I really like this guys videos, no wanna be comedian, no talking about his dead dog, or his snake vacation, or other useless information.....he just explains everything short and clear, good audio, and camera action. this is how all diy videos should be produced.
yeah he’s pretty awesome. He doesn’t look old enough to have such a wealth of experience and knowledge. He must be a very fast learner, or good genes 😂
Johnny....Are you kidding me?..... "you should wear an organics mask but Im going to run though this quick then hang outside on the porch for twenty minutes"....thats pure Canadian comic gold!
It's not often I find exactly what I need when I search for DIY help on TH-cam. What typically happens is I end up watching portions of multiple videos and mix-and-match from what I watch. This video was concise and provided me exactly what I needed. First try. Also, it was such a satisfying experience, I watched four more of your videos which provided me more knowledge for my project. Really fantastic presentation! I appreciate how you talk to your viewers. You're obviously a professional, but realize most of your viewers probably aren't professionals. Thank you!
30 years in construction. I thought I was the only one who primed bare spots like that. I love walking away from a job knowing I have done the best job that can be done and do the extra steps to insure a great job.
Love it man. Real life drywall problems, real life drywall damage, with real life drywall solutions and techniques that a handy homeowner can actually do.
I'm 20 years old. I've been doing this work since I was a little kid, helping my dad with his business. I got out of NG training (18y/o) and decided to start my own Handyman company (small stuff at first to get back I'm the groove). After getting myself more acclimated to the style and work load, I began completing larger jobs- slowly but surely, of course. I was starting to run into scenarios that I had no idea what to do with on my first large drywall job (19 y/o). On my way home, I bought 15 sheets of drywall, 1 bucket/box of every mud in-store, and all the tools needed. I found your channel, watched your videos, and immediately built a stand with spare 2x4's. When I was done practicing for 11 hours straight, I went to the job and knocked out 4.3x the amount from the day before and brought myself current on the job and finished on time. I went from an embarrassing situation realizing I wasnt ready, to- I wont accept defeat, I'll get this, and progressed each hour and made a name for myself. I regularly do the same thing with other trades and am now a general remodeling company and we're doing great! My dad lives your channel too; and at almost 60 years old he enjoys it more with your simple tips and tricks that help his neck, shoulder, and knees (after doing solely tile for 30 years and everything else on the side). Thank you, sir!
Right on...great tips. I've been painting contractor for a while, not many carpenters/contractors have your knowledge, skill, common sense and ability. Usually, when I see a carpenter with any type of filler or caulking gun, I tell them to "just walk away." "You want to help me? Don't help me." ..."I'll pay you NOT to help me." Lol! Your video on caulking was stellar as well, impressive work!
A guy I worked with said he knows everything there is to know about drywalling. I told him it's time to quit if he won't learn anything anymore. I picked up a new bit of knowledge from this and most all of your posts. Thanks for these, and keep it going!
For those who want a ready reference to key points re the products .. I've summarised below. 3:20 The preference is for an alcohol based primer such as Shellac Primer-Sealer & Stain Killer, White, 1 Quart as it can be coated with mud after just 45min. Whilst the smell is strong at first it does go quickly 3:34 Don't go for water based products as they take a day to dry 3:54 And don't go for oil based products as the smell lingers, and you still have to wait 4-5 hrs to coat with mud 4:16 Whilst you can get spray cans of Shellac primer-sealers, the preference is to roll it on to ensure its is saturated. Sprays seem to just coat the paper and doesn't get under any flaps 4:36 Lastly it's a good idea to wear an organic respirator
I get SO frustrated with so many you tubers obviously trying to pad their video lengths. Everything has to be 15 minutes. This guy is bang! Right to it. All the facts and nothing but the facts. I learn so much here! Thank you!
Your definitely a natural at explaining. Fast and effective if it’s not broken don’t fix. I always like how you put it out there about room for improvement. I’ve been doing drywall 30 years and always willing to use new methods if efficient and better not always quicker is better but efficient and effective. I would recommend using Fiber Fuse tape on everything but angels. Try Fiba Fuse tape with AP mud because there’s never a bubble and it’s way lite. Then you can skim it.
This is a really good idea and this is what I like to do and use, shellac is the absolute best high adhesion primer/ sealer, I use it exclusively and also works well for pen, crayon, waxes, fire and smoke damage, spot priming on exterior and stops tannin bleed on acidic woods, stops pitch and SAP bleeding, shellac is the ultimate. We just recently were at a commercial job and my boss said we didn't need to prime a buncha wallboard paper exposed and I knew we did, yep you guessed it, blisters and paper wrinkled and became a huge issue. Absolutely ridiculous. Thank you Vancouver carpenter you're the best.
