So many haters just want people to think that drywall finish is some impossible thing to justify their career. Maybe someone learning from a TH-cam video won’t get it right on the first try but stop hating on someone offering advice to those who choose to undertake their own project. It’s not rocket science folks, just takes practice after you get instructions on what to do. Take chances and save some money…Good video.
Because it's not the best advice honestly, been doing this a very long time and lots of this is really situational, not saying he's bad or a bad teacher but there are lots of very complex materials in the trade that he didnt address, like the difference between mud weights, taping vs finishing muds, why adding water is important, I'm not gonna thumbs down but people watching should know they are gonna be in over their heads
@@quinnycoleman7214 most people watching this are doing a small project themselves. This info is perfect for that, and it does say "Beginner" in the title. Just because YOU know all the tricks of the trade, it does not mean most people even care to know them. I had 1 room to do and this video got me through it and I ended up with a very nice finish, so maybe understanding why I used plus 3 to finish really isn't that important since I have no plans to make a career out of it, just didn't want to pay someone 2500 dollars to do what cost me 250 to do myself.
@@jack8162 i understand what youre saying and ill im saying is there is other information out there that is a little more detailed that is well worth looking into
@@licedmilk paper tape takes 2 to 3 tries for a beginner to learn and is better. I used scrap drywall and a 6 inch knife with this guy's advice and got it down enough to do an entire room, ceiling included, with a good finish. I think you don't give people enough credit. Most people are more able than you think. Why use the less good product as a beginner just because you are a beginner? It makes no sense to tell people that.
@@licedmilk I think if a person can't handle bedding the tape, they really should just hire someone to do it. My first time doing tape, I had it figured out. To be fair, I've worked in construction in the past and did similar things that required similar skillsets(scratchcoating, veneer stone installation, etc) so I was comfortable with using the knife, but if using simple hand tools is hard for someone, then they are better off not doing diy to begin with
It is surprisingly incredibly difficult to find a full video on drywall from step 1 - step 3+. So many of them just cover one step and as a beginner, I had NO clue what sequence of steps I should be doing. Thank you so much for making this video, breaking it all down, and giving the FULL spectrum of what the steps are. Seriously, I searched the internets for weeks to find this and I couldn't be more thankful!!
I’ve worked on drywall since I was 10 and now I’m 21. I have watched so many videos on how to drywall just to make see if people do it differently, but I notice that you guys are honestly the only ones who do it correctly.
I did my first nails when I was 5. Back then they didn't use screws. I'm 52 now. I started working with my dad at 15 but before then I'd helped here and there as a kid. Some of these videos are so cringe to watch. My dad started at the dawn of drywall so to say I learned old school is an understatement. I use a hawk, a 14" flat trowel and a 6" knife. That's it. I haven't touched my taping tools in ten years but I could still out pace a banjo with much better results. Honestly, I don't know where these people are learning these days, but they are seriously slow and sloppy. Around here there are a lot of trowel guys, which is fine. I'm just not that ambidextrous. There aren't very many hawk guys but the troughs are generally used by homeowners. I'd ditch the trough unless you're using it to feed gophers. I think you'll find you can get more material on your tools and run your seams much quicker. This guy had to load his 10' knife like 4 times to do what should have been done in one pass. That's my advice to you. If you're working piece work or by the job, you'll make more money.
I do everything the same as him besides with flats all you need is a 10 because if you wipe your edge right you won’t need a 12 to go over it I can see with a butt joint
As a single mom going through her first time home buying experience with no help and no one to be able to help me fix things once I find my home…Your videos has helped me so much.!!! Thank you so much!!!
You guys are great! Couple things... Need to tell beginning drywallers about "hot" mud. The "do it fast" temptation is huge for new mudders. I use small batches (just a pan full, no more) of 45 or 120 for my 1st coat on spaces, joints & screws. It gives me enough time to work but dries fast enough that I can apply the second coat the same day. Things to remember with hot mud: SMALL Batches & never mix the crusties back into good mud. I keep a 2nd pan (I like plastic - easier to clean) to put scrapings into. Clean EVERYTHING really well before you make a new batch or it gets hard and you will NEVER get it off. 45 stays workable for about 30 min & 120 for about 90. Set a timer! It is harder than regular mud so it fills in spaces better but it is harder to sand too. If you practice before you actually do a wall, you can get the hang of it quickly & see how fast it set up. It will take you longer than you think it will if you are new to it. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS on the bag or avoid all of this & use the premixed stuff y'all are using. I hate sanding so I am super careful when mudding and take longer than most people do to avoid that. The other things I do are: (1) Run the corner of the knife on concrete real quick (sidewalk, garage floor, etc.. - it will leave a mark on the concrete so be discrete) ; just enough to get rid of the point, but not create a burr. It is a personal preference but it makes corners a breeze. (2) Before I mud, I grab a phillips screwdriver & I run my knife over EVERY screw head. I listen for a "ting" sound from high screws. I can easily tighten them as final prep before I start mudding. Trying to do it while mudding slows me down & is super messy, but it NEEDS to be done. You can't leave high screw heads. They will always show, will tear your sand "paper" & the wall will look like crap. (3) Wash your stuff quickly & DRY it quickly. EVERYTHING rusts & it rusts fast! Rust not only ruins your equipment, but it leave discolored streaks in any mudding you try to do later (i.e., the second & skim coats...). (4) I set up a work light at a right angle to the wall while I am mudding & sanding so I get shadows from ridges, etc... (5) DO NOT clean your stuff in the kitchen or bathroom sink... Mud, especially hot mud, will ruin your plumbing. First, scrape excess mud into a garbage bag & toss it out. Then scrub everything with a green scrubbie pad & dry it well with paper towels. Make sure you get EVERYTHING off if you are using hot mud or it can cause the next batch to harden too fast & you get lumps. Wash tools somewhere where drywall mud haze won't matter. There will be haze. Final words of warning - Drywall dust & the edges of drywall will RUIN your floors! It is super gritty & will scratch everything. So DO NOT track it everywhere while you are working. Put an old rug at doorways to wipe your feet on. Close room doors so the dust doesn't float all over the rest of the house. It is very hard to get off of stuff. It is also awful for your lungs & eyes masks & glasses are a must. The shop vac is your friend.
