I loved the fact that you went straight to the point and not asking people to leave a like a subscribe at the beginning of the video like a lot of CZcams channels. Thank you for that.
For some reason the owner of the company I work for thinks I know what I'm doing. (???) He asked me to do some drywall repairs in his home while they were vacationing. I got a text from his wife yesterday thanking me for the great work done in their house. I was a good carpenter but I owe 90% of my drywall skills to you Ben. I'm dead serious the content you put out really helps guys like me out. THANKS man, take care. 👍👍
Ditto. I just replaced a sliding patio door that due to some modifications in fit left damaged drywall. I didn’t hesitate to tell the contractor that I would do the interior finish work. I applied what I learned from Vancouver Carpenter and my drywall work was excellent - very slow, but excellent results. Thanks Ben
Just after putting a couple of big drill holes in the wall for large handbag hooks to go in, my daughter changed her mind….aggh! So I hopped on CZcams to find a how-to video to repair & your video popped up with the perfect solution so thank you. I also love that I’m a Vancouver Canuck living in Sydney Australia, watching a Vancouver carpenter show me my solution. Amazing!
I am a first-time homeowner on a DIY budget. I’ve been avoiding a messy bathroom wall repair for over a year now because it felt too far above my skill level. I am learning so much from your videos that I finally feel confident enough to start working on it. Bought my materials and made a plan of action, so here goes! Thank you for sharing these tutorials!
@@kennya5165I need advice. I am looking to install blinds but the window frame depth is small. I will have to do outside mounts. Should I install on the window frame / architrave or above the entire window and frame. I do not want to mess up the frame with holes or dry wall with holes especially after a few years they start to get loose.
I just wanted to thank you for all your advice out here! You’ve helped me feel confident enough to tackle some repair jobs I never thought I could handle on my own. You’ve saved me a lot of money and anxiety! Thank you, than you, thank you!
I mainly do electrical work for a contractor and create an extreme amount of holes everywhere I go. I didn’t care much because drywall and mud guys fix everything. But then I started getting independent work and it was real costly to hire guys to patch all the holes I make. Your videos helped me a lot, it gave me confidence and with your tips and many hours of practice I now do my own drywall repair and taping in my side jobs. Recently I’ve expanded and started doing other types of work. I just finished a basement and the only thing I sub contracted out was the plumbing.
I am working on the corner walls in our small bathroom. We have bentonite in our soil here, spent $$$$$ on getting the foundation fixed years ago. I did little/incorrect fixes back then (paintable caulk). You make it look so easy but this girl is learning so much from you! Thank you!
THE DISAPPOINTMENT! of not seeing it painted :) Love your channel and you are the best drywall channel on CZcams. Thanks for the time and effort you put into these videos.
But using the same paint saved for a year on patches ends up (most often) with a patch a bit different in color. The whole wall usually needs to be painted. Just corner to corner, not the whole room. Even if you go to the same store and buy the same paint by the numbers, it will usually be a bit off, and you'll need to paint corner to corner.
I'm very new to this, I worked for a guy doing drywall back in 2016 for a good solid 2 months and he was patient with me and taught me from the ground up. But I needed some extra cash recently and took on a small drywall repair job and I'm finding out that I have to just wing everything. I had to fix some drywall anchor holes in the bathroom, I originally tried scraping it like you but some of that drywall paper was fuzzing up and it was driving me crazy, so, I grabbed my belt sander and it worked so good, so fast, highly recommend it. Thanks for your videos, also. It really helps when I don't know something, or even when I think I know something!
For a someone who is absolutely clueless about joint compound and adding water, who also has only a few holes to cover up; this is perfect for me. Thank you!!
Over the years of doing renovations, I found that a short piece of 3/8” dowel with the end rounded over into almost a half-dome is my little helper for this sort of thing. I scrape off the loose bits as shown here, then tap the rounded end of the dowel into each hole to create a good deep dimple. Then follow the rest of the steps as shown. This way I know the loose torn bits are nowhere near the surface and can’t mess up the skim coat.
I can't find your video I watched before I began, so I thought I'd comment here. I repaired a section where a towel rack had been hung at least three times. There were anchor holes everywhere. I cut out 3" diameter circles in the drywall to make sure I'd get all the little holes and installed plywood backup pieces. Then I inserted 3" drywall circles and then mudded everything. I was worried after the first mud coat because I could see the outline of the patch, but by the third sanded coat it looked like a pro had done it. I ain't no pro! I'm a novice. Your videos are super! Thanks for the tips and lessons!
