Old School Tricks To Make Bad Mitres Look Amazing!

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  • Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
  • Sometimes mistakes are made! I'll show you how to turn the ugliest mitre you've ever seen into a thing of beauty!
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  • @warrenthiessen4682
    @warrenthiessen4682 23 дні тому +3

    My wife and I installed the baseboards and trim in our house 15 years ago, and it haunts me to this day. I'm a perfectionist, but had no idea what I was doing and it ain't pretty. Now I know how to fix it! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

    • @HighKingTurgon
      @HighKingTurgon 19 днів тому

      This is literally part of my summer project-correcting the imperfections I introduced replacing the baseboards in my living room two years ago.

  • @ajmuffinstuff1
    @ajmuffinstuff1 10 місяців тому +115

    Wonderful mention of proper wood filler. More and more people are feeling comfortable trying their hands at labor and repairs and the majority of proper advice rests in verbal history between tradies. Thanks for making proper instruction for "the next guy."

    • @TheFunnyCarpenter
      @TheFunnyCarpenter  10 місяців тому +5

      Cheers and thanks for checking out the vid 🍻

    • @weekendwarrior3420
      @weekendwarrior3420 10 місяців тому +15

      I think, it's not about "comfortable", rather, they learn they have to do it because nobody will do a quality job for the money they can pay.

    • @cherylthompson6786
      @cherylthompson6786 10 місяців тому +1

      I always learn something new from your videos. You make things look so effortless. Have to admit, the out takes at the end are my favorite!😂

    • @edsanville
      @edsanville 10 місяців тому

      @@weekendwarrior3420 You nailed it.

    • @gerhardd.9591
      @gerhardd.9591 7 місяців тому

      😮

  • @ToddHanson
    @ToddHanson 8 місяців тому +8

    Drydex was your recommendation in your old video "The Easiest Way to Get Perfect Miters Every Time!!!" Glad to see even the pros like you are constantly learning and improving your craft.

  • @weekendwarrior3420
    @weekendwarrior3420 10 місяців тому +29

    Short, but extremely useful info, just perfect! "Better than 99% of the miters" - so true, I've never seen a good miter in the "builder-grade" houses. The pieces aren't even in the same plane!

    • @TheFunnyCarpenter
      @TheFunnyCarpenter  10 місяців тому +7

      Builder grade good mitres are tough to find! And run of the mill painters don’t care if the mitres look terrible when they paint them!

    • @cackleberryfarm4598
      @cackleberryfarm4598 9 місяців тому +1

      @@TheFunnyCarpenter That's what I'm worried about in our upcoming Tiny House interior painting.

  • @therealmfwic9503
    @therealmfwic9503 10 місяців тому +6

    Excellent as always! I’ve been remodeling a house for the past couple of years and your tips and tricks have been a life saver!

  • @paulaestes7763
    @paulaestes7763 6 місяців тому +2

    I'm a newbie to all of this having just started learning this stuff during my transition from full time job to these sorts of projects. I can't wait to get corners like yours! Thanks for the info! You are helping more people than you realize.

  • @JoeSimmerman
    @JoeSimmerman 10 місяців тому +5

    The Zinsser BIN primer is fantastic. Did a remodel on a home with a lot of stained oak cabinets, and some painted pine beams with knots bleeding through. The BIN sealed up everything beautifully.

  • @melissal1591
    @melissal1591 4 місяці тому +3

    Such great tips. In addition to your fancy hair - I appreciate how you demo using such great props/pieces in great light. So many DIY tips are in hallways, lit with a phone and it is so hard to see. Your instructions are so clear and especially when you note where "some mistakes" are made. Thank you so much!

  • @LovetheIPAs
    @LovetheIPAs 7 місяців тому +2

    Appreciate how your videos are thorough, concise, and clear. I find them very, very, useful. Thank you!!

  • @ChavezDIY
    @ChavezDIY 10 місяців тому +6

    Thanks for sharing! I didn't know it's best to use an oil based primer on bare wood. I'm adding that to my home depot list.

  • @jefflemay66
    @jefflemay66 10 місяців тому +17

    Yes! The Bin shellac primer is amazing! I was just introduced to this and was super impressed. A bit pricey, but 1 coat on bare wood and dries in minutes... totally worth it!
    And definitely digging the fancy hair!

  • @shamimaislam3686
    @shamimaislam3686 10 місяців тому

    I'm watching from the UK. I'm looking for some tutorials for a long time to paint my old doors. Finally, I got the confidence to paint my door. Thanks a lot.

