Without you… I would know nothing about his. The confidence you gave me in doing my own dryway in a small basement saved me thousands. Thank you eternally.
@@TheRebuilt1 oh man, lose the attitude :-) take it a little easier. This fella definitely was on the overkill method. Just get the patch pieces as tight as possible, trim away tattered edges with a very sharp knife, tape it and mud it working your way up with a bigger mud knife. I just stopped to look after I saw him using a concrete trowel. I have anywhere from 2", 6, 12, 14" trowels that are over 20 years old. Buy good stainless steel stuff and it will last forever... But in a pinch I have used anything to spread mud. Everything except a concrete trowel! I have those too, I was just laughing at myself for not thinking of it. Anyway, he's not being negative saying it's Overkill. Not being negative about the final job. He just did it the hard way. I do things the hard way sometimes trying to invent a new method or make something better that doesn't need to be better! I'm glad he has the time and gets to put himself on UA-cam and show someone how to do it even if it is the long way around the block.
Most people would patch, mud, and sand. He just happens to have expertise in skim coating and such. Otherwise, even most contractors would just mud, build it up, feather it out, and sand. They won’t skim coat the entire wall.
I am a municipal maintenance worker, basically a handyman type: YT is my drywall teacher and you are one of the top instructors. I've learned tons. P.S. - I watched the whole video. Thanks for doing what you do!
I’d be crying to my wife telling her I need to take a week off from work to fix this. I hope she never sees this video...let this be our secret Vancouver man.
You only need one week? You must be are good :) I played with a similar thing for a month. I love watching Vancouver Carpenter videos. Especially this one was very relaxing. Well maybe a bit upsetting too, that I can't do it, but that is OK. :)
This is like watching master brick masons laying brick/block. They get into a rhythm and it's just hypnotic. This video really helped me understand an important step as a DIYer - Scrape/knock down bumps after the mud sets but before it dries.
I started watching this channel to help me skim my kitchen walls for a home renovation project, now it's my night time viewing before bed 😂 This is so calming to watch , you are an artist **chefs kiss**
You are such a magnificent artist. I learn just by watching. Without a single word you can convey so much with your simple movements. It's not too much to say that it's like watching a samurai with a sword, a painter with a brush, or sailer trimming the sails. I love these videos and I know that producing them takes a lot of extra work. I can't thank you enough for the effort and quality.
It's interesting you say that. A legendary japanese swordsman Mayamoto Musashi wrote a text about the technique and philosophy he used for his success as a martial artist, and in that text he actually compares the qualities of a master swordsman to that of a master carpenter. It's a pretty fascinating read if you're at all interested in samurais or philosophy.
LOL! It really is. I watch this guy while my wife is watching some lame TV program. Being able to mud a wall like h Th his guy is the real deal. Great fun to watch, and learn his technique.
I'm old enough that I don't do any significant DYI anymore, but I have done plenty. I WISH I had this video back then. This was most satisfying and educational.
right, had that happen on a 20' x 40' ceiling, repaired about 40 can light openings, came back a week later to repair the ceiling because they moved the lights again, then came back another week later, because they moved the lights a last time.
This a new/big change from the regular "how-to"s you've normally done, and it's fantastic. I've learned a lot from your videos and I hope to continue to see more like these, and any "how-to"s or Q&A content you create.
With some of your helpful hints and tricks I've taken my mud skills to a whole new level. Thank you for sharing. Hope things are well with you and your family. Stay safe.
G'day Kevin here from Australia. Yes I watched the video with your dad and loved it. I find plastering small jobs like that somewhat very satisfying. In and out quick and on to the next one makes for a very rewarding day. I'm loving the on the tools format . ✌ Peace man.
I find myself doing drywall more and more lately and I always watch one of your videos beforehand for a confidence boost! Fell through my ceiling working on the water heater, thanks for the inspiration to get it fixed.
I never thought of knocking down the high spots on the 20 (our American friends call it ‘hot mud’), while it’s still soft. I’ve been waiting for it to dry fully between coats. Thanks for the time saver!
The best tidbit in this whole thing was the 3m spray adhesive on exposed brown paper. That stuff can be a bear without painting it first. This is gonna save me time for sure
I didn't even think about getting this in spray cans, me, the pleb, was doing it with a brush even for tiny small patches of exposed paper. No brush cleaning from now on, and wasted half cans or something.
That was a nice song at the end. Yes your father’s video splitting cedar wood was awesome. You have so many techniques when you are doing this work. I always learn from watching you. Thank you Ben. 🙏
Videos like these are the reason for my overinflated sense of capability. Never repaired or hung drywall in my life but this video makes me think I'd get it done quite well in one go lol
Man, my late father inlaw was a master drywall finisher. And watching you do the same stuff he showed me brings back memories. I actually make my employees watch your videos to learn because I’m not always there with them on a site. Keep posting them videos!!!!!
Great vid. I like how this format brings together your detailed how tos and puts them in perspective. The whole time I was watching I was paying attention to the subtleties you've been teaching. Thanks.