@@Nestrs Thank you! Every one of those things Iearned by screwing them up first! (Especially the washing up in the kitchen sink... Now I know how to replace a garbage disposal too!) LOL! Thank you so much for your great vids & super positive attitude!
@@maddydollear i think you are asking how much to mix. If you are using "hot mud" or quick drying mud, just what you can use in the time before it sets up. And in the pan you hold.
I’m planning on adding drywall to my den, this is gonna be my second diy project im doing in my house. I’m 17, have no idea how to do this, but your videos are very informative! Most videos on here use language and vocabulary I don’t understand, but you really word this so anybody can understand. It’s less intimidating and makes me feel a lot more confident in doing this. Thank you!
That's a really great job of explaining things. I have seen many guys just roll along and criticize even though they didnt explain it. This was well done. Great that you offer this to people. You and your wife are very easy to watch and follow. Some people seem almost like they dont want people to know the work well, almost like they are trying to remain the knowledgeable one...which is such a character flaw... thanks for telling it properly, and clearly. This was the best Ive seen so far, and I mean from sooo many videos. Well done you two, for real.
Doing my basement right now. Just finished tape coat and no it just doesn’t look like this guys. I can’t explain it. Going to be mudding and sanding for days.......
Thanks! I’m getting divorced and my husband left the whole sunroom with barely one coat of mud. This was a great help. I wouldn’t even try this if I didn’t have this demonstration and list!
Over the years I have done many projects that ended with drywall, I have gotten better (a little) I have never sought instruction but I saw your video and wow did this old dog learn some new tricks! Thanks so much for posting, you kept it pretty simple and didn't bog the viewer down with info overload, just what a beginner needs to get started!
Thanks for producing this video. I just finished replacing the faux paneling/sheetrock in a corner of my garage after watching your video (several times.) This was my first try and drywall finishing. Thank again 😄
Thank you for this video. It has really saved me a lot of time and sanding. I'm 44 and starting my own business which means building some additional rooms in a store front. Again thank you.
I so appreciate your video. I bought my house in 2016 and now need some work done and ppl charging crazy prices for this stuff. I am also a DIY type person. I love to love new things and see what I can do for myself. I so appreciate the step by step. ❤🎉 It looks like I will be getting some dry wall. Thanks
I am thoroughly impressed at his aptitude to this trade. At a glance I would have never thought that he was a professional drywaller. instead i would have probably guess that he was a coder in a tech company or something.
This video was EXTREMELY helpful! Best tips were the thickness of the mud and thinning it down for each layer, how to taper the joints, knocking down lips with your tool, and work hard to reduce work at the sanding step.
This is great. Your'e a good teacher! I would add to make sure you dust off the sanding dust after you sand or the primer won't adhere. If you just spray primer on top of that, nothing after will stick.
Been doing drywall for as long as I can remember, Family owned business mixed mud as a toddler LoL The video is awesome. the only thing do any different is I fill any cracks (can't seem to hang the rock perfect ever !!!) then tape my Butt joints first running tape from flat seem to flat seem, then cover with taping my flats, over laping the Butt seem tape. Do the ceiling and lastly my vertical corners.
You make it look sooooo easy....I just helped my hubby drywall in a room and it's not this easy - and sanding is not fun. This just proves to me that people that work in construction are not paid enough. And I'll NEVER do this again. Great video - wish I'd seen it - probably wouldn't have even attempted this.
@@scottbrown1820 why don't you make your own video since this one doesn't meet your standards. This guy knows what he is doing, sorry to burst your bubble
Thanks Phil, I'm soon going to use your visit that had educated me to do this myself, ur amazing, easy to understand, not really fast so I can get it first time asks not have to watch over thanks so much
you made it look too easy man. I know if i start it i'll be sanding it for days.....But thank you so much for making this video and sharing with the rest of us.👍👍👍👍👍
I've been taping and rocking for 15 years , your pretty good! Why do you do the bevels first ? Just curious i was always taught run the butt joints first then the last bevel covers all the ends leaving a very neat look . Its also a little harder to pull the tape side to side correcting mud at the intersection of butt joint and flats.... great job !
Thanks for the comment KC. You are 💯 correct. Butts first then flats so the tape is tucked under your flats. It didn’t impact the final look or quality but that is the right thing to do. 👍🏼
Thank you for the informative video. Going to be finishing a small bedroom and family room in our basement. I might have missed it, but what does the dish soap do for the mud mixture?