  • @1LuckyGirl1975
    @1LuckyGirl1975 9 днів тому

    That moment you watch a informative and well made DIY video and say to yourself I rather get pissed off at MY mistakes through a learning curve instead of being pissed off daily by seeing shoddy work from "reputable" builders. God bless friend and appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge with us. It's going to be a "hairy" endeavour but I'm gonna give it a go. 🙏💪

  • @Adventuristic89
    @Adventuristic89 10 місяців тому +4

    This is my full time job on the new build plots go from house to house repairing all kinds of damage it’s unreal some of the rash harsh finishing we come across. Good job bud 👍

  • @carloslx
    @carloslx 10 місяців тому +2

    Great tips in a short cohesive video. I learned some of these steps the hard way. Definitely improved over time.

  • @gatekeeper65
    @gatekeeper65 10 місяців тому

    Spot on. That's how I do it, and my customers are always very pleased with the results.
    Have a great day.

  • @glov433
    @glov433 10 місяців тому +9

    Love seeing shop level quality on trim work, makes a home feel high end.

    • @msingerdesignsllc3667
      @msingerdesignsllc3667 9 місяців тому

      I agree!

    • @nickel0eye
      @nickel0eye 8 місяців тому

      shop level quality wouldn't have blown out miters and uneven planes...i think this is more for home owner mistake fixing

  • @bertblue9683
    @bertblue9683 10 місяців тому +2

    I just found your channel recently and I wanted to let you know you earned a subscription. It was short and to the point, full of information, you didn't have a long introduction and the best part is you didn't have a 2 minute, in-video, ad.

  • @VFRExplorer
    @VFRExplorer 10 місяців тому +7

    Man, that fancy hair is on point! Great tips for us DIYers as aways!

  • @deadlyicecream1
    @deadlyicecream1 10 місяців тому +166

    your hair is fancy

    • @TheFunnyCarpenter
      @TheFunnyCarpenter  10 місяців тому +5

      I’ve got to get back to the barber and get a little trim!

    • @gosonegr
      @gosonegr 10 місяців тому +4

      It was sanded and filled too, now you can see the results

    • @judylandry302
      @judylandry302 10 місяців тому +1

      Brylcreem sheen

    • @tombork2281
      @tombork2281 10 місяців тому +1

      When you go to the barber, get the beard shaved off too....😅

    • @boazvanderschaaf
      @boazvanderschaaf 10 місяців тому +3

      Fancier than 99% of all haircuts

  • @lorrainebrown7263
    @lorrainebrown7263 10 місяців тому +1

    I thought he had missed a bit but it was a spot on my screen 😆thank for the instruction as I frame a lot of my work and utilise old frames sometimes 😀

  • @twm4259
    @twm4259 10 місяців тому +11

    I use Bondo. It is structurally strong and will adhere the two pieces together plus fill the gap then finish as shown in the video.

    • @braindamage396
      @braindamage396 6 місяців тому

      I like using bondo too. Good stuff for projects like this.👍

  • @Paras98955
    @Paras98955 3 місяці тому +1

    Needed this video after a few crown molding miter fails. (And no I didn't cope bc I sucked at that 😂). Thanks as always. Your tip on that Elmer's wood filler made my baseboards turn out the best last year. Appreciate your vids!

  • @BourneAccident
    @BourneAccident 10 місяців тому +38

    I've been doing this type of restoration/refresh work for years. I use carpenters wood glue first. That's the key to making these joints solid and able to take a good door slamming.

    • @dt9913
      @dt9913 10 місяців тому +7

      Exactly. A mitre that is NOT glued is NOT going to stay tight. Filling a mitre joint is only a temporary fix for it WILL open up with time.

    • @msingerdesignsllc3667
      @msingerdesignsllc3667 9 місяців тому +1

      Mine are over a hundred years old. They aren't glued. And there's no gaps. Although I think gluing them is a great idea.

    • @BourneAccident
      @BourneAccident 9 місяців тому

      @@msingerdesignsllc3667 Fair enough. My house is still settling and I've had to fix four of them so far.

    • @jhalleck
      @jhalleck 8 місяців тому +1

      I have also used wood glue.

    • @chaselee86
      @chaselee86 7 місяців тому +3

      Yes, the problem with wood filler is that they are just sand/glass powders. They don't expand or contract when temperature or humidity changes, while the wood swells and shrinks, that's how it would crack in dry seasons.

  • @Fortylat
    @Fortylat 8 місяців тому +16

    Why I always use caulk instead of wood filler (30 years as a painter): wood filler is not pliable while vinyl or hybrid caulking is. There is a reason why these corners look like that… they are still moving/settling. That wood filler will crack within a month while the caulk will flex and last longer.