@Renzo you mentioned shellac. I've always got a pound or 2 of blonde and super blonde shellac flakes in the van with denatured alcohol. If I mixed up a gallon using the blonde flakes could I use that? I use it for finish work on walnut and maple but if it works on torn paper...
@@ronmiller7248 Yes, I don't know what the cut ratio in Shellac Primer. But, he's just using a shellac primer in video so it has a ton of white pigment in it versus your blonde flakes.I'm also not sure about the economics of your blonde flakes versus just buying some zinger's BIN or Kilz shellac primer. One of the big benefits of shellac is it bonds to all other finishes. You can use it to seal surface that is contaminated or previously finished with oil or wax before applying a lacquer or acrylic("water based"). I have problems in my house, where the person before me painted over the original oil paint with acrylic paint without good service prep, and the acrylic peels off the wall like plastic wrap. Always priming with shellac would be a shotgun solution to prevent issues with unknown old finish and it dry faster than anything else accept catalyzed lacquer.
Instead of purchasing a primer or sealer to apply before mudding I have made my own by mixing white glue like Elmer's or Titebond with water . Apply it with a brush or roller. Once it dries its good to go. I cannot remember the ratio of glue and water though. I initially found the information on TH-cam. It is way cheaper than purchasing a specialty sealer or primer.
this is awesome. I have wrestled with trying to patch these tearouts without priming first and they just keep blistering and lifting over and over and over. Thanks for the tips, you really know your stuff.
Same problem here. Easily stripped layers of wallpaper and taped and skim coated with varying success (tape bubbling like crazy in places). Out of frustration I was considering hanging expensive 1/4" drywall on the ceiling and doing wainscoting the walls to hide. Simple primer saved the day.
So I've been watching a lot of videos on repairing drywall today and this video popped up on my recommendations. Not gonna lie, I clicked on it thinking it was a skate video. Most useful dual-channel dude to me on youtube.
This dude is solid. This is the only video of his that I disagree strongly with. Fuck painting that shit on the wall. It sucks. Oil based Zinser works way better. All the extra steps it takes to do anything like this isn’t worth the loss of time and cleaning up all this new mess. Skim it, sand some blisters and re-skim. You’re already mudding so who cares.
Just what I needed - terrific video! For small jobs the spray is the way to go, though due to - cost. 1 gallon of the Bin you are using is currently (2022-09-05) $74.00 at the Home Despot. That's a bit steep for the few ounces a homeowner will probably need. This stuff works great if you have 'iron' stains on the ceiling where upstairs plumbing or roof may have leaked. That will come right through latex paint, Bin stops it dead.
I have this problem and I thought of you right away because I knew you would have a video on how to fix it. I also knew you unlike the other videos would show us step by step how to do it and what to use. I can't thank you enough.
The quality of instruction is as good as it gets.. in any field. I recommend these videos to people to help them learn how to be better communicators and teachers, including those who will never do construction.
First, let me say I found your video very clear and concise with excellent information (much more so than many other videos I've watched). I'm doing a DYI bathroom project and got myself into a major mess having to remove 30 year old wall paper which came down with a lot more sheet rock paper than hoped for. So with that said the one thing I wish you would have spoken to and shown more of are the fundamentals of actually applying mud, i.e., what type (bucket or powder), the specific tools needed (noticed you used a hand held "tray" while applying the mud) and the best technique for repairing fairly large areas (2x3). So that's my 2 cents but like I started with, your video was very helpful. Thanks!
Been doing drywall for 35 years. I have never had to seal drywall paper. Ive always sprayed the paper with water so when the compound dries it doesn't cause bubbles in the paper. Also use Dura bond for repair such as this, when it does dry out it pulls the air bubbles out
Great camera work on the drywall. Very few DIY videos show the surface detail clearly enough when talking about drywall. Also, amazing how such a young guy knows so much and provides such great how-to videos.
I watch these types of videos from time to time to see how others do things. Yours is the first time I've seen someone do it exactly like I do. This is the best and quickest method. Great video.
I just bought a house & had to take down a tile mural, this video SAVED me, the estimates i got from handymen to fix the wall was about $200, my husband and I did this in an afternoon ourselves with primer we already had, i only had to buy mud! Thank you SO MUCCH!
Thank you for keeping it so simple! Best video out there to repair drywall rips. Just removed by big vanity mirror and what a mess. I was stressed on how to fix it but not anymore.
Was just going to paint over the torn drywall in my family room but when I saw this video it got me hooked to all your other videos too!! I'm clueless about drywall and preparation but now I know my family room project is going to turn out way better, thanks to these videos!!!!!