Man, I was looking for a video that showed a specific thing. I’ve watched probably 20 different videos, and from the beginning, yours was the only one that I actually got knowledge from that I think is helpful. However, the one thing I wanted to see you did not show lol. I’m not a beginner, but I do struggle with second coats (the coat after taping) on corners Because I screw up one side that I just finished whenever I do the other side so I just do one side at a time but there’s got to be a better way.
Thanks Smoke Shop! No, but I use metal corner bead for my outside corners and screw it on rather than nailing 😉 I don’t screw them in at perfect 90’s. Give it a little crimp so your mud has a small valley to fill on each side. Hope that makes sense… For finishing: You will want to use easy sand (90 min) or Durabond for your first coat. It comes in bags and you will need to mix it yourself. Follow the directions on how much water to add. It also sets fast so I would work with a third of a bucket at a time until you feel comfortable doing more. The last two coats can be all purpose and / or topping. Good luck and thanks for the comment!
Hello, your video is very informative. Currently doing a one wall with brand new dry wall. My understanding was that you mud the whole drywall after tapping but from what I understood from your video is that from this steps you go directly to applying primer and paint… correct?
Hey Michael, I will say for a beginner it may reduce the movement of the tape by starting in the center. I think it is going to slow somebody down with more experience by going back and forth. In terms of quality really doesn’t matter so if that works for you go for it 👍🏼
Love this wonderful video. I am about to tape and mud sheetrock in my master bathroom. My question is, after doing this part and sanding smooth, can I put wallpaper directly on the sheetrock or do I need to put something on the walls first before hanging the wallpaper? Thanks!
Great video! I have a quick issue. Last night at 11pm I mixed USG 90 joint compound to level some areas on a wall. The leveling was very shallow, maybe ⅛ - ¼ in. This morning at 8am the areas are not dry 😮😮. I did this last night so I could sand this morning. Do you have any idea why those areas would not be dry? Should I scrape it off and start again? Thanks to anyone who answers.
Kinda late but typically the easy sand 90 compound will actually harden but not be completely dry. What you can do is put another coat on the wall to help it settle faster than to just let it dry alone
Thanks for the video. Nice and easy to follow. Question on the dish soap though...You didn't really say what that does to help? Does it do anything specifically? Maybe just makes it smell better? :)
Hey James, I was taught that a little dish soap and water makes for a smoother application for the compound. Less air bubbles and easier to work with. I always argued that soap would create more bubbles but it has always seems to do the trick. I have seen more benefits when using Durabond or Easy Sand when applying to corners etc.
@@Nestrs Huh, that's brilliant. Honestly, that's how I know you're the real deal. After working for a stone mason and being around all kinds of contractors, the most experienced ones always had the best (and importantly - affordable) tips and tricks.
So...I removed popcorn on 2 ceilings. I went back over it with spackle and repaired some minor imperfections like where the drywall frays alittle, not rips but sheds some so I spackled over that. Now how smooth does it have to be before priming?
Hey Brentyn, you totally can however make sure not to mix in any dried up chunks. It can be a headache to deal with. Compound doesn’t stay good forever 😉 Use it or loose it!
Trying to put drywall up in my basement bc i had ppl put a sub pump in and the room in my basement had to have its wall cut for the pump so now a bedroom looks like crap bc of it and i gotta fix it bc the guys who did the pump DIDNT!!!!! First time ever doing anything like this!!!
So, silly question maybe, if the drywall is 4x8, and you have 2 pieces stacked, I'm assuming the wall is about 8' tall, why did you run it long ways, wouldn't you have less seams running out tall? I've seen a lot of running them long, basically asking what's the purpose?
Awesome video this was super helpful. You make it look so easy. My first attempt at drywall and mine is a hot mess. Looks nothing like yours. Looks like ill be spending the rest of the week sanding!
Hi there! Great video, been doing this since I was a kid, but clearly I had more to learn! 😅 Anyway, I was wondering how, or if you coated the tape in the corners with the 2nd and 3rd coat? I'm used to mudding one side of the corner, let it dry, and then do the other side. Thanks again!
Hi Susan, they do have a specialty tool that attaches to a pole you can use for corners and it is great however you’re looking at about $300. For hand finishing you are doing it right. Mud one side, let it dry and then do the other side. I have used corner hand tool that works but it has a bit of a learning curve. I have found them to be a pain in the butt. Hope that helps and thanks for the comment!
HELP!!! As a true novice, please advise for a small bathroom with shower: (1) which product(s) to use to coat drywall before painting. A handyman left the job unfinished after installing drywall and taping. I am uncertain which joint compound to use; (2) I want to "seal" the walls to prevent moisture and mildew. Can I use elastomeric for this before finally painting the walls? (3) How much time to allow for drying between applications? Thanks in advance.
Hey Chalice Guard, first I would want to confirm that your handyman hung concrete board or purple board in the shower stall unless you are installing a solid surround. The rest of the bathroom should be green board. Mesh tape is best in the bathroom and some would argue everywhere. The type of compound you use is less important (all purpose is fine). Your shower stall should get red guard or aqua seal on the joints (instead of compound). I typically coat the entire shower stall. Hope that helps 😬 and thanks for the comment.
And dry time varies depending on the environment (temp, humidity etc.)... sometimes can take as little as a couple hours and as long as two days. Just make sure it’s dry 👍🏼
@@Nestrs - The shower stall was not affected by the install. It involves the wall outside of the shower stall which includes a window. The drywall and taping part is done. I just need to know what steps to do next before painting and to seal the wall from humidity from the window and steam from shower. Thanks.
