4 Drywall Tips for Beginners!

[@kmjberto]

Number 1 rule.....have a cooler filled with beer nearby!

[@thehound1359]

Beer is definitely a key when working with drywall.

[@EddieMak1]

Make sure its Heineken.

[@1234GOPRO]

Look for the sweaty buckets. They hold the juice.

[@josuemunoz6283]

The beer is actually more important than even the Sheetrock

[@Cheddar_Bob446]

I started hanging rock in 2013 and can confirm this is the most important rule.

[@meanness3309]

actually, not bad for a first timer I could critique it but you did it yourself and you're happy so good job(20yrsexp.)

[@justinpolley2490]

You're doing a great job. Don't let anyone give you a hard time for teaching yourself a new skill. It's what makes life interesting. That being said in the future you should try to keep the seams away from the corners of windows and doors they are likely to crack open as the house shifts with the seasons.

[@nickalfonso4122]

As a 20 yr drywaller, you should be proud. It’s not easy. Be patient with yourself with the mudding and taping. I suggest going with a texture because smooth walls are very hard to perfect. Also, if you’re going to be doing this more often, buy a Roto Zip. You can master it in a day and it makes your job way easier

[@rjritsema]

And learn how to glue the studs first

[@terencemerritt]

@@rjritsemawhy

[@TheDarthWarlok]

Nice job, just another tip for ya, "L" the board around openings (door/windows), it will be less likely to crack

[@gavanweimer4931]

I can’t wait to hear the 27 year dry wall veteran critique every second of the video and end it with “sissy boi” 😂

[@JOHNizSiK]

Would they be wrong ? 😅

[@jonathanpurvis766]

aye there boy hang that sheetrock horizontal the correct way there boy soft hands boy

[@jonathanpurvis766]

also you can just sheetrock up to the wall with your hand underneath once it’s on the wall all the weight is gone already pop two screws in the bottom and the weights gone 😂 nice job w the corner thing though first time not bad.

[@Testing-123]

It's always nice to stand back and admire a job well done. it can be addictive. You're probably already thinking about your next project.

[@ryuhabdle9]

Great tips and loved the one about giving yourself some grace. Good luck with the project.

[@krestonwright8642]

Should hook(extend) your joints over the headers. Don’t use the impact, much quicker. Adding blocking under the top sheet is okay for people who don’t know what they’re doing. Time consuming though. Looks good. Maybe try rotozipping your boxes/panels/etc. good job, I’ve seen a lot worse. Happy taping

[@tonyf8992]

For the bottom sheet instead of all the blocking I'd suggest sheetrock jacks (at least that's what I always call em') Just a little flat piece of metal, with a round in the center to use as a fulcrum. Just kick the jack under the sheet and step on it and you get a good few inches of movement up and down

[@MrFriday83]

You're doing it! It's all part of the learning process. I see a few areas that will likely come to light in the nearish future, but that is also part of the learning process. It's all fixable for the go getter.

[@jordansweeney9869]

I’ve DIY’ed a boatload of things around the house and drywall is just one of those things that I will pay someone to do. It’s close to art how these guys can make a beautiful flat wall.

[@submittedbymail]

Flat walls are overrated.

[@666rim8]

@@submittedbymailusually walls get textured cause it wasn’t smooth 😢

[@lilcreaper007]

Remember to trim and trace is faster easier than measuring everytime.

[@SAUCE206]

You did really good work for your first time man! Taping and finishing is a whole different story though 😂

[@grayson0916]

One of the better DIY videos I’ve seen.

[@ronald_trunk1704]

Nice work. Can always lay bottom row first to ensure you have proper spacing for flooring depending on what you’re going for in the finish look, plus you got a shelf for the upper section while hanging. Don’t forget to mark them studs top and bottom to save time later on screwing

[@-digitalbath]

Nice job man! I just did my garage for the first time too. Mudding and tapping really sucks. Definitely use the paper tape on the corners and use grid or fiber tape on the other joints. I used paper on everything and it was tough. Anyway that’s my tip from one inexperienced guy to another. Cheers! Good luck!

[@davidyansky6605]

I found that magnet tool at the local home reno store drywall isle before the last drywall job and it sure beats the old pin , pound an d trace tool I had. Tip, take a permant marker and put an up arrow on each magnet so you don't accidently get it upside down on the trace before you cut it with the plunge cutter. Can't wait to see this guy's taping and mudding technicque. With most novices there usually is allot of sanding needed but I like his enthusiasm. I'm far from a pro but after twenty or so reno's and making every mistakein the book I'm starting to get pretty good at it.