Thank you so much for your awesome videos. You have saved this old lady a lot of money. The contractors left a lot of holes and then just walked away. So, now I am doing the patches on the house myself -- better than any of those disinterested contractors would have done. Thanks from San Diego!
I LOVE THIS VIDEO! It is weird but I have this obsession with drywall repair. I watch you and try to get good as you. I still have a LONG way to go, but I just enjoy it.
I like how you sprayed the paper tears with the glue. I normally shoot a couple quick coats of spray paint primer to lock in the loose fibers but the spray adhesive is genius
I thought patching a job like this, takes long, only for DIY guys like me. But now u made me feel more professional. It seemed to take pretty long. Wouldn't it be faster to remove all sheetrock on the bottom and installing full boards? Thank u.
GTheGreat1 yea I get what u mean but for a person with no experience it will be much harder to take off all the Sheetrock and do the same process again u get me?
Yup, what you said. ALL of the whatever kind of mud you used has to completely dry. Faster to demo to the corner bead and replace the entire board. Only 3 joints to float and 1 of them is the corner bead. Definitely a mud wall now.
Well that was faster than I'll ever do it. Geez you make that look way easier than it is. Putting the drywall in is easy enough, but your mudding is spot on. And lightening fast.
1943vermork - The 20min mud makes a huge difference on turn time to get something done end-to-end. Just be sure to scrap and clean all your tools right away like he did; that stuffs like a rock when it hardens. (Ummm, except that one spot that gave him a fit ... hehe)
the music is so appropriate its like you cant have one without the other, watching him smooth out the mud something about that's so relaxing. Wish we could just smooth out the problems in our lives as he easy does to the mud with his trowel. Great video, bravo !!!!!
What they said. Water needs to be clean and cold. The dirtier and/or warmer the water, the quicker it's going to set up. And it needs to be mixed well to get the clumps out.
Love the video. I do this exact thing pretty much daily. Quick tip for you that I do. The area that had the electrical outlet. I've learned to cut the area completely away from the outlet. Unfasten the outlet. Pre cut the hole for the outlet in your new piece of drywall. Leave the outlet sticking out. That way you can pass your trowel right over the edges of the box without having to contend with the tabs of the outlet. Because that can be a little tricky. Just a thought. Really nice job 👍
Due to lockdown here in New Zealand, I became the guy who had to do the walls so the new kitchen could be installed. OMG I was embarrassed by my first attempt at using mud, I have now pulled out the corner strips and replaced them after watching your videos. I have also done the ceiling which I am very please about. Thanks for the trick/tips/how toos' I have gone from bad amateur to someone who is now pleased. The kitchen bench top installer was actually impressed with the job and did not believe it was my first time.
I almost think you could have ripped out all the sheet rock faster but if you got all that done in 2 hrs that's freaking amazing! Mind officially blown!😶🌫🤯
I’ve been doing this work my whole life I think you’re over glorifying it... you could have a master touch with a trowel but it doesn’t pay the bills, how much are you willing to pay for that repair?
@@rmhanseniii I've done plenty of drywall work as well, and if I was better at it I could have made the same money and less time. This isn't rocket science, sport
John ..really? in my state you can’t live on a drywall/finishers salary, that’s why I bagged it twenty years ago and got my masters electrical contracting license. In Nj $20 an hour doesn’t cut it
Very professional for a small job. I learned a new trick for screw and nail pops if you need it paintable it minutes. I was painting a renovation this week and it was the final day. Came across 6 pops on the final wall. I used bondo to fill the the hole, then just a tight skim of mud. Worked quite well and was done in under 3 minutes
Well 1) the corner really wouldn't be all that much less work than what he did but the problem for sure is 2) that's really gonna throw the customer off, they're not gonna like it even if there's no reason not to.
I have to agree with op... save all that time by just replacing the whole thing. He's definitely a pro though, I'd be curious to know why he didn't just do that.
@@petergriffin383 like I said, customers don't like to see you making a bigger hole. And when they see a bigger patch, they'll think it's more money. Some can have their reservations explained away and many cannot.
As a fellow tradesman who is on the younger side and who works with an old timer who consistently wants to “show me a trick” it was therapeutic to watch somebody at their craft with no talking. Not criticizing my elders! Sometimes I just want to work, or watch someone work and pick up the things that work for me!
This video is great. I can see the kind of mud (similar to what I am using in the basement, both the quick set for the bottom layers, but I use 45 min, and the light all purpose or topping mud for the top coat). The angle the camera was at I can see all the lift offs. The trowel work (avoiding both vertical lines and lift offs) is really nice. The horizontal lift offs are similar to what I get with the trowel (so maybe I am learning). The lift offs on the hot mud are tricky because the mud is thicker there (so it may take more time to solidify and dry). Pardon me for laughing a bit when you tore a chunk out of the mud scraping the liftoff. Good to see it is possible to repair this without too much fuss. And when you get one crumb 5 more follow...
Okay. I repair a hole. Used joint compound under and over seam tape. I came back to sand it. It looks terrible. I didn't know I had to cover the whole board. It's time for me to buy a 13" or so trowel. Glad I saw this video. Thanks.