Thank you so much for these videos relating to drywall for beginners. My first time doing drywall work in my own home and this helped a ton. Also, someone told me to just wet the tape a bit prior to applying it but noticed you didn't. Should I avoid wetting the drywall tape? Thank you.
Hey X3, wetting the tape will help reduce bubbles (on the tape) IF you coat it before it dries. I only do this for patch work. On larger projects it tends to make a mess for little benefit. My two cents… thanks for the comment!
Thanks but zo gotta be honest and suggest a do over. Terms and concepts beginners wouldn't understand kept getting thrown out there. Gotta assume your newb doesn't know jack. But I did learn some stuff so thanks.
I don’t understand why there are short strips of mud between the sheet rock seams . Did you cover the wall between the screws? Why not just cover each screw individually ?
I am going to try mudding for the first time and this video gives me some good info. The guy who hung my drywall said to use mesh tape, but I've heard most professionals like the paper. By the time I am done, I expect to be wearing a hat made of drywall after doing the ceiling.
Do you have a video for doing the tape and mudding on the ceiling. I've got the the Wall part okay but taping and mudding the ceiling I find more difficult?
Hey Shell, well ceiling are a little more difficult but it’s the same technique. The big difference is when applying the mud you are going to work in shorter spans (or you are going to make a mess on the floor). You will also want to hold your pan under your knife as you go to catch any access mud that falls. With some practice it is a piece of cake. You got this!
So in the video u started with a 6” blade, then a 10” and then 12”. Are these used everywhere? On inside and outside corners, nail holes? The mud doesn’t look as wide in the corners or the nail holes. Thanks
So many haters just want people to think that drywall finish is some impossible thing to justify their career. Maybe someone learning from a TH-cam video won’t get it right on the first try but stop hating on someone offering advice to those who choose to undertake their own project. It’s not rocket science folks, just takes practice after you get instructions on what to do. Take chances and save some money…Good video.
Who's giving these types of videos a thumbs down? He's essentially giving/telling us many years of experience at no cost to us.
Because it's not the best advice honestly, been doing this a very long time and lots of this is really situational, not saying he's bad or a bad teacher but there are lots of very complex materials in the trade that he didnt address, like the difference between mud weights, taping vs finishing muds, why adding water is important, I'm not gonna thumbs down but people watching should know they are gonna be in over their heads
@@quinnycoleman7214 most people watching this are doing a small project themselves. This info is perfect for that, and it does say "Beginner" in the title. Just because YOU know all the tricks of the trade, it does not mean most people even care to know them. I had 1 room to do and this video got me through it and I ended up with a very nice finish, so maybe understanding why I used plus 3 to finish really isn't that important since I have no plans to make a career out of it, just didn't want to pay someone 2500 dollars to do what cost me 250 to do myself.
@@jack8162 i understand what youre saying and ill im saying is there is other information out there that is a little more detailed that is well worth looking into
@@licedmilk paper tape takes 2 to 3 tries for a beginner to learn and is better. I used scrap drywall and a 6 inch knife with this guy's advice and got it down enough to do an entire room, ceiling included, with a good finish. I think you don't give people enough credit. Most people are more able than you think. Why use the less good product as a beginner just because you are a beginner? It makes no sense to tell people that.
@@licedmilk I think if a person can't handle bedding the tape, they really should just hire someone to do it. My first time doing tape, I had it figured out. To be fair, I've worked in construction in the past and did similar things that required similar skillsets(scratchcoating, veneer stone installation, etc) so I was comfortable with using the knife, but if using simple hand tools is hard for someone, then they are better off not doing diy to begin with
It is surprisingly incredibly difficult to find a full video on drywall from step 1 - step 3+. So many of them just cover one step and as a beginner, I had NO clue what sequence of steps I should be doing. Thank you so much for making this video, breaking it all down, and giving the FULL spectrum of what the steps are. Seriously, I searched the internets for weeks to find this and I couldn't be more thankful!!
I’ve worked on drywall since I was 10 and now I’m 21. I have watched so many videos on how to drywall just to make see if people do it differently, but I notice that you guys are honestly the only ones who do it correctly.
Victor Hernandez haha, thanks Victor! We appreciate you watching -keep killing that drywall game!
Wrong. Skip the pan..
I did my first nails when I was 5. Back then they didn't use screws. I'm 52 now. I started working with my dad at 15 but before then I'd helped here and there as a kid. Some of these videos are so cringe to watch. My dad started at the dawn of drywall so to say I learned old school is an understatement. I use a hawk, a 14" flat trowel and a 6" knife. That's it. I haven't touched my taping tools in ten years but I could still out pace a banjo with much better results. Honestly, I don't know where these people are learning these days, but they are seriously slow and sloppy. Around here there are a lot of trowel guys, which is fine. I'm just not that ambidextrous. There aren't very many hawk guys but the troughs are generally used by homeowners. I'd ditch the trough unless you're using it to feed gophers. I think you'll find you can get more material on your tools and run your seams much quicker. This guy had to load his 10' knife like 4 times to do what should have been done in one pass. That's my advice to you. If you're working piece work or by the job, you'll make more money.
I do everything the same as him besides with flats all you need is a 10 because if you wipe your edge right you won’t need a 12 to go over it I can see with a butt joint
As a single mom going through her first time home buying experience with no help and no one to be able to help me fix things once I find my home…Your videos has helped me so much.!!! Thank you so much!!!
