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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- Leah from See Jane Drill gives step-by-step instruction on how to tape drywall for the beginner home improvement enthusiast. She demonstrates how to use both pre-mixed joint compound (or mud) and how to make a "hot mix" with dry joint compound. She shows how to use both mesh tape and paper tape.
Links to all the drywall tools used in the drywall installation how-to video series:
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standard utility knife: amzn.to/2Nfkmpy
keyhole saw: amzn.to/2NGu6WT
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all-purpose joint compound: amzn.to/2Cdy2Nt
assorted drywall knives: amzn.to/2Pxz7S9
large drywall knife: amzn.to/2NeDQe7
Leah's Recommended Tools for Beginner DIY-ers:
Power Tools:
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Skil Circular Saw with Laser Beam Guide: amzn.to/2Opokto
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Hand Tools:
Stanley 20-piece basic screwdriver set: amzn.to/2LN23Y2:
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Erstwing 16-oz Claw Hammer: amzn.to/2NM8ZCj
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Leah, I am so thankful for you. I’m a single homeowner with no “handy person” to help me with house projects. You have helped me so much. The people around me are so impressed with what I have done/am doing all on my own! It has saved me so much money, it has assured me a job well done, it has alleviated the anxiety of paying a stranger to come into my house to do it, it has increased the value of my home, and perhaps most importantly, it has made me feel empowered and confident that I don’t need a man to get things done. I thank you so much, and I really appreciate the way you break things down for beginners. You’ve made real difference in my life. Thank you, and keep it up! 💖💪🏽
This lady needs her own TV show. Great instructions; great explanation; great camera work. Thanks for teaching me something.
Raeed Tayeh Thank you very much for saying so! :)
Totally agree with you! :)
Raeed Tayeh i must agree
+Raeed Tayeh TH-cam is better than a TV show. You can search on topics and TH-cam automatically suggests related content. Unlike a TV show, you can watch the videos as often as you want, any time. Also, unlike a TV show that is constrained by advertising breaks, a TH-cam video can be 100% information, no fat and no time wasted by rehashing previously covered information following a commercial break! (If you've ever watched a Home & Garden TV show, you know what I mean: Seven minutes of information, following by 3 minutes of commercials, followed by two minutes of recap after the commercials. In the end, a half-hour show has just 10 minutes of useful information, if you're lucky. It's mostly a waste of time and an exercise in frustration.)
Woohoo! I just completed a job in my laundry room complete with tape and float! I am so proud of myself. I could not have done it without Leah and See Jane Drill.
i've done drywall 25yrs she's right on folks
thanks, Tony!
@Hamilton Rodgers can you explain why she's terrible?
@Elieza Jane narrow coats are for guys who love to overcharge
Thank you, this video is 9 years old and is still very informative and useful. Can't say that about the other 99.9% of TH-cam videos on other channels. Thank you for posting this , it's very helpful!
Been in the trades for a long time (1 trade, Union Ironworkers) I am doing some remodeling on an older house I bought last winter and have been using TH-cam to do it for the most part because ironwork does not translate to carpentry barely at all. You are a great instructor , very patient . Perfect for the very new . A bit too patient for my experience, until now. I’ve walked by 25 years of drywall and drywallers and realize I didn’t know sh:t about drywall outside of patching holes poorly . Thank you.
I've been doing a ton of drywall in my house over the last two years, and this is something I should've watched to begin with. Would've saved me a ton of time and joint compound.
Leah, you have an excellent teaching style. I am so happy I found your videos. I like your detailed content and I praise you for not assuming beginners know basic terms. I am more confident after watching your tutorials.
mercyandpaign That is great to hear! You touched on a big part of the reason why we started See Jane Drill. Thanks for commenting.
Really good tutorials for beginners like me. I feel like she's prepped me for my first drywall experience. Thanks Leah!
Thanks a lot. I'm 33 and have to do a lot of home repairs for my mom these days, but I only have basic knowledge of carpentry and tools. I've been watching a few videos on TH-cam, but this one was the most simple to understand, but also the most complete amount of information on drywall. I'm sure you made this video for the purpose of helping people, and you did.
You are amazing! I watched many of your videos about a year ago when I first moved into our new home, we had a lot of renovations done. And now we are adding on a third bedroom and I am so happy I came across your channel. I love how you explain everything in good details and your voice is so calm and patient. I appreciate how you explain things that women can understand. I love you and I love your videos! Keep them coming. I have learned a lot from you and you do such beautiful work. Thank you and God bless!