Excellent video. I like the different production approach you took in this video. It allowed me to really focus on your troweling technique--at one point bringing the excess mud higher and higher up on the wall and then coming down from the top slightly to finish.
@@ml5208 Maybe it was tested before VC did his portion of the job, and was found benign, or it had already been treated with a spray such as concrobium mold control. Also, there is many, many types of mold, of which few are toxic. Don't believe me... read up on it yourself.
Loving your channel, I was going to hire out some drywall patches, but you convinced me to give it a go myself! I’m doing a small remodel job on one of my investment properties and will be posting a small video on it. If you, or anyone wants to watch and give me some thoughts or feedback, that’d be awesome! I’ll. Cheers!
That's awesome man, it isn't too hard. Though, I would recommend 45 minute mud if you haven't done much of this before. 20 minute mud is great, but it sets up really fast and becomes unusable pretty quickly. They also do 90 minute too, but it does get a little weaker as you go up the list. Starts to act more like premixed mud. Of course, you could always make smaller batches of the 20 minute mud until you get the hang of it.
TheRiddler491 Thank you for the tip! I was wondering about the mud, since it looked more like an art form. If I mess up can I just sand, remud and try again?
@@KaiAndrew It's one of those things that isn't necessarily hard, it just people tend to think it's super easy and then get frustrated with it. Putting mud on a surface is a lot like painting. It isn't hard, but it requires patience. What I would recommend is watch a few more of his videos on mudding, then start small. Practice filling in a few nail holes to get a feel for it. Once you see how it behaves, it's super easy. Took me a couple of days to get the hang of it, then it was simple. I would definitely recommend 45 minute compound. As soon as water hits the joint compound it starts to settle. 20 minutes seems like enough time, but if you aren't quick, you'll end up having to throw a bunch away. Even if you are good, like Ben is, you'll see him throw a bunch away because it became unusable. That happens. When it really sucks is when it starts to set up on the wall when you haven't finished working it. Be patient, and it will come out nice. Take your time and FEATHER YOUR EDGES
@@KaiAndrew No problem man, good luck. If you find yourself getting flustered, take a break and come back to it. Patience is key. Most problems when doing painting, patching etc come from frustration.
Outstanding work. Music for the video was great. I learned a couple of tricks. I would have to cover that outlet with tape, otherwise it would coated in mud. Ben you have far more skill than I do, but I have a trick for those who have problems with getting square corners or for corners where the framing or sheet rock has hollow or bow. Add mud to both sides of the corner and then use a big framing square to and pull the mud up from the bottom. Using the long leg of the square to get out to a flatter part of the wall. I have used this technique for years because I do not skim drywall mud often. It saves me time.
Yes, it would be as you could hide the seam behind the chair rail, minimum mudding needed then but he probably wasn't getting paid enough to justify doing that unfortunately.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, my bath remodel looks sooo much better thanks to you. I've watched several of your video. (Kind of obsessed). Thanks again, I learned allot
This video was so relatable, as it’s much more like my typical job; repairing part of a room before painting it. I often enjoy checking out your videos, but this is just closer to home. Pleased to see the mesh tape out, as that’s all I use (ultra thin mesh). Boy, I always get something out of your videos and shorts, but the big takeaway here is NOT sanding between coats, which I haven’t had the courage to attempt until now. This will save me so much time, as I would usually have to wait for each coat to be much dryer to be able to sand. I am looking forward to the next repair!! Funny, I used to dread drywall jobs, but your videos drove me to tackle them a bit more confident and competent than before. Thanks!!
Have watched drywall finishes on UA-cam before and just cringed at the way they were showing how to do it. You are one of the few to do it right, with hawk and trowel. I did finishing for over 40 years that way and felt it turned out much better than pan and knife. Your work looked great. One thing I did learn though, how great it is to be retired and how much I don't miss doing it anymore. Keep up the good work, it's a dying art.
Allow me to criticize you constructively? Take the 2 minutes to disconnect that receptacle and wire nut it in the box so you can work over it instead of around it. You won't regret it.
The screws were so stripped I couldn't even pull the receptacle out. If you add up the time it took to work around it it was probably less than removing it. Also, I'm no sparky. I don't mess with electrical.
You are a drywall god, you did in one video what I spend a week on! I learned today that you can apply backing rather than cutting things back to a joist. Wish I'd know that before, as screwing two pieces of drywall into a two by four without the edges disintegrating can be a challenge.
Told my two sons ages 20 and 17 to check you out. I love your videos. You're down to earth, somewhat quirky at times (in a good way), but always enjoyable. I also watch some of your skateboard stuff. Checking out Dad's video shortly.
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video! I just removed a vanity top backsplash and despite trying to loosen it first it still tore off huge chunks of drywall and in some parts tore all the way through it. It’s about 47” long and 4” high. Would you recommend patching or replacing the drywall?
I've watched so many of your videos and I feel so much more confident tackling these homeowner jobs. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please keep the videos with different complexities coming.
