Of the innumerable videos I’ve watched on this topic, this is, without a doubt, the most informative. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this professional knowledge in such a coherent way.
To summarize the comment section, many drywallers with x years experience don't use mesh tape in corners. Okay, fine. However there is real value in the video, as many newbies don't realize that when you "feather" your mud you're actually putting more pressure on one side of the blade. It's not always obvious when watching a pro, especially when they are working quickly. Thank you for taking the time to explain the mud application process. Corners can be tricky and frustrating.
Thank you for your comment. I'm always wondering what to do next or what would people like or need to know. I have 42 yrs of stuff/skills, so what would you like to see and know? Thank you for watching!
WOW! This was so detailed and easy enough for a novice to follow. I could never understand how to establish the corners. Thanks for the expert advice!!
Fantastic video. There are a lot of different ways to dry line, with systems and products varying even within a country, let alone between the US, Europe and Australia. It is a very confusing area for an amateur. This video is beautifully and clearly shot so you can see important detail, the narrators voice is clear and authoritative without being overly technical or patronising, and it passes on detailed skills omitted by most of the other videos. Thank you very much. I return to my (major) dry lining DIY project with renewed enthusiasm and confidence.
Master Plasterer here by trade from Canada , 1- Never use mesh tape on inside corners , ever . 2 - 1st coat is Tape , 2nd coat is one side mud apply and clean , 3rd coat is the other side ... unless your doing it Machine Taping style , where youll go over your inner corners 2 times over the 2 mud coats your apply on your tape . Mesh Tape is usualy used more for actual Patch Repairs and PLASTER , or Durabond (20-45-90) for commercial flats , for extra long lasting joints .
okay you have taught me something about the 90-degree 6 inch taping knife. this is a really awesome video. you have made me a better taper thank you very much for making this video.
Detailed, thanks. The "dry" application was helpful, thanks. (It would be hard to do that with paper tape - something sticky was needed, like the self adhesive mesh tape) The close ups of the feathering, both dry and wet, with good light was helpful. And the explanation about the 90 degree corner on the mud knife was good. Thanks.
This "closer look" video was VERY helpful. I used paper tape because I've had a hard time hiding the mesh tape completely in the past, but the up close step by step instructions were perfect and MUCH appreciated. Thank you for the video!
+Mama Bones, Thank you for your comment, I use paper in most of the drywall work I do, unless it's a patch, the purpose of using the mesh tape was do to time and bubbling. If you recoat paper tape before it is completely dry it will bubble up, then you have to cut out the bubbles and recoat your work. I used the mesh tape and 20 minute speed set joint compound do to there is no bubbling in the work and I don't have to let it dry completely before recoating. I can finish the patch, then let it dry over night and then sand the areas that needs to be sanded. Take a look at the other video on my channel, I hope they can help you also. Thank you for watching, if you have any question feel free to ask.
Thanks. We added on a bathroom & I don't like to pay for stuff I can do myself. Never did drywall before other than small patch jobs, but thought I'd tackle it. It was a bigger job than I thought it would be. But I'm done now & the walls/ceiling are painted. There was a long dry time using the paper tape. I will remember that for next time & maybe try the mesh, but honestly I'm hoping there isn't a next time. LOL I followed your instructions to a tee and my walls & ceiling look perfectly smooth without much sanding. Great advice & video. Couldn't have completed my room without it! :)
i have a room to finish im starting this week. i have never done this before and id like to thank you for your helpful information. im confident in my project cause of good people like you thank you again
Thanks for the info. Never too old to learn something. I am a bathroom remodeler with many many years of experience. If there is too much movement, paper will crack as well. In my own house (84 split level) as well as everyone's house in this development, I had a zig zag crack. I replaced the drywall sheet with a new section and used paper tape. Well it cracked again. I have since used fibatape Crack stop tape (large area mesh tape) and thats the only thing that has not let the zig zag back. So much for Drywall Extradonaires claim. Honesty I do prefer paper tape but mesh tape has its place. Thanks for the very detailed video.
Wow!!! I struggle mudding corners all the time. I always have to wait until one side's dry before working on the second one. Now I know what to do if I want to save more time not to mention that I could do a better job. Thank you very much.
Nice ! Stan,easy to follow and understand. Corners are always a hassle for me ,your method shed some light on one of my problems. I also believe less sanding is better. I'm off to get the sponge and proper blade. Thanks !
Thank you very much, Stan! I am working on an incomplete back room. And it was really messing me up on those corners, but after watching your video, I knew what mistakes I had been making and how to do it better. Now it is looking rather professional if I do say so myself! Thank you again!