[@ridinwithricky6444]

For your first time, it looks pretty decent!! Like anything else, the more you do it, the better you’ll get at it! Plus, doing it solo makes it harder, so , nice job

[@THOTHvii]

One suggestion to match these other tips. Don't put butt joints over the corners of openings. It's better to butt them in the middle or no butt at all over door and window openings and some larger openings that get drywalled.

[@keithprocter141]

If you run the board vertically you don't have any butt joints in the wall, except at corners, and it's much easier to lift in place because it's sitting on the floor - you get a foot lever to lift it up tight to the ceiling.

[@natediaz9227]

I've done cheat rock a few times and I'm not trying to be mean when I say this statement. It is much easier to put the bottom sheet on the wall and then leave top sheet. It gives you something to set it on you don't need a board.

[@nhankhuu5643]

That was surprisingly good

[@teddyp8756]

If this is your first time then there is nothing to be said. Great job

[@ubetternot]

I put screws in the studs to hold my drywall up, faster than using a 2x4. Looks good though!

[@dominicksignoretti315]

I’ve done construction since I was 18 ( now 40) and I absolutely hate doing sheet rock !!!

[@LillyHill-cx9zy]

Nice job mate!💪👍😎

[@scottleayr8541]

Number one rule use glue as well as screws

[@keithduchnicki349]

I'm in the red zone of my first time hanging drywall. I put the bottom drywall sheet in first. Never thought of doing it the other way. Nice job with the corner install.

[@tooolboxx]

Looking good. Good luck with the taping; that was what I hated most.

[@chrislawson1233]

There's definitely a lot of subtle technique to hanging and finishing drywall. By the time you get to the end, you're going to look back at the stuff you did in the beginning and want to redo it.

[@desert_chronicles_EUC]

"give yourself grace". I love that.

[@Oceansky521]

Nice work especially for the first time!

[@Averagecarpenteryenjoyer]

Nice job!

[@tommybokelman5565]

Another cool tool for that outlet is called a tape measure

[@Popsculpture]

Looks good man!

[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

It's a lot easier than what they used to do in the past. Before it was drywall

[@bigcountybellavista253]

Awesome job great teaching to

[@ed370zx3]

Always use Fire rated Sheetrock in a garage. If a fire breaks out in the garage you have time to get outta dodge!

[@Dr.Dipshit69]

You don't need the outlet tool, you need some mud mixed up and put on the corners to mark it, then take it back off the wall and cut it

[@thefaceofthecentury]

Hard work for sure. My crew just tore out that exact typical closet and replaced with a floor to ceiling - wall to wall - wardrobe system. More effective use of cubic space in my humble opinion.

[@sespis2r]

The plumber who has to change that water heater's gonna be cursing out whoever put it there

[@dwasifarkaralahishipoor2223]

"Put some 2x4s on the wall." Or just put the bottom piece on first, then you can rest the top piece on that.

[@aTF2player]

Screw the magnet tool. Take a little offcut of drywall and run the cut edge along the box. Line your wall piece up with where it goes and give it a tap. It'll put a white outline of your box right on the back of your drywall. Perfect stincel to cut out.

[@maxpulido]

Pro-tip: get you a belt to hang your drill on. (Use an impact driver if you can). Saves you from having to try to reach it with your foot while balancing drywall over your head. Tuck your shirt in. It makes hanging your drill easy. Get a magnetized bit-holder, don’t just use a straight phillipshead bit. The magnet holds your screws for you. Buy a good one. It’ll cost you like 5 or 10 bucks but it’ll be worth it because of the stronger magnet.

[@jamestorres5582]

You're doing great

[@AppleTechPro870]

You don’t nee to use magnet. You can use scrap drywall itself to score the outside of whatever you are tryin to cutout and the put your piece tap it and you will get that outline of your piece on the back of the drywall.

[@mic2968]

Magnet would still help you find it easier,especially if it's slightly recessed.

[@matthamilton5902]

Helpful tip, invest in a tool belt. Even if it's a cheap one for the one job. Makes life a lot easier when you don't have to reach while holding up a sheet. Keep up the good work man! Looking good.

[@djblock215]

I've bought a ton of the tools over the last five or so years and getting a toolbelt as a gift during the holidays is up there as the best 'tool' I own.

[@Nebraska_Juan]

Dam actually for a doing it your self that’s pretty clean unless you have some construction back ground either way nice

[@Kofestakan]

Good luck with your project!

[@jameslucas5590]

That's a good idea w/ the 2x4 wood anchor for the upper half of the wall.