You make it look so easy! :) Thanks for all of your videos, I need to do a small patch job, I just hope it goes as easy as you make it look. I realize that you do this for a living, I have to do it out of necessity, thanks again for the video help!
I do a lot of drywall repair jobs - and wow - your first coat was the same as my first two. Why? Because I simply never thought of going that wide. I will from now on. And you have finally convinced me to try a hawk. I can see it is much cleaner than pulling mud from the pan.
I really do love the new videos of showing how to with detailed explanations, but simply watching a pro do what he does best with some soft background music and sound of the tools is so satisfying. I could watch these all day, just to see how bad something looked and how great it looks afterwards. Keep up the new guides but definitely incorporate the simples like this. :) Sincerely a subscriber.
Thank you, great vid. And yes only peeps that like to do this stuff will really appreciate the effort you put into it. I will use the mud mix you used, I like the way it trowels on. No more already mix I been using for yrs.
Without you… I would know nothing about his. The confidence you gave me in doing my own dryway in a small basement saved me thousands. Thank you eternally.
Thank you you convinced me to hire somebody else to do this for me
He did it completely overkill fyi
@@TheKSProduction how so. Yeah, it's like a level 4 or 5 repairs he did but wouldn't you want to show the best way if you're a professional like him?
@@TheRebuilt1 oh man, lose the attitude :-) take it a little easier. This fella definitely was on the overkill method. Just get the patch pieces as tight as possible, trim away tattered edges with a very sharp knife, tape it and mud it working your way up with a bigger mud knife. I just stopped to look after I saw him using a concrete trowel. I have anywhere from 2", 6, 12, 14" trowels that are over 20 years old. Buy good stainless steel stuff and it will last forever... But in a pinch I have used anything to spread mud. Everything except a concrete trowel! I have those too, I was just laughing at myself for not thinking of it.
Anyway, he's not being negative saying it's Overkill. Not being negative about the final job. He just did it the hard way. I do things the hard way sometimes trying to invent a new method or make something better that doesn't need to be better! I'm glad he has the time and gets to put himself on UA-cam and show someone how to do it even if it is the long way around the block.
Lol
Most people would patch, mud, and sand. He just happens to have expertise in skim coating and such. Otherwise, even most contractors would just mud, build it up, feather it out, and sand. They won’t skim coat the entire wall.
I am a municipal maintenance worker, basically a handyman type: YT is my drywall teacher and you are one of the top instructors. I've learned tons. P.S. - I watched the whole video. Thanks for doing what you do!
I’d be crying to my wife telling her I need to take a week off from work to fix this. I hope she never sees this video...let this be our secret Vancouver man.
You only need one week? You must be are good :)
I played with a similar thing for a month.
I love watching Vancouver Carpenter videos. Especially this one was very relaxing. Well maybe a bit upsetting too, that I can't do it, but that is OK. :)
Sadly, this job actually would take me six months.
Omg same here i got a proably 3x3ft section of drywall that needs to be cutout and patched but who knows when ill get to it lol
I know dude did it in 3 mins. Lol
This is like watching master brick masons laying brick/block. They get into a rhythm and it's just hypnotic. This video really helped me understand an important step as a DIYer - Scrape/knock down bumps after the mud sets but before it dries.
Came for the mudding stayed for the sound track. What a set!
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Went straight to shazam lol
LOL!!
I started watching this channel to help me skim my kitchen walls for a home renovation project, now it's my night time viewing before bed 😂 This is so calming to watch , you are an artist **chefs kiss**
You are such a magnificent artist. I learn just by watching. Without a single word you can convey so much with your simple movements. It's not too much to say that it's like watching a samurai with a sword, a painter with a brush, or sailer trimming the sails. I love these videos and I know that producing them takes a lot of extra work. I can't thank you enough for the effort and quality.
It's interesting you say that. A legendary japanese swordsman Mayamoto Musashi wrote a text about the technique and philosophy he used for his success as a martial artist, and in that text he actually compares the qualities of a master swordsman to that of a master carpenter. It's a pretty fascinating read if you're at all interested in samurais or philosophy.
This is like Saturday morning cartoons, but for adults.
For real
LOL! It really is. I watch this guy while my wife is watching some lame TV program. Being able to mud a wall like h Th his guy is the real deal. Great fun to watch, and learn his technique.
😂😂😂
Except nothing is funny. Its all serious game!
OMG yes😂📢
I'm old enough that I don't do any significant DYI anymore, but I have done plenty. I WISH I had this video back then. This was most satisfying and educational.
Unrealistic. You didn't show the part where you come back the following week to find that the plumber busted a hole in the SAME wall.
🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣 God damm plumbers and electricians...making more work for us
@@mogesay Dmn sheetrock guys filling our outlet boxes with mud that we have to clean up
I love that every trade hates the all other trades makes me all warm inside!!
right, had that happen on a 20' x 40' ceiling, repaired about 40 can light openings, came back a week later to repair the ceiling because they moved the lights again, then came back another week later, because they moved the lights a last time.
