HOW TO PATCH A HOLE IN DRYWALL!!! (Lots of them!!!)

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  • čas přidán 27. 12. 2018
  • What do you do when your WALL LOOKS LIKE SWISS CHEESE?!!!!!! Don't burn the house down! Just watch this video and get PATCHING!!
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  • @jcook8191
    @jcook8191 Před 5 lety +927

    Damn, just replace the Sheetrock

    • @vancouvercarpenter
      @vancouvercarpenter  Před 5 lety +464

      I knew this comment would come very soon. If you really think about the amount of time involved to remove and dispose of the old drywall and install and finish a new sheet without having a hump in the wall it's probably pretty even with me coming out ahead because I don't have to get rid of the old drywall.

    • @jcook8191
      @jcook8191 Před 5 lety +121

      Vancouver Carpenter I see your point. Keep the vids coming. Learned a lot watching your vids 👍🏻

    • @vancouvercarpenter
      @vancouvercarpenter  Před 5 lety +56

      @@jcook8191 :)

    • @scottlamp3097
      @scottlamp3097 Před 5 lety +10

      I’m with you, unless the job is way out in the sticks or something

    • @timmiferscottnaud2053
      @timmiferscottnaud2053 Před 5 lety +30

      @@vancouvercarpenter Agreed, getting rid of the old stuff in BC is a pain! You've got a good trowel hand, duder!

  • @vigilantezack
    @vigilantezack Před 5 lety +210

    With my new skills, I found a screw hole, proceeded to mud the whole wall. Win!

    • @themexicanwolverine
      @themexicanwolverine Před 3 lety +8

      I laughed way to hard and loud on this comment.

    • @cbalano
      @cbalano Před 3 lety +1

      I was actually wondering, is this what you have to do around a screw hole? 2 feet x 2 feet skim coat patch? Because if you just fill the hole, the ridges will show through

    • @snickerszn8459
      @snickerszn8459 Před 3 lety +1

      Lol this was great

    • @andyrodriguez6688
      @andyrodriguez6688 Před 3 lety

      Mud the whole wall? “Fuck NO” !!! Can’t let my consumers see this video, they will sue me!!!! He said I’m gonna do it the way I know how !!!! Omg 😳

    • @assassin_asa
      @assassin_asa Před 3 lety

      This is why the video makes no sense...., if you sand it and paint it, you shouldn't need to do the whole wall over a small spot

  • @brendaharris7404
    @brendaharris7404 Před 5 lety +19

    I love how you give tips on all aspects: mixing, cleaning, and application. I've never mudded drywall and my repair job involves butt joints and covering old texture. I feel more confident after watching your videos.

  • @bradbrown9722
    @bradbrown9722 Před 4 lety +43

    For any viewer who’s never “finished” drywall or plaster, what he’s doing is more difficult than it looks! This guy is very good with his 6” knife!!! Great video for those who like to do their own projects. Spot on demonstration and description of the processes.

  • @yeezywesty3651
    @yeezywesty3651 Před 5 lety +154

    If you're a newbie. You won't get it done in the same time as he did. Give your self double the time. That means get 40 minute mud.

    • @Beandiptheredneck
      @Beandiptheredneck Před 5 lety +15

      Yes! Important to note that 20 minutes also typically only has a 15 minute work time

    • @adrianschwister8217
      @adrianschwister8217 Před 5 lety +22

      If it's your a newbie use 90minute after watching finishers or repairmen work for at least 2 weeks under supervision. The shit is an art man

    • @daniel51404
      @daniel51404 Před 5 lety +2

      What's the name of the mud I need some?

    • @Beandiptheredneck
      @Beandiptheredneck Před 5 lety +3

      Daniel Bull Runner Lamb Sheetrock/lite sand 45 is what I use. Note that it only has a half hour working time. If that’s not enough get 90b

    • @daniel51404
      @daniel51404 Před 5 lety

      Yes its enough time they are tiny rooms.

  • @fredfox3851
    @fredfox3851 Před 5 lety +50

    I should be a supervisor as I can watch skilled people work all day. : )

  • @2011hemiram
    @2011hemiram Před 2 lety +22

    Your first coat looks better than most people's final coat. You make it look so easy

  • @davidjessee7701
    @davidjessee7701 Před 5 lety +186

    I am a pro... Let me tell you all!! This guy is a pro!!
    I wouldn't change a thing..
    This wall will sand off in 2 minutes and done.. Great Job!!!

