Repair Ceiling Drywall Without Filling The House With Dust | Handyman Business
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- I always see people repairing drywall but never in a lived in customers house. In this video I make 2 ceiling drywall repairs (1 is fixing a customers previous repair) without getting dust all over the customers house.
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As an Electrician, I've worked alongside you guys for 20+ years. I thought I was paying attention to what you guys were doing. I thought I had a good idea of how to get it done. That was until I attempted to do some repairs at my house. Man, it kicked my butt. That's when I learned that what you do is an art form requiring proper techniques and tools to achieve a smooth finish. I came away from that project with a whole new perspective and respect for what you do. It's not nearly as easy as you make it look. Keep up the artwork my friend, you sir, are a true professional 👌
Much appreciated! I think there are aspects of all the trades that are artistic. I've been on industrial jobs where the electricians had walls full of conduit looking like a circuit board. Amazing!
Seconded. I'm a pretty handy guy, and I can do a lot of detail work, but I'll admit drywall is more of an art than a science. It's like black magic. 😂
all skilled labor is like this... it looks easy because a professional is doing it, but it gives everyone watching a false sense of their own competence because they THINK it looks easy.... and that's the reason people are always shocked that labor costs more than they believe it should... because it looks easy...
then you try to do it and you understand how useless you really are
@notimportant3686 That said, I believe there is value in trying and failing. Often we try because we assume it will be easier than it actually is. I'll say our underestimating, in this regard specifically, is a feature in humanity, not a bug.
I can tell a fake comment when I see one. People of different trades don't respect each other this much 😂
“you get a little dusty, you walking around looking like money 💰” love it! pride in your craft and standing apart.
That's right, I love it.
Mad props.
When I was younger, I was ashamed to be dirty and dusty after work. Now, I wear the dirt with pride.
This man is a beast for real
I may have to borrow that quote! So true!
The fact that you used that dust barrier was really impressive. Nice to see your work, as you are obviously a true craftsman.
Thanks, much appreciated!
21 years in the remodeling/repairs trade myself. Love the zip pole idea for this type of repair. If im doing a bathroom ceiling i just close the door. Love your attitude.
Absolutely, it's all situational. In this situation it was a kitchen in a house with an open floor plan. I wouldn't waste my time setting it up in the bathroom either. I appreciate you watching
Didn’t get on TH-cam looking for a drywall video, but here I am. Well made, and informative! Nice work.
Welcome in, I appreciate you watching!
When the seams disappear and you haven't even started to primer and paint, you know you did a great job.
"How hard can it be" Famous last word of every home owner. Failure is the greatest teacher.
Sometimes I offer to walk homeowners through repairs just in case the next time they want to try to fix it themselves. A lot of them just aren't confident enough to try.
*This is the man you want to do repairs in your home. Straight to work and no mess. Thanks for sharing!*
Thanks, much appreciated!
@@DarylTheFINISHER You're very welcome, God bless!
Where’s this guy located ?
Now, this is what I call a professional!
Much appreciated 👊🏽
Man I admire your business mentality and your commitment to your Job!
Thanks, much appreciated!
I love the stories you tell while the video is going. The dust in the house for two weeks even upstairs and the plumbing leaked even worse when you were done had me rolling. As a "professional homeowner" I take on a lot of different projects and have gotten to the point that my projects look just as good as the pros. It's all just time, experience, and the will to seek out knowledge from others. Thanks for the video and keep up the good work.
I'm not sure why more people aren't willing to just try things. You might learn faster in a class setting but even that depends on the teacher. I'm a huge believer in the idea of teaching yourself. I don't usually do this, but I'll put a link to a video I made about this very subject a while back. I'm self-taught on the majority of the things that I do. I appreciate you taking the time to watch. th-cam.com/video/48QwjcBuMnw/w-d-xo.html
@@DarylTheFINISHER Thank you Daryl the Finisher for all you do. I like the stories you tell as well during the video. I stumbled on to your channel. I am glad I did. I am a "professional customer" 😂 I've had several homes and each time, I always get the bug for a new kitchen, new bathrooms, new this and new that. I can't do these things myself. I am a RN that is always tired when I get home and besides, I don't have the skill. That's all to it. That's why I am happy that people like you decide to work in the trades. I wish you were near or in Philadelphia, PA, but I guess not. If not, it's my loss. You are an excellent finisher!! 🥰 By the way, I also subscribed to your channel right away.
