Are You Truly Hopeless at Taping Drywall?....this might help!

This method is for the last gaspers! I hope it helps!!!
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[@olamideDIY]

This video could not have come at a better time. I am finishing my 1200 sq ft basement and currently taping my first coat (my first time doing drywall) and I took this week off from work thinking I would be able to get all three coats done in 5 days. Its the end of day 4 and I am still on my first coat! But fortunately, I saw this video 2 days ago and got a corner roller which has been a lifesaver in speeding up my work. I can now hope to finish my first coat by the end of the week at least. ...and I am perfectly fine with taking the "art" out of drywall just to get this job done.

[@stargateproductions]

Before the pros chime in, this is for beginners!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Sure is. Like the super duper almost hopeless beginners.

[@lindafarris1577]

I am sure I would have given up on my manufactured home remodel if I hadn't found your channel. You are easy to follow, very informative, and not lots of useless chatter. Thank you SO much for being here!!

[@mspnick7990]

My first compound tube, roller/ flusher set had the nycors and honestly they are great. I did 6 good size jobs with them before noticing they were wearing out and not coating as well. I invested in the roller glide metal flushers after that (much easier to coat, less resistance) but those nycors really impressed me. More than good enough for a guy who wants to finish his own basement or garage. Really for the savings of not hiring someone on a larger job you could justify getting the compound tube set, although the learning curve may not be worth it I guess.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

That’s what I figured. Happy to hear they helped.

[@Wolfburns]

Drywall and related things always make me nervous. I have such a hard time letting myself start projects cause I hate cutting into drywall. Your channel and videos really help me see behind the wall and understand that it's all fixable. Thank you so much for your content. I hope your week is awesome!

[@ching574]

I've watched so many of your videos that now every time i do drywall repairs on my house whenever im putting mud on the wall i always say out loud "feather those edges" haha you have taught me a lot about dry wall mudding man and i appreciate it a lot as someone who is a carpenter and never touched dry wall its nice to learn another trade

[@xxpypesxx78]

Caulk and paint make a carpenter what he aint😂😅

[@johnhumphries4632]

Thanks for all you do for us. I have learned a lot.

[@naubaucat]

Thanks so much for the tips, and tricks for dry wall taping. This will really help me out.

[@chrispontiga]

I picked up the Tape Buddy after your video. It worked out really well. The only challenge was tearing the correct length and handling the muddy tape to try to get it on the wall. Otherwise the Tape Buddy was almost foolproof.

[@ST-cy6we]

Yeah I got one too... it's a very good tool

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Tape buddy is a solid choice.

[@Chris.Rhodes]

I tried a tape buddy, but honestly, for a couple more bucks, you can get a cheap banjo, for around $60 and it makes it MUCH easier!

[@whiteface5055]

​@@Chris.RhodesDoes like Home Depot sell that banjo?

[@vanillathunda9]

Lowes sells one.​@@whiteface5055

[@haydenl6761]

Lone time watcher and have learnt how to plaster from watching your videos and a lot of practice! I think this video is perfect for exactly the type of people you are talking about! Thanks for all the good content love your channel bro!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thank you!

[@anthonymurray742]

Many thanks for all your tuturiols your explanations are brilliant. From the great southern land of Tasmania

[@Kil7witch84]

Great video as always!

[@phillyfathead]

Very, very interesting and informative!

[@5199John]

Your videos are SOOOO helpful! Thank you!

[@Silverwasp337]

love watching all your vids dude recently started a apprenticeship in the PNW and so far it's been great. learning a lot and it's always a plus when I can use some of the knowledge from one of your videos on the job... maybe not this video but you've helped me have a much better general understanding of drywall.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I’m glad you don’t need this video :)

[@swayme67]

Good man, in a follow-up video, you said you lost a part of your soul when you made this video. I understand, but for those out here who don't do this kind of work very often, but still want respectable results, these "cheats" are invaluable. I ask that you understand the broad audience you have--new folks getting into the business, seasoned pros looking to up their game, and a whole bunch of DIYers who want to do a nice job in their own homes. Right now, in the US, it is so difficult to get a pro to answer a phone call much less have them come and look at a job, that for many of us, the only option is to get the work done on our own. I agree, this method is a huge cheat, and a pro would probably not have to resort to this method, but for the rest of us, you are a hero. I hope you can reclaim some of your soul in knowing that you have provided some great information to a multitude of people out here. Thanks!