    • @darcygray3234
      @darcygray3234 Před 5 lety +8

      David Jessee except it’s gunna take two days to dry.... this was way more work and material then needed. If I had a guy do this to me on a job I’d make him scrape it off and I’d send the guy home

    • @darcygray3234
      @darcygray3234 Před 5 lety

      Also with none of the patches sticking out on the wall you could patch them normally and use a seam sander and you wouldn’t be able to see any of them and you wouldn’t have any “mole hills”

    • @djgetti
      @djgetti Před 5 lety +4

      @@darcygray3234 I wonder how much sq ft they lost? :)

    • @4g63gen1
      @4g63gen1 Před 5 lety +27

      @@darcygray3234 I would never send a guy home if he was that good.. In Ontario we have a major shortage of trained construction workers. We would be blessed to have this guy on our crew.

    • @edwaggonersr.7446
      @edwaggonersr.7446 Před 4 lety +3

      I use a hawk for plaster and drywall pans and knives for taping and flattening. I quit sanding twenty-five years ago, I now use a big tile sponge. I can see it taking three coats but my goodness, not quite so thick. I use five minute compound which takes twenty minutes to set. If the customer is willing to pay I can make patches disappear, if not, then not. I do rental repairs, the customer usually just wants it done cheap and quick.

  • @lmulligan6969
    @lmulligan6969 Před 5 lety +14

    I'm not a pro at all, just been doing home repairs for a lot of years. Never seen anyone ever do a float and wall repair like this, except me. Lol. Good job man. I do mine exactly the same way.

  • @jaredlokay
    @jaredlokay Před 5 lety +6

    I wish I had access to videos like this 6 years ago when I bought my fixer upper. Following these techniques really now shows how badly I did many of my original repairs.

  • @seachers6124
    @seachers6124 Před 3 lety +3

    I stated out doing drywall in 73" when I was 13 years old hanging corner bead in an apartment complex for $25 a box . Been doing it for a lot of years. This guy is good!! Very good!! Wish he was here in Phoenix!!

  • @maciejklasa6783
    @maciejklasa6783 Před 3 lety +15

    It's 8am in Ireland. Just sent kids off to school and about to start doing some work. I have no idea why am I watching this, but it's mesmerizing. I have no idea why CZcams threw this video on me.

  • @jeffostroff
    @jeffostroff Před 5 lety +31

    Great video, and glad you showed the importance of feathering out. I just id a 16" wide hole that was feathered out 4 feet. Most of my work is patching over painted walls with mesh tape. It's amazing how fast in one layer you were bale to obscure everything on the wall! I'm too embarrassed to tell you how long and how many layers it would take me to do what you did in Layer #1! My issue is I have a hard time getting the mesh tape to cover in one coat. When I clean off the mud, the mesh tape re-emerges again, so I add some more on top, and clean it off again, and it re-emerges again! Sometimes I wait until Layer #1 is completely dry and next day apply Layer #2, which often helps. But how can I get it all done in Layer #1? BTW those 91 idiots who gave this video a thumbs down, let's track them down and skim over their monitors, feathering all the way to the edge.

    • @davegarceau1095
      @davegarceau1095 Před 3 lety +2

      Use paper tape

    • @maizetoken377
      @maizetoken377 Před 2 lety

      I always have the same problem @jeffostroff describes when I try a drywall repair: I can't seem to get a thin coat that hides the tape on the first pass.
      When I get the mud to a thickness I think is right, I look at the mesh tape and it’s oozing mud in little squares. Is that normal?
      Sometimes I will also snag the mesh tape by accident when I'm wiping off the mud, and the tape strip will buckle or fold over on itself. >:( Then I have to dig it out and start over again.
      I guess I’m wiping it too thin…

    • @MS-gn4gl
      @MS-gn4gl Před rokem

      @@maizetoken377 "can't seem to get a thin coat that hides the tape on the first pass." it's really not supposed to be thin, one of the reasons we also feather out so far is so how thick the quickset is leveled out into the current wall.

  • @Victriol
    @Victriol Před 5 lety +73

    The last time I ever did anything with drywall was 20 something years ago helping my dad when he did drywall. Yet I watched this whole video. I like watching people who are good at their craft and you sir are very good.

    • @simboodamn
      @simboodamn Před 5 lety +6

      @@therealandrewcano wow that escalated quickly lol

    • @The_Redkween
      @The_Redkween Před 4 lety +1

      Vic, same here! I started watching his videos to learn how to patch a wall. I never tried to do the patch but now I find myself watching all his videos all the way through because they calm my nerves for some reason.

  • @trashes_to_treasures
    @trashes_to_treasures Před 5 lety +40

    I was actually all the time waiting for him to add a little happy friend to this wall until I realized he's not Bob Ross.

  • @RoseRose-ex6qy
    @RoseRose-ex6qy Před 5 lety +18

    You can always tell when you're watching a real tradesman. They're the ones who do what no one is supposed to do, like, throwing 'mud' on the window, door jam, studs etc...
    (From a retired bricklayer, Australia)
    PS, would have loved to see you 'close' your vid with a, 'before and after' comparison...
    Excellent vid, cheers...

