HOW TO REPAIR OVERCUT ELECTRICAL BOX (DRYWALL)

Learn how to quickly and effectively fix horribly cut or damaged drywall around electrical boxes.

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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)

[Animalwon]

I was okay at spreading drywall mud, doing it on my own as a DIY person (I teach college computer classes). But one day I walked into the kitchen and my wife was spreading icing on a cake she was making for me. I marveled at her flawless technique of spreading the icing (Not perfect but Way better than mine with drywall mud). So next time I had a project i invited her to help me spread the mud. Long story short, the mud was too thick for her to spread so she taught ME her technique. She turned out to be a great help Mixing up mud and cement at other times because of her eye for texture. So don't just expect old timers to be the experts!

[robertzverina]

I’ve been in the trades long enough to remember being totally unskilled day labor, clueless about everything, and the way to learn was to watch others and, if you were lucky, someone would share their knowledge. But a lot of guys were protective of what they knew and were happy to watch the rookies flail and fail bc they saw it as a competition. The smarter guys would buy books, or you could buy the old-timers drinks after work and loosen their tongues that way. This was all before youtube. It’s amazing to see people now being so generous with their knowledge, and this long prelude is just to ask you, Van Carp, where did you pick up your knowledge and skills?

Thanks, as always.

[adamluke]

I absolutely love watching people who take pride in their work and are good at their trade.

[roysmith]

I can see you care about workers coming in after your done, I like that. I'm a trim installer and I hate when mudders drop huge piles all over the floor creating a big mess when it comes time for the baseboard. I know people are in a hurry but it really doesn't take that much extra time to be respectful of the other trades still to come. p.s. Thank you for posting these tips.

[markfluegel]

40 years of drywall. First video on drywall patches done right. DIY people, do it this way!

[rexsaathoff]

Huge THANKS to you Ben! I’ve been around construction most of my life. Drywall has always been a struggle for me. I’ve never worked with or had anyone training/teach me. I’ve been able to get what repairs/patches done but knew I was taking me too long and too much sanding and never up to the quality of my other work... at least to me. Currently on the biggest drywall project I’ve tackled... 105 sheets... ceiling, walls, inside and outside corners and the whole bit. I’ve watched others but they take so long to get to the point or spend more time trying to sell you on their link to tools or whatever. Time is money and I don’t have 25 minutes to get 3 to maybe 5 minutes of info... but you the man! You get right to it and easy for me to follow and copy. Your tricks/tip I feel as made the whole process much faster, with much improved very professional results!! And I have eliminated at least 90% of the sanding I was doing before and with a better finish! So Thanks again!!! Proof that old dogs can learn new tricks!👍🏽😎

[JArtMiller]

The pro said, "I'm going to stop messing with it." Huge piece of mud advice.

[skkfor]

Excellent tutorial!!! 7:24, "I'm gonna stop messing with it,  even though it could be a little more perfect". I really need to listen when the voice in my head says that. The voice also says,  "I'll fix that with the next coat.."Many thanks for the vid.

[vernroach]

I have watched this guy on several video's and appreciate him taking the time to show his technique...Well done and my thanks to the gent that made it.

[pkvalsvik]

Ive seen so many of these videos by you, and I cannot thank you for your clear, cut to the case and well explained tutorials on how to fix gipsum walls, and it has helped us so much in our home renewal project. Thank you so much!

[longfellow]

I'm an old retired drywaller and I can tell you that it takes about a full year to really get good at finishing. If you are good, very little sanding is required

[twowheelsonly]

Been Plastering for the last 14 years, do it day in day out but can still sit and watch your videos. Great stuff.

[electricalron]

This electrician thanks you for knocking the mud out of the box at the end. I can't tell you how many times spacklers dont do that and the patch falls apart ass I'm putting a switch or receptacle in the box. I enjoy your tutorials.

[bjones]

Thank you for the lesson. I have an outlet at my sons house that looks similar to your project. I appreciate your time and effort and will use this technique for my repair.

[frankposterello]

You know he's good because the comments aren't filled with old cranks telling him all the things he did wrong, like every other trade video on youtube.

[ojelectrichvac]

Very nice. I am an electrician and pretty good at making electrical magically appear without the need of taping afterwards. However, sometimes wall and ceiling simply needs to be opened. I taped back in the day and never had any type of training and you make it look super easy and satisfying.

[stevevet]

Some of the many reasons I enjoy your videos, is you show the mishaps that can occur while applying mud to dry wall. Many of the other videos cut away from the mistakes and only show the prime technique. If I lived in Canada, I would definitely hire you to do my home renovations. Thanks for sharing real life experiences.

[ajjmunoz]

Dude you're going to be huge on YouTube. All the videos that NOBODY makes, you're putting out. Thank you sir!!!!

[nottooclosepleeze]

Well done! My husband and I are revamping our retirement home, he does the drywall (and doing a great job) and I do the mudding and sanding. He thinks I'm doing well, but being a perfectionist...lol. I definitely learned a lot from your video, I will have to devour all of them. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

[ronaldlewis]

Thanks for sharing I love to see people who actually know how to work and get the repair done right way and move right on to the next job! Know how means a lot!!