How to Tape and Mud Drywall - BEGINNERS GUIDE to Finishing!

In this video, I'm going to show you how to tape and mud drywall for finishing. I'm going to show you how to install the corner bead, how to tape tape the joints, tape the butt joints, how to do drywall repair electrical outlet box, and much more! Drywall taping and mudding must be done to complete a drywall installation. This DIY video is full of drywall tips and tricks! #DIY #drywall #build

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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
Corner Bead Installation 01:44
Finishing Tools And Material 06:23
First Coat Screw Holes 08:14
First Coat Taping Flats 12:06
First Coat Taping Corners 20:38
Repairing Drywall 26:29
NO COAT Flexible Corner Installation 29:38
Second Coat Inside Corners 35:12
First Coat Outside Corners 40:18
Second Coat Flats 43:52
Second Coat Screw Holes 50:35
Second Coat Outside Corners 52:04
Third Coat Flats 53:05
Third Coat Drywall Repair 57:41
NO COAT Skim Coat 58:23
Third Coat Screw Holes 01:00:07
Third Coat Corners 01:00:27
Sanding Flats 01:01:56
Sanding Corners 01:07:33

Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

[TheExcellentLaborer]

Check out the timestamps below 👇to help you jump to the information you want to see the most!
Corner Bead Installation 01:44
Finishing Tools And Material 06:23
First Coat Screw Holes 08:14
First Coat Taping Flats 12:06
First Coat Taping Corners 20:38
Repairing Drywall 26:29
NO COAT Flexible Corner Installation 29:38
Second Coat Inside Corners 35:12
First Coat Outside Corners 40:18
Second Coat Flats 43:52
Second Coat Screw Holes 50:35
Second Coat Outside Corners 52:04
Third Coat Flats 53:05
Third Coat Drywall Repair 57:41
NO COAT Skim Coat 58:23
Third Coat Screw Holes 01:00:07
Third Coat Corners 01:00:27
Sanding Flats 01:01:56
Sanding Corners 01:07:33

[Sanfrantana]

Best DIY content on YouTube. Thank you Josh for uploading yet another amazing video! You’ve saved me thousands of dollars on my home renovation project

[beretta]

This is really a great beginner guide. Just a few more tips; If you are new to taping or struggle with taping ceiling / inside corners .... use a corner paint roller, fill it up with joint compound and roll it in pretty thick, then apply your tape, always pre fold your tape before inside applications. ... another piece of advice if you do have gaps or even small gaps on your seams.. take the time and prefill with a 90 or 45 min. mud it will set up in the Number time 45 mins...and then you can start taping. Quick-set is really good for filling the broken sheetrock. If you use joint compound or All purpose, curing / drying time (depending on the season) can take a couple of days. There are plenty of vlogs to help you there too.
Really try to avoid Green lid All-purpose for medium or large projects.. green lid is for really small jobs. Green A/P is very heavy and beginners will inevitably way over coat, NOT a bad thing. BUT, if you use the Green lid, I suggest you by sweeping compound, because you will be sanding until your arms go numb. Or, rent a dustless sander.
... if you insist on A/P try to find lite weight All-purpose, and don't be afraid when taping, if you think that is enough mud for the tape, add a little more. Think of the tape and mud as paper Mache. The mud acts as a glue for the tape... and one more vital point... Take your time...

[rolandthethompsongunner]

I’ve been watching countless videos on drywall installation, repairs, knock down. And this content so far is the most comprehensive and detailed yet. Now if I can start making money doing this because people today don’t seem to respect us tradesmen or want to pay us a livable wage. Then they complain migrants are taking all the jobs we do. Well pay us a livable wage !

[redcauthen]

This guy is good at explaining the concept of specific task in construction 👍👍

[davidharrison]

Great beginner video Josh. So correct, that after years of finishing, you learn different techniques as everybody does. A lot of the hangers that my dad had they installed the corner bead and would usually use the crimper to get it set in place and then follow up with nails or screws. I have found after over 50 years of finishing that even taking an extra coat of compound and rolling it on, which is also known as glazing. This is a wonderful technique I learned many years ago which saves a lot of sanding. And of course a proper life while standing is the biggest key as well. My dad who taught me as well also said if you can finish a house with a knife fork or spoon and you can do a good job that's what counts. I've always taped with a 4-in knife and then coat with the 8-in then 10 in and then my glazing coat with a 12. The techniques are also different. Like most finishers nowadays use the bazookas and so forth but there's a lot of maintenance to that as well if you don't take care of your equipment. I'm glad your dad took the time to teach you the basics as well. Our fathers are so much alike and at least we both listen and then learn more from that. Great seeing the video and the time you took to put it together.
On another note I'm doing much better with the therapy from the back surgery and still have a long road but I'm making wonderful progress. Can't wait to see the next video and I love all your short ones as well. 🔨🔨👍🏻

[scottdezieck]

You are the best teacher! You are so clear and detailed in all your videos. Amazing how well you present everything. Thank you so much for all your videos.

[brixtion]

Josh you the best teacher on YouTube no doubt about it my friend I love it

[invalidhost]

I’m 3 out of 3 for totally rotten contractors, so I’m doing this stuff myself now. Thank you for the great video!

[easttoronto]

Looking to start an apprenticeship as a drywall finisher. Since I have no experience, I was told to do some research before my upcoming interview with the union training center. This was a very informative video. I'll definitely be watching more of your videos over the next couple of weeks. Thanks for making these videos!

[jimbethea]

A great video for the beginner or some contractors ~ So unlike many drywall video he takes the time to go step by step and is very thorough ~ Many of these drywall videos are more inclined to basically "show-off" and skip over many essential steps ~
The only thing that I would add to this video is that when you are using the block/sponge in the inside corners just be aware to watch the adjacent corner and while of one side do not allow these blocks to dig into the opposing side [if not careful these blocks will dig a than this little tid-bit this is one of the BEST ON YOUTUBE....Jimbo / SC

[OBoyle]

Very detailed explanation.. much appreciated

[kathyhathaway]

I have tried drywall a few times and YES it does take practice. A lot More than I did . LOL

[ebw_servant_of_GOD]

This was a very informative, I haven't had to do a job that large, but your "How to Tape and Mud Drywall - BEGINNERS GUIDE to Finishing!" video is the best I have watched "EVER." Most just give you a fyi and "You will get the hang of it." To see 3/4 of what you showed in your video I have watched close to a dozen or so videos of other professionals mostly.
Thanks for your clear and detailed instruction and advice. Consider this, not everyone watches YouTube DIY videos, your instructions are extremely clear, I have written training instructions and lessons. You could set your instructions to DVD for sale online. Just a thought... GOD BLESS EBW M.Ed. USN Ret.

[jonathan]

Excellent job! Thanks Josh. I've learned a few things that I didn't know.

[bobbiisbell]

This is the best, most comprehensive DIY lesson I have ever seen. You do a great job teaching! Do you have a video on what to do after removing wallpaper and prepping to paint.

[institches]

Thanks for another great video. I prefer paper-faced corner bead. The metal seems to have fallen largely out of favor, at least in my area. I see it crack often in old houses.

A tip for beginners is to shine a light sideways on the joint while sanding. If you see any shadow, you're not done. Keep sanding, or smooth out your edges more on the next coat. Be patient. You may need more than three coats to get a good result.

[lurch]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video!!! It helped tremendously on my basement project and save me quite a bit of 💵💵💵

[cashchrist]

Appreciate your knowledge my brother🤞🏾 working on my first project no experience and with all your videos everything is coming out nice. Literally been a virtual student

[darinalexander]

One of the best videos for the DIY home owner. Very helpful