    • @Maghanashi
      @Maghanashi Před 5 lety

      Must just be how they behave in Australia.

  • @TFSTrader
    @TFSTrader Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent work. Love the quote " it doesn't really matter how you put it on the wall, its how you take it off..." so true!

  • @freakyflow
    @freakyflow Před 5 lety +553

    I was 15 play fighting with my friend in his parents house ..I punched him in the mouth trying to swing my arm around him..with a bloody lip he picked me up and threw me into the hallway wall Leaving broken drywall ass mark ...We had 4 hours beofre mom and dad came home ..And no replacement dry wall ...We grabbed box cutters and pulled out the fridge and cut a hole from behind the fridge and poly filler and a blow dryer and used sandpaper They came home later and the dad said ...whats the smell? ( Paint drying ) 3 days later my friend phones me and told me to come over .....There the dad was sitting at the table with a glass of rye Tells me Sit down ..You two think your slick huh? My wife was doing some cleanning today and wanted me to move the fridge so she could sweep and mop.......He did laugh after we told him the story And was amazed at the work we did ....So much so he watched us fix the hole behind the fridge : (

  • @sonwasup
    @sonwasup Před 5 lety +4

    Love this guy and how he explains things with multiple ways. He’s good. Painting contractor 30 years I’m going to retire and go watch him 😉

  • @essentialjudge5430
    @essentialjudge5430 Před 5 lety +9

    he's a pro. its the dance that's important and he's got it. it separates the men from the boy's.

  • @freespeech4all723
    @freespeech4all723 Před 5 lety +62

    Nice job skim coating!
    Did it for 25 years.
    The problem is that people see a professional do it and thinks...wow😁that looks so easy😂😂😂
    Little do they know!
    Its more of an art.
    Applying the right pressure to the part of the blade that needs it.
    Mixing the mud perfectly.
    These things take time to learn.
    Thats the bottom line.

    • @DodgyBrothersEngineering
      @DodgyBrothersEngineering Před 5 lety +6

      Seen this done in several video and easy is not something that has ever crossed my mind. Get someone in to do the job has frequently crossed it.

    • @Orangedome
      @Orangedome Před 4 lety +5

      Your correct. Sometimes I'll do a job and the customer would tell me that it looks easy and I did it fast. Then they will try to low ball me. I feel like saying "then next time do it yourself" 😉

    • @robertray3746
      @robertray3746 Před 4 lety +2

      I agree he makes it look easy the novice would be better tearing off and hanging new drywall

    • @Slking507
      @Slking507 Před 4 lety +1

      @@robertray3746 I would tear it off and hang new drywall. But I understand budget too. I would rather remove all the drywall, and put it back up when the electrician was done with their job.

    • @berndine1
      @berndine1 Před 4 lety

      Are there Videos on what is right Angle and so on

  • @obey325
    @obey325 Před 5 lety +370

    Today I learned I haven’t been using enough mud

    • @Network-Mike
      @Network-Mike Před 5 lety +4

      Same here! Learned a lot from this video

    • @kaimdaughertyable
      @kaimdaughertyable Před 5 lety

      obey325 yea for real!!!

    • @totallynottrademarked5279
      @totallynottrademarked5279 Před 5 lety +5

      He used way too much... but it does save time to float the whole wall. Then you only have one edge to check for high/low. Which I never see him do on camera.

    • @Beandiptheredneck
      @Beandiptheredneck Před 5 lety +3

      Brian Heuer I don’t know. I bet you couldn’t tell once that wall was painted that anything had happened. I’ve had to load up patches and feather them way out before to get them flat and looking right

    • @Amixus
      @Amixus Před 5 lety +2

      It is hard to judge how bad this wall was without checking it with something strait. Mostly you dont need to put that much on a wall.

  • @MrMander87
    @MrMander87 Před 5 lety +18

    I like the "tradesman special mask" - I've used it many times!!

    • @ronaldshank7589
      @ronaldshank7589 Před 4 lety

      I've used it, too, in certain situations. It's a really smart trick!

  • @richardhoffmann1858
    @richardhoffmann1858 Před 3 lety +1

    You're a national treasure man. As a handyman I really need to know this stuff. These kinds of repairs I sucked at but I'm getting better. Roofing, siding, moldings, hanging doors and windows I do well, but this stuff has always been my kryptonite. I feel like going back and re-doing all my old jobs.

  • @MPBassJam
    @MPBassJam Před 5 lety +3

    This was great! I'm constantly patching holes / covering crappy patches (more often than not my own crappy patches) and I learned a ton watching your videos. My basement reno is looking a lot better thanks to you, especially learning what tools to buy and how to use them properly. Keep it up!