Wish I had seen this before I did a very small repair in the powder room. The repair was about the size of a silver dollar and no matter how many coats of regular water-based primer I applied, I always got a couple of blisters. Fortunately the repair was in a location that didn't show too badly. Out of frustration I just painted over it after skimming it with mud. Now I'm better prepared for the next time. Great videos and love your dry humor Please keep 'em coming!
Acrylic fortifier from Home Depot or Lowe's in concrete section..acrylic fortifier water-based works well on this situation and within 15 minutes can be coated with mud not an hour and you don't have to breathe the chemicals from your shellac
I have been watching a bunch of your videos. I cannot tell you how much it has given me clarity to many of my drywall mud/tape "issues" I have faced. Thank you, again
I've been watching your videos for years, and this one is my all-time favorite. I come back to it every now and then because I feel like I learn something new each time. Plus it's just so well done and kind of relaxing to watch 😁
Very good. I wish that I had seen this 4-5 years ago when redoing a bedroom. The drywall paper was a mess. I kept muddying and sanding until it quit blistering and I could finally paint it. I am sure this will be useful in the future. Thanks.
This is a really good presentation. Zinser shellac based primer has been my go-to for years and has never failed me. This application is still a first for me but rest assured I will be using it.
You explain this stuff better than Anyone I’ve seen . Getting ready to repair drywall in my garage,basically redoing it but I fill a little more confident can do a better job now . Fingers crossed 🤞
Excellent tip on using the roller to press the shellac into the paper. Many people use aerosols because they are quick but they really don’t penetrate as well.
I think I originally watched this video about a year ago. I'm back to watch it as a refresher. No one else seems to talk about stuff like this, so THANK YOU!!!
I know this has been posted for a long time, but I wanted to thank you! Great video, wonderful instructions, and I was able to fix some peeling in my house without having to hire a contractor. Appreciate you!
In my second-ever apartment and decided to hang up some decorations-finally. Well, I misplaced one and pulled it off to move and pulled a chunk of drywall with it. I was so upset and worried I'd have to pay a huge fee but knowing I can just fix it myself has seriously been a blessing. Thank you.
I never could quite get to the point where there's a clean edge that doesn't need scraping anymore. I start with a spot the size of a quarter and end up with a spot the size of a corn field.
Excellent tutorial. I’ve been using bins for a long time to remedy this problem with torn drywall paper. It leaves a hard finish which can be lightly sanded with out raising the paper like water based primers do. I also use bins to seal out bleeding knots in wood before painting and other stains which might bleed through my finish paint. It dries so fast that I can paint over it immediately. Shellac also works as well.
My drywall skills have developed leaps and bounds after watching your videos, and I look forward to new content from you. Thanks for sharing your skills with us!
I just did a drywall repair after removing tile from the wall. Wish I would have seen this first. I think my repair went decently but on the next bathroom I will use your methods here for sure, thanks
That thumbnail really caught my attention! Now I know I’ve done the first half of my house wrong, but will do it right for the second half. Thanks for the great informative video.
very much appreciate the video. im a carpenter/stucco guy figured i would try doing my own house. ran into a few ripped paper issues along the way and wasent sure if i would have to add paper to the whole area but this saves me a pile of time and also is a way faster system... thanks again!
Thank you I've been trying to figure out how to repair same drywall tears. Your informative vid opened my eyes and I'm grateful sir thank you great vid...
His instruction is excellent, very informative and he explains things in a way that is easy to understand then shows you how to do it. Good Job and thanks.
Of course I find this video AFTER I just finished my bathroom renovation. Haha. I used some other techniques I learned from you, but sealing the paper before skimming would have made the result much better. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!
Haha I wish I saw this earlier when I had to repair this exact issue. Should have done it like you described here! Ah well, my repair will likely need repairing down the road anyway.
Now you've done it! Taught me something. I've rolled oil Kilz until I was almost unconscious a few times. Thanks for the shellacking! Keep it up and I might subscribe ... If I could just-remember my name...
Ben you are the greatest of all time bro. I watch your skate content all the time. Then I go to remodel a room in my house. Look up drywall finishing and boom here you are again. Im subscribing without hesitation. Keep up the good work man.
I would have never thought to prime the exposed paper... Thanks for the helpful information! I am gonna start to use primer on my drywall repairs from now on! Great Video!
Your videos have been immensely helpful for me. I simple flooring project revealed an old lingering leak in a wall that had massive amounts of mold growing in it. We had to remove drywall in 2 rooms to catch it all. Suddenly a 4 hour flooring project became a 2 week drywall pre project as we kept finding more and more mildew and smelly crumbling gypsum board in the walls!! Your videos helped me quickly get a grip on what needed to be done. I could stop thinking I was being punished for some old karmic offense!!