As a guy who just converted my parents' basement ceiling from tiled to drywall, I have a mad appreciation for drywallers. My neck is still sore. 😂
I guess since my first job in construction was an insulator I've done a lot of ceiling work so I'm so used to it I don't think about it until somebody works with me. They always let me know how difficult it is lol.
Appreciate this guy's work ethic and high standard of personal pride in doing an excellent job. That shows also in his consideration for keeping the client's home as dust-free as possible.
And then there's this gem at 11:48 - "You get a little dusty - you just walk around, looking like money." 🤣
I've done construction and remodeling for years and I am like you in wanting a great looking job and no dust every where. No reason to trash up someone's house or business. Almost every one else I see makes a big mess and just doesn't care. Thanks for showing and teaching it the right way.
Much appreciated! I've had people mess my house up so I understand the feeling.
I’m the same for keeping it clean. One guy that used to help me when we were roofing we would clean everyday before we went home. He told me why do we clean everyday everyone else we clean when the job is done. Well I feel better. I’m also really neat with my drywall and well everything else. I have really nice handwriting don’t know if there’s a correlation between that and my work but there it is.
You are a rare breed! Nice work. Most handymen aren't going to take it to this level of quality. You take pride in your work, have integrity, and get the job done.
I appreciate you and hopefully we can change that.
This is a man who loves what he does and loves the people he does it for.
Came across your video and I gotta say, wish there were more people like you Daryl. Any task you take on...go all out and DO YOUR BEST WORK. Treat it like it was your home.
Thanks, much appreciated! Hopefully we can build up more people to put their all into every project, especially when someone else is paying them for it.
Fellow handyman here, and I do the same things you are doing.... You don't want to leave their house a dusty mess when you leave - they'll remember that more than the work. I also use the 20 minute mud with Fibafuse - best stuff out there for quick repairs!
That's what it's really about in the end. Next level customer service will give you a better boost than any advertisement!
Love your video. As a handyman, drywall repair requests are never ending. I used to dread them, now I love doing them. One critique of the first patch job, you should’ve sunk some screws in the joist that went down the middle.
I’m gonna get some of extendable poles. I like that better than using the push pens.
Keep up the attitude man! Love it!
Thanks, I appreciate you watching! I put screws in the joist just not in the middle. At the time I didn't think it was necessary because it was so close to the 1x4s but I get what your saying. A couple extra screws wouldn't hurt.
Indeed your attitude is awesome. I would gladly hire you if you lived in my area.
I love the plumbing story man after 1st try putting a bucket underneath and saying "Hey thats just how its going to be"
I'm a handyman, too. On the first patch, I'm surprised you didn't put more screws along the ceiling joist. Maybe it wouldn't cause a problem?
Another tip for folks: make sure you buy the correct thickness drywall. There are more sizes out there than you might think.
Like your technique of tracing around a rough- measured patch piece.
My man out here spittin free game on drywall, business, and philosophy. The work was impeccable and the monologue was entertaining and hugely informative. Also I’ve done way too many drywall repair jobs to just now learn to just precut a piece then make the hole match rather than the reverse… why have I been doing all the extra measuring… sheeesh. Good look.
Man I learn something new everyday so I definitely don't mind sharing what I know. I appreciate you taking the time to watch!
Props to you for finding a niche, and doing it well to provide for yourself. So many people end up in a trade that ends up destroying their body and mental health. Seems like you’re managing work life balance well
Luckily I realized that early in life. When I was an insulator I noticed there were no old guys doing it. Had the carve out a lane for myself.
This man respect the homeowner property!He is PROFESSIONAL.He knows what he’s doing.Good job.
I'm a carpenter
Who's replaced a lot of drywall. I'm a bit jealous of you guys who can do such an incredible job at finishing these repairs so beautifully (and quickly). I never quite got the skills down to master the art. Much respect.
Genius, such amazing work. There’s a huge difference between professionals and people that “can do drywall.” Thanks for making this video!
No problem, I appreciate you watching.