I just patched a hole in a wall using your California patch. It came out awesome. I used it about a year ago on an old phone outlet too. Love all your videos so much because you know your stuff. "The Cajun Ninja's Dad"
On small projects like this you can use a damp spongue (a kitchen spongue is perfect) to smooth out the mud instead of sandpaper. There's less clean up because it doesn't leave any sanding dust on the wall, baseboard or floor.
Got a notification of this yesterday. As your dedicated subscriber went to watch it and it wouldn't open. Glad to watch it now. You are the best. Thank you always for the wealth of knowledge and warm personality.
I like your technique to counter sink the edges a little. I’ve always used an old Robertson screwdriver that I hit on the tip. The butt of the handle is rounded so it makes an indentation roughly the size of a dime. If the holes are bigger, especially when screw in wall anchors are removed, I back fill the the holes with wadded up paper towel. FWIW
I started using Bondo to fill the big holes. I don't make it flush. I just want the Bondo to act as a backstop for the holes. When it dries, I then go over the holes again with spackle, smothing everything flush. When it dries I sand everything a little and then paint primer over everything before painting with the wall color. What I like about the Bondo is that it dries rock hard and will not move. When I would just fill the holes with mud, you could push the repair in with your finger and it would go right through.
I had to do a double take when this video started because I've been watching your skating videos for a while and didn't know that you had other channels LOL. Thank you for your help with skateboarding and carpentry, my friend.
This is pretty much what I have done in the past. As many others have noted the key to a small job like this is wearing the right socks. I have a pair like yours and find they are THE BEST for those smal taping jobs. Thanks for showing me that I have the right style for those small jobs.
I like to take a sharp razor knife and carefully go around each hole first, only cutting on the in-stroke, so no paper sticks up at all. Then I mud it.
It's great when you know how to do something...but you find a CZcams video to help with little touches to make it look even better. Great video... Thanks 👍
Love your channel. A big thank you! Up to what size hole would this method be used? I have a few 1/2" holes from toggle bolts that I need to fill. Do I need to add some mesh tape first or can I use this method as described?
Very helpful video. How does one make sure there's enough mud to reach the other side of the wall in case one wants to re-drill? Is mud better than compound for solidness?
Good morning. Great video as allways. What would be the next step before painting? Primmer I’m guessing? I have filled some holes and or done some mud work but after i go to paint it- seems like there is a different look or texture? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you. Have a good day
Can I use the same holes to hold something? It seems my towel rack is a little loose now after replacing the holes with bigger holes in almost the same spot
Many of us doing drywall out of necessity are working with finished construction and finished walls. One of the biggest difficulties is getting it to look right because of texturing prior to painting. If you included this it would go a long way in helping us correct damage and do complete repairs. Thanks for the great videos too.
Excellent demonstration. I have to do that occasionallly, but i just run in a drywall anchor a little deep and throw a single thin layer of mud on top[ of that.
Personally, I'm definitely a big fan of: bevel; 5-min hot mud; wet sand (if necessary); texture if necessary; prime/paint, all using a heat gun to speed things up . I do handyman work and usually can't justify the time to come back out to do multiple coats on repairs this small
If you doing it building up above the surface like that to sand later, be sure to use regular mud since it is soft and easy to sand. If you use hot mud, sanding will be far more difficult.
I have torn drywall in my bathroom and I have fixed that but I had so much drywall dust behind my sink where the caulk goes now that it’s scraped out I’m scared to mud and sand again so that the same thing doesn’t happen so my question is should I mud or caulk first? Thank you for any advice you can offer.
I watch frequently and have learned many tricks that have helped me a lot. My comment is that the drywall repairs I have to make are mostly on textured walls not smooth. After the repair texture needs to be reapplied. Spray cans have always left something to be desired for me. any tips on matching existing texture over repairs.
I take a utility knife and cut a slight bevel and remove all the loose paper and fuzz around the holes. Especially with screw in anchors, the drywall will be raised around the circumference. Even drilling holes can cause those ridges. If they are not removed this will come back and be a problem when finish sanding and you'll end up with little circles or you have to use much more compound over a larger area to hide them. Also, using a fan greatly speeds up the drying process if you are in a hurry
Mr Vancouver carpenter, I been watching your you tube videos. Thanks they really helped out. Got one question. How to fix a ceiling patch that has a crack that keeps coming back.thanks
I use 5 minute hot mud. wait about thirty minutes lightly sand. I know the middle still will look wet but you can feather the edge with a sponge and paint it. no need to do any priming hot mud. little spot like this you can feather the edge paint then go take a candy bar break or cheese burger break.
i’ve only ever seen your skateboarding videos on youtube, i didn’t my even know you had another channel until i accidentally ripped my towel rack out of the wall. Thanks Ben!
