HOW TO REPAIR TORN DRYWALL PAPER

BEFORE you put mud on that torn paper WATCH THIS!!

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Tools I use often:
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Drywall knives:
Mud Pan with Grip!! (This is the BOMB! You will thank me!)

Hawk and Trowels
13 inch hawk:
13 inch trowels:
12 inch trowels:
14 inch trowels:

Auto tools
Mud tubes and applicator:
Flushers
Handle adjustable
Corner roller (head only, you may need another handle)

[johnnyestrada]

I really like this guys videos, no wanna be comedian, no talking about his dead dog, or his snake vacation, or other useless just explains everything short and clear, good audio, and camera action. this is how all diy videos should be produced.

[WayneMiller-zxcv]

I'm a carpenter. You taught me more about drywall then anybody. My first job turned out amazing.thanks to you man thanks for all your videos

[emperorskeksi]

It's not often I find exactly what I need when I search for DIY help on YouTube. What typically happens is I end up watching portions of multiple videos and mix-and-match from what I watch. This video was concise and provided me exactly what I needed. First try. Also, it was such a satisfying experience, I watched four more of your videos which provided me more knowledge for my project. Really fantastic presentation! I appreciate how you talk to your viewers. You're obviously a professional, but realize most of your viewers probably aren't professionals. Thank you!

[r.cycler]

Love it man. Real life drywall problems, real life drywall damage, with real life drywall solutions and techniques that a handy homeowner can actually do.

[mikesacco]

30 years in construction. I thought I was the only one who primed bare spots like that.
I love walking away from a job knowing I have done the best job that can be done and do the extra steps to insure a great job.

[nicholaspalm]

I'm 20 years old. I've been doing this work since I was a little kid, helping my dad with his business. I got out of NG training (18y/o) and decided to start my own Handyman company (small stuff at first to get back I'm the groove). After getting myself more acclimated to the style and work load, I began completing larger jobs- slowly but surely, of course. I was starting to run into scenarios that I had no idea what to do with on my first large drywall job (19 y/o). On my way home, I bought 15 sheets of drywall, 1 bucket/box of every mud in-store, and all the tools needed. I found your channel, watched your videos, and immediately built a stand with spare 2x4's. When I was done practicing for 11 hours straight, I went to the job and knocked out 4.3x the amount from the day before and brought myself current on the job and finished on time. I went from an embarrassing situation realizing I wasnt ready, to- I wont accept defeat, I'll get this, and progressed each hour and made a name for myself. I regularly do the same thing with other trades and am now a general remodeling company and we're doing great! My dad lives your channel too; and at almost 60 years old he enjoys it more with your simple tips and tricks that help his neck, shoulder, and knees (after doing solely tile for 30 years and everything else on the side). Thank you, sir!

[arafreeman]

Thank you 🙏 You are empowering people to repair their homes and teach their children how to repair theirs. You change lives.

[drott]

This guy just gets right to it. He tells you the good stuff you need to know and doesn't waste your time with BS and annoying music. BRAVO

[ferbeybill]

Right on...great tips. I've been painting contractor for a while, not many carpenters/contractors have your knowledge, skill, common sense and ability. Usually, when I see a carpenter with any type of filler or caulking gun, I tell them to "just walk away." "You want to help me? Don't help me." ..."I'll pay you NOT to help me." Lol! Your video on caulking was stellar as well, impressive work!

[geoffhazel]

this is awesome. I have wrestled with trying to patch these tearouts without priming first and they just keep blistering and lifting over and over and over. Thanks for the tips, you really know your stuff.

[SaintLunch]

So I've been watching a lot of videos on repairing drywall today and this video popped up on my recommendations. Not gonna lie, I clicked on it thinking it was a skate video. Most useful dual-channel dude to me on youtube.

[kidjetrecon]

Your definitely a natural at explaining. Fast and effective if it’s not broken don’t fix. I always like how you put it out there about room for improvement. I’ve been doing drywall 30 years and always willing to use new methods if efficient and better not always quicker is better but efficient and effective. I would recommend using Fiber Fuse tape on everything but angels. Try Fiba Fuse tape with AP mud because there’s never a bubble and it’s way lite. Then you can skim it.

[renzo]

This is a really good idea and this is what I like to do and use, shellac is the absolute best high adhesion primer/ sealer, I use it exclusively and also works well for pen, crayon, waxes, fire and smoke damage, spot priming on exterior and stops tannin bleed on acidic woods, stops pitch and SAP bleeding, shellac is the ultimate. We just recently were at a commercial job and my boss said we didn't need to prime a buncha wallboard paper exposed and I knew we did, yep you guessed it, blisters and paper wrinkled and became a huge issue. Absolutely ridiculous. Thank you Vancouver carpenter you're the best.

[junephoenix]

As a beginner carpenter/remodeler who's been doing this for 4 years, I can say I'm learning so much from this guy.

[mhkeith]

A guy I worked with said he knows everything there is to know about drywalling. I told him it's time to quit if he won't learn anything anymore. I picked up a new bit of knowledge from this and most all of your posts. Thanks for these, and keep it going!

[tuberider]

For those who want a ready reference to key points re the products .. I've summarised below.
3:20 The preference is for an alcohol based primer such as Shellac Primer-Sealer & Stain Killer, White, 1 Quart as it can be coated with mud after just 45min. Whilst the smell is strong at first it does go quickly
3:34 Don't go for water based products as they take a day to dry
3:54 And don't go for oil based products as the smell lingers, and you still have to wait 4-5 hrs to coat with mud
4:16 Whilst you can get spray cans of Shellac primer-sealers, the preference is to roll it on to ensure its is saturated. Sprays seem to just coat the paper and doesn't get under any flaps
4:36 Lastly it's a good idea to wear an organic respirator

[ChnckleDnck]

Just tore off some 40 year old wallpaper and was about to just skim coat over it. So lucky I found this video while watching your others!

[capnjan]

Just what I needed - terrific video! For small jobs the spray is the way to go, though due to - cost. 1 gallon of the Bin you are using is currently (2022-09-05) $74.00 at the Home Despot. That's a bit steep for the few ounces a homeowner will probably need. This stuff works great if you have 'iron' stains on the ceiling where upstairs plumbing or roof may have leaked. That will come right through latex paint, Bin stops it dead.

[jdeez]

When I hear "Welcome to Vancouver Carpenter..." I know it's all going to be alright.
Love your channel sir. Congratulations on your success.

[rchandos]

Great camera work on the drywall. Very few DIY videos show the surface detail clearly enough when talking about drywall.
Also, amazing how such a young guy knows so much and provides such great how-to videos.