My neighbor wants to build a man cave in his basement. We're planning on tackling it together this month. I grew up on a farm, so I'm pretty handy. But let me say, I'm definitely more intimated by drywall than plumbing or electrical. Happy to learn from this video and can't wait to watch more!
I appreciate you watching, there will be plenty more to come.
True professional. Would gladly pay your rate for your quality. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
The goal is to make this the norm in the industry. It might take a while but I got time. I appreciate you watching.
Hands down, one of the best dry wall repair videos I’ve seen. I HATE dry wall dust. Never saw those zip things before, it’s a great idea. I used to do popcorn ceilings when they were popular and spent more time covering everything up with plastic than actually spraying.
Daryl, I been doing this for forty years! You are spot on. Drywall is only messy if you let it beat you! I trace my patches out like you. I also use a grout sponge for my final touch.
A compliment from somebody with 40 years of experience lets me know I'm on the right track. Using the grout sponge as the final touch-up is next level. I definitely have to add that one to my arsenal. Thanks!
Would liked to have seen the process - tracing? - that he used to get the perfect fit on those patch panels.
@stevehoge he literally showed it. Take your squared-off drywall board and lay it on the ceiling, trace it and cut out the existing drywall along those traced lines....perfect fit.
@@AS-ng5pi OK somehow I missed the step where he cut the CEILING to match the patch panel, that makes sense. I thought it was the other way around.
@stevehoge Ypu missed where he cut the patch to match the ceiling and so did I. He didn't show it. Maybe he measures a little, or eyeballs it.
Why didn't I think of this when I put up my drywall? Jeez. I'm definitely taking your advice when I have to finish after my hood is installed. My wife hates it when I get this dust over everything in the house.
Trust me, when I had dust all over my house I had to hear about it too!
I really really appreciate you Daryl. I think you’re advice on attitude and professionalism is solid gold. But when you cut the hole to fit the patch instead of the patch to fit the hole, my mind was blown. And then the reference mark on the patch and the ceiling. I do a lot of drywall repair and this going to save me so much time!
I used to do it the other way around too. People cut some crazy holes though so I got tired of trying to match their cuts. It's definitely much faster. I appreciate you watching!
I do have question. Does it take you two days to do a patch? If you finish with plus 3? I don’t see how you could do that in 1 day. I use a heat gun on the quickset so I can get that done quickly with 5 min mud. But I still have to go back to the clients house the next day to sand and prime the finish coat.
Great job, thank you for sharing!
I just wish that someone could come up with an easy way to cut the piece to fit because it would save a ton of material.
Your wood blocks for anchors were genius! You saved my aching head! I like to wet sand. And the way you describe it makes it sound like a good massage!! Thanks for the video!
I keep saying I'm going to try wet sanding but I need to do it at my house first. I appreciate you watching!
Zip Wall- type quick setup poles completely changed the way I do drywall repairs in the middle of a lived in home. I use FastCap poles (which I’ve found many support and clamping uses for!) that slip into a skinny nylon bag, an Amazon 2’ dia. x 35’ collapsing duct, a ZipWall zipper door, a simple box fan, a standard hvac panel filter and a roll of plastic sheeting. Customers are impressed that there’s a cloud of dust inside the tent, outside they can swipe a finger on a nearby glass table and it’s pristine.
I love those fast cap poles, I have all three sizes of them. The crazy thing is it only takes a few minutes to set up but it's things like that that'll keep you getting work at top dollar.
Very nice. As a general contractor who did really small jobs, I very rarely used any specialty subs. Had to learn to do it all myself. Dry wall was nearly the last step to finish the job. Took some time to train myself to know how to do the job as quickly as you do it.
Nice work Daryl. You are saying all the right things and are right on! I have a lot of respect for professional tradesmen that are on the top of their game.
Thank you sir! There are a few of us out here. Hopefully we can put the pressure on others to raise their game.
I have watched this video several times as it is so straightforward and educational. I am a self-proclaimed diyer and needed to patch up water damage ceiling in my bathroom. I watched other videos, but yours was the one I kept going back to. I purchased all the materials and finally decided to tackle the job. I have to say, it turned out amazing and would like to thank you for inspiring me to get the job done right. Keep up the great work!