So just to clarify, those areas are caused by nail pops, and were just poorly finished? 🤔. Also, when I repair my nail pops with drywall screws, do you recommend drywall mud over spackling?
I have a hole in the wall that is bigger than these, but smaller than the ones you show where you cut out a new piece of drywall. In this case, would a metal wall repair patch work? Do you ever use those? Thanks!
I had some of these to fill today on a job for a customer and I use pre-cut pieces of doweling with different diameters and apply Liquid Nails to the edge of the dowels and gently tap them into the opening. This method might be kind of unconventional, but it does work and then I apply a couple of skim coats over the dowels.
Nice trick. As a painter I usually do the indent first, then the mud. And for your example I wouldn’t add extra mud, I would wait the next day and just do touch ups with Dap pink filler (the small quantity makes it dry faster, then I sand). I’ll try your method next time (indent and mud at same time). Thanks!
Hi! Beginner here! What’s the different between doing this technique and fiberglass mesh? I assume I can’t press it in the way you did with the mesh on the wall
So. What do I do when I need to put a new drywall anchor in the hole I just patched? Will spackle handle that OK, or do I need to use real mud? I have a 13mm X 18mm ish hole in the wall at the moment I need to patch.
I loved the fact that you went straight to the point and not asking people to leave a like a subscribe at the beginning of the video like a lot of CZcams channels. Thank you for that.
For some reason the owner of the company I work for thinks I know what I'm doing. (???) He asked me to do some drywall repairs in his home while they were vacationing. I got a text from his wife yesterday thanking me for the great work done in their house. I was a good carpenter but I owe 90% of my drywall skills to you Ben. I'm dead serious the content you put out really helps guys like me out.
THANKS man, take care. 👍👍
Ditto. I just replaced a sliding patio door that due to some modifications in fit left damaged drywall. I didn’t hesitate to tell the contractor that I would do the interior finish work. I applied what I learned from Vancouver Carpenter and my drywall work was excellent - very slow, but excellent results.
Thanks Ben
I think as a carpenter you're already most of the way there. Manual skills already in place...compared to cubicle jockeys, lol!
Just after putting a couple of big drill holes in the wall for large handbag hooks to go in, my daughter changed her mind….aggh! So I hopped on CZcams to find a how-to video to repair & your video popped up with the perfect solution so thank you.
I also love that I’m a Vancouver Canuck living in Sydney Australia, watching a Vancouver carpenter show me my solution. Amazing!
I am a first-time homeowner on a DIY budget. I’ve been avoiding a messy bathroom wall repair for over a year now because it felt too far above my skill level. I am learning so much from your videos that I finally feel confident enough to start working on it. Bought my materials and made a plan of action, so here goes! Thank you for sharing these tutorials!
How did it turn out?
@@kennya5165 I think she ended up burning her house down.
@@rolo1369 got a little carried away with the electric sander, eh? Gonna have to remember that for my next camping trip.
@@kennya5165I need advice. I am looking to install blinds but the window frame depth is small. I will have to do outside mounts. Should I install on the window frame / architrave or above the entire window and frame. I do not want to mess up the frame with holes or dry wall with holes especially after a few years they start to get loose.
I just wanted to thank you for all your advice out here! You’ve helped me feel confident enough to tackle some repair jobs I never thought I could handle on my own. You’ve saved me a lot of money and anxiety! Thank you, than you, thank you!
that sanding / vacuum block is amazing.
I mainly do electrical work for a contractor and create an extreme amount of holes everywhere I go. I didn’t care much because drywall and mud guys fix everything. But then I started getting independent work and it was real costly to hire guys to patch all the holes I make. Your videos helped me a lot, it gave me confidence and with your tips and many hours of practice I now do my own drywall repair and taping in my side jobs. Recently I’ve expanded and started doing other types of work. I just finished a basement and the only thing I sub contracted out was the plumbing.
Your videos have helped me improve my level of drywalling and painting immensely, thank you Ben.
I am working on the corner walls in our small bathroom. We have bentonite in our soil here, spent $$$$$ on getting the foundation fixed years ago. I did little/incorrect fixes back then (paintable caulk). You make it look so easy but this girl is learning so much from you! Thank you!
