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Nice I like this. I do a California patch all the time. The place I work for Manages 530 Rentals and let me tell I see my share of door knob thru the walls. And fist holes in the wall too. I'm going to give this a try on the next hole. Which will be in the next couple of days. I only use 5 minute mud for everything. You know those screw in anchors which work nice . Easy to install even easier to remove strong but leaves a 1/2 inch hole in the wall. 5 Minute hot mud works perfect for these holes. Nice Video keep them coming.
Thanks, I'm working on a butterfly/California patch next. Whenever I have to fix a doorknob hole, I'll try to reinforce it as best I can and put in some sort of doorstop as well just to give it a prayer lol
Thanks, I was trying to come up with a method for someone who had no tools or experience or for someone in a pinch. My favorite is still the butterfly patch, I made a video on it. If you've not seen it before, you should check it out! 😁👍
Hi, I have done this patch quite a few times and waited to make sure nothing happened to them for more than a year before I made this video, I'm keeping an eye on them, but so far, so good. Also, I'm keeping the boards in this video and plan on doing a 1 year review video. But if something were to happen, I would definitely update everyone and probably pull the video.
he's pretty clear that this is for people who don't have the experience or equipment to do it the recommended way. In addition, trying to get someone with your credentials out to fix a hammer hole in dry wall? Good luck. I see neighbors posting on the various local sites all the time asking for advice because they can't get a callback on small jobs. So this is a fine opportunity to do what might end up being a temporary fix, but if/when it cracks a year or two down the line, the homeowners will appreciate what you do and get paid well for all the more. So be glad.
Well, I'm not sure how long it took me to do the one on camera, but it always takes longer to film something. If I were doing it as fast as possible, I could probably go from damage to painting in 30 to 45 minutes or so(maybe less, might do a video and set the camera up to just film everything and see). But I really just wanted to give people an alternative for someone who doesn't have a lot of tools or experience. If they can float, a butterfly patch or the traditional way with tape would be best practice.
Looks easy enough. But I have a question. My wife lost her balance in the bathroom, and pulled the towel rod anchors from the wall. Left a hole about double your hammer blow. Would this patch be strong enough for the screw in anchors to remount the towel bar?
Hi, if I were you, I would put the first 2 pieces of tape on the back (top and bottom) and screw a piece of wood going up and down behind the drywall but over the tape and then continue with the repair by completing the tape on the back and doing the rest of the repair. Just be sure to position the wood so that you can screw your towel rack directly into the wood on the back of the patch. I hope that made sense. Also, be sure to mix your mud thin enough to inject it. If it feels too thick, just mix up some more until you're happy with it. Let me know if you have any more questions.
I would put a piece of wood behind drywall where weighted hangers are located. 1x4 or 1x6. Nice upgrade to home is to have these included in 2x4 frame horizontal framing
I would say that's probably due to the type of tape you are using, I believe I use Scotch brand tape but if you go with something advertised as heavy duty that may help. The other thing would be that if there is some sort of residue on the wall that needs to be cleaned off or if your paint is very glossy you could also try to scuff the wall for the tape to stick better since you will need to paint anyway it shouldn't matter if it's scuffed a bit. I hope that helped let me know if I can give you any more advice 😁👍
Here is a video of my preferred method if you're interested, it might work out better for you if you're having trouble with the tape, a lot of people don't like doing this method because they don't want to buy a sheet of drywall but they sell 2 ft by 2 ft squares at the HomeGoods stores like Lowe's and Home Depot 😁👍 th-cam.com/video/K_KTbPnlXnc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RpK6LNWJo0ZjYZLn
Depending on the size, at the end of the video, I show a bigger one that I backed with cardboard, and I would be hesitant to go bigger than that without adding wood to the back, you would need to add that after putting on the first strips of tape to the back. It's kind of hard to explain. But I would suggest a butterfly patch, I just uploaded a video on that today. If you want to check it out, here's the link. th-cam.com/video/K_KTbPnlXnc/w-d-xo.html
Hi, I have done this patch quite a few times and waited to make sure nothing happened to them for more than a year before I made this video, I'm keeping an eye on them, but so far, so good. Also, I'm keeping the boards in this video and plan on doing a 1 year review video. But if something were to happen, I would definitely update everyone and probably pull the video.