Leah, I really do appreciate your patience when you teach. I’m so thankful for having you around .
Thank you so much for this Leah! My frustration level with drywall repair was going nuclear until I watch this video. You are an amazing instructor and I feel like I can face this particular thing much easier now. As a mom, head of household and in charge of all home repairs and upgrades, it’s easy to drown in the chaos. I truly appreciate it.
I found this very helpful. For somebody who has never done dry wall taping, she speaks very simply step by step so you don't get lost!
who on earth would put a thumbs down on these videos ? LOL there must be folks who just go around doing that ..this was great thanks so much! they are all such a great thing to share with us and the time and expense involved thank you I do see the donation button and plan to use it these are halping me through a crisis!
Hi delight professional drywall finishers.
Pablo sandoval possibly but if they're so called professionals why would they be watching a video for beginners? 🤷🏾♂️..i think it's just a bunch of trolls disliking vids
I know a few pro's who could do with watch this 🤐
This was exactly what I was looking for. No self-plugging, no back and forth, just simple and direct. I also very much appreciate that you use a soothing tone and not a high-pitched cartoony voice. Thank you, Leah.
Hello Ms. Leah. After watching several videos for the past several months I recently stumbled across yours and can not express how much I have enjoyed each one! Thank you for explaining each project in a thorough step-by-step manner. The medium pace at which you explain things also makes a world of difference. In doing so, we are not confused along the way (i.e. having to continuously replay the video due to one speaking too fast!). Thank you so much for taking the time to HELP those of us in need of home repairs, that for one reason or another need to do it for ourselves! May you be blessed for all that you have sown and sacrificed in your endeavors!
shortyduwhoop Hello Shorty, Thank you soooo much! You'll never know how much your kind words are appreciated. Leah
People underestimate the skill and knowledge it takes to be good at your trade. Skilled crafters are in high demand. Anyone who thinks this is low skill has no idea about building. Great to see. Thanks!
This lady is fantastic. I feel so confident and ready to try this now!
Just got back from home depot an hour ago with this tape stuff I was told I needed. Now I know wtf I'm doing. Who needs school when we have TH-cam? Thank u
That's what I say lol
Genius! I followed along exactly like you instructed and my living room looks like a pro did it!!! Thank you!
you did it! way to go 👍
Wow i love how she talks and explains things. I'm an absolute noob, I've been watching many videos from many channels, this one is the clearest, most concise, and even entertaining watching her work. Thumbs up!
I have, on a different video offering of yours, written to thank you. Again I feel compelled to repeat this.
Your calm, smooth, affirming manner, well-modulated voice, patient (and intuitive) covering of the subject,
all arrive at a finished presentation that encourages people to get busy and try. My hat is off.
Thanks, Art!
I'm trying my 1st day tomorrow to learn. Watched a lot of videos tonight, and this was one of the most helpful videos yet. She didn't make it look too easy, but yet felt welcoming and comfortable to do the work
i just love you to pieces! Few carpenters want to share this information, and fewer can share and teach as well as you do. You are so awesome! Thank you!
you're very welcome, John, and thank you!
Hello, I am so blessed to have found your channel. After 30 years I am a single female on my own and have no clue how to use any tool or do the work I need to do in my home. Thank you for all the time and talents u share with us. God bless my new online friend.
I already have a fair bit of experience hanging and mudding drywall, but I watched the whole video as your presentation style is so enjoyable. Looking forward to checking out your other videos.
thanks, glad you liked it!
Leah, thank you so much for this video and your other ones about texturing. I had a couple minor cracks above doors, and a rather big one across my ceiling that I taped and mudded. I then blotted on more mud with a crumpled up plastic bag and flattened it gently with the taping knife. Primed, painted, and you cannot see anything is amiss now. I was able to do it from following the techniques in your videos. Your confidence is contagious! You're a treasure!
This has helped me SO much, as a woman who loves to do home improvements, and loves to get her hands dirty, and a husband who hates them, he'd rather go get his nails pulled out than to do a simple home improvement ! we bought a mobile home after my health got worse, and I needed to be on 1 level not 3 like our house is, but the young couple who owned it before we bought it almost destroyed this place, and since I'm use to a house, I wanted my trailer ( mobile home) to look more like a nice home, not the cheapness of the trailer and by all means they are not cheap at all when you go buy one, but some are cheap made like mine! fake wood everywhere. Anyways, I removed the fake pieces of wood trim running up and down my walls every 2 foot or so, and now I've made a mess and a lot of work for myself, so when I found this I was delighted ! I ran to Lowes and got my materials, and now I'm watching once again for a refresher course so I know I'll be doing it right ! THANK YOU !!!
you're very welcome, Denise! Thanks for writing, and good luck with your project.