I forgot to like this video. But I can assure you I liked it.
Damn you and your psychology.
Ahhh good one !
@Scaldinghotcoffee: So…ahh…why don’t you just press the ‘like’ button?
@@rayray8687 wooooosh
@@JC-eu8rg: If that was a ‘wooooosh’ moment, I still don’t get it, lol.
Damn, I actually laughed out loud because of that ending.
Me too!
THE DISAPPOINTMENT! of not seeing it painted :) Love your channel and you are the best drywall channel on CZcams. Thanks for the time and effort you put into these videos.
But using the same paint saved for a year on patches ends up (most often) with a patch a bit different in color. The whole wall usually needs to be painted. Just corner to corner, not the whole room. Even if you go to the same store and buy the same paint by the numbers, it will usually be a bit off, and you'll need to paint corner to corner.
best drywall channel - Plus 1.
I'm very new to this, I worked for a guy doing drywall back in 2016 for a good solid 2 months and he was patient with me and taught me from the ground up. But I needed some extra cash recently and took on a small drywall repair job and I'm finding out that I have to just wing everything. I had to fix some drywall anchor holes in the bathroom, I originally tried scraping it like you but some of that drywall paper was fuzzing up and it was driving me crazy, so, I grabbed my belt sander and it worked so good, so fast, highly recommend it. Thanks for your videos, also. It really helps when I don't know something, or even when I think I know something!
Ben, you’ve taught me SO MUCH in the two months I’ve owned my home. Everything looks like hell in this place except the walls, thanks to you
For a someone who is absolutely clueless about joint compound and adding water, who also has only a few holes to cover up; this is perfect for me. Thank you!!
Over the years of doing renovations, I found that a short piece of 3/8” dowel with the end rounded over into almost a half-dome is my little helper for this sort of thing. I scrape off the loose bits as shown here, then tap the rounded end of the dowel into each hole to create a good deep dimple. Then follow the rest of the steps as shown. This way I know the loose torn bits are nowhere near the surface and can’t mess up the skim coat.
Thank you for your drywall vids. I am in the middle of major bath redo and had a lot of wall anchors and repairs to do. Your vids are a lot of help.😁👍
I can't find your video I watched before I began, so I thought I'd comment here. I repaired a section where a towel rack had been hung at least three times. There were anchor holes everywhere. I cut out 3" diameter circles in the drywall to make sure I'd get all the little holes and installed plywood backup pieces. Then I inserted 3" drywall circles and then mudded everything. I was worried after the first mud coat because I could see the outline of the patch, but by the third sanded coat it looked like a pro had done it. I ain't no pro! I'm a novice. Your videos are super! Thanks for the tips and lessons!
Thank you for all your great videos! I'm finishing my home painting projects and they are turning out awesome!
I just patched a hole in a wall using your California patch. It came out awesome. I used it about a year ago on an old phone outlet too. Love all your videos so much because you know your stuff. "The Cajun Ninja's Dad"
On small projects like this you can use a damp spongue (a kitchen spongue is perfect) to smooth out the mud instead of sandpaper. There's less clean up because it doesn't leave any sanding dust on the wall, baseboard or floor.
Super helpful! Trying to fix my sons closet by myself, and now I think I can handle it! 😊 Thank you!
Got a notification of this yesterday. As your dedicated subscriber went to watch it and it wouldn't open. Glad to watch it now. You are the best. Thank you always for the wealth of knowledge and warm personality.
Love the ending!
I like your technique to counter sink the edges a little. I’ve always used an old Robertson screwdriver that I hit on the tip. The butt of the handle is rounded so it makes an indentation roughly the size of a dime. If the holes are bigger, especially when screw in wall anchors are removed, I back fill the the holes with wadded up paper towel. FWIW
Best tip for any knew mudder and I can’t stress this enough..
LESS IS MORE.. build the repair up
Love your videos. You’ve helped me as a professional homeowner
I love watching someone who has mastered their job. Keep up the great work!
not the right way
@@wrj888 what's the right way?
I started using Bondo to fill the big holes. I don't make it flush. I just want the Bondo to act as a backstop for the holes. When it dries, I then go over the holes again with spackle, smothing everything flush. When it dries I sand everything a little and then paint primer over everything before painting with the wall color. What I like about the Bondo is that it dries rock hard and will not move. When I would just fill the holes with mud, you could push the repair in with your finger and it would go right through.