It's very nice that the video info detailed all kinds of tools and supplies, with links to purchase, but you omitted the most important (?) item = the shellac based primer that you used!
I just realized I've been watching your videos for the last hour... Color me subscribed! I know a fair amount about drywall, but the things I've learned in the last hour have been pure gold!
You're amazing and have taught me so much, but there is one thing you said in this video that could be confusing to newbies like myself: you first said not to use a water based primer, but you later clarified that you can use zinsser gardz which is water based and specifically formulated for this task. you also mentioned that you need to wait 24 hrs before mudding, but per zinsser directions, you only need to wait 3 hours. not sure if there was a change in their formula that made it set more rapidly, but it's readily available at home depot. I used it and it works well. mudded 3 hours later no problems.
I use a water based masonry bonder. It penetrates the paper and will seal the raw edge. It will flatten any blisters and bond them back in place. Since it is water based it is absorbed quickly and dries perfectly flat. It doesn't add an additional layer of material. You can mud over it as soon as it is applied or let it dry completely. I've successfully used it to cover as much as 30 sqft of missing drywall face. I did a small ceiling that would have otherwise had to have been torn out and rerocked. Edit: Soap and water clean up, brush or roller.
@@cpanic9 Quickrete masonry bonder and fortifier. Home Depot, but I'm sure any home center will have it. Looks like Elmer's glue. 1 quart plastic bottle is the smallest amout available. It keeps indefinitely.
@@nc3826 Quickrete is specifically designed for masonry products. I wouldn't risk using white glue. I have no reason to doubt you but I'll stick with what I know works. TY
vancouver painter here, he is doing everything right. if its a small repair in a low profile area u can just put filler over top. if its a big repair in a high vis area best to spot prime with any oil fast dry primer and skim it and possible skim it again flush fill. sand it while holding a trouble light and then you are good to go
I really like this guys videos, no wanna be comedian, no talking about his dead dog, or his snake vacation, or other useless information.....he just explains everything short and clear, good audio, and camera action. this is how all diy videos should be produced.
Completely agree! His humor is funny and doesn't slow things down.
Oh shit, I didn’t know he lost his frog. I hope his snake vacation cheered him up.
johnny -- but with loud distorted guitar music that no one knows.
yeah he’s pretty awesome. He doesn’t look old enough to have such a wealth of experience and knowledge. He must be a very fast learner, or good genes 😂
Johnny....Are you kidding me?..... "you should wear an organics mask but Im going to run though this quick then hang outside on the porch for twenty minutes"....thats pure Canadian comic gold!
It's not often I find exactly what I need when I search for DIY help on TH-cam. What typically happens is I end up watching portions of multiple videos and mix-and-match from what I watch. This video was concise and provided me exactly what I needed. First try. Also, it was such a satisfying experience, I watched four more of your videos which provided me more knowledge for my project. Really fantastic presentation! I appreciate how you talk to your viewers. You're obviously a professional, but realize most of your viewers probably aren't professionals. Thank you!
30 years in construction. I thought I was the only one who primed bare spots like that.
I love walking away from a job knowing I have done the best job that can be done and do the extra steps to insure a great job.
Could you please share a bit more about why you prime before the mud? To block the stain?
I’ve always skimmed spots like that before prime, would like your input on why you don’t cuz I always thought you should?
Yes please. I would also like to know why we should prime before mudding. Thanks so much!
Love it man. Real life drywall problems, real life drywall damage, with real life drywall solutions and techniques that a handy homeowner can actually do.
Thank you 🙏 You are empowering people to repair their homes and teach their children how to repair theirs. You change lives.
I'm a carpenter. You taught me more about drywall then anybody. My first job turned out amazing.thanks to you man thanks for all your videos
I'm 20 years old. I've been doing this work since I was a little kid, helping my dad with his business. I got out of NG training (18y/o) and decided to start my own Handyman company (small stuff at first to get back I'm the groove). After getting myself more acclimated to the style and work load, I began completing larger jobs- slowly but surely, of course. I was starting to run into scenarios that I had no idea what to do with on my first large drywall job (19 y/o). On my way home, I bought 15 sheets of drywall, 1 bucket/box of every mud in-store, and all the tools needed. I found your channel, watched your videos, and immediately built a stand with spare 2x4's. When I was done practicing for 11 hours straight, I went to the job and knocked out 4.3x the amount from the day before and brought myself current on the job and finished on time. I went from an embarrassing situation realizing I wasnt ready, to- I wont accept defeat, I'll get this, and progressed each hour and made a name for myself. I regularly do the same thing with other trades and am now a general remodeling company and we're doing great! My dad lives your channel too; and at almost 60 years old he enjoys it more with your simple tips and tricks that help his neck, shoulder, and knees (after doing solely tile for 30 years and everything else on the side). Thank you, sir!
