COMPLETE DRYWALL TAPING PROCESS FOR REMODELS

A complete look at my taping and finishing process from prepping the drywall to sanding. Lot's of little tips that are not in my other videos.
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[@piezoman79]

I’ve watched most of Ben’s videos; how he doesn’t have a million subscribers or raking in sponsor money is beyond me. Simply the best drywall videos on KZbin, hands down.

[@gcolovich3393]

Paul Armstrong, agreed. Ben is the man. Easy to watch, super knowledgeable. Someone throw this dude some sponsors.

[@ritcheymt]

True that, Paul. Some years back, I paid around $50 for access to drywall finishing videos by another contractor on his personal website. Ben's tips include stuff I didn't learn in the series I paid for.

[@mokenistic]

OMG Armstrong you just said it then plus what I was gonna say about Ben, I just subscribed to his KZbin channel, yap I agree his is the best drywall master hands down.

[@travisedwards9983]

Should Try Home RenoVision, his DIY taping video is best iv ever seen. Guy is a master

[@arif.1139]

100% agree. He talk less and when he talk he only talks about resonable things .

[@mibz1117]

Brother you're the Bob Ross of drywall. No one on KZbin does it like you . GOD BLESS

[@danfraser5626]

I’ve been doing drywall on my own homes for the past 30 years! I’ve always sucked at it and eventually had to hire someone else to fix my jobs. That’s until now, after watching Ben’s videos, I’ve finally done a job I am proud of. Not a blemish , scratch or hump. Even the ceiling has no humps, bumps, cracks or air pockets. Thanks Ben very much.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I could literally use this comment as an ad for my channel. Thank you very much. I’m very happy you have made good use of the videos 🙂🙌

[@johntremayne7918]

I have been remodeling 40 yrs and done a lot of drywall. I am pretty good at it. I could never teach or even describe the process as well as this good man. It is a joy to watch him and listen to him. I am just a couple hours south of the border from Vancouver BC but many materials and techniques are different. I would be so happy to buy you a coffee,my friend. Peace

[@Bfowler02]

Hello! Housewife and mother of three here. Thanks to your videos I was able to successfully finish the drywall in our guest bedroom. It saved us a lot of money!!

[@stroys7061]

Outstanding video. I’m a DIYer doing a major down to the bare studs house renovation. I’ll go a year or two between drywalling jobs, so I’ve been binge watching drywalling videos for weeks. Your videos are the absolute best! This one is one of the best with the voice over. Very informative and entertaining. I’m in the U.S.A. so some of the brands and types of mud are somewhat different. Keep up the good work!

[@DistanteInstante]

Nice guy a down to earth person! I like the fact he is never showing off expensive tools and always joking around!

[@TheAxecutioner]

Simply the best drywall finishing video on youtube that I've even seen. Great work Ben !!

[@JoNNyCLOUD171]

Indeed, hes helped me so much in my own diy process. I take a hell of a longer being an amateur but he's even genuine in pointing out his bad habbits in the videos especially Friday jobs XD.

[@pfmcdermott1]

I agree as well. These videos are pure gold. No filler, no BS, all content, all business, really well explained, and a good sense of humor. So helpful!

[@jamesm6468]

well first off never use mesh tape no professional uses that only amateurs pretending to be professionals

[@stoneyj1a1]

@@jamesm6468 he uses both, seems to know how to make it work

[@zapadeeboom]

Thanks SO much! I love watching your channel. I'm a handyman but I do a fair amount of drywall repair for customers and I always learn a lot from your work.

[@oltedders]

I love it. Nothing but holes, gaps and seams, then Voila! Clean perfect walls.

[@mariamaniscalco7413]

As a drywall finisher, it's hard work! This guy makes it look easy!

[@Hengry-hn7rb]

Maria Maniscalco when you find something you love to do it seems easy. I been a carpenter/ contractor for 25 years and I love it! Does not mean things are easy but there’s always a way for good results. Ok yore right this guy makes it look easy.

[@PLS.54]

Maria Maniscalco ABSOLUTELY!

[@Carl-LaFong1618]

yes, I do handyman work. It's harder than he makes it look and sanding is the WORST part.

[@loturzelrestaurant]

@@PLS.54 Hi and Hello. I gather people for a good cause: I wanna provide people with Links leading to bad or toxic people. Mobber, Racists, Sexists, Bullies, more. I got the Links and i need help with reporting them. KZbin is in a bad state and i think you heard of that. Many complain about it, its strike-system and its CEO: Susan. But... I mean... complaining about the State of the world is nice and dandy, but... how about acting? Doing something? So i made a Wiki where i store Links for all to use. Yeah, unorthodox, i know, but whatever. Its my Try to help. You can at least pre-emptive 'block user' regarding the Racists and all those, but you can also do one thing more and report them. You surely know what a mess youtube is, so? What do you think about all this? I mean, its a good cause, improving the internet and the world, and it costs no money, just time. Nice or not? I'm sure this comment didnt made it all clear, but point is, i wanna act and help others to act, not just complain. If somethings not clear, ask Questions; that normally helps with confusion.

