DRYWALL SECRET for EASY DIY INSTALLATION
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- Опубліковано 6 січ 2022
- Hey Gang! In today's video we're showing you a few drywall tricks we keep up our sleeves so we can hang our rock with speed and confidence. We use these pivoting clips in almost every project and they are life savers. They're cheap and easy to operate, which means almost anyone can help you hang your drywall! Give us your drywall tips down below and we'd love to read em! Thanks for watching and we'll see ya in the next one!
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Nice to see the struggle is real lol. We're not all professional drywallers so very cool that you didn't cut out the part where you struggled.
Professionals doing same struggle!
Lol doesnt matter how much of a pro you are. Even the best hit road blocks. Thats how we learn. If everything was easy, we wouldn't learn anything
They keep it real and that’s why I watch!!
I Like how you guys don't edit your videos to make it look like a "perfect" install after all we all learn from our mistakes. Great video as always.
Awesome! I use the blocks against the wall all the time but those rotating ones are genius! Thanks for the tip! Great video as always!
Been doing drywall in western Pa for 25 years! I have been blessed with some really great teachers in my early days, and now as I begin to “do my own thing” I’ll share two tips I’ve learned over the years(1 for hanging & 1 for finishing). First, Try to eliminate as many joints (especially butt joints) as possible when installing Sheetrock. Hanging is not about just making pieces and putting them in place, it’s about doing quality work and thinking about the next guy (if you aren’t the finisher). Instead of saying the finisher will get it, finish your own work and see if your perspective will change about how you hang rock. Less joints = better finish cause it’s less finishing!
Second, one of the things I did unintentionally when I started doing jobs myself was to shine a light down the wall (as I would when sanding) as I started applying joint compound over my tape! The light is the best teacher there is when it comes to showing how good/bad the mud is applied. If you hate to sand and then fix something you had coated badly-USE THE LIGHT WHILE YOU COAT! It’ll look bad before it dries, so fix it when it’s wet and fresh! If it looks good wet it’ll sand easier when it’s dry.
You guys are killing it and I love this channel!
Stud pack for the win!
Hi thanks for your reply, but can you explain some of your steps, we novices don't think about or understand. What do you mean by butt joints (yes i can google it and watch other videos). What do i do if my walls are odd dimensions, or we are working alone (need to finish my basement). That 12ft sheet is not even going to make it in one piece in my 5ft truck bed. I get the light thing but it's a completely new concept. For instance i "assumed you route inside the electrical box, but it does make sense to do so "outside of it instead inside one.
My father taught me to finish drywall with a light, either a stand or a flash light. It shows you every tiny imperfection and it might drive you mad at first to see it all but it’s better to see it before it’s done and the customer isn’t happy.
@@bravobrk butt joints are the 4 ft ends, where they meet. Bed joint is the compressed ends that are longer. There is a indent along the long ends of the Sheetrock and this indent is for your tape and mud. When you mud butt joints it requires feathering on both sides to smooth out that bed joints don’t, because of the indent. So you obviously wana have as little butt joints because of the extra finishing required to cover it properly.
If you can’t haul 12’ drywall then haul 8’ drywall. If you don’t mind doing the extra coats because of shorter sheets just go with 8’. Here in PA I never order 12’. I always get 8s as it’s almost impossible to even get a whole 12’ into a residential spot with our damaging it or things along the way. I usually work solo so I try my best to work smart and not hard.
@@bvictory5698 Good advice as I'm about to start hanging on ceilings and walls, solo! 👍
@@earthling01 make a T brace or two out of some 2x4s. Cut the vertical piece to the T 1.5” shy of the distance from floor to rafter/joist above. Kick them into place as you lift the sheet up, or use this method in the video and you’ll do just fine. Good luck.
Those blocks are a great idea! I rocked a ceiling over a staircase with that same method by myself (when I was a younger man). Thanks for sharing!