I love your story. Thanks for sharing! Best wishes for a successful future and generational wealth.
This guy just gets right to it. He tells you the good stuff you need to know and doesn't waste your time with BS and annoying music. BRAVO
Right on...great tips. I've been painting contractor for a while, not many carpenters/contractors have your knowledge, skill, common sense and ability. Usually, when I see a carpenter with any type of filler or caulking gun, I tell them to "just walk away." "You want to help me? Don't help me." ..."I'll pay you NOT to help me." Lol! Your video on caulking was stellar as well, impressive work!
A guy I worked with said he knows everything there is to know about drywalling. I told him it's time to quit if he won't learn anything anymore. I picked up a new bit of knowledge from this and most all of your posts. Thanks for these, and keep it going!
For those who want a ready reference to key points re the products .. I've summarised below.
3:20 The preference is for an alcohol based primer such as Shellac Primer-Sealer & Stain Killer, White, 1 Quart as it can be coated with mud after just 45min. Whilst the smell is strong at first it does go quickly
3:34 Don't go for water based products as they take a day to dry
3:54 And don't go for oil based products as the smell lingers, and you still have to wait 4-5 hrs to coat with mud
4:16 Whilst you can get spray cans of Shellac primer-sealers, the preference is to roll it on to ensure its is saturated. Sprays seem to just coat the paper and doesn't get under any flaps
4:36 Lastly it's a good idea to wear an organic respirator
THANK YOUUU
Cliff Lives!
Thanks so much Sir😊. Super helpful 👌.
Nice summary. I wish I saw this before I watched it but the video was good as well. This guy seems like a great teacher.
@@tommy-cg8ny thanks from Melbourne Australia
I hope the summary helped.. and yes he's a great teacher
I get SO frustrated with so many you tubers obviously trying to pad their video lengths. Everything has to be 15 minutes. This guy is bang! Right to it. All the facts and nothing but the facts. I learn so much here! Thank you!
As a beginner carpenter/remodeler who's been doing this for 4 years, I can say I'm learning so much from this guy.
Your definitely a natural at explaining. Fast and effective if it’s not broken don’t fix. I always like how you put it out there about room for improvement. I’ve been doing drywall 30 years and always willing to use new methods if efficient and better not always quicker is better but efficient and effective. I would recommend using Fiber Fuse tape on everything but angels. Try Fiba Fuse tape with AP mud because there’s never a bubble and it’s way lite. Then you can skim it.
This is a really good idea and this is what I like to do and use, shellac is the absolute best high adhesion primer/ sealer, I use it exclusively and also works well for pen, crayon, waxes, fire and smoke damage, spot priming on exterior and stops tannin bleed on acidic woods, stops pitch and SAP bleeding, shellac is the ultimate. We just recently were at a commercial job and my boss said we didn't need to prime a buncha wallboard paper exposed and I knew we did, yep you guessed it, blisters and paper wrinkled and became a huge issue. Absolutely ridiculous. Thank you Vancouver carpenter you're the best.
@Renzo you mentioned shellac. I've always got a pound or 2 of blonde and super blonde shellac flakes in the van with denatured alcohol. If I mixed up a gallon using the blonde flakes could I use that? I use it for finish work on walnut and maple but if it works on torn paper...
@@ronmiller7248 Yes, I don't know what the cut ratio in Shellac Primer. But, he's just using a shellac primer in video so it has a ton of white pigment in it versus your blonde flakes.I'm also not sure about the economics of your blonde flakes versus just buying some zinger's BIN or Kilz shellac primer. One of the big benefits of shellac is it bonds to all other finishes. You can use it to seal surface that is contaminated or previously finished with oil or wax before applying a lacquer or acrylic("water based"). I have problems in my house, where the person before me painted over the original oil paint with acrylic paint without good service prep, and the acrylic peels off the wall like plastic wrap. Always priming with shellac would be a shotgun solution to prevent issues with unknown old finish and it dry faster than anything else accept catalyzed lacquer.
Instead of purchasing a primer or sealer to apply before mudding I have made my own by mixing white glue like Elmer's or Titebond with water . Apply it with a brush or roller. Once it dries its good to go. I cannot remember the ratio of glue and water though. I initially found the information on TH-cam. It is way cheaper than purchasing a specialty sealer or primer.
this is awesome. I have wrestled with trying to patch these tearouts without priming first and they just keep blistering and lifting over and over and over. Thanks for the tips, you really know your stuff.
Seriously, this guy is the best. Best drywall videos, period!
Just tore off some 40 year old wallpaper and was about to just skim coat over it. So lucky I found this video while watching your others!