That's great, I'm glad the video helped you. I started off as a diyer too so I definitely believe that if you take your time you can learn how to do most things.
I’m a maintenance technician and I’ve never seen anything like what I just saw. Great idea with surrounding the work area! I have 20+ years in the field and I honestly hate working on ceilings but will work them when I have to. Just wanted to shout you out and say great job brother!!
It's not my favorite job but I definitely don't hate it. I appreciate you watching
Being a Handyman means you're DIVERGENT. Adapt and perfect. All love to the electricians and plumbers, I couldn't be here without you. ❤️
Always better to learn at your own house before doing it at someone else’s that’s how I did it- great video you’re doing it the right way always keep the customer happy -no dust👍
Absolutely, we have to bring customer service back!
I’ve had dry wall repairs and they didn’t use a barrier. And we had dust everywhere so that added touch is very professional.
I like your use of a plastic tent. I just did a bunch of ceiling and wall drywall repairs, and always use a dust collector hooked up to my multimaster. Very little dust escapes when you hook up your tools from the get go to a vac. But the plastic tent is an extra level that I really like. Nice.
I agree, I have a drywall sander and a vacuum that I use normally. Just didn't have it with me on that particular day. I'll still use a barrier though, especially if the family is in the next room.
If you pull that mud tight you won’t have all that heavy sanding just a light feather sand
Did drywall patching for a roofing company. When I started I was sanding off mounds of mud lol. After awhile I got to where I almost don't have to sand at all before texture.
Respect. Ppl assume it's easy cuz we make it look easy. I always protect my customers homes. First things first is covering everything thing and masking. Good job b brother
Thanks bro!
Great video as usual. Once I switched over to the Makita cut-out saw a few years back, sheetrock dust is pretty much eliminated. Love the Fibafuse tape and 20-minute mud. I would have used my Planex on that clients bad mud job. Being in home repair for over 40+ years, I always say you gotta be a jack of all trades, and do great work. Small jobs are what I like, in and out in one day, keeps my clients happy...
I had a job recently where the customer tried to mud and tape their closet and I ended up using a vacuum sander for that. I had issues in the past with sanding 20 minute mud. I've heard it's much easier now than it used to be, so I might try it in the future. Being the jack off alll trades is a must in this business!
Man! When I seen plumbers walking on my floor in poop boots, knocking down walls, and leaving everything behind, I was BLOWN!! I greatly appreciate your respect and cleanliness for your client house!!! 🙏🏾
Wow, not the poop boots... That's crazy
Hey Daryl, new subscriber here. Dust control is one of my biggest selling points, right up there with quality and honesty. Notice I didn't say price. It's like you said, historically, most handymen used be the cheaper option. These days, with so many specialty trades unwilling or unable to do the complete job, the skilled handyman can demand the same high prices as any plumber or electrician. Nice job! 🔨👍
That's what I keep trying to tell people. Get your skills up in a few areas and step up your customer service game. You're guaranteed to be in high demand.
Do you throw the plastic away after or re-use it? shake off the dust outside?
@@nofurtherwest3474 I think you meant to ask @DarylTheFinisher but since you posted this as a reply to my comment, I try to reuse plastic whenever I can. But once it gets dusty it''s usefulness is limited, as it will leave dust on everything it touches.
@@tedspens thanks!
COUPLE OF THINGS :
1.) prep work : on point brother . No customer wants dust all over their house . Putting that zip wall up says a lot about you . That alone , just that . Will lead to more work . Woman hate the dust
2.) video length : as someone trying to do a channel I try and keep my videos as short as possible . When I seem this was 16 min my first thought was like , “ ahhhh man i ain’t
Watching all of this “ . , but brother the way you narrated while doing the project definitely kept me watching. It was as if we were in the same room talking. Many do it but you do it well. Kept me watching till the end .
3.) just waiting on the final results hope it looks amazing I’m halfway through . I have a feeling it’s gonna look perfect
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. You actually got what I'm kind of going for. When I'm working, even training somebody, I usually tell them how to do the job but we also talk about all kinds of other stuff. So you're right my videos are kind of like us working and shooting the breeze. I'm not really good at the step-by-step super detailed videos anyway. There's nothing wrong with doing the short videos though if that's what you like doing, I like watching those too. Wishing you much success!