Trick for cutting out outlets- mark the boxes with lipstick! Press the rock against it and the mark will transfer on the back of the rock. Cuts come out perfectly!
I used to have issues with outlets but I found a couple useful tips and somehow I look like I have an idea on hanging drywall lol
You can also use a device called "Mark It Pro", which are yellow pvc rectangular blocks with 6 pins on them. You insert the block into outlet box, with the pins sticking out, then press drywall against block, which will create a template with 6 pin marks you can see on the back of the sheet. You then "connect the dots" cutting the marks into a rectangle, which is a perfect cutout for your box. They also can be ganged together for 2-gang and 3-gang boxes and more.
Great tip for the outlets, I always have issues with them (when ever I do work in my homes).
@@mikequartucci9700 yeah but you can get dollar tree red lipstick...and even look good for the Mrs.!
Wait, wait! First of all, I LOVE YOU GUYS! I am a single female who used to be in the construction business that hurt myself off the job and eventually quit the construction business because overhead work was too painful on a daily basis. But I still do my own work and I LOVE your explanations! The wait, wait is claiming you are not professional. Yes, those people do the shoot the screws etc but I have REMOVED things that show how often they miss. You are both PLANNERS and are way more responsible by making your marks. I have several friends still in the business and THEY ALL make the marks. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE PROFESSIONALS. I have worked for some that were not. I know the difference.
I have to thank you guys for getting me interested in construction again by making it interesting and incorporating ideas from your comments. That’s truly quite unique!
After my divorce I lost all interest in construction projects but I was smart and kept all my tools. Fast forward 5 years and I’m the owner of a duplex home that needs kitchen updates including a wall taken down. My tenant moves out at the end of the month and I’m getting excited for the remodel having learned a ton of new tips and tricks! Thank you!!!
You guys are still the best home improvement duo on UA-cam. I see you’re almost at 200,000! That is exciting. Keep up the good work and people like me will share your channel and make it to 300,00!
Commenting 11 days later, the Subs count is 207K looks like 500 to 1,000 new subs per day at this point!
Using those twisting blocks is an awesome idea for small jobs! I wanted to comment on the location where you were tying in to the existing ceiling. Any time you need to mud and tape a non-tapered edge, you're going to face a problem of needing to float out a butt seam like that. That big "belly joint" can be especially annoying to finish carpenters who are putting up a large crown that won't bend to follow it. And as you mentioned in the video, you don't want to see a shadow there when you're done.
Even though I've never seen "pros" do it, there is a really nice trick for avoiding that problem. All you do is install some framing just above (1/8") the plywood blocking that you attached to the free edge of the rock. Then, use screws to pull that free edge up to your framing. When you screw your new, adjacent piece of rock in place, the butt end will also be pulled in that extra 1/8" to your blocking/framing. What you've done is created an artificial valley in which you can mud and tape just like a valley formed by two factory edges. It's very easy to mud and tape and will have no belly to interfere with finish trim or cast shadows.
This method may not be important in every application, but as an ex finish carpenter, I have a peeve about heavy mud build-out. Now you know how to avoid it if you want to. :)
I enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work!
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pure dad and son construction, takes me back to the old days of "holding the wood" while father built stuff. Love it!
Appreciate how even pros like you run into problems and show how you work around them. Something us diy's can relate to and keep our frustrations down and keep at it.
Glue the ceiling joist with the big glue gun and tubes rated for drywall to prevent sags ( gravity pull ) nail pops.
Use those Aluminum folding platform benches to stand on instead of ladders you get better balance and can Maneuver freely when hanging the ceiling.
Just my 2 cents .hopefully it helps somebody it works for me.
I thought the same thing about the platforms but I realized I have four that I haven't used in years because I mostly do two or three sheets just like this job.
The pivoting drywall blocks are brilliant! I am too old (at 77) to hang ceiling sheets now, but boy would I have loved to know this trick 40 years ago!
The blocking for hanging the ceiling is one of the most valuable tips I've ever seen. I'm good with drywall, but ceilings have always been a struggle. This should solve the struggles!