    • @hyperion112
      @hyperion112 8 місяців тому +3

      You need to glue the joint first, that will stop any relative movement between the trim pieces, then the wood filler should work perfectly.

    • @Fortylat
      @Fortylat 8 місяців тому +1

      @@hyperion112 That obviously didn't work the first time... the wall is still moving. Use caulking.

    • @hyperion112
      @hyperion112 8 місяців тому +5

      @@Fortylat obviously the joint wasn't glued, caulking miters is for flippers and DIYers not for professionals.

    • @Fortylat
      @Fortylat 8 місяців тому

      @@hyperion112 Pro for 30 years. You are delusional. A DIYer is who would use wood filler on something that is actively moving. I have seen glued joints move all the time because when a 3,000 ton house moves down 1/4" the glue, surprisingly, doesn't hold. No amount of glue is going to stop the house from continuing to settle. You're obviously a hack that walks away without ever thinking about the harm you do to your work.

    • @013rich
      @013rich 7 місяців тому +2

      Walls do move, but never enough to open up a mitre. If a mitre is opening or moving, it's because it wasn't glued correctly. Wood filler is absolutely the go to for trim, not caulk, trim does not ever move enough if glued and pinned properly

  • @useyourheadpliz
    @useyourheadpliz 7 місяців тому +2

    Useful tips. You did choose a pretty simple profile for the demonstration. Most old profiles are much harder to fill and sand. But it's fair game I'd say. Thanks.

  • @johnfstockland
    @johnfstockland 10 місяців тому +6

    Great video. The caulking video actually helped me out a bunch recently, keep on making these.

  • @randytellez2451
    @randytellez2451 10 місяців тому +1

    You often enough give us good food for thought and make us have better results. Thank you

  • @kimc7699
    @kimc7699 10 місяців тому

    Wow I'm really glad I found your channel. This is incredibly helpful!! Thank you!

  • @jeffvincent4878
    @jeffvincent4878 10 місяців тому +1

    Now I have to come up with a project to try this out, looks great👍🏻

  • @venkatinator
    @venkatinator 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow dude, the cinematography of this video looks great. Well done. I’ve enjoyed your channel for a long time. Cheers from a fellow Canadian

  • @RedheadedMusic
    @RedheadedMusic 8 місяців тому +1

    The Zinsser BIN primer is the best especially if you have to cover Smoke damage. It was incredible. I have not used spray cans of it but gallons and 5 gallon buckets. But also use a good respirator if using to cover large areas or whole rooms/ ceilings. Expensive but well worth it in the long run!

  • @jordanmartens1666
    @jordanmartens1666 5 місяців тому

    These videos are really cool. I’ve been watching a bunch of them. Thanks for making them.

  • @jimburger9418
    @jimburger9418 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for putting out such useful and well-crafted videos!

  • @eyehear10
    @eyehear10 10 місяців тому +3

    Dang that actually looks really good. Nice shop too

  • @mikec.9677
    @mikec.9677 10 місяців тому +7

    Nice "fancy hair"...Thank you for this tip...Much needed for the average Do-It-Yourself home owner!

  • @mrstevejackson100
    @mrstevejackson100 6 місяців тому

    Perfect...as a painter,this is the Exact product and technique I use. As for the primer, advance works well. Advance is a hybrid paint (water based with oil properties). Never had a problem on raw wood with it on small areas. However, you don't want to use it too much because it's quite a bit more expensive than regular primer. I will say..Elmer's wood filler is an essential in my work bag!

  • @yvonnekuhn9390
    @yvonnekuhn9390 10 місяців тому

    Loved the fancy hair lol. Great tips, and the outcome looked perfect. Thanks!

  • @brucewatson8750
    @brucewatson8750 10 місяців тому

    Great technique. Awesome recommendations on materials. Cool hair. Trifecta.

  • @janestewart3231
    @janestewart3231 3 місяці тому +1

    Your videos are so helpful, they’re addicting. I started one and have linked to 3 others.

  • @WillLeingang
    @WillLeingang 10 місяців тому

    Love the haircut and the new setup too. Good work!

  • @jackspencer8290
    @jackspencer8290 6 місяців тому

    Outstanding. Gonna use all of this.

  • @timharris3125
    @timharris3125 10 місяців тому +1

    First video of yours I watched. I appreciate the info. and the fancy hair!

  • @feelingtardy
    @feelingtardy 10 місяців тому +4

    i'm gonna have to do this. i always use mdf trim in dry areas because it doesn't move and i always paint. one time i was forced to use pine. had perfect joints until the seasons changed, lol. now i have a permanent 1/16 gap all the time. luckily i procrastinate and several seasons later the trim is still unpainted and nail holes unfilled

  • @NotNoAndrew
    @NotNoAndrew 6 місяців тому

    Nice hair :) hanks for the run through it will come in handy when I get to that stage in my project.