Love this video! Great attitude and professionalism. I'd argue that every homeowner should be versed in drywall. It's not that hard and shouldn't be scary.
Some people pick it up pretty quickly but others never get it. There's even a lot of contractors that struggle with finishing drywall. If you got it, consider yourself skilled!
Great work
WOW, not a drywaller but am going to tell the guys i work with (im electrical) that THIS is how to do IT... SFMF
Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
@DarylTheFINISHER any recommendations on how to Fix a Hole in Popcorn ceiling??
Absolutely 2.0, if the customer is pinching pennies, they're someone else's customer.
Love your work, clean job. ✔️
Much appreciated
This was fun to watch. Nice job Daryl. I do backsplashes all the time. To be fair, I am also a tile contractor, and my projects are mostly high end or large backsplash projects so the price will reflect that also. I understand your meaning though. The smaller simple, single wall backsplashes, those are tough to make profitable. I typically have to bundle them with other services just to be able to accept them.
I have a lot of respect for good tile contractors. As a tile specific contractor people will definitely pay you more than they would pay me to do tile work. You guys make it look easy!
Thank you for the kind words@@DarylTheFINISHER . You do excellent work, it is refreshing to see such a skilled, and meticulous handyman.
Nice job. Many important points in this video. The not making a mess is one of my biggest priorities. I work with a guy that always makes a mess and never cleans it up properly. I used to refinish bathtubs. Try spraying white coating in a bathroom with no windows and brass and black marble fixtures. And the coating does not come off. Coolness! And you’ve got the right mask too. I use that exact setup. Those dust filters are the way to go, and that mask will fit the chemical filters as well.
Dammm Daryl, I have the same issues in my kitchen from AC condensation upstairs.
Yeah, I've had to fix a few of those where that pan under the unit overflows.
@@DarylTheFINISHER yep
As a drywaller I really appreciate your work especially how you sealed the work area got to get me some of those polls thanks great ideas
Better than a master of one-exactly!!! I’m a Professional area maintenance technician. I do hundreds of jobs repairing other tradesmen mistakes.
I'm with you, I started my whole business fixing other contractors mistakes and grew very quickly.
Love your attitude, attention to detail, you're a credit to your profession AND the human race! We need more people like you! Blessings to you and your business!
Drywall is my favorite DIY. Been doing my own projects and repairs for 20 years. Still learned something from this vid. Thanks!
It's one of those things that I didn't like it at first but it grew on me. Now I love doing it.
Bro you made that look like you didn't do anything.....
Impressive work, brother💪
Forgetting your sander made you look like you're working in a flour factory lol lol lol...
I love the finish 👏👏👏
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Bruh! You’re teaching some of these young cats how to interact with the customer on another level. Folks in this generation don’t get it but you’re legit! Appreciate your video.
Daryl, love your video love your attitude and the fact that you also want to keep the place clean if I had work I needed done. I’ll definitely give you a call if you were in the neighborhood. Keep up the good work, brother.
Zipwall is top tier, plus 3 hot mud is top tier, minimal sanding because of a master wrist is top tier. Immaculate job my guy 👌
Daryl, this is one of the best videos yet. Not only are you professional, but detailed. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, I appreciate you watching!
Wow this guy is a pro. When you do work like this you never need to advertise because the referrals keep you busy.
Props! as a 42yrs in the painting biz ! Nicely done.
whaaats up Frank !!
- Jay the house painter ✌
I discovered these poles for putting up plastic sheets in the back isle of my local home improvement warehouse and decided to try them out. Ended up buying a second set. Life changing! And, a happier wife.
That's how I was, I ended up buying a couple sets too.
I appreciate your professionalism and the extra steps you take. "If you ain't going to do it right I might as well save the money and do it myself!"
Brother, love your accountability. Killing it! Thanks for your giving.
I would like to know where you got the adjustable poles from. I’ve always contained the dust in the room and covered everything but this is next level for patching. We all know time is money and this technique saves time
Just a reminder of things that need to be considered, behind the wall(electrical and such).Before and after making repairs. Good Job.