Great videos, Stan. I've watched about a dozen drywalling/mudding videos, and I knew I needed a 6" knife for the coat post-taping, but I didn't really know why. You're the first person who pointed out the 6 inch knife has a 45 degree angle. Thanks and good luck with your future videos.
Great video to learn from. Very well spoken, perfect angle to demonstrate, great audio. I didn't read the comments but I'm sure someone said this guy is an Idiot somewhere because people love to watch you tube video and get aggravated. This was well done and easy to learn from. Thank you Stan
Thank you for your comment, I like the paper tape when tapping drywall, but I like the mesh tape for patch work. I use the mesh when I don't have time to let each coat completely dry. Also, there are different grades of mesh tape, I like the additional crises cross fibers. Thank you for watching.
Am a kin diyer leaving UK now learning new ways of repairing and building not the African way lol. Your video being very helpful as am just finishing a partition. Thanx a lot
Well done Stan, Smooth video, no shake, no boring banter, right to the point, and very good technique. BTW, I use mesh tape and it works like a champ, despite the pundits here.
A few different ways to do it. My fav is putting the mud on both sides with a 4 inch blade, then use a corner trowel to smooth it out and put mud in the corner/gap. Then you put on your paper tape and smooth it out. When it dries, repeat process, only after you use corner trowel, take the 4 inch blade and feather the edges. It will leave a ridge in between the corner and edge of tape, leave this! The inside of the corner and the edges will be smooth which is more important. Now, when this dries, you can either cut down the ridge with your knife, or use the ridge to help bed the second round of mud. For the second round, you basically repeat process, but use a 6 inch blade and feather edges. After it dries, you cut down ridges and you are done. This is the fastest way because then you don't have to do one side at a time.
Replacing the paneling in my finished basement with drywall. Boy what a job. This has helped me allot with the corner issues. But what I hate the most? Measuring and cutting out the holes for electrical outlets. What a pain. Not only is that time consuming but I have to adjust the outlets because they were set in deeper for the paneling than what the drywall requires. Any advice on sanding in terms of getting the dust out quickly?
Thanks Stan! I've never even seen this done before but my builder has let me down so I'll practice on some spare bits of drywall and hopefully with a bit practice I'll manage! You're a star and your video is brilliant
Thank you for going into specifics. So many times I see someone trying to demonstrate and skips ove details. The only detail that I noticed you didnt mention is pitching the knife to pull the mud away and off, vs pitching it forwards and pushing mud into the corner when trying to skim it off. By pitch I mean leading with the near or far side of the knife into relation with the corner. When doing a 2ft wide joint, it's not that critical but I try to span 6 ft at a time before I move scaffold ladder etc. And at that point pitching the knife to get mud into or away from the corner is crucial in optimizing the time spent finishing a room with a knife and pan.
Yes you are right, I's difficult making a video and mention everything. with practice it becomes second nature. With making a video on youtube there are always three video. the one you plan to make, the one you make and the one you wish you would have make. Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching.
Stan, Over the years I have watched hundreds if not thousands of tutorial videos on youtube. Regardless of products used or variations of technique I would have to say that you are by far the best instructor that I have ever watched. You would make a great school teacher. I subscribe to very few youtube publishers but I have subscribed yours.
Never use mesh in corners. Pull one side at a time after you apply paper tape. One side during bed coat and second side during your skim coat. Corners don't need 3 coats of mud. Only thing I've learned after watching this video..... is how to get fired.
When I was a job superintendent years ago I had the opportunity to observe drywall finishers at work, I also asked many questions. As a residential remodeler, I couldn't always get a Dry Waller on my jobs due to the sometimes - small jobs that I did so having that knowledge was very helpful to me in times of need, I could do it myself. I now live in a house that the drywall was done by so called professionals and many of the corners are awful. There are many ways to do corners but I like this way the best. Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching!
Stan Stallings on the contrary, thank you for your time and effort to help others by posting your videos, it sure has and will be helpful for many people...
Of the innumerable videos I’ve watched on this topic, this is, without a doubt, the most informative. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this professional knowledge in such a coherent way.
Finally, a video with close ups of the work and correct lighting!
Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching!
To summarize the comment section, many drywallers with x years experience don't use mesh tape in corners. Okay, fine. However there is real value in the video, as many newbies don't realize that when you "feather" your mud you're actually putting more pressure on one side of the blade. It's not always obvious when watching a pro, especially when they are working quickly. Thank you for taking the time to explain the mud application process. Corners can be tricky and frustrating.