[@kentoakley9409]

Don't know if you will read this or not since the video is a month old but I have been watching your video's for last 3 yrs and love them. I watched you thank you video and I get what you are saying. People don't get how mentally draining making good youtube video's can be. I really appreciate what you do. Have you thought about doing beginner, intermediate, advance classes? I know it would be a ton of work but maybe you would find it rewarding and different than making videos. In fact some of the classes could be videos? Could maybe get some of the companies you use help sponsor the classes so it would be affordable and you would make money also. It would have to limited to a few people since it would be just you doing the classes. Or maybe do a series of courses teaching people how to do drywall and sell them? Again thank you so much.

[@johnRed-de3bl]

Hey there, I have seen a number of your vids and like how you show people the correct way of doing things without a lot of hype. I myself am a self-employed carpenter with 35 years of experience and see that we are very similar in our craft. The only thing so far that we do differently is taping with the type of tools used in this vid and that is only because I have never seen them before, lol. keep up the good work and teaching.

[@guybowers9094]

Great video as always. I have done many drywall jobs and just what I'm seeing here it looks like those would be some good tools for the beginner

[@robertseguin4875]

thanks, you make it all look easy, I will have to try the roller.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I hope it helps!

[@natewarner]

I *love* making things approachable for people who would otherwise feel intimidated. Nothing but love, man!! Also, I might just have to do a bit of that; wow I hate the corners. lol

[@BL-rh8bn]

I hope your project's going well, and more importantly, I hope you're doing even better!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thank you :)

[@jackhuynh2489]

Great tips. Thanks a million 🙏

[@bobmartin6055]

Thanks for sharing!

[@travisharms9772]

Really appreciate the value you give in your videos. Perhaps I’ll pick up some Nycor stuff. I’m a carpenter but only occasionally do drywall items.

[@Chris.Rhodes]

I've learned so much from your videos brother. I've started taking on my own finishing jobs on the side. Just want to give you a huge shout out, you helped me gain skills that are now invaluable to me making money. Your content is always so easy to digest, and you sir, are an EXCELLENT teacher. You speak slow, methodical, to the point, and get your lesson across so the end viewer can easily learn. There's not many people that can do that, but you're one of them, and I can't thank you enough! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thank you Chris!!! I’m happy to be of service!!

[@Chris.Rhodes]

@@vancouvercarpenter 🙏 Might have to change your name to "Vancouver Drywaller" 🤣🤣

[@manzelli1981]

Ben, thank you. I’m a bone-stock rookie at this and have walls to fix now, but I promise to learn the artform properly! 😂

[@doofusmaguilacutee4998]

Hi Ben- I'm a small commercial contractor in California that does mostly Tenant Improvements & remodels. On the smaller jobs, I do my own drywall ( hand taping). I've reached an age where I need to be more efficient and do less climbing up & down on a drywall bench or stepladder (bad knees). After watching this video, I decided to buy the nycor flushers & a corner roller for my current project. I'm midway thru the job and my observations are as follows. I also bought the Delko Taper Banjo & while it had a bit of a learning curve, I'm glad I bought. It's nice because it has an internal corner attachment that massively speeds up taping internal corners ( it's just a messy tool to use though). I would have liked to use the new corner roller I bought on Amazon, but unfortunately USPS lost it in transit & it didn't arrive until a week after I had taped the job (guess it will have to wait until the next job). Now, reviewing the Nycor flushers. I bought the attachments that let me mount them to a painters pole & glad I did. I had to use the 2.5" flusher (lime green one) to embed the tape (reason stated above). What you didn't mention is that the Can-Am vids recommend dipping the flusher slightly into your bucket of mud before using. I highly recommend that as it glides over the paper easier. The 2.5" did ok and my corners looked much straighter & cleaner ( just needed to do hand clean-up at each end of the corner) & the edge was surprisingly well feathered. Didn't even need to do a light sanding before 1st top coat. That coat didn't go as well. I've had one of those lambswool corner covers for awhile but barely use it as cleaning it out is kind of pain. I used it for this job though & it seemed like I was putting plenty of mud on, but when I used the 3" flusher ( blue one) it wouldn't feather mud all the way to the edge. I got a hard edge no matter how hard i pushed it into the corner. The corner is straight & clean though, but I'm going to have a lot of sanding before the 2nd coat with the 3.5" flusher (grey). I may have to follow it up with my metal internal corner knife to feather the edges. Thanks for all your great videos, I've learned a lot from you. & Funny thing is that I was talking to the drywall company I use on larger jobs & he said he watches you too.