You are AMAZING! Just bought a new house, spent tonight taking the popcorn ceiling off. The original job (1980) came just right off but we have some pstch work today. This video has taught me alot and just, love you! For this advice right here. Thank you very much and hope you're happy and prosperous ❤
Wow, great job. I should have watched your video a long time ago. Here's a few of my noob tips - stuff I learned the hard way:
1. Use a small putty knife for filling in screw/nail heads for jusr the first coat, and fill in the hole starting at an edge. If you go right over the top, you can get an air bubble that you just gotta deal with that.
2. Do not use the solid fiberglass tape, just don't.
3. Use a low angle on your knife to spread, going lighter and lighter to smooth.
4. Use a higher angle to scrape of excess
5. Keep the ready-mix closed tightly. Scrape away the plaster from the top-inside of the bucket take assure a good seal.
6. Make sure no dry bits of plaster are mixed in with the wet stuff, it'll just leave streaks.
7. Don't just use a small knife for the job, you need larger knife to smooth properly or you'll end up doing more sanding and coating then needed.
8: Double check the thickness of the existing drywall before buying more to patch in - it comes in 3/8, 1/2, and 5/8 thickness.
wow, thanks! but i wanna know the actual difference of using a fiber mesh against a paper tape?
The paper binds to the mud, so it works right away if tensile strain occurs. The fiber tape needs a full tensile strain before working, by then the mud if often already broken.
You are the BEST! I love the way you explain clearly. You should be a star on a TV show! I look forward to seeing more of your Professional videos.
thanks, Jonathan!
Thanks for sharing your technique. I was going to use premixed comppund, but after watching this I will mix it myself.
Outstanding Leah. Plumber had to cut lots of drywall yesterday and so today's chore to fix it all up. Thought I knew how, but your lovely video removes all doubts and gives me the needed confidence to DIY. You're also a great teacher!
I can not thank you enough for making these videos! OMG we had to have plumbers cut into our dinning room wall and I just got a quote from a local drywaller for $500! I am so not paying anyone $500 for my walls not after watching this.... thank you so much for the "empowerment!"
There is a third tape that doesn't get mentioned often, but I get really good results with fiberglass tape. Adds a little more strength than paper, more flexible than mesh. And Jane my dear, YOU ROCK!!!
It's like watching Bob Ross do drywall.
This is exactly what I was thinking.
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😂😂😂That's exactly what my 11 year old son said! I have to agree!
I thought the same thing before seeing this comment ❤️
How slow were you finishing houses
She really takes the time to explain everything with complete and concise wording. Well done Leah.
I love your videos. I been waiting for a certain someone to finish some drywall. I think I will try to do it myself now. You make it look so easy! Years of experience is hard to come by...
thanks, Shawna, and you CAN do it! :)
This lady is delightful & I can tell she loves to teach.
I have to confess when I first started watching I felt I wouldn't learn anything of value, I was wrong.
Excellent job of walking through the step by step process & explaining them in detail.
Ro'ber Harpane' Thank you, Ro'ber, I appreciate the compliment! :)
Clear, concise, methodical instructions , thanks!. I also learned coping joints from one of your other videos.
Thanks! I had to do a small job of dry wall due to a big fail with a Directv installer. I had no idea how to apply paper tape, found your you tube and I'm very grateful!
WHERE IS HDTV???? SHE ROCKS!!!
Ma’am I’m 46 years old and learning how to do drywall, the kids are helping me are a bunch of assholes, make my learning experience a pain in the butt, I don’t know why I started to watch your videos and believe me when I said this, you just make my work more easy, thank you very much ma’am
Leah, thanks again for being our "shop teacher." Do you have any videos on how to get a smooth wall around an electrical outlet?
For some people being able to do this kind of thing for themselves means giving them hope. I fall into that category and am so glad I happened upon SeeJaneDrill this morning! Thank you for being a breath of fresh air and taking so much confusion out of home repair.
you should use what you called hot mud with the mesh tape. If you use regular joint compound with mesh it will crack easily.
The hot mud is harder and will work great with mesh tape.
Nope. It will work just fine.
I agree. I do believe Leah used hot mud with the mesh tape. She used hot mud for the first and second layer. Leah finished with all purpose on third coat.