@@streetkid6534 How so?
I remember replacing my kitchen ceiling and it was the first time I'd ever worked with drywall. My shoulders ached for days, and I thought, "I'm never doing this again without drywall jacks". I really liked your innovative solution, and with 2 people this seems far simpler than dealing with a big drywall jack.
Great work as always.
My shoulders were burning watching you hang that lid piece. I appreciate you leaving the footage in, it reminds me to hire someone.
For less than $20 they sell strong magnets to insert in each electrical box, makes finding and marking each box quickly and accurately... No measuring needed... they are so accurate I could use my oscillating saw to make accurate cuts. To prevent wandering cuts with your rotozip make sure you go counter clockwise when cutting around the outside of a electrical box and clockwise when cutting around the inside of a box like a window opening. You won't regret getting those magnets, you will never forget a box since you need the magnet for the next box... they work even better for plywood sheathing which is less forgiving than drywall.
one more thing on the rotozip to make it more stable is to move the color down to the correct cutting depth as well. I have found this makes it easier for me to have full controll of it.
Yes. , I was told this by the big guy on my 15th box.. He didn't see me try the first 10!!! Still took me some time to feel what was going on behind the drywall!!!
What’s the name?
@@netaverse7694 Blind Mark Drywall Electrical Box Locator Tool
@@MrHelmut1150 thanks
Been doing this for 40 years,,I could work with this guy any day, he's way beyond any guy I ever worked with, not just skilled, but smart
Really like that you didn't cut out the struggles. Gives us all more confidence when we run into issues on our projects.
Nice when you have two people to hold the rock. I had to buy one of the sheetrock lifters when finishing my basement as the wife wasn't able to hold the sheets (we are both 70). The tool cost about the same as what I'd have to pay someone to help for a day, so in my case, I came out ahead! Plus, when I'm done I can sell the lifter for nearly what I paid for it!
I have seen you guys do drywall before,,,, and I'll probably watch your next drywall as well. It's so enjoyable to hear Paul talk us through it.
Best father and son episode yet. You guys make a good team. Well done and produced.
The trick to being fast on a drywall screwgun is to hold ~8+ screws in your off hand and you should be sorting them and getting them lined up to load while you are driving a screw. So as soon as you drive a screw you are holding one in your thumb and index that is facing the right way and as soon as you put that screw on the gun you are already lining up the next screw. I keep the gun close to the wall and bring the screw to it as well. (edit: I see later in the video you are sorting like I said, just keep the gun by the wall and bring your offhand to it!)
Everything on a ceiling is harder though and it's always worth taking a minute to mark out a few (very light) lines with a T-square on the centers of your ceiling joists, especially if the wall is insulated and full of electrical/plumbing. Just a few misses will take longer to fix then just making a few lines in the first place and you do want to make sure you're getting a solid bite and not hitting the edge of the joist. That drywaller spidey sense is way less effective when looking up :)
Good advice. Another method is using the magnetic bits to extract a screw from the screw bag keeping one hand free to hold-up or hang on. Many times , the screw will orient itself to the bit or just require a minor nudge from a free finger and not the whole hand.
I've hung some in my day , but you guys can feel the screws and all the other things that need to happen to be fast!!! I would almost always mark the stud or joist with a light pencil! It's a trade,, and if you don't do it every day , you forget the tricks of feel before the next job!! I've done enough hanging to know how to set up framing for the hangers. Then when the hangers come on site it's satisfying to watch them knock it out!!! Especially metal studs!! Good day!!
when you are only hanging 3 sheets a day speed with the screw gun isn't all that important..
You are the man! I really like how thoughtful you are when designing the layout, functionality, practicality and ease of use for the customer. And you’re so good at explaining why you do things and how.