[@wopwop420]

Been watching ypur videos for a couple years now. I blame you for me doing drywall now to the point my buddy wont even help lol. Thanks for that! Cheers!!

[@wopwop420]

FYI I didn't have a clue when I first started watching your vids. Thanks for the great info

[@ST-cy6we]

4:15 Yes do smaller sections at a time. I'm a rookie and my work looks really good as long as I do small amounts. I'll do my butt joints and then come back another day to do the flat

[@GeneralKetchup57]

GREAT VIDEO! Looking forward to more for dummies videos:)

[@imlon2]

I'm not a drywaller, but can do nice drywall work. When we finished our basement 1700 sqft I seen you use the corner roller on one of your videos, so we bought and used it to do all the tape lines and it made everything so much faster with two of us.

[@johnberry1107]

i hope it helps, also. Got a master bath / laundry room re-do coming up. Fortunately, it is a mobile home and I might not be using sheetrock. We may stick with that 'finish strip' thing. probably helps with reducing cracks as the house wiggles? Sta y safe. good production.

[@ryanrowe1975]

Good video

[@TapelessDrywallFinishing]

Awesome video! I was truly hopeless at tapping drywall, so, I went with Tapeless😅

[@vancouvercarpenter]

😅

[@FixthisCD]

I use the corner roller followed by the inside corner roller and the flusher.

[@stevejackson-yx3mg]

Thanks!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thank you!!!

[@VampireOnline]

I just got the tape buddy after seeing you show it off. Haven't had time to use it yet, but I hope it's nice and easy :D

[@vancouvercarpenter]

It's a pretty short learning curve. I hope you have an easy time with it!

[@flyingswallow3586]

I found fibafuse is best for first timers like me as it’s almost impossible to screw up, plus from what I understand it’s stronger than paper tape.

[@seanpaula8924]

Thanks

[@chriswithrow3107]

Another great video Ben. Could you do a Short or very small video on overlapping or not overlapping paper tape? I can't remember if you have mentioned this in previous videos, maybe you already focused on it, but i think it's kinda one of those things that gets glossed over because that's a basic bit of knowledge that you already by default know after all these years. Does it matter? Can you overlap a little bit if there's mud between each layer? How much of a gap is acceptable in a single long continuous joint? None? A 1/4"? Should you always aim to perfectly butt the ends of the tape together or what about where the tape meets at 90° (flat to butt) or in a 3-way corner?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Just overlap them and don’t sweat it. If you miss by about 1/4” here or there it’s fine.

[@chriswithrow3107]

@@vancouvercarpenter Thank you very much sir I know you get a billion comments now. I'm happy to see it.

[@user-mt6zj1zs4g]

I'd say that this isn't just for a beginner, but also for those of us that don't drywall for a living, and only do it on rare occasions. Tricks of the trade that most of us don't know, thank you for passing along all of your tips, tricks and advice! Do you have any advice for an overhead (ceiling) angled joint? I did my best, but it looks a little rough, still need to skim coat it and feather it out.

[@jeffreygalle]

New drywall content hell ya

[@LeeDrummond-pu9sv]

Don’t see those paper tapes used so often in the uk, they do get used but it’s mostly fibre tape, bit more agro but those paper tapes tend to lift after a while especially if it’s near a radiator or heat source. Not great for corners either . Learn a lot from your videos though thanks.😊

[@pam8824]

I’ve learned a lot from your videos and I thank you!! By the way, has anyone told you that you look like a young Clint Eastwood? That’s a huge compliment 😊

[@McCuneWindandSolar]

Really you show this now after all this time of me sucking at taping ect.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

😂 Never tried it until this video

[@mrrepurpose9596]

You forgot to mention how much fun taping drywall is.

