Every Beginner Drywall Mistake I can think of (1/3)

EVERY MISTAKE I can think of while hanging drywall! There are SO MANY!!!!

[spelunkerd]

For those who don't understand why 1 1/4" is the right length for your drywall screws, that length is long enough to reliably grab the stud without hitting wires hiding behind. Electricians are required to have their wires deeper than 1 1/4" from the surface of the stud, so the thickness of your drywall is your safety cushion. On the rare occasion when they can't get wires deep enough, such as on a corner, they nail a plate to prevent misadventure. Buy the right length of screws and you won't likely burn your house down.

[MrEbidorian]

A drywaller with 15+ years experience here. I have a very similar set up belt, but I've got a trick for you to use if you'd like. Instead of keeping your measuring tape on the right pouch, keep it in the smallest end pocket on your left pouch. So when you need to take out your knife and tape to do the sliding technique, or tape and pencil to make a mark, you've got both ready to go at the same time. It saves about 3 seconds, but when you have to do that 200 - 300 times per day it adds up.

[williamkatzer]

People think tradesmen are tradesmen because they aren't capable of thinking on the level of a doctor or lawyer but a good tradesman Is the master of critical thinking, thinking ahead and problem solving. That's why doctors and lawyers hire them to do things like this. If it was easy anyone could do it.

[marvelmusic]

I like that you don't edit out the parts that show you're not perfect even though you (definitely) are a pro. It gives us beginners more lee-way to not expect us to do things perfectly or without a hitch. There's a learning curve for beginners and they shouldn't judge themselves as lacking anything because of it. I also like reading the comments as the comments provide their own useful tips to be considered and additional insights. Your channel and fanbase is the best!💖

[ClaytonBigsby]

You are seriously the drywall whisperer. Time and again I watch your videos and walk way so much more informed than I ever anticipated and it’s saved me not only my initial questions, but future headaches as well.

[jandolina]

Always like and appreciate your videos. As a chick in a "man's" field, it's very helpful to have reinforcements when someone says, "why are you doing it like that?". Thank you. Keep in mind I live in the southern US where I'm not always taken seriously.

[michaelc]

You saved me so much time, money and frustrations. Fixed a 18ft tall 40x30 sagging ceiling. Scraped 4x as much painted popcorn ceilings. Countless nail pops. 10 peaked sheets. Covered textured walls with skim coats. Replaced a 4x3 section of ceiling. Numerous failed tapes and cracks. and everything is PERFECT. Took me 80hrs lol but I'm happy. THANK BTW Wet sanding with a microfiber backed sponge in a circular motion THEN sanding gave me a level 5 finish.

[nicdeen]

Oddly this is the absolute most “How to hang dry wall” video I’ve found even if it wasn’t the way you intended to frame the video. Super helpful and I feel much more prepared to dry wall over the siding in my house now. Thanks a tonne!

[toddlarue]

I’ve drywalled a few rooms in my house, self taught. I learned so much from this video, wish I would’ve seen it before I did anything, would’ve saved me so much time!

[tms]

I appreciate how you looked for space in the outlets without wires before you router the hole. As an electrician I can tell you that not all drywall guys worry about that. Have had to fix plenty of wires chewed up by routers over the years. Thanks for your attention to that detail!

[jenkaderly]

Also thank you for your videos. I used so many of your videos to help me fix my walls cracking and destroyed corners, and several cracks. No experience and you were huge help. Husband is happy and was just expecting me to paint over cracks, he was quiet impressed I fixed the wall first.

[HotspotsSoutheast]

I think the reason why drywall is used is BECAUSE it is cheap and easy. If you screw it up just tear it out and do it over. If you want to knock a hole in the wall and run some cable? Piece of cake, easy to patch. It's like it was made to be destroyed and repaired. Dents are easy to patch. It the material was high quality it would be hard to repair. Patching wood panel is not easy. Replacing old panels and finding ones that match, not easy. Drywall is like cork board for hanging photos. Thumbtack the hell out of it. Nobody will notice.

[curtisaitken]

Trying to learn drywall basics to improve my handyman business. I appreciate how you simplify everything.

[brock]

Just a tip for chalk line. Cut through the board with your knife quarter inch or so and throw the chalk line in the grove with the holder pulled out the back side. Works better that way and won't fall off. Also any extreme angles will become much easier.

[RobertSababady]

I found your 1- series of "every beginner Drywall Mistake I can think of" super usefull. As for the flow of the edited videos - GREAT. Did not impare the great info your shared!

[millnokman]

Love watching your videos. I am doing a whole house renovation, and your videos have been a life saver. The first one I watched was on trimming out windows. Thanks to you, my windows look perfect. You are fun, entertaining, and informative. You aren't afraid to make a mistake. They become a learning experience for those of us out here who will make a ton of them. Thanks so much for your time and expertise.

[TobiasRaphael]

'I've said it... you don't need me to say it again!' -You're great Ben, and a thoughtful person for catching yourself repeating!

[johngrossbohlin]

Good info… regarding setting the screw depth, I’d add that replacing the Phillips bits frequently helps. This as as the bit wears the depth the screw is sunk decreases. The wear occurs very little from screw to screw but after a 1, 000 screws it’s noticeable. Don’t cheap out on changing blades and bits… they are consumables!

[nicholdraper]

Drywall fast and cheap. But also fire resistant. I grew up in a house in California that had 1/4" Mahogany plywood for the walls. Ours was painted white but our neighbors was varnished. Their house caught fire and was gone in 15 minutes. Their garage didn't have the original Mahogany plywood and had been drywalled and was the only room left standing. The next week my father ripped our Mahogany out and replaced it with drywall. I had stucco concrete walls in one house designed as a passive solar experiment. The walls were done like a basement. It made the house very quiet as it blocked outside noise. But much harder to work with than timber frame and drywall. If you want wood or some other expensive material put drywall behind it. It may save you life.

[Kobe]

Its a gift to know something well enough to find the confidence in competence to instruct others in it. I'm just fixing up my house and this was priceless! Gracias!