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Never use all purpose compound for anything unless its the final coate . Base coate or cornice cement

Used to that all the time when I worked construction

I felt it in my heart when Ben said into deep and has to get it done 😂

Commie-Fornia patch.

Vancouver carpenter turned vancouver drywaller turned vancouver insulator

Perfect workmanship ! Love your skills !

Nice to see someone using a screwdriver instead of a drill or driver. Makes a difference when you're installing drywall anchors. New subscriber!

Do a kickflip

So I've been working on a total bathroom remodel. I had to bust up the foundation, plumb, fill in sink holes, re-pour foundation, redo all topside plumbing, electrical, build a tile shower, install sheetrock, tile the floor. I've done everything myself and i'm at mudding the sheetrock. (i'm on the 3rd coat and god I wish I could get the mud consistency he does.)I was told by a sheetrock professional I needed special mold resistant sheetrock after installing it all. After investigating, this is only true if you haven't installed a proper way to remove moisture. I installed a hardcore ceiling vent to pull the moisture out during showers and after almost a year of bare sheetrock and using the shower I haven't had one tiny speck of mold, just bare exposed normal sheetrock. I left it like this to make sure my DIY shower didn't leak and also to test the mold theory. Even after this they still swear that my sheetrock is going to mold and fall off, but i'm confident that removing moisture from hot showers is the number one priority for bathrooms. Trying to protect the bathroom from it helps, but isn't going to be enough without dealing with the moisture itself.

I call it a bunny roller. Great for corners.

Not impressed. I can still see it.

Thanks for the great video. Just made a sliding door for a walk in wardrobe with integrated TV and soundbar. I think I will go with the vinyl corner. That way if it gets scuffed with the walls being white it wont show though so much and paper is just not strong enough.

The Bob Ross of drywall finishing!

That's the wrong way to mud drywall trims! You're supposed to use mesh tape or paper joint tape over all drywall trims, this to prevent drywall trims from cracking. 😊

Thanks for that video mate, I was about to do it all wrong!! All the best from England.

Honestly most guys swing with there arm and don’t use the wrist. Once you learn to use your wrist you drive nails faster

I have a 1953 home with this construction. The big problem I have had to deal with is the top skim coat delaminating. Some of the repairs I used ready mix mud only to find it to completely delaminate a few years later. The latest room I used the powder mud and sealed the edges of the skim coat with watered down glue (thanks to one of your videos) . So far it seems to hold. I would love to see more on how to repair this era, especially matching up the texture. Mine seems to have a sand in it with light swirls. If anyone has any tips please respond. Thanks in advance.

24 yo drywaller here. If you don’t have that tool and want another way, remember how you do screws. Apply that to corners and it goes by really quick👍🏻 obviously don’t take the mud away after you’ve spread it. I’ll smooth it out a little bit. Put the tape in and scrape away. I’ve found this way so so much faster than the first clip shown

14:27 I want to see you remove that tape! :) Good video as always!

You took the time to teach you are an excellent teacher my friend. For this just as you earn your pay you have earned my subscription ❤

I still can't get my wife to not call outlets, "plugs".

The wife and I are going to be doing drywall in a 300 sq/ft outbuilding here soon. Thanks for the video man! You heh.. rock!

Mmm I tryed this and it didn't empty my bank and give to someone else . Didn't break after it was painted . Maybe call it something else

Another fake cutting video you cant see because tbe paint is the same colour as the wall. You are not a painter. Dont do paint videos, bud. I get it. Your youtube channel needs content. But stay in your lane.

Hmmm. I don't hate California. I was born and raised here. But I certainly hate the politicians that are absolutely Hell-bent on destroying our lives and country.

It’s not just a California patch as it is done in PA, NJ, NYC, DE & SC. So, it’s just a patch. And to make it invisible you’re going to have to feather it out no less than 12” from center of the patch in all directions.

Paint over it😂

You be cuttin through red tape.

I learnt alot about drywall and mudding from you Ben ... Thank you soooo much !! :))

For everyone NOT in California. This is known as a hot patch.

Great video, thanks! A question, if I may. Ceiling of my bathroom is dry wall and the walls are ceramic tiles. Problem is between dry wall and the wall there is a gap (in the ceiling) that I can't putty/mud in since it will fall off. I think I have to use tape in 45 degrees on both surfaces but I don't want to paint the ceramic tile wall.

Good to see the pros drop their knife as well. I seem to have that part of it sorted out.

I have always used the plastic corners with glue and staples. How do they compare with what you use? Painter by trade but do a fair amount of filling especially repairs

Very helpful! Thank you from down in the States!

We call them hot patches.

Thanks dog :) I was learning 360 kick flips back in 92 ... seriously - I'm learning from your various techniques similar to that of learning new skateboard tricks - I stopped/started skateboarding a lot over the years and worked my way up to handrails (what I consider the pinnacle of all my street moves - since they are the most dangerous)... but nothing too fancy just going on and off... ✌🏻

"Now you know how to tear red tape in a pinch" was a dad joke so casually said.

What I find helpful is if you're painting over drywall mud, make sure to remove all the dust and thin down your paint a lot as the first coat, more water will help the paint to soak into the mud, thus creating a stronger bond.

That was very quick indeed.

I was looking at those darby tools and they're pricey! If you're doing a large job it seems worth it, but I only had to finish a garage so I opted for a 10" knife and a piece of wood which I made into a darby.

You just saved me a lot of pain. Thank you

I've used that for many years. It's quick, easy, and works great! Thanks for sharing.

WTF kind of B's is this 😊

Thanks for the info. Gotta ask: Is it slightly convex to help keep the paper’s edge from digging in? I tried another sander about the same size but round and I found it useless because it left so many gouges.

The patch wasn’t done when the guy came up 😂

I'm gonna try it right now. Not red tape, though. UPDATE: it passed the test with flying colors. But it also reminded me never to forget my knife. Thanks for the tip.

You should not be sanding to finish dude

Never mix in a dirty bucket 😂

While you are at it show California ceiling,plumbing,electrical,hvac, framing ,and flooring trim, prime paint, siding ,asphalt or concrete driveway,masonry

Take this video down you are messing with how tapers earn their living !