I still have this example board and it's perfectly fine more than a year and a half later, I've also done this patch in my own house the same way that has been there for about 3 years now also just fine. The only reason drywall needs to be taped is because of drywall mud that is not setting type. The drying type mud shrinks very significantly the setting type shrinks a very small amount and only when it is setting
Actually I have since changed my mind and would just use the 5-minute mud for the final coat if it's a small patch like this. Spackle is easier to sand is what it comes down to but I've had better luck just using 5 minute mud and making sure it was a light coat with not much to sand 😁👍
Hi, I have done this patch quite a few times and waited to make sure nothing happened to them for more than a year before I made this video, I'm keeping an eye on them, but so far, so good. Also I'm keeping the boards in this video and plan on doing a 1 year review video. But if something were to happen I would definitely update everyone and probably pull the video.
Absolutely, for someone who has done drywall repair before and also has the tools to do it, but there are a lot of people who are very intimidated by floating drywall or just don't know what floating is in general. I'm definitely not saying everyone should only do it this way, I'm just offering an alternative that may be easier for someone.
I hate to tell you, but it works like a charm. I have videos on my channel that are the "correct way" and that is what I would recommend but this way worked just fine, no tape, no shrinkage because it was hot mud and I still have that example board lying around and it's doing just fine. I've actually done a couple patches this way IRL and they are also doing just fine. If you didn't like this video you'll really hate my foam patch video 😂 I hope you don't take what I'm saying as being rude I'm honestly just having a conversation with you 😁👍
Yeah, I'm planning on doing a run-through video instead of a step-by-step like this video th-cam.com/video/2br2hLuH64Q/w-d-xo.html and see how long it takes plus dry time. The how to videos always make it seem longer.
Check out this video, Towards the end you can see where I have to actually float out drywall, very different from what I do in this video. th-cam.com/video/K_KTbPnlXnc/w-d-xo.html
Hi, I have done this patch quite a few times and waited to make sure nothing happened to them for more than a year before I made this video, I'm keeping an eye on them, but so far, so good. Also, I'm keeping the boards in this video and plan on doing a 1 year review video. But if something were to happen, I would definitely update everyone and probably pull the video.
Very little mechanical strength. You’re relying on the the soft powdery edges of the drywall to hold the mud in place. These are the kind of patches I see in my customers homes that either their uncles friends brother inlaw did or they did it themselves. A few years later it either cracks or falls out. Then they hire me to cut it out a patch it properly. I’m not saying it will fail every time, but any expansion or contraction and the joints will fail. Drywall tape is designed to minimize joint cracking when things move.
Hi, I have done this patch quite a few times and waited to make sure nothing happened to them for more than a year before I made this video, I'm keeping an eye on them, but so far, so good. Also, I'm keeping the boards in this video and plan on doing a 1 year review video. But if something were to happen, I would definitely update everyone and probably pull the video. Side note, I'm doing research for one of my next videos and ran across this "DAP eclipse rapid wall repair patch" and am shocked that they are basically selling a sticker that you just paint over and call it good, if you've not seen them check them out for a good laugh.
@@MrNathaneasterling I just watched the "DAP eclipse rapid wall repair patch" video. Wow, are you kidding me? What a poor excuse for repairing dry wall. I usually use a California patch.
Why not just make a California patch? Half the time and no need for tape. Tape is not a drywall or mudding tool. Also, you don't finish a drywall patch with spackle.
Actually a California patch is my preferred method, here's my video on it, let me know what you think. th-cam.com/video/K_KTbPnlXnc/w-d-xo.html I put this video out there just for someone who may find it helpful in some way. Personally if I were to do this again which I probably will, I would switch the spackle out for just another layer of hot mud. Everyone in the comments always says that's not going to last but I've had a few of these patches up for years and I have all the patches from these videos and they're all fine, especially if you consider it a temporary fix until it can be repaired "correctly" but I think people would find this is a permanent fix.