You guys are great! Couple things... Need to tell beginning drywallers about "hot" mud. The "do it fast" temptation is huge for new mudders. I use small batches (just a pan full, no more) of 45 or 120 for my 1st coat on spaces, joints & screws. It gives me enough time to work but dries fast enough that I can apply the second coat the same day.
Things to remember with hot mud: SMALL Batches & never mix the crusties back into good mud. I keep a 2nd pan (I like plastic - easier to clean) to put scrapings into. Clean EVERYTHING really well before you make a new batch or it gets hard and you will NEVER get it off. 45 stays workable for about 30 min & 120 for about 90. Set a timer! It is harder than regular mud so it fills in spaces better but it is harder to sand too. If you practice before you actually do a wall, you can get the hang of it quickly & see how fast it set up. It will take you longer than you think it will if you are new to it. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS on the bag or avoid all of this & use the premixed stuff y'all are using.
I hate sanding so I am super careful when mudding and take longer than most people do to avoid that.
The other things I do are:
(1) Run the corner of the knife on concrete real quick (sidewalk, garage floor, etc.. - it will leave a mark on the concrete so be discrete) ; just enough to get rid of the point, but not create a burr. It is a personal preference but it makes corners a breeze.
(2) Before I mud, I grab a phillips screwdriver & I run my knife over EVERY screw head. I listen for a "ting" sound from high screws. I can easily tighten them as final prep before I start mudding. Trying to do it while mudding slows me down & is super messy, but it NEEDS to be done. You can't leave high screw heads. They will always show, will tear your sand "paper" & the wall will look like crap.
(3) Wash your stuff quickly & DRY it quickly. EVERYTHING rusts & it rusts fast! Rust not only ruins your equipment, but it leave discolored streaks in any mudding you try to do later (i.e., the second & skim coats...).
(4) I set up a work light at a right angle to the wall while I am mudding & sanding so I get shadows from ridges, etc...
(5) DO NOT clean your stuff in the kitchen or bathroom sink... Mud, especially hot mud, will ruin your plumbing. First, scrape excess mud into a garbage bag & toss it out. Then scrub everything with a green scrubbie pad & dry it well with paper towels. Make sure you get EVERYTHING off if you are using hot mud or it can cause the next batch to harden too fast & you get lumps. Wash tools somewhere where drywall mud haze won't matter. There will be haze.
Final words of warning - Drywall dust & the edges of drywall will RUIN your floors! It is super gritty & will scratch everything. So DO NOT track it everywhere while you are working. Put an old rug at doorways to wipe your feet on. Close room doors so the dust doesn't float all over the rest of the house. It is very hard to get off of stuff. It is also awful for your lungs & eyes masks & glasses are a must. The shop vac is your friend.
vrrusa this is awesome! It would actually be appropriate content for “I know the basics for drywall, now what?” or “Drywall Finishing Techniques 2.0”
@@Nestrs Thank you! Every one of those things Iearned by screwing them up first! (Especially the washing up in the kitchen sink... Now I know how to replace a garbage disposal too!) LOL! Thank you so much for your great vids & super positive attitude!
vrrusa LOL
So you mix the big bucket of mud goes bad in 45 minutes or just the mud you put into the box thin you hold?
@@maddydollear i think you are asking how much to mix. If you are using "hot mud" or quick drying mud, just what you can use in the time before it sets up. And in the pan you hold.
I’m planning on adding drywall to my den, this is gonna be my second diy project im doing in my house. I’m 17, have no idea how to do this, but your videos are very informative! Most videos on here use language and vocabulary I don’t understand, but you really word this so anybody can understand. It’s less intimidating and makes me feel a lot more confident in doing this. Thank you!
That is awesome hear!
How’d it go?
Any updates?
That's a really great job of explaining things. I have seen many guys just roll along and criticize even though they didnt explain it. This was well done. Great that you offer this to people. You and your wife are very easy to watch and follow. Some people seem almost like they dont want people to know the work well, almost like they are trying to remain the knowledgeable one...which is such a character flaw... thanks for telling it properly, and clearly. This was the best Ive seen so far, and I mean from sooo many videos. Well done you two, for real.
by far the best drywall instructional video iv seen so far
Step 1: Watch this video and get confident.
Step 2: Realize this guy is way better at drywall then you will ever be.
Step3: Sand for days.
Haha, that made my day 😂 It does take some practice but you got this.
Doing my basement right now. Just finished tape coat and no it just doesn’t look like this guys. I can’t explain it. Going to be mudding and sanding for days.......
Step 4 : Hire this guy
@@seejay8907 literally same.
Then hire someone.. (LOL) ;-)
Should give us an idea on how much soap to use also how much water to add to the compound. Otherwise not to bad.
Thanks! I’m getting divorced and my husband left the whole sunroom with barely one coat of mud. This was a great help. I wouldn’t even try this if I didn’t have this demonstration and list!
Over the years I have done many projects that ended with drywall, I have gotten better (a little) I have never sought instruction but I saw your video and wow did this old dog learn some new tricks! Thanks so much for posting, you kept it pretty simple and didn't bog the viewer down with info overload, just what a beginner needs to get started!
Lol, thanks for the comment Joe! 😆
Thanks for producing this video. I just finished replacing the faux paneling/sheetrock in a corner of my garage after watching your video (several times.) This was my first try and drywall finishing. Thank again 😄
Thank you for this video. It has really saved me a lot of time and sanding. I'm 44 and starting my own business which means building some additional rooms in a store front. Again thank you.