Same problem here. Easily stripped layers of wallpaper and taped and skim coated with varying success (tape bubbling like crazy in places). Out of frustration I was considering hanging expensive 1/4" drywall on the ceiling and doing wainscoting the walls to hide. Simple primer saved the day.
So I've been watching a lot of videos on repairing drywall today and this video popped up on my recommendations. Not gonna lie, I clicked on it thinking it was a skate video. Most useful dual-channel dude to me on youtube.
This dude is solid. This is the only video of his that I disagree strongly with. Fuck painting that shit on the wall. It sucks. Oil based Zinser works way better. All the extra steps it takes to do anything like this isn’t worth the loss of time and cleaning up all this new mess. Skim it, sand some blisters and re-skim. You’re already mudding so who cares.
Just what I needed - terrific video! For small jobs the spray is the way to go, though due to - cost. 1 gallon of the Bin you are using is currently (2022-09-05) $74.00 at the Home Despot. That's a bit steep for the few ounces a homeowner will probably need. This stuff works great if you have 'iron' stains on the ceiling where upstairs plumbing or roof may have leaked. That will come right through latex paint, Bin stops it dead.
I have this problem and I thought of you right away because I knew you would have a video on how to fix it. I also knew you unlike the other videos would show us step by step how to do it and what to use. I can't thank you enough.
The quality of instruction is as good as it gets.. in any field. I recommend these videos to people to help them learn how to be better communicators and teachers, including those who will never do construction.
Newly single after 20 years and doing some bathroom remodel. You really helped me and made me feel like I can do this! Thank you!!!!
When I hear "Welcome to Vancouver Carpenter..." I know it's all going to be alright.
Love your channel sir. Congratulations on your success.
First, let me say I found your video very clear and concise with excellent information (much more so than many other videos I've watched). I'm doing a DYI bathroom project and got myself into a major mess having to remove 30 year old wall paper which came down with a lot more sheet rock paper than hoped for. So with that said the one thing I wish you would have spoken to and shown more of are the fundamentals of actually applying mud, i.e., what type (bucket or powder), the specific tools needed (noticed you used a hand held "tray" while applying the mud) and the best technique for repairing fairly large areas (2x3). So that's my 2 cents but like I started with, your video was very helpful. Thanks!
Been doing drywall for 35 years. I have never had to seal drywall paper. Ive always sprayed the paper with water so when the compound dries it doesn't cause bubbles in the paper. Also use Dura bond for repair such as this, when it does dry out it pulls the air bubbles out
Mike Luther thank you
The video didn't work for me but this did. Thanks
Thanks for sharing all of these great tutorials
Thanks Jim!!!!
Great camera work on the drywall. Very few DIY videos show the surface detail clearly enough when talking about drywall.
Also, amazing how such a young guy knows so much and provides such great how-to videos.
A thorough explanation of a fix for this type of issue. Well done, sir.
I love your "library" of videos. I wanted to double check what to do on the torn paper first and here I am.
I needed this! I was almost in tears thinking I’ve ruined my walls by scraping off wallpaper that was covered with paint!! Thank you so much!
I watch these types of videos from time to time to see how others do things. Yours is the first time I've seen someone do it exactly like I do. This is the best and quickest method. Great video.
BIN is alcohol based, which means fast drying and no persistent fumes. Love it.
Great informative video. Glad to see you have found your true calling, once Lazytown had been cancelled.
I just bought a house & had to take down a tile mural, this video SAVED me, the estimates i got from handymen to fix the wall was about $200, my husband and I did this in an afternoon ourselves with primer we already had, i only had to buy mud! Thank you SO MUCCH!
Time to go back to the wall I just tried to repair, that now had a huge blister on it and seal it first. Trial and error....life’s best teacher.
Thank you for keeping it so simple! Best video out there to repair drywall rips. Just removed by big vanity mirror and what a mess. I was stressed on how to fix it but not anymore.
Was just going to paint over the torn drywall in my family room but when I saw this video it got me hooked to all your other videos too!! I'm clueless about drywall and preparation but now I know my family room project is going to turn out way better, thanks to these videos!!!!!
Wish I had seen this before I did a very small repair in the powder room. The repair was about the size of a silver dollar and no matter how many coats of regular water-based primer I applied, I always got a couple of blisters. Fortunately the repair was in a location that didn't show too badly. Out of frustration I just painted over it after skimming it with mud. Now I'm better prepared for the next time.
Great videos and love your dry humor Please keep 'em coming!
Acrylic fortifier from Home Depot or Lowe's in concrete section..acrylic fortifier water-based works well on this situation and within 15 minutes can be coated with mud not an hour and you don't have to breathe the chemicals from your shellac
do you just paint it on the bad paper spot?
