How to Mud Drywall THE WRONG WAY!!!!

It might look good now but it won't later and here's why.......

[uwishpal]

I’m no beginner and I’m definitely no expert, but it is absolutely amazing that you can dig at the bottom of your bucket for mud and not get a single speck on your hand.

[steviem]

My dad is 80 years old and a retired house painter and I showed him this video and you made his day.

[joshharris]

I just want to say THANK YOU!! Historically I have completed numerous of jobs with sheetrock repairs and my joints have always looked horrible UNTIL I came across your videos! I have watched hours of your videos and in one of my more recent projects I can finally give myself a pat on the back, THANKS to YOU!! Your videos are so informative and detailed! You have been such a great instructor!! Thank you so much!! Please keep doing what you do my friend!!

[tas]

As a plasterer of 40 years I can agree with part of your process. No plasterboard finish can be achieved in one coat or even two it generally requires three coats of which the final coat is sanded. The taping coat and second coat need to be applied with a basecoat which is a gypsum based compound that sets up with a limited work time (usually within an hour) this compound has minimal shrinkage and is generally half the cost of a premix product ( a vinyl based compound) the top coat does not liked to be applied any thicker than 3 mm because it will create very fine bubbles that are hard to sand out and may require a recoat. I found the first 10 years of my trade the hardest. The trade has largely been condemned to the DYI realms but when you see a true master of the trade at work you will marvel at the speed and consistency. Ninety percent of any citizens in any country can drive a car but not everyone can drive like Michael Schumacher. Just observations.

[jonathanmalto]

I've learned more from this guy than any other youtube series. Ty for taking the time to make these videos for newbies like myself.

[chrismajor]

Nice job. I use pan and knives rather than hawk and trowel but, whatever a guy learns on works. I was a taper for 23 years as a profession and still dabble in drywall today, 42 years later. Started in ‘81. On a patch this size, I’d probably break out my Darby. I was one of very few that used a 4’ darby to float bad areas. Ultimately, always remember that sheet rock is cheaper than mud and labor. If an area is too torn up, remove it all and start over. Gonna save you a lot of headaches and a bunch of time.

[brandonsamson]

I wouldn’t never got this good at drywalling without your videos. There is a very large community grateful for you sharing your knowledge.

[jamesmoore]

As a taper w over 20 yrs experience I love this video. It is something I instill in my apprentices. Well worded. I especially loved, think of this a liquid wall.

[kennedymcgovern]

EXCELLENT!

I am a heavy DIYer. I just took out three walls that were tile halfway up. and replaced the old wire and concrete tile with drywall. I thought about just mudding the gaps. But then I thought "self, you handsome devil, your best chance of making those gaps invisible is to mud the entirety of the new drywall, and then sand it all smooth.

I did not know if that was the way it was supposed to be done, but it made sense to my logical processes. It is already done, but when I saw this title I had to come see whether or not the pro thinks I am an idiot for the way I did it.

Turns out I got it right! Now I will sleep better. Thanks man!

[strong_voice_of_truth]

I don't know why, but your channel is one of my favorites out of many. I've learned a lot about all of the things I have done wrong and improved quite a bit . Thanks for sharing so much.

[Elliott]

I love how he starts by saying your such a jerk in 3rd person. Honestly ive watched so many of his videos and he is one of the nicest tradesman/construction worker ive ever seen. Thank you sir for all your insight and expertise!

[frtrainUS]

As a fellow drywall pro, you did it 100% correct.
I would add, that as most of your audience is probably DIYers, folks starting out, or other traders looking to improve their drywall game, they could do it the "wrong way" you showed first and then fill in between everything after that has set/dried

[weswheels]

I stumbled upon your channel and watched about six hours worth in the last day. Can't wait to watch this one. I'm beginning the mudding and taping phase of my garage this weekend and needed these pro-tips before I start! First time trying a big project and glad it's just my garage 🙂

[nicktucker]

Mudding is a tricky trade to learn. This is why I subscribed to this channel, thank you for taking the time to give us tips. Drywall patching is a big part of my remodeling gigs.

[GerryD]

love these videos, what brought me here was I paid a “professional” drywaller $1300 to frame in a wall /mud and tape and do large patches and ceiling work in my basement for an apartment project i’m doing . He made an absolute mess. The wall was twisted /crooked and the mudding was horrendous. So i had to fix his mess myself. I’m no drywaller. I’m ok around reno’s etc but there’s a reason I hired someone to tape and mud. Anyways thanks to your videos I finished the project and the walls/ceilings looks pretty decent now but god damn the amount of sanding and coats I had to put on. lol. Thought my arms were going to fall off. Respect to this trade.

[Limitless]

Total newb DIY guy here... I have tried about a dozen times to do my own mudding, only to regret it the moment I paint the spot. I have the utmost respect for finishers as it is truly an art.

[recommit]

I too am a carpenter that does way too much drywalling. After years of watching you'd videos, I have joined my skills to produce some very nice results. I keep watching you as there is always some little detail I can learn from & a big thank you for taking the time to teach all of us.
Also, G'day from Oz.

[TeamAurorapk]

such a nice blend of natural comedy, great recoveries. honest example of how well all literally try to be the best only to wreck the entire thing obviously easy to fix but it feels terrible when you always want the best. and of course top of the line information and viewer friendly video. a true master of his craft. thank you

[pituffo]

Great stuff! I started off as a new construction finisher at 14 years of age. I’m 28 now. I’d work summer, winters, and weekends. Did this for about 4 years till I graduated high school. Then, I did commercial and industrial drywall for about 2-3 years and then I got into remodeling. I learned drywall from a guy that has now been doing drywall finishing for 30+ years. I dedicate myself to patching more than I do to any type of new construction. I have my own company and have seen hundreds, if not thousands, of finishers throughout the years and I can say that watching this made me happy. I had GC’s and contractors ask me in the past that why did I almost do a level 5 on 3-4 patches that are on the same wall. You just explained it the way I did to them. There will be noticeable humos on the wall due to the feathering in between each patch. Since then, I’ve done my own work and customers praise the finishing work I do. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without the people that taught me and from years of experience.
Love the work man, keep it up

[cesardelgadillo]

I really appreciate all your drywall videos. You are the Mr. Roger's of drywall and mudding! Thank you.