I have a repair just like this that I have to complete and I just searched thru your older videos and here it is. Thank you from Australia
The narrative here for those unaware is - "feather those edges"
And sand those lift offs lol
and like and subscribed for more of this...bitches!!!!!!!
Loved this. You should do another of this style of video. You are an artist.
This a new/big change from the regular "how-to"s you've normally done, and it's fantastic. I've learned a lot from your videos and I hope to continue to see more like these, and any "how-to"s or Q&A content you create.
It’s an art.
The new Chinese drywall has a high lead content and enough toxic chemicals to effectively inhibit mold growth.
With some of your helpful hints and tricks I've taken my mud skills to a whole new level. Thank you for sharing. Hope things are well with you and your family. Stay safe.
Your talents lay way beyond expert drywall repair. The music and the pace of your work was hypnotic--
I plastered after repairing a fix in my wall after watching your videos. Turned out bloody amazing! I was impressed!! 👍👍👍
G'day Kevin here from Australia.
Yes I watched the video with your dad and loved it.
I find plastering small jobs like that somewhat very satisfying.
In and out quick and on to the next one makes for a very rewarding day.
I'm loving the on the tools format .
✌ Peace man.
As a rookie carpenter watching this level of skill is just mesmerizing. Just his use of compound and trowel is so expert!!
I must be realy bored i worked all day just to come home and watch another man work hahaha
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🥺me too
LMAO
I find myself doing drywall more and more lately and I always watch one of your videos beforehand for a confidence boost! Fell through my ceiling working on the water heater, thanks for the inspiration to get it fixed.
I never thought of knocking down the high spots on the 20 (our American friends call it ‘hot mud’), while it’s still soft. I’ve been waiting for it to dry fully between coats. Thanks for the time saver!
The best tidbit in this whole thing was the 3m spray adhesive on exposed brown paper. That stuff can be a bear without painting it first. This is gonna save me time for sure
Agreed, trying to mud over that guarantees bubbling, I am so happy he showed that.
I didn't even think about getting this in spray cans, me, the pleb, was doing it with a brush even for tiny small patches of exposed paper. No brush cleaning from now on, and wasted half cans or something.
I think the KILZ oil-spray is used for the same thing.
Needed more info there...some words on the screen so everyone is sure you sprayed 77 on the exposed inner brown paper.
Yeah. I just durabond over any spots like that. Comes out ok. But I always have 3M 77 in my caddy. Good knowing.
Thank you for all your tutorials, I am no level to you, but I have the confidence to do some of this on my own.
That was a nice song at the end. Yes your father’s video splitting cedar wood was awesome. You have so many techniques when you are doing this work. I always learn from watching you. Thank you Ben. 🙏
As a mold remediation guy, couldnt help but notice what looked like a bit of surface growth on the back of that opposing side drywall lol ..
Gnarly.
How does that form? Humidity or water damage?
Yea!!! It's the second unit's bath wall. Encapsulate that mold in wall! Paint new patches with stain blocking primer then paint.
@@TheTerminator1919 I've seen both result in growth, but when its like that I'd guess it was a loss at some point previously
That piece he pulls off at 1:35 is cover in mold on the backside as well!
Videos like these are the reason for my overinflated sense of capability. Never repaired or hung drywall in my life but this video makes me think I'd get it done quite well in one go lol
Beautiful opening scenery... Therapeutic music... Little talking. I’m in Heaven.
The title to this was the TRUTH!!! It is relaxing watching your technique. I've honestly never seen this done so well. It looks AMAZING!!! Thank you.
Man, my late father inlaw was a master drywall finisher. And watching you do the same stuff he showed me brings back memories. I actually make my employees watch your videos to learn because I’m not always there with them on a site. Keep posting them videos!!!!!
Great vid. I like how this format brings together your detailed how tos and puts them in perspective. The whole time I was watching I was paying attention to the subtleties you've been teaching.
Thanks.
Fast, quality, professional work. Ben, looking over your shoulder is a gift. Thanks man!
In 15 years of this job, I just learned that quality and fast do not get along
Thank you so much for your awesome videos. You have saved this old lady a lot of money. The contractors left a lot of holes and then just walked away. So, now I am doing the patches on the house myself -- better than any of those disinterested contractors would have done. Thanks from San Diego!
🙂
He patched this wall with this one weird trick and you won't believe what happened next
Is it weird that I watch drywall and tiling videos at night while falling asleep? Well done Ben 👍
You sir, are like the Jeff Cavalier of drywall! Now we just need your version of face pulls!!
I love it when the UA-cam Venn Diagram of shared interests appears in the comments 😁 Love those face pulls too
I LOVE THIS VIDEO! It is weird but I have this obsession with drywall repair. I watch you and try to get good as you. I still have a LONG way to go, but I just enjoy it.
What was that spray that you used to cover rips on the drywall? I got oil base primer but if there’s something better out there let me know. Thanks
I like how you sprayed the paper tears with the glue. I normally shoot a couple quick coats of spray paint primer to lock in the loose fibers but the spray adhesive is genius
I thought patching a job like this, takes long, only for DIY guys like me. But now u made me feel more professional. It seemed to take pretty long. Wouldn't it be faster to remove all sheetrock on the bottom and installing full boards? Thank u.