@@TheReal0necrown yeah regular mud takes way too long to dry especially when you are putting it on thick like this. Five minute mud is definitely the move.
Thank you for your videos! My husband of 34 years passed away last year. He took care of all the maintenance and repairs. I wish that I had appreciated it more! It's a lot of work and I mostly have no idea what I'm doing. Your videos have helped a lot!
I'm so glad I could help and I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I'm going to start making videos on a more regular basis, my wife and I recently had a child and needless to say it has thrown our schedules upside down but in a good way
@@MrNathaneasterling Thank you for your condolence. Congratulations on the birth of your child! Enjoy the chaos!😁 I look forward to your upcoming videos. Now I'm going to try patching a rather large hole! Fingers crossed.
th-cam.com/video/EhXz4rFByhM/w-d-xo.html Check out that video if you're intimidated it's like a drywall crash course, one of my favorite TH-cam channels 😁👍
I have several half in perfect rounded holes in te ceiling, could you please help with a video? I am sure if this technique would helf for the ceiling. Thanks !
th-cam.com/video/2br2hLuH64Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=A9t0mWH2dbXp-lEi This it how I would do it, I'm demonstrating on a wall good it should work perfectly fine on the ceiling. Working overhead and on a ladder is never fun just be careful when you're up there, 😁👍
I agree, but I was just putting a video out there for someone who might not have tools or experience in floating drywall. I will say it's a lot better than a lot of methods that I see out there like the eclipse patch. I would recommend the butterfly patch, I also made that video along with a lot of other methods of patching drywall that nobody watches lol. Let me know what you think of the butterfly patch video 😁👍 th-cam.com/video/K_KTbPnlXnc/w-d-xo.html
It's really not that much, idk if I made it seem complicated when filming, but it super easy and fast. Of course, if you can float, you have a ton of other options anyway.
I hear you but I've had these patches hold up now for more than 2 years on off camera test and I still have the boards for the on camera stuff and they're doing fine. But I made this particular video for people who don't have tools or maybe don't have the experience to float. I do have a lot of other videos on conventional ways of repairing drywall as well. Out of curiosity, what is your go-to method for repairing a small drywall hole?
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Nice I like this. I do a California patch all the time. The place I work for Manages 530 Rentals and let me tell I see my share of door knob thru the walls. And fist holes in the wall too. I'm going to give this a try on the next hole. Which will be in the next couple of days. I only use 5 minute mud for everything. You know those screw in anchors which work nice . Easy to install even easier to remove strong but leaves a 1/2 inch hole in the wall. 5 Minute hot mud works perfect for these holes. Nice Video keep them coming.
Thanks, I'm working on a butterfly/California patch next.
Whenever I have to fix a doorknob hole, I'll try to reinforce it as best I can and put in some sort of doorstop as well just to give it a prayer lol
Pretty sweet deal there. I don't do a lot of patching but I may try this method next time.
Thanks, I was trying to come up with a method for someone who had no tools or experience or for someone in a pinch. My favorite is still the butterfly patch, I made a video on it. If you've not seen it before, you should check it out! 😁👍
Journeyman drywall finisher here. Definitely NOT the correct way to patch and wont last.
Hi, I have done this patch quite a few times and waited to make sure nothing happened to them for more than a year before I made this video, I'm keeping an eye on them, but so far, so good. Also, I'm keeping the boards in this video and plan on doing a 1 year review video. But if something were to happen, I would definitely update everyone and probably pull the video.
he's pretty clear that this is for people who don't have the experience or equipment to do it the recommended way. In addition, trying to get someone with your credentials out to fix a hammer hole in dry wall? Good luck. I see neighbors posting on the various local sites all the time asking for advice because they can't get a callback on small jobs. So this is a fine opportunity to do what might end up being a temporary fix, but if/when it cracks a year or two down the line, the homeowners will appreciate what you do and get paid well for all the more. So be glad.