  • @johnpetry2541
    @johnpetry2541 Před 5 lety +108

    Another great video. May I make a suggestion? Add an oblique light source across the wall or area you are working in so your trowel markings (like lift-offs) show up more clearly. It's hard for your audience to tell what you deem acceptable or recommended in terms of the textures, depths, etc. Keep up the great work!

    • @mitchdenner9743
      @mitchdenner9743 Před 5 lety +1

      I think you'll just have to trust that he's doing a good job, use your imagination.

    • @shanemenken5729
      @shanemenken5729 Před 5 lety +3

      Yes that would help us see the thickness and ridges, etc. Also, maybe a little dye in the different coats to see how well they cover, and how much is taken off.

    • @JC-tj5ir
      @JC-tj5ir Před 4 lety +2

      excellent suggestions.

    • @phil2156
      @phil2156 Před 3 lety

      This is a great suggestion

    • @olliecrow3547
      @olliecrow3547 Před 2 lety

      Great suggestion! As a super novice, those liftoffs, I would consider unacceptable and not knowing any better, I would keep working it, making it worse, and worse. Lol

  • @willyshep944
    @willyshep944 Před 3 lety +3

    Literally do drywall all day (hang and finish depending on the day) and still find myself watching these kind of videos at night. Can’t stand idle hands.

  • @jeffdeluca1153
    @jeffdeluca1153 Před 4 lety +2

    VC excellent craftsmanship! Anyone that's attempted trowling drywall mud should appreciate your talent! Thank you!

  • @TracyAnnCreations
    @TracyAnnCreations Před 4 lety +2

    Just recently found your channel. I love it. I’m painting my mobile home walls, taking off all those unnecessary strips for a cleaner finish. Your videos have helped me tremendously. Thank you for your knowledge 👍😊

  • @vbroskas
    @vbroskas Před 5 lety +6

    Watching your videos makes me depressed. I see the level of effort, attention to detail, and skill you put into your work, and I compare that to the work I just had done when I got my windows replaced. They did such a sloppy job, no taping seams, corners, or holes, uneven surfaces, no multiple layers, etc. I decided to stop paying them, and just do the work myself following along with your videos. Thanks for all the great content bro!

    • @vancouvercarpenter
      @vancouvercarpenter  Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks! Sorry to hear about the lame experience. It's getting harder and harder to find people who know what they are doing.

    • @stevehairston9940
      @stevehairston9940 Před 5 lety +3

      @@vancouvercarpenter but it's getting easier and easier to find people that " think " they know what their doing. 😁

  • @gildardogomez58
    @gildardogomez58 Před 5 lety +12

    I being doing this for 20 yrs let me tell you , this guy know what its doing.
    Good job!

    • @Maghanashi
      @Maghanashi Před 5 lety +1

      I question if you know what you're doing. Please don't say that on a poor instructional video. People read and will learn poor habits.

    • @allenfields1668
      @allenfields1668 Před 4 lety +1

      Harcos My father has been doing this since 18 and he’s 40 now. I’ve been doing this since 16. What did he do wrong?

    • @MiguelGarcia-hg3ht
      @MiguelGarcia-hg3ht Před 4 lety +1

      @@allenfields1668 just some asshole, it's part of the trade job culture to criticize someone else's work no matter how good they are.

  • @arrow-flight
    @arrow-flight Před 4 lety

    I dislike doing drywall. It is a testament to the Vancouver Carpenter that I spend as much time as I do watching this professional work. Great job!

  • @WillyWanker1974
    @WillyWanker1974 Před 3 lety +1

    Your speed and skill level are just amazing. I would just replace but you have an amazing gift. My wife likes going to galleries but this is what I consider true art.

  • @veniceblairxo5465
    @veniceblairxo5465 Před 5 lety +4

    this was so relaxing. i watch this for no reason, it got me hypnotized!!!

  • @edfig_7
    @edfig_7 Před 5 lety +7

    I really liked the simplicity and layback instructions with how you presented the fixing of drywall butchery. I’ve watched other similar videos and many of them were either sloppily presented or the CZcamsr was just uptight and focused too much on making every step “perfect.” You, on the other hand, broke down the process in a simple, “matter-of-fact” style approach. Thank you very much and keep up the excellent work!

  • @John-ee4ki
    @John-ee4ki Před 2 lety

    After two years of watching this content and completing 12 full remodels... Still not as good but the boss and customers are happy. Thanks for your videos.

  • @deetleskeet
    @deetleskeet Před 5 lety +1

    Love your videos. For all other newbies out there, pay close attention to the angle of his trowel with each movement. I found out the that and where you put pressure on the trowel is where most of the magic happens.

