DIY teacher I've ever seen on you tube!
This guy saved my ass, now I see why it's got over 3 mil views. He is a genius and the best part is he speaks layman so everyone can understand and actually learn from his videos instead of just being one of those guys making videos simply to show off his new tools or his skill for his own ego boost, this cat is the real deal.
Jeff makes drywalls look godly and clean, so satisfying to watch the work
Cheers!
Love your videos! Have watched multiple times, in fact I re watch before every day of mudding. Thank you sir!
You always have the best tips and tricks . Here in Australia we use a fibreglass mesh tape instead of paper, harder to cut than w yr scraper, yet easier to work with. Thank you Jeff 🙏🇦🇺
Done. About 3000 total sqft between walls and ceilings. Got pricing at about 6 grand to tape and skip trowel from contractors and I did it for $615.00 and took about a month to do.
This guy is THE best at explaning things to the homeowners level. Great personality too
I owe you something man. Thank you for being so thorough sir
u rock sir.
I learned this on RUclips