That's what I would have done. 😏
It would be more work because u would have to apply the mud come back to sand it down then paint over it and apply your texture
@@nawfvic9279 I dont see why this doesn't need sanding and painting. This is 1 piece of mud.
GTheGreat1 yea I get what u mean but for a person with no experience it will be much harder to take off all the Sheetrock and do the same process again u get me?
Yup, what you said. ALL of the whatever kind of mud you used has to completely dry. Faster to demo to the corner bead and replace the entire board. Only 3 joints to float and 1 of them is the corner bead. Definitely a mud wall now.
Well that was faster than I'll ever do it. Geez you make that look way easier than it is. Putting the drywall in is easy enough, but your mudding is spot on. And lightening fast.
Geez ... by the time you finish I’d still be trying to cut out the first board 😏
Reg Starr That would also have taken me few days to accomplish the same damn thing.
I'd just opened a beer. Can't do home projects perfect without a beer.
No sanding?
1943vermork - The 20min mud makes a huge difference on turn time to get something done end-to-end. Just be sure to scrap and clean all your tools right away like he did; that stuffs like a rock when it hardens. (Ummm, except that one spot that gave him a fit ... hehe)
the music is so appropriate its like you cant have one without the other, watching him smooth out the mud something about that's so relaxing. Wish we could just smooth out the problems in our lives as he easy does to the mud with his trowel. Great video, bravo !!!!!
How do you keep the mud so smooth, every time I use 20 min mud it clumps up after a few minutes
Need to wash everything every time your done and use clean water. That’s what I found out.
Also use cold water and mix to a good consistency. If you don't mix it good, it will be a nightmare to work with. Power mix it for a least 2 minutes.
What they said. Water needs to be clean and cold. The dirtier and/or warmer the water, the quicker it's going to set up. And it needs to be mixed well to get the clumps out.
@@StudioLB haha
Love the video. I do this exact thing pretty much daily. Quick tip for you that I do. The area that had the electrical outlet. I've learned to cut the area completely away from the outlet. Unfasten the outlet. Pre cut the hole for the outlet in your new piece of drywall. Leave the outlet sticking out. That way you can pass your trowel right over the edges of the box without having to contend with the tabs of the outlet. Because that can be a little tricky. Just a thought. Really nice job 👍
How many coat did he use?
Literally just taking a break from a very similar repair, love all your videos, learned so much 👍 and the dad colab was great!
Due to lockdown here in New Zealand, I became the guy who had to do the walls so the new kitchen could be installed.
OMG I was embarrassed by my first attempt at using mud, I have now pulled out the corner strips and replaced them after watching your videos. I have also done the ceiling which I am very please about. Thanks for the trick/tips/how toos' I have gone from bad amateur to someone who is now pleased. The kitchen bench top installer was actually impressed with the job and did not believe it was my first time.
What was the rattle can spray over the torn paper?
3m spray adhesive 77 or 61.
Yup!
I almost think you could have ripped out all the sheet rock faster but if you got all that done in 2 hrs that's freaking amazing! Mind officially blown!😶🌫🤯
From my experience, the steps aren't that complicated, but your master touch with the trowel is hard to come by.
I’ve been doing this work my whole life I think you’re over glorifying it... you could have a master touch with a trowel but it doesn’t pay the bills, how much are you willing to pay for that repair?
@@rmhanseniii That touch is what saves time...time=money.
John i’m aware that’s how I make a living, having the touch doesn’t make you rich trust me
@@rmhanseniii I've done plenty of drywall work as well, and if I was better at it I could have made the same money and less time. This isn't rocket science, sport
John ..really? in my state you can’t live on a drywall/finishers salary, that’s why I bagged it twenty years ago and got my masters electrical contracting license. In Nj $20 an hour doesn’t cut it
Very professional for a small job. I learned a new trick for screw and nail pops if you need it paintable it minutes. I was painting a renovation this week and it was the final day. Came across 6 pops on the final wall. I used bondo to fill the the hole, then just a tight skim of mud. Worked quite well and was done in under 3 minutes
why not replace the whole area under the board?
Just mud the screws and put on a new corner and you are done in 45 min with cleaning up
Well 1) the corner really wouldn't be all that much less work than what he did but the problem for sure is 2) that's really gonna throw the customer off, they're not gonna like it even if there's no reason not to.
I have to agree with op... save all that time by just replacing the whole thing. He's definitely a pro though, I'd be curious to know why he didn't just do that.
@@petergriffin383 like I said, customers don't like to see you making a bigger hole. And when they see a bigger patch, they'll think it's more money. Some can have their reservations explained away and many cannot.
@@petergriffin383 Get paid fora one day job or get paid fora week job . No brain ah.
@@cm01 The customer doesn't care HOW it get's fixed, only that it does get fixed.