  • @jeffcanyafixiy
    @jeffcanyafixiy Před 5 lety +3

    You got that muscle memory going, damn nice work. I've worked in the trades for 20+ and would like to get better at doing drywall repairs. Much appreciate taking the time to do these videos. 👍👍

  • @irvingg.1437
    @irvingg.1437 Před 5 lety +3

    I'm in maintenance for student housing so you can imagine the holes I have to patch. I'm gonna try using trowel instead of mud knives. It looks so much smoother. I just subscribed!!!

  • @faisal-ca
    @faisal-ca Před 3 lety +1

    Very well done. I once broke existing tiles and then repaired drywall instead of replacing with another drywall piece. Took me a long time and since I was going to put new tiles on so it didn't need to be perfect. You did a great job here.

  • @kent7525
    @kent7525 Před 5 lety +2

    Great job bro.
    Iam a professional painter for over 25yrs, and your work and videos are on point
    Ken

  • @justmetv6725
    @justmetv6725 Před 5 lety +15

    Dude I’m on vacation ITCHING to run BANDS!!! My girls telling me to stop pointing out the imperfections of our hotels!! Now they are sleeping and I’m watching drywall vids lol I gotta get home asap

    • @Kekkojoker90
      @Kekkojoker90 Před 3 lety

      You got home for more time than needed I think

    • @lorddeath6300
      @lorddeath6300 Před 3 lety

      Are you home yet jk lol

    • @snickerszn8459
      @snickerszn8459 Před 3 lety

      Lol any place I go drywall, trim, flooring, I see imperfections everywhere and point them out to my friends and family. They look at me like I’m crazy. It’s just how construction perfectionist are.

    • @aychingao
      @aychingao Před 3 lety

      Gardeners think every lawn, plants and trees need a hand as well 😄

  • @stephtrader4662
    @stephtrader4662 Před 4 lety +5

    This isn't work, this is art.

  • @maryseay9406
    @maryseay9406 Před 4 lety +1

    being a complete newb to drywall, I damaged quite a lot just getting it into the house, I have one wall that is a near complete patchwork quilt of drywall (also low budget or I would have just got more drywall) and this video is a great example for me to follow and get it smoothed out. Thank you!

    • @michaelcarson4887
      @michaelcarson4887 Před 3 lety

      Glad to see you are ambitious enough to do it. I'm a finisher myself in Illinois.

  • @prestonjennings9549
    @prestonjennings9549 Před 5 lety +2

    I'm a carpenter from Ohio which just stumbled across your video. I love doing drywall and thought I couldn't get any better but you have taught me some things that will make me even better and I thank you for that. Good work. You have a new subscriber

    • @user-lq1dk6gr3p
      @user-lq1dk6gr3p Před 5 lety

      Preston Jennings Do you work around the dayton area? im in need of some help with drywall!!!

  • @joehoe9140
    @joehoe9140 Před 3 lety +21

    20:47 got me to subscribe

    • @timetriad6199
      @timetriad6199 Před 3 lety +1

      😅🤣😂👍🏻

    • @MrRooXs
      @MrRooXs Před 3 lety +1

      I didn't skip i just waited in anticipation lololololol.

  • @Newokie59
    @Newokie59 Před 4 lety +4

    You are a fantastic teacher! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your videos!~

  • @jerrystark3587
    @jerrystark3587 Před 4 lety +2

    Excellent video. I have done a lot of dry walling over the years and I really enjoy and appreciate watching you work. Thanks!

  • @unitrobe0
    @unitrobe0 Před 2 lety

    Thanks so much for this video and you're excellent summarization of the process. "You are a wall maker" so this work has to blend in with the whole wall. And "It's not how how put the material on, it's how you take it off". These tips are so important to the job of patching drywall. Thanks for showing me this.

  • @NexusCapital
    @NexusCapital Před 5 lety +6

    lol @ how much passive aggressive tension can be felt between him and the camera guy and for the grand finale at 20:47 he just shits his pants while hes filming. haha

  • @guillermolopezsolis3073
    @guillermolopezsolis3073 Před 5 lety +8

    "I heard that filmer guy.... Nice smooth!!!" 😊😊😊😂😂😂

  • @ghostrider.13
    @ghostrider.13 Před 4 lety

    God....id give anything to follow behind you and paint. You are damn good at what you do. I enjoy your attitude. The majority of drywallers here in the states suck. You are a breathe of fresh air. Thanks for your videos.

  • @OldWorldMerc
    @OldWorldMerc Před 4 lety +1

    As an interior wall painter, I don’t get to do a lot of wall repairs and I always make the mistake of forgetting less is more because I’m teaching myself how to get better repairs done so they blend.. this was very helpful even though where I work wouldn’t want me coating half the wall 😂😂.. they usually want us to repair each damaged spot individually and go 2-4 inches out around the repair and I try to stay away from mesh tape because I’m not too familiar with it... wish I could post some pics of my work on here

  • @deereal3173
    @deereal3173 Před 5 lety +5

    Ben I don't know what prefer more,
    The skate vids or the Taping tutorials. Lol nice work!