A different way than I would do it. This seems to take a lot longer than a typical patch that I could do.
Well, I'm not sure how long it took me to do the one on camera, but it always takes longer to film something. If I were doing it as fast as possible, I could probably go from damage to painting in 30 to 45 minutes or so(maybe less, might do a video and set the camera up to just film everything and see). But I really just wanted to give people an alternative for someone who doesn't have a lot of tools or experience. If they can float, a butterfly patch or the traditional way with tape would be best practice.
Haha! Great ending on top of a great instructional video! #relaxyourface 😄
Thanks, I try to add bloopers (if there are any) to the end of my videos. My wife tells me it's her favorite part lol
Kinda a California patch variation but supper slick ideal. Try it for sure. Thanks from. Sc
Thanks, My next video is going to be a California patch. I just finished it and should be putting it out Sunday!
Coolest thing I’ve ever seen ❤❤❤
Thanks, I came up with it with my own noggin 😁👍
Very cool! I can't wait to try this out.
Thanks
Looks easy enough. But I have a question. My wife lost her balance in the bathroom, and pulled the towel rod anchors from the wall. Left a hole about double your hammer blow. Would this patch be strong enough for the screw in anchors to remount the towel bar?
Hi, if I were you, I would put the first 2 pieces of tape on the back (top and bottom) and screw a piece of wood going up and down behind the drywall but over the tape and then continue with the repair by completing the tape on the back and doing the rest of the repair. Just be sure to position the wood so that you can screw your towel rack directly into the wood on the back of the patch.
I hope that made sense. Also, be sure to mix your mud thin enough to inject it. If it feels too thick, just mix up some more until you're happy with it.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
I would put a piece of wood behind drywall where weighted hangers are located. 1x4 or 1x6. Nice upgrade to home is to have these included in 2x4 frame horizontal framing
Thankyou ...great job .
Thanks, I'm just starting my channel, but I've got a lot planned for the future!
wow you are genius.
Thanks, but I just have a good idea every once in a while lol
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My tape keeps coming trying to spread the mud. My tape dont stick to the wall like urs before mud applied
I would say that's probably due to the type of tape you are using, I believe I use Scotch brand tape but if you go with something advertised as heavy duty that may help. The other thing would be that if there is some sort of residue on the wall that needs to be cleaned off or if your paint is very glossy you could also try to scuff the wall for the tape to stick better since you will need to paint anyway it shouldn't matter if it's scuffed a bit.
I hope that helped let me know if I can give you any more advice 😁👍
@@MrNathaneasterling ty for the info yes it did help I will look for a self adhesive drywall tape.
Here is a video of my preferred method if you're interested, it might work out better for you if you're having trouble with the tape, a lot of people don't like doing this method because they don't want to buy a sheet of drywall but they sell 2 ft by 2 ft squares at the HomeGoods stores like Lowe's and Home Depot 😁👍 th-cam.com/video/K_KTbPnlXnc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RpK6LNWJo0ZjYZLn
Will this work with bigger holes?
Depending on the size, at the end of the video, I show a bigger one that I backed with cardboard, and I would be hesitant to go bigger than that without adding wood to the back, you would need to add that after putting on the first strips of tape to the back. It's kind of hard to explain. But I would suggest a butterfly patch, I just uploaded a video on that today. If you want to check it out, here's the link.
th-cam.com/video/K_KTbPnlXnc/w-d-xo.html
So put something that flexes behind the repair that way I can do it right later like 2 months down the line when it fails
Hi, I have done this patch quite a few times and waited to make sure nothing happened to them for more than a year before I made this video, I'm keeping an eye on them, but so far, so good. Also, I'm keeping the boards in this video and plan on doing a 1 year review video. But if something were to happen, I would definitely update everyone and probably pull the video.
@@MrNathaneasterling are these still holding up?