[@SteveRivett]

Need a video on how to trim out that door in the corner. :)

[@luvr381]

I replaced all the drywall in my parents house, had to use mesh repair tape for all of it as I just could not get paper tape to cooperate.

[@ramansridharan4562]

Would you be able to do a video on quick set mud? I know you have one on mixing it, and you use it in several videos but an overview of what it's good for, what it shouldn't be used for, whether to sand, should it be used for a final pass, etc? I feel like I use it for the wrong purposes sometimes. Love your videos though!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I will try to remember that the next time I use a bunch

[@user-hk8cd7uc3y]

😁I'm always watching the video! Have you ever used a prep wall of dunnedwards paint?? What do you think of a level 5 finish?

[@jhmyersii]

It puts the mud in the corner or it gets the hose again.

[@bpastorb]

Hey Ben any tips (or previous videos) on how to tackle a wall that already been painted that has lots of defects? How do you get back to a point where you can start mudding again? Is just sanding enough, or sanding and primer? Thanks for the great videos! Super helpful and very informative! Always watched your skate reviews but just recently started getting into this other channel and regret not checking it out sooner.

[@rorysalarms8110]

Very Helpful video Vancouver carpenter also do you also put up Blue board and plaster walls as well as doing Drywall and joint compound.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I’ve never seen blue board and plaster here.

[@rorysalarms8110]

@@vancouvercarpenter OK because we have blue board and plaster in America i was just wondering if Canada had it as well that's all Thank you for letting me know that.

[@TitillatedGoat]

Delco banjo 🤷🏽‍♂️🤦‍♂️ cant go wrong

[@TrentHolkom]

What type of compound should be used for completely coating a veneer plaster ceiling? The ceiling has been sanded completely bare. Should the ceiling be prepped with an adhesive before coating it ?

[@Andrew-cp3ki]

New video!

[@ChrisLascari]

I should be making a video of my current job. Ot looks like a kindergarten class hung it. I usually don't like to finish someone else's hang job but its for a friend. What a disaster

[@R2Mike]

I love all your videos and pointers. My question is figures drywall mud! Is there a rule of thumb or how do you figure? The guy i have i feel uses waaaaay to much. He does a great job its just really excessive

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Depends how it looks when he’s done. I use a lot too.

[@chrisjames923]

How would you fix an old crack in a ceiling using mud and tape and not get covered in it ? ( my next project)

[@demontekdigital1704]

Excellent video, Ben! I wish I had these about 6 months ago because I'm almost done with all the work I needed to do on my home, lol. One question I have is how do you like Level 5 products? I bought a 4 inch, and a 6 inch joint knife, and to be completely honest I'm not finding them much different, or better than my cheap Anvil 4 inch, and Marshalltown 6 inch. I was really hoping the Level 5's would be more flexible, but they seem even stiffer than my others. They almost feel like they've been overhyped by KZbin, which tends to happen with a lot of products. I also noticed they don't have that slight blade bend I was expecting from "pro" tools. I really needed that flexibility for feathering edges, and would have preferred bent blades to help with tooling marks, but it is what it is, lol. Thank you for all your hard work. It's really helped me with doing the work I've done, with pretty decent results. Not perfect, but that comes down to my lack of skill, and a 44 yr old house, lol.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I've never tried level 5 tools. I just stick with my Richard knives. Nothing feels better.

[@demontekdigital1704]

@@vancouvercarpenter If I were doing a ton more work I'd try those, provided they're sold in the states, lol. I've never heard of them because I'm not in the trades. I'm just a homeowner trying to fix things. Sloughing ceiling corner joints, wavy tape, hideous mop textured ceilings, and will even be trying my hand at some corner beads after watching your videos on them. We'll see how it goes, but so far it's better than it was, lol.

[@joshuared1000]

I have never seen this before! This method is crazy. Have you ever used this method on a regular job? wouldn't the Drywall buddy for taping work =)

[@travisharms9772]

What do you think of barts taping Excalibur series products? Get those or save up a bit more for can am?