Hi Daryl! Really admire you. You're so right about the sales side of the business. There's a reason people in the trades get paid for what they do. They have to train and practice a long time to know how to get work done quickly, safely, and leave things cosmetically perfect. The average homeowner is not always capable of that, at least not as quickly or as seamlessly as someone who knows what they're doing.
I’ve been doing this stuff professionally for literally fifty years and I learned a couple things. Respect
What you said about knowing how to do drywall repair was spot on. 👏👏👏. Thats one of the first things i learned how to do when i bought my house
It's definitely what I would recommend people learn when they buy a house.
Respect! Treating the customer’s home like it’s your own, taking pride in your work and not shaming the home owner for at least trying to fix something, signs of a real professional
Nobody's good at everything. I always talk to the homeowners about their profession and most times it's something that I couldn't do so the respect is mutual.
At my house, the kitchen sink drips, there are tools everywhere, and I haven't replaced the bathroom vanity I pulled out 6 months ago, 😂
I understand exactly what you mean, and i meant that as good fun. I strive to treat the customer's home with respect bc I love what I do, half the reward is doing work I can take pride in, and being clean and efficient is an essential part of doing quality work.
I'm stoked to see so many like-minded people here.
Great attitude, great work ethic. Our community needs someone like you.👍🏾
Much appreciated 👊🏽
You are a very professional worker. I had Lowes to install some kitchen cabinets. When they arrived I told them that we just had hard wood flooring installed. I asked them to cover the floor to protect the floor from getting scratched. They ignored my requests and ended up scratching the brand new floor.
Yeah, the contractors at Lowe's are hit and miss. When I worked there the computer picked the contractor at random but we knew which ones were good and which ones weren't.
Thanks for sharing, I’m a maintenance guy/handy man. I learned a few tricks from your video. Tracing the piece of drywall is genius!!!
Great video! I hate drywall finishing, but my end product is better than a lot of drywallers. I come from a plaster background, so my goal is zero sanding. Hate drywall. I bow to you, sir.
6:57 Man, ur the first person I've heard say the whole quote in a while. Ppl often think it's a put down.
It's definitely not a put down. Being multi-faceted is worth at least just as much as someone who is highly filled in a particular field.
I really appreciate your professional take on the Handyman Services across the land, that follow the theme of caring for their Clients home, their work and remaining PROFESSIONAL...This is very important!
💯💞💪🏾
Thanks for posting...been in the business since I was a little journeyman of my Very Particular and Detailed Dad... Est. In 1966. 😊
Getting ready to have some drywall repairs this week. I've used same company for 4 years a gut/remodel. Interviewed 5 companies at beginning of project. Happy to say I picked the perfect one for this house. Wouldn't trust anyone else. They put up the barriers as well. I have a very mild texture barely noticeable. Drywall is an art!!! My home was a disaster when started 4 years ago and now it is a soft cloud and I admire their craft as a women. I get compliments all the time. I now notice others other homes with a skilled eye. I appreciate my guys work and yours! Great job! Enjoyed the video 👍. I say it is worth every penny! Not exactly cheapest, but not end of the world either. If something happens and I need a repair I have no worries it can and will be handled with skill. If and when I sell I know that I've given that extra step to do things right. Amen and be blessed!
You did it the old school way... My grandfather did this work... He built homes and was a master of all trades.. for real!
Great job and skills
A lot of old school guys did everything. A lot of them spent the weekend working on each other's projects. Maybe we can get back to some of that. Thanks for watching!
@DarylTheFINISHER I know that... I had a family full of them... If I told you the size of my family.. Most likely, you wouldn't believe me... I was born in the 60s...
I appreciate the care on limiting the dust because many contractors don't bother.
Thank you! You took away my fear and I'm ready to start opening up dry walls! Your trick with the 2x4 is golden!
Aye homie from a self employed contractor to another, respect! You work like I do and that's the only way I can work for myself. I started as a painter but after I mastered that I began to master all the other things could land me the whole job instead of just the paint. Because of your way of being a true professional allows me to raise my son as a single father and own my own home. Keep up the right, professional work!
Thanks! I was the same way. I started doing mainly flooring but got so many drywall repair requests I figured I should learn how to do it. Congratulations on making a way for you and your son.