As a fellow tradesman who is on the younger side and who works with an old timer who consistently wants to “show me a trick” it was therapeutic to watch somebody at their craft with no talking. Not criticizing my elders! Sometimes I just want to work, or watch someone work and pick up the things that work for me!
The last song is "Some Will Come with Flowers" by The Black Pine - 'With Us' album
Thank you!
Thank you Vancouver Carpenter. Just finished my kitchen remodel with your help. Looks great!
What did you Spray on the drywall in the can that you sprayed on the wall what did I do
Dude thank you for your videos, I’ve been muddling for years on remodels and in just a week or so your videos have help me so much!
"Hi, I'm Johnny Knoxville, and I'm gonna do a patch coat!"
This video is great. I can see the kind of mud (similar to what I am using in the basement, both the quick set for the bottom layers, but I use 45 min, and the light all purpose or topping mud for the top coat). The angle the camera was at I can see all the lift offs. The trowel work (avoiding both vertical lines and lift offs) is really nice. The horizontal lift offs are similar to what I get with the trowel (so maybe I am learning).
The lift offs on the hot mud are tricky because the mud is thicker there (so it may take more time to solidify and dry). Pardon me for laughing a bit when you tore a chunk out of the mud scraping the liftoff. Good to see it is possible to repair this without too much fuss.
And when you get one crumb 5 more follow...
Imma patch the ceiling now thx for the motivation 😂😂
Okay. I repair a hole. Used joint compound under and over seam tape. I came back to sand it. It looks terrible. I didn't know I had to cover the whole board. It's time for me to buy a 13" or so trowel. Glad I saw this video. Thanks.
Ben: do a video on speed bumps when applying compound.. thanks
Excellent video. I like the different production approach you took in this video. It allowed me to really focus on your troweling technique--at one point bringing the excess mud higher and higher up on the wall and then coming down from the top slightly to finish.
Was there mold in the cavity?
Unbelievable no one seem to care!
@@ml5208 Maybe it was tested before VC did his portion of the job, and was found benign, or it had already been treated with a spray such as concrobium mold control. Also, there is many, many types of mold, of which few are toxic. Don't believe me... read up on it yourself.
I love the music while working . It's peaceful
Loving your channel, I was going to hire out some drywall patches, but you convinced me to give it a go myself! I’m doing a small remodel job on one of my investment properties and will be posting a small video on it. If you, or anyone wants to watch and give me some thoughts or feedback, that’d be awesome! I’ll. Cheers!
That's awesome man, it isn't too hard. Though, I would recommend 45 minute mud if you haven't done much of this before. 20 minute mud is great, but it sets up really fast and becomes unusable pretty quickly. They also do 90 minute too, but it does get a little weaker as you go up the list. Starts to act more like premixed mud. Of course, you could always make smaller batches of the 20 minute mud until you get the hang of it.
TheRiddler491 Thank you for the tip! I was wondering about the mud, since it looked more like an art form. If I mess up can I just sand, remud and try again?
@@KaiAndrew It's one of those things that isn't necessarily hard, it just people tend to think it's super easy and then get frustrated with it. Putting mud on a surface is a lot like painting. It isn't hard, but it requires patience. What I would recommend is watch a few more of his videos on mudding, then start small. Practice filling in a few nail holes to get a feel for it. Once you see how it behaves, it's super easy. Took me a couple of days to get the hang of it, then it was simple. I would definitely recommend 45 minute compound. As soon as water hits the joint compound it starts to settle. 20 minutes seems like enough time, but if you aren't quick, you'll end up having to throw a bunch away. Even if you are good, like Ben is, you'll see him throw a bunch away because it became unusable. That happens. When it really sucks is when it starts to set up on the wall when you haven't finished working it. Be patient, and it will come out nice. Take your time and FEATHER YOUR EDGES
TheRiddler491 this is awesome advice. Thank you very much. Let’s see if this can save me a few thousand bucks ;)
@@KaiAndrew No problem man, good luck. If you find yourself getting flustered, take a break and come back to it. Patience is key. Most problems when doing painting, patching etc come from frustration.
❤ This guy is great at teaching . I’m leaning how it’s done. I’ll try it . 😊😊😮
Is like watching Johnny Knoxville or C. Thomas Howell doing drywall repair.
Or Adam carolla
Outstanding work. Music for the video was great.
I learned a couple of tricks.
I would have to cover that outlet with tape, otherwise it would coated in mud.
Ben you have far more skill than I do, but I have a trick for those who have problems with getting square corners or for corners where the framing or sheet rock has hollow or bow.
Add mud to both sides of the corner and then use a big framing square to and pull the mud up from the bottom. Using the long leg of the square to get out to a flatter part of the wall.
I have used this technique for years because I do not skim drywall mud often. It saves me time.
Wouldn’t it be easier to just replace the gyprock from the chair rail down instead of piecing in
Yes, it would be as you could hide the seam behind the chair rail, minimum mudding needed then but he probably wasn't getting paid enough to justify doing that unfortunately.