Hey guys, when hanging top boards on the wall, cut 1x4s and use them for kick sticks, to hold board up tight. Make them 2" taller than bottom be measures and the board is ready to tack upbut before you tack it up, measure next board so while one man preps for next board, next board is being cut! Love it ! I am retired but believe it or not, I miss it. I started when I was 15 I worked Summers and started full time the next year. 1972.starting a personal interior build out this week, for family ! God bless guys and keep up the good work! Remember , white side out and caulk and paint make us what we ain't.!
I'm glad to see you use a pencil to mark on the sheetrock. Most people do. As a former mud guy and painter, I've been frustrated in the past to see somebody has used a marker or pen. It is very hard to cover that, because it wants to bleed through all the time.
I had someone use red paint pen, ugh, i was irritated after that job.
Back in the day I hung rock for 4 years. I would stiff arm a 12' 5/8 board solo, no clips etc. For the pro's, they take time and time is money with piece work. However, for the occasional sheet to hang as you are doing the clips are a clever idea and I like it. Add to your tool inventory a drywall bench or 2, they are more versatile than a ladder for lots of jobs, you wont regret the expense. Well done. 👍
My husband and I used to do quite a lot of our own remodeling and we would nail a 3ft. 2x4 to the top of another 2x4 at the height we need minus the 1 3/4 inch for the 2x4 piece we nailed on top of it making like a capitol T and put one under one end of the sheet rock and slide another down the length of the sheet rock raising it as we went. I would hold the first one up while he slid the 2nd one to the other end. Sometimes they would fall though while we were nailing but by then the ceiling was secured with the drywall screws. I'm a 75 year old female and still do a lot of my own remodeling and still love learning new techniques and so enjoy watching you guys. I pass a lot of information I learn onto the younger generation when I can.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
There is a very cool saying that say the following.
JACK OF ALL TRADES MASTER OF NONE, BUT STILL ALWAYS BETTER THAN A MASTER OF ONE!!
I love how DIY friendly this is. I have never done drywall and I’m by all means not a even a novice. After watching this video, I have more confidence in my abilities to tackle this in my own home as it gave me knowledge on what to expect not only as a homeowner but as DIY’er that loves to work with my hands. I learned quite a bit. I love learning new things. If I ever get fired from my job I know what I would do. It wouldn’t be another managerial position. Lol. That is why knowledge is the ultimate gift anyone can give anyone else and I wholeheartedly appreciate it. Thank you, Stud Pack.
Your difficultly made you look even more credible, a true professional shows an occasional obstacle. It happens to everyone. 👍
I was born and raised in SoCal.............love that you and your son work together.
“We’re not Pros”, that’s the attitude that makes you a Pro. Humility
as a construction worker for overv30 yrs i have to say your methods are very satisfying
Love the fact that you show the mistakes and struggles that come with onsite work. Thanks for the transparency!
I bought a drywall jack just for that purpose. $179 at Harbor Freight and while it is a little bulky to deal with when there are only a few sheets to hang, there is little to no effort. Your solution was a good one though, much better than the old style "dead man".
Another great video guys!
i got it for 100 bucks there because someone returned it. lol Used it for 5 years and still works
That's what I did. You can check Facebook marketplace for them too. Sell it after if you are just rehabbing your own house. Screw that 2x4 shit. I've done it but it still kinda sucks.
Love the drywall tips. Glad to see other contractors only putting one wire in each UC light. We typically like to locate our UC junction box behind the fridge or below the kitchen if it is an unfinished mechanical room in the basement. Another trick is to use a deep metal box with arms combined with an extension ring or deep mud ring and just bring all the UC returns to the switch with plenty of room for box fill.
Wow what a project! Your work is impressive & thorough. Added bonus: you'r explanation of what you did & why, is clear & easy to understand. Your customers are lucky to get you!
This would have really came in handy a few months ago when my dad and I did 2 kitchen ceilings. Definitely going to try this next time!