Yes as good as ever 😁👍
And that square will crack forever without it being taped
I still have this example board and it's perfectly fine more than a year and a half later, I've also done this patch in my own house the same way that has been there for about 3 years now also just fine. The only reason drywall needs to be taped is because of drywall mud that is not setting type. The drying type mud shrinks very significantly the setting type shrinks a very small amount and only when it is setting
Why do you need to spackle the mud? I'm like a child with this drywall stuff...
Actually I have since changed my mind and would just use the 5-minute mud for the final coat if it's a small patch like this. Spackle is easier to sand is what it comes down to but I've had better luck just using 5 minute mud and making sure it was a light coat with not much to sand 😁👍
This is the method that I would recommend the most
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You never taped the seams. Looks fine now but will crack within one full season.
Hi, I have done this patch quite a few times and waited to make sure nothing happened to them for more than a year before I made this video, I'm keeping an eye on them, but so far, so good.
Also I'm keeping the boards in this video and plan on doing a 1 year review video. But if something were to happen I would definitely update everyone and probably pull the video.
No man easier todo it right
Absolutely, for someone who has done drywall repair before and also has the tools to do it, but there are a lot of people who are very intimidated by floating drywall or just don't know what floating is in general. I'm definitely not saying everyone should only do it this way, I'm just offering an alternative that may be easier for someone.
No no no no no
I hate to tell you, but it works like a charm. I have videos on my channel that are the "correct way" and that is what I would recommend but this way worked just fine, no tape, no shrinkage because it was hot mud and I still have that example board lying around and it's doing just fine. I've actually done a couple patches this way IRL and they are also doing just fine. If you didn't like this video you'll really hate my foam patch video 😂
I hope you don't take what I'm saying as being rude I'm honestly just having a conversation with you 😁👍
That job can be done in 5 minutes
Yeah, I'm planning on doing a run-through video instead of a step-by-step like this video th-cam.com/video/2br2hLuH64Q/w-d-xo.html and see how long it takes plus dry time. The how to videos always make it seem longer.
No Float, but you literally floated it with the spackle.
Check out this video, Towards the end you can see where I have to actually float out drywall, very different from what I do in this video.
th-cam.com/video/K_KTbPnlXnc/w-d-xo.html
It'll crack and fall out without tape
Hi, I have done this patch quite a few times and waited to make sure nothing happened to them for more than a year before I made this video, I'm keeping an eye on them, but so far, so good. Also, I'm keeping the boards in this video and plan on doing a 1 year review video. But if something were to happen, I would definitely update everyone and probably pull the video.
What a "duh" moment. That's some brilliance right there and I'm like, why the hell hasn't someone already done this. Good vid
Thanks, I really appreciate that!
Very little mechanical strength. You’re relying on the the soft powdery edges of the drywall to hold the mud in place. These are the kind of patches I see in my customers homes that either their uncles friends brother inlaw did or they did it themselves. A few years later it either cracks or falls out. Then they hire me to cut it out a patch it properly. I’m not saying it will fail every time, but any expansion or contraction and the joints will fail. Drywall tape is designed to minimize joint cracking when things move.
Hi, I have done this patch quite a few times and waited to make sure nothing happened to them for more than a year before I made this video, I'm keeping an eye on them, but so far, so good.
Also, I'm keeping the boards in this video and plan on doing a 1 year review video. But if something were to happen, I would definitely update everyone and probably pull the video.
Side note, I'm doing research for one of my next videos and ran across this "DAP eclipse rapid wall repair patch" and am shocked that they are basically selling a sticker that you just paint over and call it good, if you've not seen them check them out for a good laugh.
@@MrNathaneasterling I just watched the "DAP eclipse rapid wall repair patch" video. Wow, are you kidding me? What a poor excuse for repairing dry wall. I usually use a California patch.
I just got my hands on some plan on doing a review of the next few weeks keep an eye out!
Relax your face. Now that was funny. Glad I watched the end just to hear that
Thanks, I always try to leave a "Blooper"
Why not just make a California patch? Half the time and no need for tape. Tape is not a drywall or mudding tool. Also, you don't finish a drywall patch with spackle.