You and the Kilted Guy have help me DIY dry wall repairs around my home. My wife says the repairs look great. Thanks!
This was sooooo helpful. We took down a giant bathroom mirror and had about 6 large rips from it. First time doing this and it came out perfect.
Thanks!
I have been watching a bunch of your videos. I cannot tell you how much it has given me clarity to many of my drywall mud/tape "issues" I have faced. Thank you, again
Thank you so much Michael!!!
Nice to watch a tutorial that does not have music and video effects.
This guy has given so much info in each video. Simple easy to use techniques. Best videos I've found.
I've been watching your videos for years, and this one is my all-time favorite. I come back to it every now and then because I feel like I learn something new each time. Plus it's just so well done and kind of relaxing to watch 😁
You're a very good teacher. Very nice to listen to. And no stupid music in the back round.
GARDZ DOES THE JOB. A must for use on new drywall before applying wallpaper.
Yes sir I found this video very useful! I am going to Home Depot to get me some Shellac! You literally just saved me weeks of redoing work!
Very good. I wish that I had seen this 4-5 years ago when redoing a bedroom. The drywall paper was a mess. I kept muddying and sanding until it quit blistering and I could finally paint it. I am sure this will be useful in the future. Thanks.
This is a really good presentation. Zinser shellac based primer has been my go-to for years and has never failed me. This application is still a first for me but rest assured I will be using it.
You explain this stuff better than Anyone I’ve seen . Getting ready to repair drywall in my garage,basically redoing it but I fill a little more confident can do a better job now . Fingers crossed 🤞
I believe this is the best video I have ever seen for this very common problem.
Excellent job!
Excellent tip on using the roller to press the shellac into the paper. Many people use aerosols because they are quick but they really don’t penetrate as well.
I think I originally watched this video about a year ago. I'm back to watch it as a refresher. No one else seems to talk about stuff like this, so THANK YOU!!!
I know this has been posted for a long time, but I wanted to thank you! Great video, wonderful instructions, and I was able to fix some peeling in my house without having to hire a contractor. Appreciate you!
This saved me from ripping down unnecessary drywall and will save me money and time in my own remodel so thanks for the video!
In my second-ever apartment and decided to hang up some decorations-finally. Well, I misplaced one and pulled it off to move and pulled a chunk of drywall with it. I was so upset and worried I'd have to pay a huge fee but knowing I can just fix it myself has seriously been a blessing. Thank you.
I know it been a long time but did you manage to fix it without the landlord noticing it ?
Awesome video! I'm a renter and know diddly squat about fixing anything! These videos are so helpful!
I never could quite get to the point where there's a clean edge that doesn't need scraping anymore. I start with a spot the size of a quarter and end up with a spot the size of a corn field.
I often use a knife at these points, don't underestimate a clean cut
Too funny!
Scott Farkus Lol!
@@bobseaver7807 Go chase the Bumpus dogs!!
Just keep going it will happen.
Excellent tutorial. I’ve been using bins for a long time to remedy this problem with torn drywall paper. It leaves a hard finish which can be lightly sanded with out raising the paper like water based primers do. I also use bins to seal out bleeding knots in wood before painting and other stains which might bleed through my finish paint. It dries so fast that I can paint over it immediately. Shellac also works as well.
My drywall skills have developed leaps and bounds after watching your videos, and I look forward to new content from you. Thanks for sharing your skills with us!
I just did a drywall repair after removing tile from the wall. Wish I would have seen this first. I think my repair went decently but on the next bathroom I will use your methods here for sure, thanks
Just wanted to say "Thanks" your videos have been a tremendous and timely help for me during my laundry room renovation.
love your videos. I have been in the biz for over 40 years. I still learn a lot from your videos. Thanks, Joe
That thumbnail really caught my attention! Now I know I’ve done the first half of my house wrong, but will do it right for the second half. Thanks for the great informative video.
very much appreciate the video. im a carpenter/stucco guy figured i would try doing my own house. ran into a few ripped paper issues along the way and wasent sure if i would have to add paper to the whole area but this saves me a pile of time and also is a way faster system... thanks again!
A young David Bowie showing us how to do repairs! Awesome!
Dont you dare insult David Bowie!!!!
That's how you repair torn drywall paper Great video!! Nobody takes the extra step to prime the surface first VCG! Brought it home! With this one!
Thank you I've been trying to figure out how to repair same drywall tears. Your informative vid opened my eyes and I'm grateful sir thank you great vid...
Spray glue also works as well and it dries quicker
This is literally my new favorite channel. I've been watching so many videos
This was super helpful and the shellac primer is def the best option. Latex bled through. You're my new handy man.