  • @petemacdonald8550
    @petemacdonald8550 10 місяців тому

    Great information. Really enjoy your videos. Very professional. Thank you.

  • @DAGBrown89
    @DAGBrown89 17 днів тому

    These are the tips I have been looking for.

  • @suzil7687
    @suzil7687 7 місяців тому

    This was a Fantastic information and a well done video THANK YOU for making it! Yes I’d watch more. 😊

  • @bytornsnowdog1347
    @bytornsnowdog1347 10 місяців тому

    This will come in handy. Many thanks!

  • @EverydayHomeRepairs
    @EverydayHomeRepairs 10 місяців тому +1

    Great stuff, camera work was top notch 👊

  • @nedrawaters3898
    @nedrawaters3898 7 місяців тому

    This tutorial was so helpful, however, I couldn't tear my eyes away from your fancy hair!!!

  • @tommanos2596
    @tommanos2596 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Super helpful.
    Wish I had that much hair...

  • @johnfontana9027
    @johnfontana9027 10 місяців тому +2

    Enjoyed your video very much. How do you fix wood joints that aren’t painted?

  • @chrisbarry4467
    @chrisbarry4467 8 місяців тому +1

    excellent work. Thanks for the tip

  • @christophercharles9645
    @christophercharles9645 10 місяців тому +1

    Ready Patch® works really well too. With the bonus that it's good for interior & exterior stuff. It's a good filler for so much.

    • @jamesjetson3812
      @jamesjetson3812 4 місяці тому +1

      Thats my go to, impressively crack resistant. I even repair plaster cracks with it.

    • @christophercharles9645
      @christophercharles9645 4 місяці тому

      @@jamesjetson3812 It's really amazing stuff, isn't it?

  • @roadtriplover.
    @roadtriplover. 10 місяців тому +1

    perfect timing! thanks for posting.😀

  • @kll815
    @kll815 10 місяців тому

    I noticed your fancy hair! Smashed the like for the great tips before I commented…great, concise tips as per usual!

  • @Suzen_S.
    @Suzen_S. 10 місяців тому +2

    Nice hair! The wood filler is what to use to fill in baseboard joints that are starting to have small gaps? Also in my fairly new build ~ the baseboards and door trims are such a mess…😬 globs of caulking and terrible nail fills in spots. Just no care whatsoever and of course this wasn’t super noticeable at first. The sanding sponge looks like that will work great for smoothing that. Thank you

  • @therealmfwic9503
    @therealmfwic9503 10 місяців тому

    Always a fan of one more blow and a final wipe!!! 😂😂😂

  • @annemieke8409
    @annemieke8409 20 днів тому

    Thankyou for your video, i am about to do all the trim on my house.. Dont listen to stupid comments, great video

  • @Whatsupp666
    @Whatsupp666 10 місяців тому

    Top quality advice thanks

  • @igqfresh
    @igqfresh 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice, Museum interior finish quality. Time for the white glove test 😂. Nice YT channel 👍👌

  • @melissamitchell8103
    @melissamitchell8103 10 місяців тому +1

    YOUR Hair is Definitely Fancy... I Love It !!! ♥

  • @crookedriverranchman
    @crookedriverranchman 6 місяців тому

    Excellent video. Thanks

  • @davidhouchin2353
    @davidhouchin2353 10 місяців тому

    Thanks always enjoy your videos

  • @dwwoodbuilds
    @dwwoodbuilds 10 місяців тому +2

    Had to watch the video twice because the 1st time I was distracted by the fancy hair.. 🤣 Great video! Precise and concise!

    • @TheFunnyCarpenter
      @TheFunnyCarpenter  10 місяців тому +1

      🤣it’s my new watch time strategy 🤗

    • @dwwoodbuilds
      @dwwoodbuilds 10 місяців тому

      @@TheFunnyCarpenter Genius! 🤣

  • @j.v.7273
    @j.v.7273 10 місяців тому

    You look fine, great tips and such carisma. Thank you for sharing.

  • @shorthouse9k124
    @shorthouse9k124 10 місяців тому +2

    Another great video! Could you do a video on fixing nail pops in drywall?

    • @TheFunnyCarpenter
      @TheFunnyCarpenter  10 місяців тому +5

      You should check out Vancouver Carpenter, he’s the drywall guru!

  • @blissful7203
    @blissful7203 10 місяців тому

    Love the hair! Very fancy!!!

  • @CrystalTaylor-kr5yx
    @CrystalTaylor-kr5yx 9 місяців тому

    You’re a time and life saver!