You have such a natural ability to transfer your skills and wisdom with a great pace...please don't stop making videos! So very appreciative :-D
Thank you for your comment. I'm always wondering what to do next or what would people like or need to know. I have 42 yrs of stuff/skills, so what would you like to see and know? Thank you for watching!
Stan Stallings you should make a video on tile. why and how to make the pattera you see in kitcheb bathroom etc
Rui Canada 06
I love you and my old house loves you. We both owe you a debt of gratitude
Best video I have watched explaining the exact same issues I've been dealing with and trying to figure out. Thank you.
WOW! This was so detailed and easy enough for a novice to follow. I could never understand how to establish the corners. Thanks for the expert advice!!
Steve Swan I'm glad that I could help. I'm trying to make all my videos understandable. Thank You for watching.
At one point in the video I thought I was Lenin something new but not already knew this ... great video well explained .
Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching.
Great job! A good craftsman, teacher, and video producer. Thanks!
Excellent video. I'm in the process of finishing a garage that already had the drywall done. This was a great refresher video.
you should be a book narrator. golden voice.
Your corner tip is gold. I SO need to remember to do it that way.
Fantastic video. There are a lot of different ways to dry line, with systems and products varying even within a country, let alone between the US, Europe and Australia. It is a very confusing area for an amateur. This video is beautifully and clearly shot so you can see important detail, the narrators voice is clear and authoritative without being overly technical or patronising, and it passes on detailed skills omitted by most of the other videos. Thank you very much. I return to my (major) dry lining DIY project with renewed enthusiasm and confidence.
+Stuart Hedley Thank you, your comment is greatly appreciated! Thank you for watching.
Again, another FANTASTIC VIDEO. YOU ARE BY FAR THE BEST! THANK YOU SO MUCH! FR
Finally a vid that shows up close. Thanks for the great, detailed corner mudding.
You are very welcome.
Thank you for the video. It was a great learning tool and enabled me to do a much better job on my home project.
That was incredible! Clear, concise. Great camera work.. Dry and wet examples. Shows little mistakes and cleanup. Perfect.
Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching!
Excellent teaching Stan. Thank you!
Wow. Great explanation. Best video of it's kind! Thank you.
Master Plasterer here by trade from Canada , 1- Never use mesh tape on inside corners , ever . 2 - 1st coat is Tape , 2nd coat is one side mud apply and clean , 3rd coat is the other side ... unless your doing it Machine Taping style , where youll go over your inner corners 2 times over the 2 mud coats your apply on your tape . Mesh Tape is usualy used more for actual Patch Repairs and PLASTER , or Durabond (20-45-90) for commercial flats , for extra long lasting joints .
chris radlgruber right completely correct
Thank you Stan, I really enjoyed this video and it helped a lot. I like this one better than your previous video on mudding a corner.
okay you have taught me something about the 90-degree 6 inch taping knife.
this is a really awesome video.
you have made me a better taper thank you very much for making this video.
Thank you Stan for a great and informative video I am glad to have found your site and subscribed to it for further information.
Excellent video. I am on my way upstairs to try this on our new closet. Thank you Stan!
Detailed, thanks. The "dry" application was helpful, thanks. (It would be hard to do that with paper tape - something sticky was needed, like the self adhesive mesh tape) The close ups of the feathering, both dry and wet, with good light was helpful. And the explanation about the 90 degree corner on the mud knife was good. Thanks.
This "closer look" video was VERY helpful. I used paper tape because I've had a hard time hiding the mesh tape completely in the past, but the up close step by step instructions were perfect and MUCH appreciated. Thank you for the video!
+Mama Bones, Thank you for your comment, I use paper in most of the drywall work I do, unless it's a patch, the purpose of using the mesh tape was do to time and bubbling. If you recoat paper tape before it is completely dry it will bubble up, then you have to cut out the bubbles and recoat your work. I used the mesh tape and 20 minute speed set joint compound do to there is no bubbling in the work and I don't have to let it dry completely before recoating. I can finish the patch, then let it dry over night and then sand the areas that needs to be sanded. Take a look at the other video on my channel, I hope they can help you also. Thank you for watching, if you have any question feel free to ask.
Thanks. We added on a bathroom & I don't like to pay for stuff I can do myself. Never did drywall before other than small patch jobs, but thought I'd tackle it. It was a bigger job than I thought it would be. But I'm done now & the walls/ceiling are painted. There was a long dry time using the paper tape. I will remember that for next time & maybe try the mesh, but honestly I'm hoping there isn't a next time. LOL I followed your instructions to a tee and my walls & ceiling look perfectly smooth without much sanding. Great advice & video. Couldn't have completed my room without it! :)
That is one nicely smooth wall to have used mesh tape !