That’s great to hear! Thanks for sharing.
Best, clearest most useful instrunction on drywall work I've ever seen. Thank you
I so appreciate your video. I bought my house in 2016 and now need some work done and ppl charging crazy prices for this stuff. I am also a DIY type person. I love to love new things and see what I can do for myself. I so appreciate the step by step. ❤🎉 It looks like I will be getting some dry wall. Thanks
This is really helpful and detailed. It is nice to see the process broken down into steps and why.
I usually hate tutorial videos but this one was good and helpful.
I am thoroughly impressed at his aptitude to this trade. At a glance I would have never thought that he was a professional drywaller. instead i would have probably guess that he was a coder in a tech company or something.
This is the most organized diy video with all the basic instructions in one. Thank you.
I’m just glad you called it mud. My parents are finishers and I’ve seen too many people call mud spakle. It’s not spakle. It’s mud
Great video!! Thorough and simple enough for a beginner to follow along. Thanks for sharing!!
This video was EXTREMELY helpful! Best tips were the thickness of the mud and thinning it down for each layer, how to taper the joints, knocking down lips with your tool, and work hard to reduce work at the sanding step.
After watching close to 10 videos, this the best by far! Thanks so much for the very detailed video
Harith Elrufaie You lasted longer than most 😂 Thanks so much for the comment.
Nestrs, LLC I am “measure 10 times, cut once” type of guy 😂
Harith Elrufaie you are hired!
This couple does a good job. Another good one to watch is Jeff from Renovision.
This is great. Your'e a good teacher! I would add to make sure you dust off the sanding dust after you sand or the primer won't adhere. If you just spray primer on top of that, nothing after will stick.
Been doing drywall for as long as I can remember, Family owned business mixed mud as a toddler LoL
The video is awesome. the only thing do any different is I fill any cracks (can't seem to hang the rock perfect ever !!!) then tape my Butt joints first running tape from flat seem to flat seem, then cover with taping my flats, over laping the Butt seem tape. Do the ceiling and lastly my vertical corners.
Thank you for sharing!
You make it look sooooo easy....I just helped my hubby drywall in a room and it's not this easy - and sanding is not fun. This just proves to me that people that work in construction are not paid enough. And I'll NEVER do this again. Great video - wish I'd seen it - probably wouldn't have even attempted this.
Very helpful and cool tutorial my man. I'm redoing a huge garage and your video helped me avoid contractors that wanted over $8k for the job.
Awesome! Yeah drywall is getting expensive 🤷🏻♂️
@@Nestrs Thanks for the help my man 👍🏻
9:49 “Use your judgement” dude! I’m watching drywall for beginners. I have no judgment! LOL in all seriousness tho, thanks for making this!
Good point 😆 Thanks for the comment!
I watch this video before every dry wall job or repair I do, great knowledge, great teacher
Thank you!
I have always hated finishing drywall. But, this video actually makes me excited to use these techniques. Thanks for the great video
Well done. It’s been a while since I last taped and came here for a refresher. Enjoyed the humor mixed in.
NJA 3 thanks for the comment!
Thanks for the video guys! Doing a drywall patch in my closet and found this really helpful
The Plain Bagel, thanks for the comment!
This is the best video I found so far for my project . Thank you
Awesome, thank you!
I’ve been trying to learn this and this is the best video so far
First time home remodel and this step has honestly been the worst step of the process. This is the best video I found on the topic.
Wish I would have found and watched this video before starting the drywall in my whole house!! Would have saved myself numerous steps!!!
Thanks for the comment Bridget!
No you don’t
@@scottbrown1820 why don't you make your own video since this one doesn't meet your standards. This guy knows what he is doing, sorry to burst your bubble
@@jack8162 I’m too busy
@@scottbrown1820 sure you are lmao
Most videos I’ve watched seem to skip all the little details that you cover! Thank you guys so much!!
Jalen Jackson 🎉 thanks for the comment!
I've watched quite a few drywall videos and this one is the best! Great, simple explanations and demo. Thanks!!!
Thank you!
I have watched several videos on this topic, and you have done the best so far, in explaining it so that I could understand. Great work.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks Phil, I'm soon going to use your visit that had educated me to do this myself, ur amazing, easy to understand, not really fast so I can get it first time asks not have to watch over thanks so much
Thanks for the great video. I've only done a hand full of rooms. This definitely taught me a thing or two. I know you dont get this good overnight.
These videos are so helpful and they would be infinitely more so if we could get some more close-ups 🙏
Thanks for the feedback! I will keep that in mind for the next one.
This is really helpful. You did leave off off the sanding items from the tools you need section. Thank you.
Hey William, they are in the notes under Gator sanding pole and screen. Hope that helps and thanks for the comment!
Such a gentle tutorial.
you made it look too easy man. I know if i start it i'll be sanding it for days.....But thank you so much for making this video and sharing with the rest of us.👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you!
Thanks man. Been looking for an easy to follow video for this and you knocked it out of the park. Mucho appreciated!
Hey David! Thanks for the comment 👍🏼
I'm a Jack of trades but master of none lol. We have been remodeling my moms house. This helped me a lot man. Keep it up man
Cody Porter that’s great to hear! Thanks for the comment Cody!
Great video! Not only was it informative, it was entertaining.