  • @raconteur805
    @raconteur805 Před 4 lety +5

    “That lame CZcamsr stuff”
    This is why I like this guy.

  • @johnschutt9187
    @johnschutt9187 Před 5 lety +1

    I love watching a pro at work. You're so good at it.

  • @rlyman111
    @rlyman111 Před 5 měsíci

    Your making me feel like my small job is doable. Thanks for doing it step by step.. Just saw that this was videoed 5 years ago. Still current. Do not want to replace with dry wall because I have lath/plaster to work around. 70 yo house with 35 yo remodel using drywall in the middle of old doorways. Be fun to complete with nice work. Thanks

  • @Nikonik66
    @Nikonik66 Před 4 lety +17

    I'm glad the farting filmer guy, who forgot to mute his phone, reminded me to hit "like" at the end. I almost forgot

  • @TommiPuuska
    @TommiPuuska Před 3 lety +5

    Client: "How much mud do you need to fix a few holes?"
    Vancouver Carpenter: "Yes"

  • @jimcampbell47
    @jimcampbell47 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm doing a job where the electricians cut holes all over the house in order to rewire it. And they used new boxes made for 1/2" drywall. I spent three days recessing all the boxes so I could skim coat the walls. The whole house looks like that one wall you are doing. Most holes are much larger also. And I have to make something out of it.

  • @grantfosnot5960
    @grantfosnot5960 Před 4 lety

    Respect man. I notice by how you have placed your screws and your method for leveling that you are a pro at what you do. A lot of people do drywall, but very few do it *well* .

  • @notjustdirt9599
    @notjustdirt9599 Před 5 lety +9

    I feel so relaxed. You are the Bob Ross of drywalls!

  • @STBRetired1
    @STBRetired1 Před 5 lety +5

    I'm always amazed watching a professional. What you did in a 20 minute video would take me several days. It has all become second nature to you from years of practice and you acquired the coordination to scoop and spread in seconds. Thanks for the video.

  • @steedmeister3107
    @steedmeister3107 Před rokem

    Just wanted to say this video and the rest on this channel have really helped me improve my drywall patching game. I'm so impressed by the results I'm now considering trying to drywall a closet on my own. I really appreciate this content and the way it's delivered (top quality video and instruction). Thank you! Your hard work continues to inspire.

  • @donnengstrom8053
    @donnengstrom8053 Před 2 lety

    Seriously, you are an artist.
    Your activity level also shows that you are in great physical condition!

  • @lionsxxden
    @lionsxxden Před 5 lety +5

    Excellent video, I like how you really explain everything you're doing. Keep it up

  • @joro808
    @joro808 Před 4 lety +294

    If only you could show me how to patch up my relationship with my father

    • @joro808
      @joro808 Před 3 lety +4

      @Ricky Ricardo it was a joke lol sorry bout your dad. My dad and I get a long just fine and I always appreciate him

    • @sidneymeyer4823
      @sidneymeyer4823 Před 3 lety +1

      People soooo serious today right

    • @kooale
      @kooale Před 3 lety +1

      fing hilarious, thanks for the chuckle

    • @hafiz-.-
      @hafiz-.- Před 3 lety +5

      You just need enough material for that

    • @tylermckinley4014
      @tylermckinley4014 Před 3 lety +3

      Help the men, but not the women. Women with daddy issues are the best.

  • @tonio909
    @tonio909 Před 5 lety +1

    It's refreshing to watch your teaching style, I also find you pretty funny. Cheers from
    Los Angeles.

  • @elizamay6402
    @elizamay6402 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for tucking in those hoodie strings. I kept waiting for them to dip into the 20 minute set mud.

  • @kratos9174
    @kratos9174 Před 5 lety +9

    Thank you so much
    Well explained , detail and very calm ,
    I love your videos , thank you for helping me
    " bucket higiene " You kill me

  • @spencer6601
    @spencer6601 Před 5 lety +8

    He didn't replace the whole board because then this video wouldn't of been born. ;-) You have a painter watching your stuff! Awsome.

    • @vancouvercarpenter
      @vancouvercarpenter  Před 5 lety +7

      Also, it's way more work. People don't get that. They are just scared of skimming a wall and think it's a lot of work but it really wasn't.

    • @lwilliams3285
      @lwilliams3285 Před 5 lety

      100% way more work resheeting.

    • @hobgoblin6659
      @hobgoblin6659 Před 5 lety

      @@lwilliams3285 In those spots in between studs? A couple little pieces with tape and spackle. His work is on point though.