[@matthewmerritt5631]

So i just found your videos as im a first time home owner with very little handyman knowledge. I dont know if ill get a reply but ima shoot my shot. My wife and I are about to paint in a few weeks and we want to fix the cracks that at in the drywall. I made an attempt using spackle and it wasnt AWFUL but it wasnt great. I dont thinn i feathered the edges enougb. My big question is, if im cracks with spackle, should i be applying a generous coat and feathering out better or is it better to just kind of fill the crack and sand after?(i probably didnt sand the edges properly either. Im learning!)

[@davidpeters9839]

Any way to get some confil in the us or make some myself? Might be a cool video idea….jus sayin

[@deejagers716]

But in Canada you dont use it inches and feets?

[@morgan79347]

Your definition of affordable is different than mine, however with the massive inflation they may have been.

[@blueninja_5]

I hope the family’s doing well. love your videos!!! ❤ I feel like I’m a pretty good mudder but I mostly do old homes where the paper of the drywall is ripped. I’ve seen you use some kind of glue or adhesive as a foundation so the mud doesn’t peal. What kind of glue or adhesive do you use for that?

[@JB-he6ek]

3M77

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Spray adhesive works great.

[@blueninja_5]

@@vancouvercarpenter thanks 😁 🙏

[@blueninja_5]

@@JB-he6ek Thanks too 😁🙏

[@JB-he6ek]

Learned it all from this guy! Been using it ever since his video showing it over a year ago!

[@rhkips]

I love my vaulted ceilings, but I hate that the builder just threw up laminated crown molding without sealing, caulking or taping the corner where the wall meets the ceiling. No corner tools for me until someone makes an infinitely variable angle tool for these derpy walls!

[@chuckg2016]

Doing 5'-6' strips leaves a lot of ends.

[@peep39]

You must have a far seeing mind's eye, as I just started mudding and taping for the first time ever.

[@smokeydiamond489]

It is difficult, or at least time consuming, I wish there was some magic compound that didn't crack without any kind of tapes, I'm sure they'll come up with it any time now, given all the space exploration and chit

[@CharlesLeroy-mp8lk]

How much should the surface of the tape be covered on the embedding coat ? I thought I heard that on the embedding coat that the tape should be very subtly visible. Is that true ? Do different types of tape require different amounts overtop the tape on the first(embedding) coat ?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

You don't cover the tape when embedding. That's one of those youtube myths.

[@rogermccaslin5963]

You think that roller method is messy? You should see me try to apply mud with a drywall knife!!! It's on my shirt, on my arms, in my hair, on my shoes, tracked all over the house...

[@MysticAng3l]

can I use this same mud that is used in the video to fill in the holes from the screws? or is it bad due to the added water

[@conradcoolerfiend]

You can use it

[@vancouvercarpenter]

You can 👍

[@John.Doe-OG]

Are you still working on your new place or is that a customer job? (just curious)

[@robertbamford8266]

Hmm. Roller. Thick nap?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Doesn’t need to be but it might help.

[@jefffree6990]

Gasp!

[@AlainStar]

🙏👏👍💪

[@tucc2901]

Excuse my language, but this really save my fucking life. Im so stupid😂

[@thefirstkingridge]

"I am hopeless" 😩 *watch video and tells wife* "Babe, don't pay all that money. I can do that!" 😊 *half a year goes by and the work is not complete and looks like 💩* "I am hopeless" 😩

[@Tyler-sv4sw]

Should probably go for an only fans account with this stuff

[@uncleslacks8815]

50% of this video is an ad. Hope this isn't the new version of Vancouver Carpenter.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Dude, it’s not like one of those shitty integrated ads that is totally irrelevant to the content. I’m just promoting an additional set of tools that might make someone’s life easier. Don’t overthink it.

[@deanwilson7047]

Learned knife/trowel from you......and as interesting as this is.....ill stick to the knife and trowel lol. Your channel is wicked man!

[@captaindrywall]

Joint compound is not glue do you have to leave some of it under the table you’re wiping it way too much. Thank you your friend captaindrywall.