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks....Always someone with a new idea (to me) and I'll make good use of your tutorial.
Thank you Mr. Stallings. Very informative video.
Great detailed advice, I am about to drywall a ceiling and need all the tips I can get, thank you :)
i have a room to finish im starting this week. i have never done this before and id like to thank you for your helpful information. im confident in my project cause of good people like you thank you again
Thank you for your comment. Good luck with your project. ask questions and I'll try to answer them. Thank you for watching.
I just want to thank you for this vid. I did a job recently and this vid helped a lot in preparation and theory. Cheers!
Thank you for your comment, Thank you for watching
Even better !!! Thanks for these great videos !!!
i learned so much! thank you! I will be using these skills this week!
never knew about the 90 degree edge and the process, learned something new, thank u
Wow, this was great. Thanks so much for posting!!!
You're very welcome, thank you for watching.
Nice! Have watched about 10 different videos. detailed and well explained. like the dry and then the wet.
Great demo….. Helped a lot. Thanks
Very clea and precise. I love watching everyone's technique since I'm a noob
this is by far the best finishing video i have seen on here.
fantastic explanation, and really great video showing your technique.... Thanks...
Awesome video thanks for the tips and your knowledge
I'm getting ready to redo a small section of my basement. This video was perfect. Thanks!
You're very welcome, thank you for watching
Very clearly explained. Thanks for this.
Thanks for the info. Never too old to learn something. I am a bathroom remodeler with many many years of experience. If there is too much movement, paper will crack as well. In my own house (84 split level) as well as everyone's house in this development, I had a zig zag crack. I replaced the drywall sheet with a new section and used paper tape. Well it cracked again. I have since used fibatape Crack stop tape (large area mesh tape) and thats the only thing that has not let the zig zag back. So much for Drywall Extradonaires claim.
Honesty I do prefer paper tape but mesh tape has its place.
Thanks for the very detailed video.
Thank you! That really helped me understand why I always have to sand so much. Great video!
Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching.
You make it look tooooooo easy! Great Video. Wish I could. FR
Thank you for your time, great video, even better tips
This is so satisfying to watch.
You'er very kind, thank you for your comment and thank you for watching.
Grest tip! No wonder I was always so frustrated. Thank you
Wow!!! I struggle mudding corners all the time. I always have to wait until one side's dry before working on the second one. Now I know what to do if I want to save more time not to mention that I could do a better job. Thank you very much.
you explaned so good.
Great teaching friend! Appreciate it
That was an awesome explanation. Thanks Stan!
Your very welcome, thank you for watching.
Nice ! Stan,easy to follow and understand. Corners are always a hassle for me ,your method shed some light on one of my problems. I also believe less sanding is better. I'm off to get the sponge and proper blade. Thanks !
your very welcome, Thank you for watching!
Thank you for going into details... Great video
Your very welcome, Thank you for watching.
Thank you very much, Stan! I am working on an incomplete back room. And it was really messing me up on those corners, but after watching your video, I knew what mistakes I had been making and how to do it better. Now it is looking rather professional if I do say so myself! Thank you again!
Your very welcome, to help is why I'm here. Thank you for your comment and Thank You for watching!
you are very good teacher.
I didnt know about the first pass actually establish the corner,you are a sir amongst sirs
Great videos, Stan. I've watched about a dozen drywalling/mudding videos, and I knew I needed a 6" knife for the coat post-taping, but I didn't really know why. You're the first person who pointed out the 6 inch knife has a 45 degree angle. Thanks and good luck with your future videos.
90...
SumerianTurk That too. 😉
Great video, information was awesome.
Great video to learn from. Very well spoken, perfect angle to demonstrate, great audio. I didn't read the comments but I'm sure someone said this guy is an Idiot somewhere because people love to watch you tube video and get aggravated. This was well done and easy to learn from. Thank you Stan
Thank you for your comment, Your very welcome. Thank you for watching
One of only a few good videos, on dry walling.................Thks
Great video! Thank you!
This is so well done, neat, clean and professional, i like the mesh tape more than the paper tape
Thank you for your comment, I like the paper tape when tapping drywall, but I like the mesh tape for patch work. I use the mesh when I don't have time to let each coat completely dry. Also, there are different grades of mesh tape, I like the additional crises cross fibers. Thank you for watching.
Am a kin diyer leaving UK now learning new ways of repairing and building not the African way lol. Your video being very helpful as am just finishing a partition. Thanx a lot
Your very welcome! Thank you for watching
Love the videos.TY
Thank you Stan, excellent !
Thank you for your time and help
Nice job. Easy to understand.
Thank you!