    • @lwilliams3285
      @lwilliams3285 Před 5 lety +1

      @@hobgoblin6659 you then have to do the coving or square set on top, along with getting a vertical join on the stud looking flat, which would basically require a but join finish to achieve. More work, ive tried both and I'll opt for the skim. 20 to 30 minutes. Done.

    • @lwilliams3285
      @lwilliams3285 Před 5 lety +1

      And i dont think spackle would give a very good finish either.

  • @johng5529
    @johng5529 Před 5 lety +2

    This and your tape blister videos are excellent! I hadn't done any finishing in 5 + years and pushed too much mud out after taping and taped way too slow for the premix I had as you showed, duh.
    I'll just have to get in my 'I just mixed Bondo' mode to get my butt in gear next try, lol. :) Great videos man, spot on thanks!

  • @theprojectman
    @theprojectman Před 4 lety

    Heck, if the electricians took the whole section of rock out their job might have gone better and smarter. But I appreciated seeing all the delicate troweling nuance by the Vancouver Carpenter. I learned a whole lot more this way. Yep, you are a primo teacher and your photographer deserves an attaboy for following your ballet.

  • @camarospade
    @camarospade Před 3 lety +4

    *phone dings*
    "that's a noisey thing you got there filmer guy"
    So passive aggressive, but sooo angry lol.

  • @jt1731
    @jt1731 Před 5 lety +6

    Damn. I've been just going hole by hole instead of "area". I thought my hole patching game was strong, but this is some next level shit :D

    • @basshead8555
      @basshead8555 Před 5 lety +1

      Jason Mace this guy really is good. A lot of good tips.

    • @ZackZane
      @ZackZane Před 5 lety +1

      Same here lol

  • @andrewcarnegie3146
    @andrewcarnegie3146 Před 3 lety

    This Vancouver guy is 'loco' crazy
    Four coats in 20minits
    That could have taking me a week to do it.
    1day tape
    2=let dry
    2day second and third coat
    1Let dry
    1spray texture
    There're the seven days
    Buen trabajo muchacho!
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge Vancouver,

  • @markuschelios6891
    @markuschelios6891 Před 5 lety +1

    Hawk and trowel :) Finally a video with a person who actually knows what he's doing.

  • @Strifegar
    @Strifegar Před 5 lety +3

    See, I have to wait til its totally dry and then sand. Every time I've tried to use a knife before its totally dry, it balls up and makes streaks. I'm an amateur of course and I realize it takes a practiced hand lol but I can get it looking pretty good at the end. Thanks for your videos, I like yours better than the others I've found on CZcams, I do have to agree with the other suggestions, Lighting closer to the wall from the side would help us to see the rises and such.

  • @Noidstradamus
    @Noidstradamus Před 4 lety +6

    Your "not at all worried about what it looks like" looks better then my "worried about it, and eventually end up wanting to eat a shotgun." Lol

  • @trendinvestor2893
    @trendinvestor2893 Před 5 lety +2

    I like to use a six-inch plastic putty knife to scrape the sides of the bucket while I am mixing my setting mud. It also works great to clean the bucket out afterwards. I also use the plastic putty knife to scoop the mud out of the bucket.

  • @TrumpPOTUS164
    @TrumpPOTUS164 Před 5 lety +2

    I just started my job in remodeling. I work for a sub contractor that primarily works with a company that fixes fire, water and smoke damage. Anyways, I quickly realized that the workers in this industry really don’t like to teach others. One worker that I met, told me this industry is very envious and people won’t teach me things. Luckily I have family working in drywall so I learn from them. But your videos help out a lot. Anytime someone teaches me something new at work I verify if their information is true by watching your video on the topic. Do you think you can make a video discussing drywall/finishing misconceptions or FAQ or techniques that people use but aren’t practical?

  • @BlahBlahManYeah
    @BlahBlahManYeah Před 5 lety +37

    You can’t imaging how rare to see some cleanup best practices on all those educational videos. Those are like well kept secret of trade :) although rookies like me after first try, using same tool on second work just wondering why what they do gets worse and worse :) because damn tool loaded cured mud gives sloppier and sloppier result. It would be nice to see some education on this matter.
    Thank you!

    • @snickerszn8459
      @snickerszn8459 Před 3 lety

      Booger’s we call them finishers worst nightmare

  • @mmack3286
    @mmack3286 Před 4 lety +3

    Best taper of all that I've ever watched on you tube!,

  • @jbonegw
    @jbonegw Před 4 lety +2

    Watched your video last night and tried this today. I’ll be the first to say results may vary. It’s pretty damn impressive what you were able to do and what I tried to do. 🙈😂

  • @chrissmith6947
    @chrissmith6947 Před 2 lety

    I don’t need to do drywall often. But I subscribed because you clearly put a lot of integrity into your work and that’s worth being a part of.