This was an Awesome instructional video. I've been putting off a drywall project because I was afraid to start since I didn't truly understand what to do even after watching countless TH-cam videos. This has been the most helpful and now I am ready to begin. I will be seeking out other videos by you and I have subscribed to your channel.
You are an awesome instructor. Subscribed!
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Just bought a new house. I have a lot of DYI's in mind. Found your instructional videos, and they are my favorite. They are the most instructive without dragging on, and extremely interesting. Thank you very much.
David hart You're welcome, David, and I'm glad you like our videos! Good luck with the new house!
If you had taught algebra I would've understood it! Thanks...
you're very welcome, Maureen!
Just came across this channel randomly. It's awesome... first channel that actually SHOWS you how to do things in a simple easy manner.
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A Class A description and demonstration, from Les in Australia.
+Les Lothringer thanks, Les!
As a single mom I can't tell you how many times I have relied on you to help me fix something!! Thank you, thank you Leah, you are amazing!!!
thanks so much! great video, after watching you I'm confident that I can do this
you're welcome, and good luck with your project!
+seejanedrill hey awesome video!! I'm in the middle of a job and my corner tape also some of the joint tApe is just falling out when it gets texture on it. how can I fix this without redoing the entire ceiling?
You are so clear, to the point, and you show what you’re doing and explain WHY. So important. You’re really going to be helping me in this new journey of homeownership. Thank you!
I enjoy your informative vids, Leah!
(You have a soothing voice, as well.)
thanks!
This lady knows what she talking about. See seems vastly experienced and explains things in an understandable way. Some of the people on youtube don't or can't explain the what's or why's and some are talentless impostors. She is the real deal.
thank you very much, Daniel!
You are welcome. You rock. I am doing a lot of home repairs by myself on my mother's home. I have siblings that only have excuses for not contributing by any means in the process. I do possess a high IQ and I know that I am the only one that cares to do a job right. I patched a major hole in a drywall and the repair is perfect. I am proud of my work and am I am pleased that some like you that is there to give advice and in includes advice to me. People like are an inspiration to me. I believe that I can do it and it is done.
Excellent teacher.
+ShowMe TheSugarWalls Thanks!
+seejanedrill How do I contact you? sent you a message earlier
Thank you Leah!! You definitely decreased the stress I had to do some drywall work today. You are are very informative, calming teacher.
Your videos are extremely helpful. Thank you.
Leah, I live in an area that was affected by Hurricane Harvey. The house I bought suffered from this storm and had to be completely gutted from ceiling to floor. I have to rebuild this house on my own because I cannot afford the inflated labor costs. I have no idea what I am doing but finding your channel as helped me get a better understanding of what I need to do. I am struggling and extremely overwhelmed. I wish I could have you here with me to help. Thank you for your channel and guiding me through rebuilding my home alone.
I love your videos!! So informative and your style helps take away any fear of trying a new project! Thank you :-)
you're welcome, and thanks!
Hey Leah! This is the video that you made that got me kickstarted into joint compound. I tried all kinds after this, pre-made quick dry, pre-made takes-until-the-end-of-time, dries and your homemade. I found that after the rooms were done or areas of, that over time, the making-my-own option, held up the best. Anyway, I didn't have an account on the youtubes back then to say THANK YOU. So here's a great big fat THANK YOU for my kickstart into what is just so flippin' fun to do. Who knew that I could do it? You did! You're brilliant. I truly, truly enjoy your work. Cheers, Ivy.
Wow, thanks, Ivy, very nice to hear from you!! I didn't know that many people had watched that video on how to make your own joint compound...and here you really liked it! Thanks for writing me.
In the UK drywall is relatively new (20 something years) and my mothers new house keeps getting cracks in her ceiling, i cannot believe all the repairmen do is use filler, they dont tape the joints, and wonder why they keep cracking! you should come over and teach them! or earn a fortune yourself!
+jusb1066 if they dont use jointape they no craftsmen.
i use it all the time, but its my realday work.
hotmix as in video i only use in repair, never else.
the finish mix, have glue in it, so the joint works like a welding point.
but it takes longer time to dry using this, normaly 24hrs.
+jusb1066 20 years?! I was using it 40 years ago in UK....... But, you are right about the absence of tape. Funny thing, the British use drywall, but then they skim over the whole surface, just as they used to with lath and plaster. This is no doubt the fundamental explanation for the decay of British civilisation.
Thank you Leah for your wonderful, clear tutorials. You have a real genius for teaching.