Paul-It doesn’t really have anything to do with drywall work, but I noticed you liked the small Milwaukee M2 Sawzall (I do too) and I have another Milwaukee tip: get yourself the M12 Milwaukee Installation Driver 2505-20. You will love it. I use it more than any other power tool in daily repair and remodeling work. I’m currently installing new kitchen cabinets hinges and drawer sliders and this tool helps immensely. Also great for RTA cabinets. Really enjoy your videos and I wish I had a son or grandson to have a relationship like you and Jordan have. Please keep ‘em coming! Doc.
I like your tip.
Thanks
What a combination: skill and spirit. I pray that God will bless you both in this new year.
Definitely getting some merch while it’s still available. What can I say Paul, you got me again with that mitered in-wall insulation on plumbing lines (great attention to detail even if it will not be seen) and great tip for the blocking labeling. Love the innovation of the 3rd stud helper made out of scrap plywood to help temporarily hold the ceiling 12ft drywall sheet until fully fastened.
Another great video. Great job stud pack!
Congratulations on 200K!
I’m starting to do drywall this week. You just helped me understand a lot where I won’t look like an absolute clueless noob. Thank you so much. Keep up with these great videos!
luv ya guys, I have been in construction all my life, started at 13 in summers helping my older brother, I'm a drywall and painting contractor, lol no I would not use the blocks however I can see how they can help others though. I am 57, not many of the newer generations want to get into the field. So Kudos to your Son for being a hard worker next to his Father. I feel we have a connection in the work that we do . I am in Pa and while I was doing my trade One of my friends was a framer all his life so after 2008 crisis we teamed up and went into the remodeling field, Like yourselves we became proficient at plumbing, electrical, and on, we do all the phases from start to end , so I can feel the Kinship of Brotherhood of wat we do. We have a great cast of characters that are subcontractors that all help each other. Love the channel. keep up the hard work .....
Awesome read thanks Pasta 👊🏼
Another video packed full of tips from y'all! Makes my day to see a new video dropped by the Stud Pack Crew!
I can't tell you how many things I do just often enough to forget how to do it each time (and wonder why I'm having a hard time and realize I'm doing it slightly differently). Great video, as always!
*THAT WAS VERY WELL DONE AND HAVING THE RIGHT TOOLS MAKES IT MUCH EASIER TOO!* *JOB WELL DONE GUYS!!*
Great instruction on all of it, especially the drywall. Seeing the good fit and the tricky one helps immensely.
Another great video. I found that as I get older I need to pencil in the lines on the drywall for the studs so I know I am hitting a stud. Great tips! The part I always fail at is mud. Having the pro's do it is worth all the money....
One time, when my Dad and I were getting ready to drywall a ceiling. He asked me if I could screw up. I said, you know the answer to that, Dad.
love your video's. Thanks for sharing 'real' work. I was a 'union' hanger/framer for years and the only thing different was that you never put a break over a window or door due to vibration. But then that was commercial work where we did fire walls etc.
This video came up on my feed this morning and I thought it was a perfect idea. I made a set before leaving for work (today we were doing a drywall job), and now that it’s the end of the day, I owe you boys many thanks for saving my body a lot of unnecessary pain. They worked flawlessly. Thanks again!!
That’s awesome 👊👍💪
THANKS guys u saved me a lot of work . Im only hanging 4 by 8 sheets but im by myself !! THANKS AGAIN !!
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Looking great guys! Thanks for the update and all you pointers
Thanks a lot for the pointers guys. Got a couple remodels to do soon, this is going to help a lot.
Love the blocks.Thank you!
Thank you for showing the tough times when things don't work as you like. I just did a ceiling in a garage hanging 4x8 1/2 inch CDX all by myself using that very method. I'm 64 years old so it's doable for most anyone but help would have made it easier.
Glad you guys are back!
Great Tips! These are needed always!
I am new to your channel. I am remodeling my home by my self. I have been able to put in the new ceiling by myself thanks to you. Your tip on the blocks was a life saver for me. Thank you.
Wow that is pretty clever I can't believe I didn't think of it. Thanks for saving me a ceiling hoist rental for the 2 sheets I have to hang.
