How to Mud - A visual tutorial - Second coat of mud

The first coat of mud has dried, and I've come back to do the 2nd.
Using blue mud to contrast the red dyed mud we used for the first coat, we can see the different layers and how they work together to begin forming the smooth, flat, finish we're trying to achieve.

This is a 3 coat application, where we use coloured mud in hopes to visualize each layer.
Red for the first coat
Blue for the second
White for the third

Enjoy!

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[motocross]

Dude, your slow, well thought out narrative is invaluable!!

[LoveColorado]

Appreciate you taking the time to explain each step, what you are doing, and why you are doing it.

[jimhoge]

Really appreciate the detail and explanation you put into this. Others don’t talk about pressure points and what exactly you are trying to accomplish, like you did. Thx- I have to go do some second coat now 😉

[JosephOconnor-mp]

I just wanted to say am gutting my mobile home I never did drywall I’ve hang it cut it am framing walls it’s crazy cuz I never did any of this type and the reason is money I’ve no choice but to just do it cuz contractors are all about over charging you and I can’t afford it anyways sorry .so I sheetrocked the whole trailer except my small I live in cuz my house looks like that show horders sad it drives me crazy an a neat person . The mudding am scared 😱 but am pushing myself am so over whelmed massive stressed out never can find a tool and am working in area that’s only 8x8 the room most people would have hung them selfs .ok watching this guy he’s awesome a pro anyone please give me tips all I got so far is. Not to go heavy with mud so nervous am gonna take my time real slow smooth thank you for reading and happy new year 🤘🤘👍👍💪💪

[mothersson]

Thank you thank you so thorough step by step instructions fantastic.

[DnBQemist]

This was great. Currently doing our 1 unfinished wall in the garage and there's 2 beams that were done for fire code with 5/8 sheets. We went with 1/2" sheets so how would you do the seams where the 1/2" and 5/8" areas meet?

[worldline]

Great video, though after a quick review, didn't you miss showing us the second coat for a butt joint?

[cchand]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. What type of mud do you prefer? Thanks

[jrnycg]

what number of knives do u use for the corners ?

[NatePolmateer]

Great video zack! I have to say this is one of the most detailed ones. And I have watched a tonne of videos on second coat. I'm using an 8" curved on my long joints. Is there a particular reason you use the 14" curved?

[keithdouglas]

Good video mate.do corners need two or 3 coats?

[targetedfordeath]

What is mud as I have never heard of this !!