I personally use a spray can of kills it soaks in and works awesome drytime 15 mins
Killz Primer. Yes.
Great job. Best idea that Ive seen in 40 years of painting. I'll have to use that!
You're a good teacher?straight to point!
Thank you!
Thanks for bringing us along. I've had to do this once. I used something called Rx-35 and it did the job. DIYer here.
His instruction is excellent, very informative and he explains things in a way that is easy to understand then shows you how to do it. Good Job and thanks.
Of course I find this video AFTER I just finished my bathroom renovation. Haha. I used some other techniques I learned from you, but sealing the paper before skimming would have made the result much better. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!
Haha I wish I saw this earlier when I had to repair this exact issue. Should have done it like you described here! Ah well, my repair will likely need repairing down the road anyway.
Spot on! If I made a video for this repair, it would be the same video. Exactly how I was taught 20 years ago!
That's the guy you hope would show up for your drywall project
and in reality, you get Tim, the Alcoholic, with failing vision.
Oh snap, not Tim!!!
Well, I mean he does sometimes, but that's just too drop off who's really doing it and collect the check. 🙂
Hiring a pro is like playing lotto
I am the guy that shows up for my drywall project.
I don't know if you're better at Carpentry or skating, but I am glad you do both.
Now you've done it! Taught me something. I've rolled oil Kilz until I was almost unconscious a few times. Thanks for the shellacking! Keep it up and I might subscribe ... If I could just-remember my name...
Ben you are the greatest of all time bro. I watch your skate content all the time. Then I go to remodel a room in my house. Look up drywall finishing and boom here you are again. Im subscribing without hesitation. Keep up the good work man.
I would have never thought to prime the exposed paper... Thanks for the helpful information! I am gonna start to use primer on my drywall repairs from now on! Great Video!
I have used the BIN sealer for applications like what Ben showed in this video for my business and it really does seal the surface.
Clear, direct, well-illustrated. Thank you.
Your videos have been immensely helpful for me. I simple flooring project revealed an old lingering leak in a wall that had massive amounts of mold growing in it. We had to remove drywall in 2 rooms to catch it all. Suddenly a 4 hour flooring project became a 2 week drywall pre project as we kept finding more and more mildew and smelly crumbling gypsum board in the walls!! Your videos helped me quickly get a grip on what needed to be done. I could stop thinking I was being punished for some old karmic offense!!
Wish I knew this a couple weeks ago, although the blisters in the tape cover up the other blisters pretty well.
Forget about watching cooking shows for relaxation -- Vancouver Carpenter is Zen Master!
Shellac based primer... never knew this, thank you Ben.
It's very nice that the video info detailed all kinds of tools and supplies, with links to purchase, but you omitted the most important (?) item = the shellac based primer that you used!
I just realized I've been watching your videos for the last hour... Color me subscribed! I know a fair amount about drywall, but the things I've learned in the last hour have been pure gold!
Painter for 30 years we do it the same only we hit it with a sanding sponge before priming to knock down some of the fur very lightly. Nice work
First time viewer here. Great insight thanks for the tips. Subscribed
You're amazing and have taught me so much, but there is one thing you said in this video that could be confusing to newbies like myself:
you first said not to use a water based primer, but you later clarified that you can use zinsser gardz which is water based and specifically formulated for this task. you also mentioned that you need to wait 24 hrs before mudding, but per zinsser directions, you only need to wait 3 hours. not sure if there was a change in their formula that made it set more rapidly, but it's readily available at home depot. I used it and it works well. mudded 3 hours later no problems.
I use a water based masonry bonder. It penetrates the paper and will seal the raw edge. It will flatten any blisters and bond them back in place. Since it is water based it is absorbed quickly and dries perfectly flat. It doesn't add an additional layer of material. You can mud over it as soon as it is applied or let it dry completely. I've successfully used it to cover as much as 30 sqft of missing drywall face. I did a small ceiling that would have otherwise had to have been torn out and rerocked.
Edit: Soap and water clean up, brush or roller.
Which brand? Where do you get it?
@@cpanic9 Quickrete masonry bonder and fortifier. Home Depot, but I'm sure any home center will have it. Looks like Elmer's glue. 1 quart plastic bottle is the smallest amout available. It keeps indefinitely.
@@oltedders Elmer's and other glues works too....
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Quickrete is specifically designed for masonry products. I wouldn't risk using white glue. I have no reason to doubt you but I'll stick with what I know works. TY
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Have you used Elmer's before for this application?
vancouver painter here, he is doing everything right. if its a small repair in a low profile area u can just put filler over top. if its a big repair in a high vis area best to spot prime with any oil fast dry primer and skim it and possible skim it again flush fill. sand it while holding a trouble light and then you are good to go