1Howdy1 I live in Vermont and do almost all smooth. And we skim every thing using mark v and tape tech smoothing blades all the way up to 4 feet. They call it level 5 or airless plaster.
You get right to the point clear illustrations and no long stories.
No wonder I could never understand this, I thought a joint was something you Smoked ? LOL JK, Thanks for the great video and keep up the good work :o)
This is one of the most concise demonstrations of drywall joints I've seen on TH-cam. Thank you so much, made my day waaaaaay easier.
All these joints. WHERE'S THE BLUNTS?!
Lmao
THANK YOU LEAH!!! You are amazing! Been watching your videos for a few years now working on my rental house purchases as well as my home. You are a god send. Keep up the great work and know that you have helped me and so many others.
Good video Jane, she is a very good on the camera. I'm a drywaller since i've been 18 years old and am now 48. I've been there done that seen this... with the hole... plug it with mud, no tape needed. I used to use tape for years until i found out that tape is not necessarily needed and does cause taped area to hump and thus you will need to feather out the hump so it becomes flat. All this is unnecessary. Mostly tape is only needed for joints. I would only tape a patch that is larger than a two foot area. Unless there is a fixture or something going over top of the patched area, that would cause pressure and therefore cause it to crack. The only other reason would be if there was a patch that was unstable, meaning there is not a solid foundation behind it. But if it's solid...i never tape it. I've been doing this for about 3 years now and no call backs on any jobs.
Raeed Tayeh, I support your comment...Leah certainly has a special talent in both
delivery of how she talks to "us" and she fills in the blanks in the small details that
we would be wondering about through the process. What a gem of a gal!
Doing some drywall work today...this vid was so helpful...thanks Leah!
Gratefully,, Eastern Canada, carpenter, MaryEllen
Hey MaryEllen, nice to see you again!
Thanks to you Leah my drywall work this week came out looking super fine! Following your lead I used the paper tape instead of the mesh. Wow!
Fab results. My trowel work isn't as "expert" as yours but with practice
comes improvement....you are so right on: "Yes you can do this!"
What a treat having you as a go to person....love how friendly and encouraging you are in your vids.
Your delivery in covering questions a general "newbee" would ask is
greatly appreciated....On to the next task to keep things moving forward with success....you rock Leah! I have subscribed to your TH-cam channel.
Kindred spirit, Eastern Canada, MaryEllen
Leah does a great job in her videos. Her explanations anticipate & answer questions viewers might have.
thanks, Mike!
Leah! I am so glad I came across your videos and page. It's fantastic to see another female in the trades who really knows her stuff. You're an inspiration! Thank you!!
you're welcome, Amanda, and welcome to our channel!
You really are the best. Not only do you know your shit, but your delivery is so natural and dare I say, ‘calming’ lol Great job!!
🙂
I love this lady and her illustrations. She is always very thorough and makes sure you are prepared for the job before you begin!
I was just trying to learn about what type of mud was best for my artwork. I learned so much from your video. I had to subscribe to your channel. You are very informative without overexplaining. I think if I was ever asked to help a friend out I could do it now. Thank you for your in-depth explanation.
You have the natural gift of instruction. Not everyone has that.
I can't begin to tell you how much all these videos have helped me! Whenever I have a home project, I turn here for concise and practical info to get the job done right! Thank you so much!!
Jane I just wanted to let you know that although it has been some time since I tackled a relatively big drywall project. So I did a search for mudding butt joints to ensure i was current and up to date. I must say I watched your video and found them to be extremely educational, helpful and encouraging. I had to drywall an 18x20 room and with your video it reinforced my confidence to get the job done correctly. I wish I could share some photos last night I primed the walls and all looks great, thank you
Ive seen various vids on doing drywall on TH-cam and I do a lot of drywall work with my business and I wanted to mention real quick that a 10" knife is slightly bowed, so if you sight down the edge of the blade you'll see it bows in one direction. You want that bow to be against the wall surface. Otherwise the edges of the knife will dig into the applied mud and create lines in the mud. Not ridges but gouges. It can be very frustrating if not aware of the shape of those types of knives. The only reason I brought it up is I've never seen anyone mention this on any of the TH-cam vids I've seen when teaching drywall methods.