Fun to see a great looking couple teaching us how to do this...bonito perfecto...!!
TheParadisecove If you are trying to get on our good side... You did it! Thank you so much for the comment.
Do you have a video that expands on why you use dish soap?
I’ve watched a lot of how to videos on this and yours is by far the best and easiest to understand!
Michael Brown 🎉 thanks for the comment!
Best simple tutorial yet!
What a fantastic video! I'll be referring back to it many times. Thanks for taking time to explain every step, it makes much more sense now.
Thanks for the comment Dave! I am glad this helped.
Do you have a video on corners??? Love this
Hey Nims ter… no video on corners but you know I may have to do a video on that… thanks for the comment!
Drywaller here blue board too,good job guys!!!
Great intro to drywall mudding! Thank you for the tips!
I've been taping and rocking for 15 years , your pretty good! Why do you do the bevels first ? Just curious i was always taught run the butt joints first then the last bevel covers all the ends leaving a very neat look . Its also a little harder to pull the tape side to side correcting mud at the intersection of butt joint and flats.... great job !
Thanks for the comment KC. You are 💯 correct. Butts first then flats so the tape is tucked under your flats. It didn’t impact the final look or quality but that is the right thing to do. 👍🏼
@@Nestrs thanks for the reply! Good looking stuff there!
Thank you for the informative video. Going to be finishing a small bedroom and family room in our basement. I might have missed it, but what does the dish soap do for the mud mixture?
Yup, good video. When the butt crack joke came up I paused and subscribed lol...
Thanks for the content man! Good job
Fantastic job at explaining guys! Thanks!!
Man, I was looking for a video that showed a specific thing. I’ve watched probably 20 different videos, and from the beginning, yours was the only one that I actually got knowledge from that I think is helpful. However, the one thing I wanted to see you did not show lol. I’m not a beginner, but I do struggle with second coats (the coat after taping) on corners Because I screw up one side that I just finished whenever I do the other side so I just do one side at a time but there’s got to be a better way.
Thank you! Yeah, you can do one side at a time or use a corner tool.
best video on this topic yet- you guys are super😁
Searching your awesome vids... Do you have any videos on how to do an outer corner?
Thanks Smoke Shop! No, but I use metal corner bead for my outside corners and screw it on rather than nailing 😉 I don’t screw them in at perfect 90’s. Give it a little crimp so your mud has a small valley to fill on each side. Hope that makes sense…
For finishing: You will want to use easy sand (90 min) or Durabond for your first coat. It comes in bags and you will need to mix it yourself. Follow the directions on how much water to add. It also sets fast so I would work with a third of a bucket at a time until you feel comfortable doing more. The last two coats can be all purpose and / or topping. Good luck and thanks for the comment!
Hello, your video is very informative. Currently doing a one wall with brand new dry wall. My understanding was that you mud the whole drywall after tapping but from what I understood from your video is that from this steps you go directly to applying primer and paint… correct?
That is correct! Sorry I didn’t respond sooner.
What was the mud for the third day? Any dish soap or water? Thanks for the demo!
Plus 3
Would it be better to start from the center and outwards ? When swiping
Hey Michael, I will say for a beginner it may reduce the movement of the tape by starting in the center. I think it is going to slow somebody down with more experience by going back and forth. In terms of quality really doesn’t matter so if that works for you go for it 👍🏼
Great video - simple, informative, and entertaining. Thank you!
Thank you!
Love this wonderful video. I am about to tape and mud sheetrock in my master bathroom. My question is, after doing this part and sanding smooth, can I put wallpaper directly on the sheetrock or do I need to put something on the walls first before hanging the wallpaper? Thanks!
Great video! I have a quick issue. Last night at 11pm I mixed USG 90 joint compound to level some areas on a wall. The leveling was very shallow, maybe ⅛ - ¼ in.
This morning at 8am the areas are not dry 😮😮. I did this last night so I could sand this morning.
Do you have any idea why those areas would not be dry? Should I scrape it off and start again? Thanks to anyone who answers.
Kinda late but typically the easy sand 90 compound will actually harden but not be completely dry. What you can do is put another coat on the wall to help it settle faster than to just let it dry alone
This is a great Video but do I HAVE to use the lighter Mud?? and Palmolive works better than Dawn FYI lol !!
great tips! Thanks a lot! It is gonna help me with my first drywall project in the next days!
Thanks for the video. Nice and easy to follow. Question on the dish soap though...You didn't really say what that does to help? Does it do anything specifically? Maybe just makes it smell better? :)
Hey James, I was taught that a little dish soap and water makes for a smoother application for the compound. Less air bubbles and easier to work with. I always argued that soap would create more bubbles but it has always seems to do the trick. I have seen more benefits when using Durabond or Easy Sand when applying to corners etc.
@@Nestrs Huh, that's brilliant. Honestly, that's how I know you're the real deal. After working for a stone mason and being around all kinds of contractors, the most experienced ones always had the best (and importantly - affordable) tips and tricks.
Thanks for the awesome video!!!! You made it super easy to understand! Both videos.
Thanks Jesse! Let us know how your project goes!
So...I removed popcorn on 2 ceilings. I went back over it with spackle and repaired some minor imperfections like where the drywall frays alittle, not rips but sheds some so I spackled over that. Now how smooth does it have to be before priming?
Hey 1lkydad75 😆 Just seeing this. You want at least two skim coats after removing a popcorn ceiling.