  • @harryedwards9391
    @harryedwards9391 Před 5 lety +3

    You can't beat plastering the whole wall . If wallpaper or wood mouldings are removed in the future the paper on the right side will get wrecked
    Also no dust if you mix outside because no sanding needed

  • @scottlamp3097
    @scottlamp3097 Před 5 lety +36

    You are a total beast with a hawk and trowel! Where I come from those are masonry tools

    • @kaimdaughertyable
      @kaimdaughertyable Před 5 lety

      Scott Lamp yea I found it very interesting that he was using a trowel for mudding!! But I will try it out next time I do drywall

    • @DonnellEvans
      @DonnellEvans Před 5 lety

      I'm going to try tomorrow he makes it look easier than with knives.

    • @MrItalianfighter1
      @MrItalianfighter1 Před 5 lety

      Yes, I was in Masonry for years so when I do drywall and working large areas I'll use a trowel to plaster finish. It was just natural for me cause we would plaster masonry with the trowel so I applied it to drywall also.

    • @Beandiptheredneck
      @Beandiptheredneck Před 5 lety

      That’s all I’ve seen pro tapers use on flat sections, much better control I guess

    • @paulflynn2740
      @paulflynn2740 Před 5 lety

      You are fucking gay

  • @spencercolgan
    @spencercolgan Před 4 lety

    Excellent workmanship that demonstrates the professional effort that goes into perfecting one’s work. Patching is not enough.

  • @christianincognito6621
    @christianincognito6621 Před 3 lety +1

    Professionals are really fun to watch, but when I try it, it’s never quite the same! 😜

  • @EndofNothing182
    @EndofNothing182 Před 5 lety +23

    I almost died laughing when the filming guy farted

  • @OldJoe212
    @OldJoe212 Před 5 lety +9

    You're turning my life a fight between wanting to do some of this but not wanting to wreck something so it needs fixing.

  • @tsoleno
    @tsoleno Před 5 lety +2

    You are fearless! Either that or I have a major fear of sanding. Thanks for sharing your technique and insight. I'll be braver tomorrow with my trowel for it!

  • @david32901
    @david32901 Před 2 lety

    You make it look do easy. I've been mudding for a month now. Finally getting the hang of it. But still doesn't look as good as you. But I'm learning. I'm enjoying your videos. U go back and rewatch them as night. Thanks for doing them

  • @UN4RACING12
    @UN4RACING12 Před 4 lety +11

    You should do a tutorial on how you bid this kind of work..

    • @kevinadams2166
      @kevinadams2166 Před 3 lety

      Thats why you charge a minimum 😉

    • @Celtics20
      @Celtics20 Před 3 lety

      Charge by time. Fair for both parties

    • @UN4RACING12
      @UN4RACING12 Před 3 lety +2

      I asked a guy how much to do some sheet rock one day and he said 15 per hour. So I said can you get that done in half an hour.

  • @Pkripper-67
    @Pkripper-67 Před 3 lety +6

    Gezzzz this is incredible. Guy takes it to a level 5 on the first coat

  • @NicoSmets
    @NicoSmets Před 5 lety +2

    Up till now, I've only seen Vancouver drywaller.
    Nice videos!

  • @DaddyBear3000
    @DaddyBear3000 Před 5 lety +2

    Actually made me laugh out loud with the tradesmen special mask 😂 so true.

  • @richardshort4587
    @richardshort4587 Před 5 lety +17

    Working with plasterers back in the UK a trick they had with the trowel was to slightly turn up the corners of the trowel with pliers so you got no edge lines and it stopped the trowel digging in to the fresh plaster if you slightly misplaced it when coming back onto the wall

    • @hpw59
      @hpw59 Před 5 lety +7

      or take a file and round over the corners

    • @joshyingling
      @joshyingling Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah I would call this"setting" your trowel,I use it for concrete finishing. Great stuff

    • @kaimdaughertyable
      @kaimdaughertyable Před 5 lety

      Richard Short thank you very much!! I’m going to do that right now lol

    • @bentmethod
      @bentmethod Před 5 lety +2

      If youre a good enough concreter/plasterer/trowelsman you wont need to alter your trowel unnaturally.

    • @kaimdaughertyable
      @kaimdaughertyable Před 5 lety +4

      Brendan Molloy whoaaa look at this fucking guy!! Mr. Master of the trowel right here

  • @lucasimagery
    @lucasimagery Před 5 lety +1

    I keep finding myself watching your videos all the way through... finally a subscriber. Keep up the great work!

  • @MartinOscarPapa
    @MartinOscarPapa Před 3 lety

    I can't believe my new favorite CZcams channel is a guy doing drywall. Keep up the good work.