Actually a California patch is my preferred method, here's my video on it, let me know what you think. th-cam.com/video/K_KTbPnlXnc/w-d-xo.html
I put this video out there just for someone who may find it helpful in some way. Personally if I were to do this again which I probably will, I would switch the spackle out for just another layer of hot mud. Everyone in the comments always says that's not going to last but I've had a few of these patches up for years and I have all the patches from these videos and they're all fine, especially if you consider it a temporary fix until it can be repaired "correctly" but I think people would find this is a permanent fix.
Why u don’t cut drywall and fix it
I could but wanted to show a good alternative for people who may not have any drywall experience.
Cool patch.
Better than a butterfly patch because you don’t have to have an extra piece of drywall sitting around.
Thanks I'm working on a butterfly patch video now, hopefully I will get it out this weekend!
What if I use regular mud..?
You can it’s just going to take forever to dry behind that plastic.
@@TheReal0necrown yeah regular mud takes way too long to dry especially when you are putting it on thick like this. Five minute mud is definitely the move.
Yeah, I don't think regular mud would actually ever dry. It would be like sealing it up in a bucket that it comes in.
Different and I personally wouldn’t use it, but I can see how this can help a lot of people out. Nice job.
Thanks, what's your go-to method?
@@MrNathaneasterling Butterfly, California, blowout patch.
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Thank you for your videos! My husband of 34 years passed away last year. He took care of all the maintenance and repairs. I wish that I had appreciated it more! It's a lot of work and I mostly have no idea what I'm doing. Your videos have helped a lot!
I'm so glad I could help and I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I'm going to start making videos on a more regular basis, my wife and I recently had a child and needless to say it has thrown our schedules upside down but in a good way
@@MrNathaneasterling Thank you for your condolence. Congratulations on the birth of your child! Enjoy the chaos!😁 I look forward to your upcoming videos. Now I'm going to try patching a rather large hole! Fingers crossed.
th-cam.com/video/EhXz4rFByhM/w-d-xo.html
Check out that video if you're intimidated it's like a drywall crash course, one of my favorite TH-cam channels 😁👍
Super cool I wished I learn this long ago...
Thanks!
I have several half in perfect rounded holes in te ceiling, could you please help with a video? I am sure if this technique would helf for the ceiling. Thanks !
th-cam.com/video/2br2hLuH64Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=A9t0mWH2dbXp-lEi
This it how I would do it, I'm demonstrating on a wall good it should work perfectly fine on the ceiling. Working overhead and on a ladder is never fun just be careful when you're up there, 😁👍
This is brillant im subscribing! Keep em comin'! Thank you.
Thanks, will do!
Really neat idea
Thanks 😁👍
This is not how to do it
I agree, but I was just putting a video out there for someone who might not have tools or experience in floating drywall. I will say it's a lot better than a lot of methods that I see out there like the eclipse patch. I would recommend the butterfly patch, I also made that video along with a lot of other methods of patching drywall that nobody watches lol. Let me know what you think of the butterfly patch video 😁👍
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Why skip the primer?
I just didn't have any on hand I'm a big advocate in using primer when painting.
Way too much effort.
It's really not that much, idk if I made it seem complicated when filming, but it super easy and fast. Of course, if you can float, you have a ton of other options anyway.
No brain!
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That's the kind of work that keeps us contractors in business
I hear you but I've had these patches hold up now for more than 2 years on off camera test and I still have the boards for the on camera stuff and they're doing fine. But I made this particular video for people who don't have tools or maybe don't have the experience to float. I do have a lot of other videos on conventional ways of repairing drywall as well.
Out of curiosity, what is your go-to method for repairing a small drywall hole?
Yeah i'm not calling a contractor when i have 1/4 to 1" holes in walls or ceilings. His video shows the average homeowner how to cover up the holes.
Great video. Seems simple enough even a female could manage to do it lol
Thanks, I just hope my videos help anyone who needs it.