  • @TracyParks
    @TracyParks 10 місяців тому +5

    came here for fancy hair and was not disappointed. also the tip was useful.

  • @daviscrt
    @daviscrt 10 місяців тому +1

    great information. thanks Don

  • @kascialelonek8757
    @kascialelonek8757 4 місяці тому

    Wow thanks now I can fix on my own

  • @davidkuest6224
    @davidkuest6224 8 місяців тому

    Great instructional video!

  • @sabrinajones6473
    @sabrinajones6473 7 місяців тому

    Wow. Thank you

  • @tonyc7352
    @tonyc7352 6 місяців тому

    For real demanding trim/base wood filler situations I prime (either oil or alcohol based) then apply filler, this improves filler adhesion . Some filler manufacturers' instructions include this advise about priming first. And yes, then I prime again.

  • @masontejera506
    @masontejera506 10 місяців тому +2

    Great tips! The new camera is super pro! 🤘

  • @cackleberryfarm4598
    @cackleberryfarm4598 10 місяців тому

    Once again... AWESOME!!!

  • @marvellstarks2434
    @marvellstarks2434 5 місяців тому +1

    This was awesome

  • @annelieasegardgrnstad8641
    @annelieasegardgrnstad8641 8 місяців тому

    Fancy hair! And thank you very much for the video.

  • @shushu7574
    @shushu7574 8 місяців тому

    Your hair looks great!

  • @wannabetrucker7475
    @wannabetrucker7475 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice, good info 👍🏼

  • @SkemeKOS
    @SkemeKOS 10 місяців тому +1

    That's some fancy hair you have bro. Great tips!

  • @readmachine18
    @readmachine18 7 місяців тому

    Great video, and sir, your hair is *very* fancy and I approve 👌

  • @Madmun357
    @Madmun357 8 місяців тому +1

    Even though ALL my miters look great 100% of the time, thanks for these tips.

  • @AereForst
    @AereForst 8 місяців тому

    Great tips

  • @SoidHoid
    @SoidHoid 10 місяців тому

    Love the fancy hair!

  • @noimagination99
    @noimagination99 8 місяців тому

    Thanks, great video, and the joints look great! Almost as good as your hair 😁but it's only 2 months old, and the Amazon link goes to really limited and expensive options. I think the same filler comes in 16 oz square tub at a much better price, and it seems a little easier to find. Lowes apparently does not carry these Elmer's fillers anymore, and Home Depot's website search fails miserably....but I think they have it.

  • @kevinfleischer2049
    @kevinfleischer2049 7 місяців тому +1

    Hey Mr fancy hair!
    good vid! Thank you

  • @MarkSixFilms
    @MarkSixFilms 10 місяців тому

    Dude your shop is beautiful

  • @-gina1114
    @-gina1114 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @luctoulouse
    @luctoulouse 10 місяців тому

    Great video. Nice hair!

  • @bobmartin6055
    @bobmartin6055 10 місяців тому

    Thanks so much!!!

  • @cherylmiller2416
    @cherylmiller2416 10 місяців тому

    Love the fancy hair 😀

  • @Troy-McClure81
    @Troy-McClure81 10 місяців тому

    I like to use Zinsser Ready Patch myself it works with everything Wood ,Drywall,Metal, Masonry,etc.Outdoor or indoor.Its a little pricey for the small can, but if you got kids its a life saver, because its an all in one solution.The smell might put some people off just a heads up.

  • @EditioCastigata
    @EditioCastigata 9 місяців тому

    Hey, thank you!

  • @raedwulf61
    @raedwulf61 7 місяців тому

    Good info.

  • @nihondragon
    @nihondragon 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the tip using wood filler on mitres instead of caulk. I have a small front porch entrance needing repainting but some wood boards have weathered cracking. It's not an option to replace, so would you fill with this type of wood filler or use something like epoxy before painting? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

  • @gisobo
    @gisobo 7 місяців тому

    I really like the way you Americans craft wooden doors and frames! Here in Europe, the standard doors and frames are factory made, consist of MDF and are CPL coated - just like cheap IKEA furniture. You can't really fix misaligned miters or demages on those.

  • @biomed2560
    @biomed2560 8 місяців тому +2

    Just a general comment about your excellent presentations. You quote the trade names of many products but here in the UK we don't know or don't have these products. They may be available under other names but we can't judge that from your videos. If you could be as helpful as possible with the type of product, that would be great. Keep up the good work!

    • @TheFunnyCarpenter
      @TheFunnyCarpenter  8 місяців тому +1

      That's a great point, thanks for bringing it up.