I had to do a double take when this video started because I've been watching your skating videos for a while and didn't know that you had other channels LOL. Thank you for your help with skateboarding and carpentry, my friend.
Great tips for a very common problem. I just learned skills I will definitely use. Thanks for sharing!
This is pretty much what I have done in the past. As many others have noted the key to a small job like this is wearing the right socks. I have a pair like yours and find they are THE BEST for those smal taping jobs. Thanks for showing me that I have the right style for those small jobs.
🤣 You belong here!!!
Awesome…I love to see pros at work..thank you for sharing this technique!
Great video! Simple, quick to the point and informative! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I like to take a sharp razor knife and carefully go around each hole first, only cutting on the in-stroke, so no paper sticks up at all. Then I mud it.
It's great when you know how to do something...but you find a CZcams video to help with little touches to make it look even better. Great video... Thanks 👍
I laughed at the end when you said you'd show it painted, then "I forgot". So I liked the video just for that.
Love your channel. A big thank you! Up to what size hole would this method be used? I have a few 1/2" holes from toggle bolts that I need to fill. Do I need to add some mesh tape first or can I use this method as described?
What a great tip, always wondered what was a good easy way to fix the drywall faster damage
Thanks for the videos you've been a great asset to my handyman business. Thank you
Thank you for this. Do you have to texture the surface at all so it will match the other drywall around it?
Nice that you have smooth walls. Most houses I've seen have textured walls and so repair is a pain in the ***.
been watching your skate vids for years. just had to patch some drywall. funny seeing you here brother! had no idea this channel existed. lmao.
Very helpful video. How does one make sure there's enough mud to reach the other side of the wall in case one wants to re-drill? Is mud better than compound for solidness?
Thanks for sharing this info. Is there any reason you didn't use wooden dowel pins to fill the holes before filling them with mud?
He's in his socks! Love it! Always the greatest tips. I usually just bang them in. Never thought to mud them first!🖖
Good morning. Great video as allways. What would be the next step before painting? Primmer I’m guessing? I have filled some holes and or done some mud work but after i go to paint it- seems like there is a different look or texture? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you. Have a good day
Nice Job!!! What type of sanding head did you use that had the vacuum head on it?
You know this had to kill him not floating it out 12” in all directions.
Lol !
You got that right.....lol
@0:40 the first thing we need to do is… kick off those shoes and do this work in socks.
Works for me.🤪
I just discovered two of these anchor bolt holes, so this was very handy!
What was the sanding rig with the vacuum attached?
I want to know about that vacuum sanding attachment thing!
That’s the real million dollar question for this video!
Yes! Is that a diy? What gives please share!
Yes! I seriously need this. Will be painting my rooms soon and need to sand.
What brand of mud do you use and what grit sandpaper are you using?
THANK YOU!!! This was helpful and your instructions are very nice!
Good simple video. Q what grit of sandpaper do you use ? Thx
Hello. Do they sell that vacuum attachment for the sander stick? sorry I do not know the official name. thanks
I like the vacuum cleaner attachment for the sanding block.
Can I use the same holes to hold something? It seems my towel rack is a little loose now after replacing the holes with bigger holes in almost the same spot
best let down at the end hahahahaha - love it that you're not too taking it too seriously. It's holes in drywall afterall. haha
Double extra likes for forgetting to film the painted finish. That was hilarious, and I can relate way more than I should. Hahaha!!
What if it's already a painted surface? Can you still apply the paint or do you have to sand the whole drywall down?
Thanks. I can start to repair my walls now. What was that vacuum sander that you used?
Would this be stable if you patch the holes and then need to reinstall the anchors?
As always Ben, great vid. Thx
Thank you very much, VC. This was an excellent tip.
Many of us doing drywall out of necessity are working with finished construction and finished walls. One of the biggest difficulties is getting it to look right because of texturing prior to painting. If you included this it would go a long way in helping us correct damage and do complete repairs. Thanks for the great videos too.
Great video on filling in large holes - thanks
Excellent demonstration. I have to do that occasionallly, but i just run in a drywall anchor a little deep and throw a single thin layer of mud on top[ of that.
Exactly what I was looking for -thanks!
Personally, I'm definitely a big fan of: bevel; 5-min hot mud; wet sand (if necessary); texture if necessary; prime/paint, all using a heat gun to speed things up . I do handyman work and usually can't justify the time to come back out to do multiple coats on repairs this small
Heat gun and a fan 👍
@@jayrob7418 what are we doing with the fan?
Bondo is my best friend on quick jobs. Especially when they want paint done ASAP.