Nice video. It was excellent how showed and explained all the details & preplanning that are needed for a successful kitchen build. Been using flippers (rotating blocks) to hold drywall in place for years. Mine have rounded corners on the spacer block to allow for easier placement. When using fixed blocks to hold your drywall in place when going from board to board glue a shim to 1/2 of the back of your blocks. This will angle them down a bit and your board will slide right in.
Love how you think things through!
Those blocks for hanging drywall was awesome, thanks for sharing!
Glad I found this I just put up a 4x12 by myself with a 2x4 against the wall on the end and made a 2x4 T. It was a struggle but I got it but I really like your way but and luckily I only have one more 4x12 the rest are 10' but going to use your method. Thanks for the video!
Love the way you guys devise and use so many jigs / helpful tools. Learning a lot. Thank you.
Always good to see the methodical way you work!
Keep ‘em coming stud pack!
Excellent video like always. I don't even work in construction, I'm a railroader, but I love the way you guys work. God bless!
You guys are the best. Love the way you explain what you are doing and why.
Great page! Great Attitude and also attention to detail enjoy watching from someone that is not that handy but has friends that are thanks again
Mitered pipe insulation is the only way to fly! The man tries for perfection in everything he does, especially things that matter. 👍👍
YAY!! I saw this video before I hung my drywall!! Because I have to hang my drywall by myself I don't quite think it'll work for me lol but it's definitely an awesome tip to keep in my back pocket!!
Thank you Thank you Thank you!! In the very near future I plan to hang drywall by myself. I’m old enough to be retired, so your blocking to install drywall was perfect for what’s ahead finishing out our new Tuff Shed. Plan to make it my pottery & arts studio for retirement!!!!
Cool thanks Kenneth! Best of luck on your project and retirement 👍💪
Wow that temporary dry wall block to hold the ceiling up is awesome. You have so many great tips.
ANOTHER great job fellas!
Congrats on 200K StudPack!! You guys earned every bit of it. 😎👊
I like the planning planning planning of ahead in the future. Very considerate!
Love the tips!
Once again, another great video. Thanks!
Great useful tips! nice build!
Great tips! I never thought about scoring the back of the sheet. Genius
Awesome video as always guys, GOD BLESS YOU.
Thanks for these great tips for a DIYer!
A lot of good info in this video. I am a grandma redoing an upstairs room and this info is going to be very helpful.
Love the new Beanies! Happy New Year!
I love your channel and I especially love how you show the oops and how to fix it instead of cutting it out of the video great job
You're the man, brother!!! Love the little jig blocks.
another great video; and incredibly timely. i HATE drywall, and especially ceilings, but am building an 8'x12' bar and have to rock the ceilings (shiplap the walls). I have to do all of it by myself, so these little braces are going to be a life saver! thanks so much. hello from phoenix.
This is great advice. Thanks for the knowledge.
Imagine the money and the headaches this video has saved! You kick a$$ dude thank you!! Getting ready for drywall in my garage this weekend and your videos have helped me alot!
Excellent lighting on those ceiling shots!
Love your videos- you guys are aces- learning and fun to watch
As always, you have a great suggestions to help all of us "non-professional drywallers". On small jobs at least in this area, you cant get a professional drywallers to take on small jobs, so we have to come up with creative ideas to hang our own drywall. This is a great idea, and thanks as always. P.S. out of necessity, I have become a fairly good taper, its taken some years though.
Best to you and your son. And thanks so much for posting these great tips. And you are 100% right, you have to do a bit of practice with the Rotozip to be good at it!
Thanks Joe 👍
Great tips! Thanks!
I seriously love you guys working together and hope you see this!
Really awesome!!
Thanks for these tips professor. Keep up the great work.
Awesome tips, love that you don't edit out your glitches. Everyday men showing what and how they do it!
Great tips, thanks for sharing guys 😁
Really great that you show your mistakes so we can learn from them. Nice system guys!