[@nmoran2046]

Good thing DW is cheap To be fair that looks pretty freaking good for a first time Some joint locations i wood change but fuck ya dude good job

[@mikecuntala9675]

Looks great man!

[@2299jsimon]

You can rent the tools at a tool rental... it's a lot easier and faster.

[@teetee19768]

I like the magnet tool

[@Fastbeeezy]

Or use chalk or scrap drywall to put on on the outline of the outlets and tap the dry wall for the shape to cut

[@Dontez82]

Great job!

[@FollowingtheCliffNotes]

The boards are the easy part the finish is where you learn

[@thepitpatrol]

Very nice work.

[@guystephens2881]

next episode should get interesting

[@MB-zj3er]

The drywall is the easy part. Good luck with your taping (hire someone, it sucks if you don't know how to do it. 👍)

[@CS_247]

Just watch Vancouver carpenter. I knew nothing, learned from him, and am now better and faster than my drywaller . It's not rocket science.

[@MB-zj3er]

@@CS_247 I have watched it applied on the job several hundred thousand times. I still suck at it. I accept it, it's one of those things I'm willing to pay for. 🤷‍♂

[@johnt5025]

How the fuck do you all make this look so easy?!?! I’m like a fish outta water trying to do this myself.

[@kevinthistle6871]

Good job kid

[@brianlink391]

never install drywall left to right as the seems will not be supported and can crack if bumped into

[@davelind8854]

hang the bottom piece first then rest the upper piece on top of it

[@chrisangus1725]

Number one rule measure twice cut once.

[@southern4835]

Thank God it was the garage. 😂😂

[@NevilleHayfield]

And ALWAYS MAKE SURE the boards aren't tight/touching the Floor

[@MrRussian2023]

Awesome you just saved over 2k in labor

[@HBLOS14]

Good job but don’t cut out electrical boxes along the seam of your drywall

[@Paul_pp]

That piece over the closet door is going to crack

[@tomermahlis12]

A few mistakes at the corners they will crack

[@terencemerritt]

Link for magnet tool?

[@OscarFlores-nv8co]

looks good

[@josephpope3467]

Nice work unfortunately you are going to be doing a little crack repair soon , but that's how you learn.

[@musicmnw1982]

Tip 5... Makes friends, ask them to help.

[@travis2893]

That's the hardest part.

[@jimray1111]

Now comes the fun part 😂, Mud and sand. You'll see 🤣

[@inspectormills3290]

smart stuff

[@CarlosSanchez-bg4wf]

If garage attached to house I hope that wall is fire resistant if still using garage

[@THEconKIEFtador420]

Just punch the drywall on the metal part of the socket

[@unacamper6700]

Sad,,,,,always do the vertical.

[@1234GOPRO]

I really don’t think there’s enough fasteners. Yes there’s a min amount. Code

[@amilli092]

You had me until the blocks of wood. Dont be so cheap you dont have a drywall lifter for the feet to raise the bottom sheet tight to the board above it

[@steveo1584]

Your first time around you think the hard part is done when you finish hanging the sheetrock 😂 mudding is the worst part, it's much, much more tedious and time consuming

[@Jad.Khoury]

That 70s show. What happened to copyrights…

[@mic2968]

Legit

[@MrTurbogreg6969]

Lipstick will do the trick of your expensive magnet tool... and faster too

[@daytonwoodford6526]

Busy

[@mr.rigatoni978]

10 years later........

[@robertlaube574]

I woulda started at the other end to avoid that edge cut in. But for your first time, great job. Now tear ot out and try again. Hahaha jk.

[@7628739]

You trust that tool?

[@sharonbegay4458]

👍👍

[@rcook2608]

I know it’s just a closet, but always try to have a full piece over the corner of the jam.

[@Jesus-vy9ov]

Set the bottom drywall first with spacers...then set n measure the top...no need for 2x4s

[@nathonfrancis]

Gj bro

[@drewhilton8411]

you sound like you know exactly what you’re talking about pal.

[@skinlab4239]

Drywall is easy and cheap to replace if you screw up some cuts. It's why you find the dumbest people on jobsites to be the crywallers(drywallers). Keep a gap at the bottom so flooring can go under and it wont wick moisture.

[@jimmyc974]

You actually also find the dumbest people attempting to give advice to someone who has just installed plasterboard horizontal with no timber between studs at horizontal joints (none are screwed) just prime for being leaned on and cracking. How stupid do you feel eh!

[@desertdog01]

Great job without any border brothers. Alot of white folks go to home depot and find a worker!!!

[@kennethwhite6748]

You didn't do bad for a beginner

[@ndrewVanLandingham18777]

🤣😂😁😀😁😂😄😉😗