You are doing such a great thing for people to learn from. I do construction for a living but there is always something to be learned. Thank you again for all your time in making these videos. You really should have your own home show on television! You're amazing ;)
Some finish tools have a bow.....thanks for mentioning
seejanedrill- oh geez I wasn't trying to come off as a know it all.. I was only mentioning it because I thought it was worth mentioning to help people. I do a lot of floating for drywall patching and I can remember my first day of work doing fire and water damage repair back in the day and the guy that I was working with new the proper way to float but thought it would be fun not to teach me about holding a 12 inch knife. It was very frustrating. The owner of the company I worked for, finally saw me struggling and showed me the correct way to hold it.
Ahh the people you run across doing the trades... Some are asses that don't want to see people excel.
Which is why I appreciate your style.
Thanks,
Mike.
Finally I can finish drywall and have it look great thanks to this video. Just finished prepping my kitchen for new cabinets. Soffits were removed and the drywall needed to be patched in and made to go with the existing ceiling. It came out just like a pro. Never knew about putting my hand on the back of the knife like she shows. I wish I had seen this video years ago. Would have saved me a lot of pain!
Hi Bill, glad it came out well...way to go!
Thank you Leah! Not only are you educated and informative in all DIY work- you are such an encourager! Thank you again- I can do this!
Had water damage in a small room. Trying to save a few dollars, i googled some ideas and sad to say things didn't quite turn out right. The vault ceiling had tape on it which I pulled off and accused the previous owners of doing shabby work until I watched your video and realized that's actually what I need to redo. Will go to Lowes tomorrow and get the tape, trowels & joint compound & follow your directions. You made it look so easy and now I understand the process. Thank you so much. I CAN DO THIS!!!
you're welcome, I hope everything worked out!
You always seem to have a video for the project that I'm doing. You instructions are clear and your "voice over" is pleasant and enjoyable. You provide a great service to those of us trying to doing these projects and I certainly appreciate your efforts.
Just watching this 8 years later. Leah made it easy to understand and follow, and I am going to do it myself...but I wish Leah was here to do that sort of amazing work at my house!
I just finished my first coat on my first ceiling. Thanks for passing this knowledge on to the willing Leah!! Great job on your videos. Wish i could post a picture. I was so proud and thankful.
Thank You Jane....!!!! Excellent video....!!! I'm a handyman with almost 20 yrs in the business, and is the first time I see someone explained so well...!!! I can not add anything, just that for me cleaning the borders of the almost dried mud with a almost wet sponge help a lot to get rid of the rough corners. Good luck and Thank You again.
+Zeno Manue Thank you for your comments, Zeno!! I really appreciate it.
1.2 million views for drywall joints. For some reason listening to her is so relaxing.
Probably the best and most informative home improvement channel I’ve ever seen.
EXCELLENT video. Absolute amatuer here, and I picked up some pointers from drywall guys which MAY have been helpful for the neophyte, but your method is FAR better. These guys recommended putting more pressure on the outside of the knife on all coats, leaving the middle ( the joint ) with slightly more mud. The end result of course is more sanding. Thier method leaves amateurs some wiggle room, but it takes more material and requires considerable more work. Thanks for an excellent tutorial. Best I've seen.
+Tom Swinburn thanks, Tom, I'm glad it was helpful! :)
Excellent video. I've done drywall quite a few times and after watching this video I realized I have been mixing the compound the wrong way by adding the water into the compound. I also realized that I should mix the 2nd coat with more water. Thanks for the great video.
+Reningan you're welcome, glad you liked it!
This step-by-step instruction was easy to understand and it is motivational! Thank you so much Leah!
Very informative tutorial. Quick intro, attention grabbing and broken down so that virtually anyone can understand. I say bravo ma'am. Another subcription rightfully earned. Keep up the wonderful work.
I always thought that I needed to have a thick layer over the tape so you couldn't see the tape. I would put the mud on, put the tape down, run the blade over it to squeeze the mud out but then I'd put a think layer over it so you couldn't see the tape. Then I'd come back and say, Screw this!! Now I understand. The whole purpose to doing three (3) thin layers taking it out farther each time is make it blend in. Thank you so much so your videos.
This is one of the most perfect how-to videos I've seen in a while. Concise instructions, fantastic audio and camera, with easy to follow commentary. I'll be looking for more seejanedrill videos in the future.
Please keep making videos. I am needing to finish my closet. And yoir helping me and explaining it so well.
Oh my gosh Leah please make a TON more videos. You need to be making money teaching via your own video series. I found this amazing to go off of it is extremely hard to find videos such as this that are worth watching.
Thanks Leah for giving me the confidence to try this myself!!!
Leah rocks, she should have her on show. She explains everything in the simplest form.
+dartist318 thanks!! :)
My drywall came out perfect. I was so excited when I finished.