@@hasanmatthew5204 I know a few guys that use Bondo on spots that come back.
@@Troy_Built Use 'KIllz" a lacquer paint. then finish paint.
Fiberglass reinforced auto body filler works for me 👍
Used that in my Dad's 1948 bathroom , which has older "button board" and plaster drywall
If you doing it building up above the surface like that to sand later, be sure to use regular mud since it is soft and easy to sand. If you use hot mud, sanding will be far more difficult.
What was that sander/vac setup please? Thanks
I have torn drywall in my bathroom and I have fixed that but I had so much drywall dust behind my sink where the caulk goes now that it’s scraped out I’m scared to mud and sand again so that the same thing doesn’t happen so my question is should I mud or caulk first? Thank you for any advice you can offer.
I watch frequently and have learned many tricks that have helped me a lot. My comment is that the drywall repairs I have to make are mostly on textured walls not smooth. After the repair texture needs to be reapplied. Spray cans have always left something to be desired for me. any tips on matching existing texture over repairs.
anyone know what vacuum sander he's using? I'd like a simple one I could pair with a rigid vac :).
I take a utility knife and cut a slight bevel and remove all the loose paper and fuzz around the holes. Especially with screw in anchors, the drywall will be raised around the circumference. Even drilling holes can cause those ridges. If they are not removed this will come back and be a problem when finish sanding and you'll end up with little circles or you have to use much more compound over a larger area to hide them. Also, using a fan greatly speeds up the drying process if you are in a hurry
Awesome tips. What is that sander attachment to vacuum ?
Mr Vancouver carpenter,
I been watching your you tube videos. Thanks they really helped out. Got one question. How to fix a ceiling patch that has a crack that keeps coming back.thanks
What product did you usind like filled off on wall & after using the machine?
I use 5 minute hot mud. wait about thirty minutes lightly sand. I know the middle still will look wet but you can feather the edge with a sponge and paint it. no need to do any priming hot mud. little spot like this you can feather the edge paint then go take a candy bar break or cheese burger break.
i’ve only ever seen your skateboarding videos on youtube, i didn’t my even know you had another channel until i accidentally ripped my towel rack out of the wall. Thanks Ben!
So just to clarify, those areas are caused by nail pops, and were just poorly finished? 🤔. Also, when I repair my nail pops with drywall screws, do you recommend drywall mud over spackling?
Very good. Excellent explanation & visual. TY
I’m glad I’m not the only one who does repairs around the house with socks and joggers on. :)
I have a hole in the wall that is bigger than these, but smaller than the ones you show where you cut out a new piece of drywall. In this case, would a metal wall repair patch work? Do you ever use those? Thanks!
Great video. As a pinch repair. use my painters knife as my all-in-one drywall patch applicator.
I had some of these to fill today on a job for a customer and I use pre-cut pieces of doweling with different diameters and apply Liquid Nails to the edge of the dowels and gently tap them into the opening. This method might be kind of unconventional, but it does work and then I apply a couple of skim coats over the dowels.
I’ve seen people do lot of mudding work with liquid nails. Well one guy. And it was always good work when he was done it’s a slick trick
Do you ever texture your patches? It that a thing in Vancouver?
Does that vacuum sanding pad leave scratches in the mud? I have a similar one.. but have had such a bad experience with scratching the finish.
Love your videos, extremely helpful even if I am STILL not very good at it 🙂
The vacuum sander is cool. I have filled holes in this manner before, but spackling seems easier.
Nice trick. As a painter I usually do the indent first, then the mud. And for your example I wouldn’t add extra mud, I would wait the next day and just do touch ups with
Dap pink filler (the small quantity makes it dry faster, then I sand). I’ll try your method next time (indent and mud at same time). Thanks!
which do u prefeer
Drydex is great 👍
Hi! Beginner here! What’s the different between doing this technique and fiberglass mesh? I assume I can’t press it in the way you did with the mesh on the wall
Hi there, quick question: if you'e sanding by hand, what kind of sandpaper is best?
So awesome! Thx I have to do this with a little bigger hole but I'll try this
What grit of sandpaper? What type of vacuum hookup, would really help keep the dust down
So. What do I do when I need to put a new drywall anchor in the hole I just patched? Will spackle handle that OK, or do I need to use real mud? I have a 13mm X 18mm ish hole in the wall at the moment I need to patch.
Interesting, I usually go back and fill a second time after it dries, this simplifies it to one coat so you can keep moving forward. Thanks