I'm with you, Brother. Running drywall and plaster repair, installing sinks, pushing paint all over Saint Louis. Up down and sideways. Makin' $$
All day everyday!
I always afraid of ceiling drywall repair but after watching your video, I think I can overcome my fear. You make this looks so easy. Now I have to find something to practice on....
Definitely a professional, I see someone that takes pride in their work when they don’t cut corners and do all the necessary to do a good quality work for their clients, I which we had more trade professionals like you here in New Orleans.
I worked a year for my Father-in-law finishing drywall. He was good. I was a rookie, but I'm 6"7' and didn't need stilts. My neck still hurts thinking about that summer, but by the time I went back to school, I could put down a coat that barely needed sanding and I still have some of that skill. Ha
Excellent work, Daryl! Those electric drywall sanders with the built-in vacuum are sweet. I am sure you wished you had yours, but you adapted and overcame in old-school fashion. Keep being you.
Thanks, much appreciated. I usually have some kind of electric sander with me, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
This is very bad ass bro, it’s shows your professionalism, it shows you care about your customers. Right on bro
You take care of them they'll take care of you.
I love that fibafuse tape.
It's the only thing I use for flat joints
Aloha from Hawai'i D! Been thinking about drywalling. We have 1960s old plantation style (open ceiling) concept and during summer the heat comes right thru...thanks for the great master-class!!
You are a man of integrity and high character, treating the home like its your. ✝️🤙🏻...ive done the bucket under the sink too 😅 but it was an aluminium pan 😅
I was in the drywall business for years and made repairs the way you did it on this video. Good job your skilled in this trade.
Bro legit got me hyped to start perfecting my dry wall skills. Just did a similar 26x26 ceiling patch and realized it’s not that difficult. Sure like everything you’ll get better with repetition, but now I have the confidence to do so many more projects. I can do plumbing and my biggest issue was always being afraid to park behind drywall because I didn’t want an ugly hole or patch job from a contractor. Now my patch looks a hell of a lot better than some of their work (they weren’t dry wall experts).
You got it. It takes doing it a few times to get your technique down but it's worth it in the end.
You are correct that people typically think of cheaper when they call a handyman. I have paid a lot of money to brand my company as not a handyman for this exact reason! I am a Specialist! It works!
I understand and did the same thing when I started. There's a few of us out here changing the narrative but it's going to take some time. I agree that you need a specialty regardless though. I appreciate you watching.
you're awesome Daryl !!
that is true custom quality workmanship !!
thank you for caring !!
your ethics are top notch !!
i am the painter !! my work ethics are the same because i care about my clients homes also, and the overall finish results!!
PEACE BRO ✌
Wow…absolutely wow. I love your professionalism and how you look after your job site aka your clients home. We just had “a guy who can drywall” doing our basement for the last 3 months and it was brutal. Slow, unreliable, and the mess was off the charts.
love that you take the time to set up that plastic barrier, respect man, great job
Excellent work. Rare to find this dedication to craftsmanship. I worked for a real estate investor for 21 years and the majority of the people he hired were pure knuckleheads. No effort by these to perform to quality..much less perfection. Just collecting a paycheck! Or C.A.P.s as I liked to call them.
Or you can be a P.A.C. , Performing a Craft.
I worked in the man's upscale home. As the home was 70 years old and still had much of it's galv. pipe..lots of ceiling repairs due to leaks. No sanding was allowed.
On smaller repairs I would bevel cut the edges of the drywall..patch and ceiling..to create more surface area for the modified premixed compound. White glue added to compound, edges pre-buttered with this mix.
No tape of any kind. Top coats of lightweight applied to perfection with no raised edges to sand. Using a 'glance light' to detect areas that needed further work. Any irregularities wet sculpted with a knife edge and/or damp terry cloth.
It was slow and tedious but resulted in perfect repairs. It's a great feeling when you can stand back and look at a patched semi-gloss painted ceiling and not see the repair.
I agree, craftsmanship is on the decline. Also, there are many ways to do a lot of these jobs, but most people aren't willing to try something different from the norm. Sometimes you have to do what you got to do
Good to see we still have Professionals! In this world. Well done sir true pro.
Thanks and I think we'll have more in the future if I have anything to do with it.