Can you mix the all purpose with the wallboard join compound ?
Hey Brentyn, you totally can however make sure not to mix in any dried up chunks. It can be a headache to deal with. Compound doesn’t stay good forever 😉 Use it or loose it!
Trying to put drywall up in my basement bc i had ppl put a sub pump in and the room in my basement had to have its wall cut for the pump so now a bedroom looks like crap bc of it and i gotta fix it bc the guys who did the pump DIDNT!!!!! First time ever doing anything like this!!!
I know I have a nice raise coming my way after watching both drywall videos for beginners... Thanks...
Money Hungry, thanks for the comment! Love that!
So, silly question maybe, if the drywall is 4x8, and you have 2 pieces stacked, I'm assuming the wall is about 8' tall, why did you run it long ways, wouldn't you have less seams running out tall? I've seen a lot of running them long, basically asking what's the purpose?
I’m working and I told them I know how to do this…this really saved me 😂
Awesome video this was super helpful. You make it look so easy. My first attempt at drywall and mine is a hot mess. Looks nothing like yours. Looks like ill be spending the rest of the week sanding!
😂 it does take a little practice. Thanks for the comment!
What a great video, its so much more straight forward than some of the other more popular ones. Really helped me
Do you do the second and third coats on the corners and screws as well? Or just the gaps in the center areas between the drywall sheets?
Hi there! Great video, been doing this since I was a kid, but clearly I had more to learn! 😅 Anyway, I was wondering how, or if you coated the tape in the corners with the 2nd and 3rd coat? I'm used to mudding one side of the corner, let it dry, and then do the other side. Thanks again!
Hi Susan, they do have a specialty tool that attaches to a pole you can use for corners and it is great however you’re looking at about $300. For hand finishing you are doing it right. Mud one side, let it dry and then do the other side. I have used corner hand tool that works but it has a bit of a learning curve. I have found them to be a pain in the butt. Hope that helps and thanks for the comment!
@@Nestrs thank you for replying! Back to the grind stone I go! 😅
All the info I need to start my project
Thank you
HELP!!! As a true novice, please advise for a small bathroom with shower: (1) which product(s) to use to coat drywall before painting. A handyman left the job unfinished after installing drywall and taping. I am uncertain which joint compound to use; (2) I want to "seal" the walls to prevent moisture and mildew. Can I use elastomeric for this before finally painting the walls? (3) How much time to allow for drying between applications? Thanks in advance.
Hey Chalice Guard, first I would want to confirm that your handyman hung concrete board or purple board in the shower stall unless you are installing a solid surround. The rest of the bathroom should be green board. Mesh tape is best in the bathroom and some would argue everywhere. The type of compound you use is less important (all purpose is fine). Your shower stall should get red guard or aqua seal on the joints (instead of compound). I typically coat the entire shower stall. Hope that helps 😬 and thanks for the comment.
And dry time varies depending on the environment (temp, humidity etc.)... sometimes can take as little as a couple hours and as long as two days. Just make sure it’s dry 👍🏼
@@Nestrs - The shower stall was not affected by the install. It involves the wall outside of the shower stall which includes a window. The drywall and taping part is done. I just need to know what steps to do next before painting and to seal the wall from humidity from the window and steam from shower. Thanks.
@@chaliceguard4575 all purpose compound and a high quality primer / sealer will be fine.
So you don't have to put anything on the green parts of the drywall before applying primer and paint?
Nope, only the seams and screws 👍🏼
This guy's a great teacher
Thank you so much for these videos relating to drywall for beginners. My first time doing drywall work in my own home and this helped a ton. Also, someone told me to just wet the tape a bit prior to applying it but noticed you didn't. Should I avoid wetting the drywall tape? Thank you.
Hey X3, wetting the tape will help reduce bubbles (on the tape) IF you coat it before it dries. I only do this for patch work. On larger projects it tends to make a mess for little benefit. My two cents… thanks for the comment!
Thanks but zo gotta be honest and suggest a do over. Terms and concepts beginners wouldn't understand kept getting thrown out there. Gotta assume your newb doesn't know jack. But I did learn some stuff so thanks.
I don’t understand why there are short strips of mud between the sheet rock seams . Did you cover the wall between the screws? Why not just cover each screw individually ?
Did you put mud over the tape when you first laid it, or does it dry first without mud on top of the tape?
I HAVE A CUESTION ! what is the name of the mad 1 and 2 steps ? I will love to do it
Great video mang!
I am going to try mudding for the first time and this video gives me some good info. The guy who hung my drywall said to use mesh tape, but I've heard most professionals like the paper. By the time I am done, I expect to be wearing a hat made of drywall after doing the ceiling.
Mesh is great just a little more expensive 😉 have fun and thanks for the comment!
Thank you. This helped me out so much.
Can you guys post more how to sheet rock videos
Do you have a video for doing the tape and mudding on the ceiling. I've got the the Wall part okay but taping and mudding the ceiling I find more difficult?
Hey Shell, well ceiling are a little more difficult but it’s the same technique. The big difference is when applying the mud you are going to work in shorter spans (or you are going to make a mess on the floor). You will also want to hold your pan under your knife as you go to catch any access mud that falls. With some practice it is a piece of cake. You got this!
So in the video u started with a 6” blade, then a 10” and then 12”. Are these used everywhere? On inside and outside corners, nail holes? The mud doesn’t look as wide in the corners or the nail holes. Thanks