@@stargateproductions but that would've been both faster and cheaper and produced a better end product
Thinking the same thing. Less seams also
You always make it look so easy, then I try it and quickly make a mess of things! Great videos! Thanks
Dude!!! You know it's a federal offence to eat raw celery without peanut butter in North America,
don't you? 😁
steve hairston raisins lined up on there too
Actually they amended that, peanut butter or blue cheese are both now options, if you dont want to be arrested for life.
Fixing Things and Fishing ranch dressing is where it’s at 😉
Don't forget the a cold beer with that when you are done.
@@dougcohn6874 ok, it's a deal.
really enjoyed this an also your little background music sir you are an artist haha
Thank you so much 😀
That’s a one day repair with 5 minute mud lmao
And he did do it in one day..
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, my bath remodel looks sooo much better thanks to you. I've watched several of your video. (Kind of obsessed). Thanks again, I learned allot
Why didn’t you just unhook that plug it would’ve saved a lot of time and it’s much nicer
This video was so relatable, as it’s much more like my typical job; repairing part of a room before painting it. I often enjoy checking out your videos, but this is just closer to home. Pleased to see the mesh tape out, as that’s all I use (ultra thin mesh). Boy, I always get something out of your videos and shorts, but the big takeaway here is NOT sanding between coats, which I haven’t had the courage to attempt until now. This will save me so much time, as I would usually have to wait for each coat to be much dryer to be able to sand. I am looking forward to the next repair!! Funny, I used to dread drywall jobs, but your videos drove me to tackle them a bit more confident and competent than before. Thanks!!
Just leave the black mold in the wall. Not my job...
hope he at least told the customer he was covering up mold..............
Have watched drywall finishes on UA-cam before and just cringed at the way they were showing how to do it. You are one of the few to do it right, with hawk and trowel. I did finishing for over 40 years that way and felt it turned out much better than pan and knife. Your work looked great. One thing I did learn though, how great it is to be retired and how much I don't miss doing it anymore. Keep up the good work, it's a dying art.
Allow me to criticize you constructively? Take the 2 minutes to disconnect that receptacle and wire nut it in the box so you can work over it instead of around it. You won't regret it.
he needed the outlet for his mixer!
The screws were so stripped I couldn't even pull the receptacle out. If you add up the time it took to work around it it was probably less than removing it. Also, I'm no sparky. I don't mess with electrical.
@@vancouvercarpenter If you only touch one wire at a time you wont get shocked!
You are a drywall god, you did in one video what I spend a week on! I learned today that you can apply backing rather than cutting things back to a joist. Wish I'd know that before, as screwing two pieces of drywall into a two by four without the edges disintegrating can be a challenge.
Thats a ton of mud, i would have just done the seems lol
Facts!🤔
Told my two sons ages 20 and 17 to check you out. I love your videos. You're down to earth, somewhat quirky at times (in a good way), but always enjoyable. I also watch some of your skateboard stuff. Checking out Dad's video shortly.
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video! I just removed a vanity top backsplash and despite trying to loosen it first it still tore off huge chunks of drywall and in some parts tore all the way through it. It’s about 47” long and 4” high. Would you recommend patching or replacing the drywall?
I've watched so many of your videos and I feel so much more confident tackling these homeowner jobs. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please keep the videos with different complexities coming.
It was fun watching it, I’ve been patching drywalls in my homes for last 20 yrs, not sure of the right process but if has always come out good
You make it look so easy! :)
Thanks for all of your videos, I need to do a small patch job, I just hope it goes as easy as you make it look. I realize that you do this for a living, I have to do it out of necessity, thanks again for the video help!
I do a lot of drywall repair jobs - and wow - your first coat was the same as my first two. Why? Because I simply never thought of going that wide. I will from now on. And you have finally convinced me to try a hawk. I can see it is much cleaner than pulling mud from the pan.
I found the last song, accompanied by the "click clack" of your hawk & trowel, oddly satisfying. Another excellent video of excellent work!
I’m a self proclaimed finisher and I really appreciate your work 👍
The fact that he's been doing this since I was born-- just... wow
I really do love the new videos of showing how to with detailed explanations, but simply watching a pro do what he does best with some soft background music and sound of the tools is so satisfying. I could watch these all day, just to see how bad something looked and how great it looks afterwards. Keep up the new guides but definitely incorporate the simples like this. :) Sincerely a subscriber.
Thanks for your video. It answered several of my questions about larger drywall repairs.
Thank you, great vid. And yes only peeps that like to do this stuff will really appreciate the effort you put into it.
I will use the mud mix you used, I like the way it trowels on. No more already mix I been using for yrs.
you make it look so easy. Thanks so much sharing your knowledge with us.
A work of art. You make it look so easy. I will give it a try & hope it comes out half as good as yours, or there might be some do-overs!
I hope you do more videos like this. To a drywaller, it's the sound of wiping the knife clean that's so satisfying.
i get called on to do mainly patchwork here in Tasmania Australia-appreciate your vids and great to see how others around the world do their work
You are the best Ben. Thank you for sharing your Knoledge. Love U man.