Thanks Stan I've been using the wrong blades and this showed me h
ow to do this much better and easier.
Well done Stan,
Smooth video, no shake, no boring banter, right to the point, and very good technique.
BTW, I use mesh tape and it works like a champ, despite the pundits here.
thanks, very helpful, thanks for no BS personality tripe like at many trade "help" sites...nice modest, clean delivery
Thank you for your comment, Yes it's not about me, it's about the work. Thank you for watching.
Very good video. Thank you.
Very descriptive and well done
why anyone would dislike this video is beyond me...
honestly, who dislikes a video teaching you valuable skills, some people pay money to learn?
Thank you for your comment! Thank you for watching.
Because he used mesh tape. All drywall manufacturers recommends using paper tape.
If u don't like the mesh tape idea just imagine it's papers tape and you'll be fine
:)
mesh tape is superior
jakedodsonjake because most are hardcore paper tapers
The absolute best explanation of finishing that I've ever seen . Thanks so much!
Great video bud, Thank u for the insight.
Thank you.
THANK YOU SIR, wow excellent explanation n very educational 👍
Thank you. and Thank you for watching!
Great video, the best
Woooow great video...thanks
Great video...thanks
Stan "The Man" Awesome Lesson!
Thank you.
Not bad, great demo
A few different ways to do it. My fav is putting the mud on both sides with a 4 inch blade, then use a corner trowel to smooth it out and put mud in the corner/gap. Then you put on your paper tape and smooth it out.
When it dries, repeat process, only after you use corner trowel, take the 4 inch blade and feather the edges. It will leave a ridge in between the corner and edge of tape, leave this! The inside of the corner and the edges will be smooth which is more important. Now, when this dries, you can either cut down the ridge with your knife, or use the ridge to help bed the second round of mud. For the second round, you basically repeat process, but use a 6 inch blade and feather edges. After it dries, you cut down ridges and you are done. This is the fastest way because then you don't have to do one side at a time.
Very helpful.
Thanks, very good video!!
Thank you, thank you for your comment and thank you for watching!
Excellent !
Replacing the paneling in my finished basement with drywall. Boy what a job. This has helped me allot with the corner issues. But what I hate the most? Measuring and cutting out the holes for electrical outlets. What a pain. Not only is that time consuming but I have to adjust the outlets because they were set in deeper for the paneling than what the drywall requires. Any advice on sanding in terms of getting the dust out quickly?
great video thanks!
Thanks Stan! I've never even seen this done before but my builder has let me down so I'll practice on some spare bits of drywall and hopefully with a bit practice I'll manage! You're a star and your video is brilliant
Thank you for going into specifics. So many times I see someone trying to demonstrate and skips ove details.
The only detail that I noticed you didnt mention is pitching the knife to pull the mud away and off, vs pitching it forwards and pushing mud into the corner when trying to skim it off.
By pitch I mean leading with the near or far side of the knife into relation with the corner.
When doing a 2ft wide joint, it's not that critical but I try to span 6 ft at a time before I move scaffold ladder etc. And at that point pitching the knife to get mud into or away from the corner is crucial in optimizing the time spent finishing a room with a knife and pan.
Yes you are right, I's difficult making a video and mention everything. with practice it becomes second nature. With making a video on youtube there are always three video. the one you plan to make, the one you make and the one you wish you would have make. Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching.
Very helpful Thanks
very very good work
Good video, thanks!
Your welcome, thank you for watching.
Stan, Over the years I have watched hundreds if not thousands of tutorial videos on youtube. Regardless of products used or variations of technique I would have to say that you are by far the best instructor that I have ever watched. You would make a great school teacher. I subscribe to very few youtube publishers but I have subscribed yours.
Thank you for your comment, I'm touched. To help people is why I do this. Thank you for watching!
great vid
Never use mesh in corners. Pull one side at a time after you apply paper tape. One side during bed coat and second side during your skim coat. Corners don't need 3 coats of mud. Only thing I've learned after watching this video..... is how to get fired.
Thanks! Instant Experience
Great explanation...
I wish someone would have explained this to me when I start working as a painter...
When I was a job superintendent years ago I had the opportunity to observe drywall finishers at work, I also asked many questions. As a residential remodeler, I couldn't always get a Dry Waller on my jobs due to the sometimes - small jobs that I did so having that knowledge was very helpful to me in times of need, I could do it myself. I now live in a house that the drywall was done by so called professionals and many of the corners are awful. There are many ways to do corners but I like this way the best. Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching!
Stan Stallings on the contrary, thank you for your time and effort to help others by posting your videos, it sure has and will be helpful for many people...
Thank you, helping others is part of why I do it.
Good video