[@coreygrua3271]

Making an art form from an arduous task isn’t easy. Ben does it well and points out a few of his favorite roses along the way. I’m about to begin my own project and this video will make it so much easier, and even enjoyable.

[@RunningInSuits]

Ben, I never comment, but when you did the little dance after finishing the ceiling I just burst out laughing! You're a great teacher and a person, keep up the good work, the people really appreciate you! All the best.

[@jeremyc9229]

Wow, I watched many of your other videos, but in this one, you are flying!

[@stephansen20203]

I have been drywalling my house for the last few weeks and have watched some "pro tip videos" here on KZbin before starting. but I really wish I seen your videos before starting, you're way more informative and your Tips are awesome. Thank you!

[@johnschutt9187]

Beautiful. I'm working on doing the walls and ceiling of a room in my son's house now. I love watching you do it. You make it look so easy. Thanks for showing us how you do your excellent work!

[@loturzelrestaurant]

Hi and Hello. I gather people for a good cause: I wanna provide people with Links leading to bad or toxic people. Mobber, Racists, Sexists, Bullies, more. I got the Links and i need help with reporting them. KZbin is in a bad state and i think you heard of that. Many complain about it, its strike-system and its CEO: Susan. But... I mean... complaining about the State of the world is nice and dandy, but... how about acting? Doing something? So i made a Wiki where i store Links for all to use. Yeah, unorthodox, i know, but whatever. Its my Try to help. You can at least pre-emptive 'block user' regarding the Racists and all those, but you can also do one thing more and report them. You surely know what a mess youtube is, so? What do you think about all this? I mean, its a good cause, improving the internet and the world, and it costs no money, just time. Nice or not? I'm sure this comment didnt made it all clear, but point is, i wanna act and help others to act, not just complain. If somethings not clear, ask Questions; that normally helps with confusion. Sorry this comment was so random...

[@LyellWalker]

Honestly, as a DIYer, seeing all the rough spots before you fill and mud, made me feel so much better about my own work. In my mind you think the pros never make mistakes or have to fill huge holes but what you're only seeing is the finished product. Not saying the skills are the same (i'm still learning) but it helps knowing filling gaps is just part of the process.

[@jdftwo1]

The best mud man I have ever seen

[@JRADMAKES]

Between work and home time, I don’t know how you manage to make videos, edit and post to KZbin. Cheers to you brother!! I love learning from you. I’m a finish carpenter lacking drywall skills. Much appreciated, from Oregon 🦌

[@kickfliprommo]

I enjoy watching people like, good explaining and and having fun. I get a pleasant feeling and satisfaction. i have no clue about drywall by the way.

[@PLS.54]

I LOVE watching you in action! I have been sheet rocking & taping, a garage conversion with my husband, and after watching your videos, it has made the challenging, simplified! Thank you!

[@tomjackson7022]

Hey Ben: Thanks for all the great drywall tips. I've been a carpenter/remodeler for three decades and can frame and trim with good efficiency. But nowadays around here you can't get a professional drywall contractor for anything less than a whole house so having to do my own drywall on remodels really hurt my ability to make bank. I've been trying some of your suggestions and I'm getting a lot faster and better. Much obliged. This is going to open up a lot more opportunities.

[@darreollmooney6881]

You. Are. Awesome. ! Love watching you do your thing...a true Pro at work! Ive got a mobile home and am going to try to do my living room and kitchen...this video you've done here will help me immensely. Thank you! Please keep doing video's of Ben at the job sites, you're great at explaining as you do each step. Wanna come to Tennessee? 😎

[@sweetj3957]

Hi , I’m a maintenance technician woman. Your videos are so cool!. Can’t wait to find a job to do all this !! Thanks for posting videos

[@TheForce_Productions]

You work like a charm and you help us to save a lot of money learning from you, this is pure gold since over here anyyone you pay to do this job only make shit no exception and because of that i'm starting to do this myself in my home. Thank you very much and greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentine! ✌😎

[@ivanh1289]

I love your videos... please don't stop making them... very very easy to learn from you... you really are a pro.. 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@mememememememe4928]

Suspiciously drywally carpenter...man does a good job

[@WayneMiller-zx4cv]

Dude I get off work and watch work videos....I think I have a problem lol

[@soymuymuy]

just bought my first house, orange peel (but just caused by bad painting years past) everywhere. Tons of patches were going to show through because going from smooth patch to textured is always gonna show through paint so I decided to give skim coating the walls a go. I used a hawk and trowel for the first time and used all the things I learned from watching your vids and I have to say, all though it doesnt look like you did it, it look amazing none the less, and I have neurological issues with my hands right now so that hawk and trowel was a god send! I couldn't imagine how much pain I would have been in trying to do that with a pan a knife... Thanks ben!

[@jfray3725]

The reason he doesn’t have a million subscribers. Because he’s the one fixing all there fck up jobs probably. He’s the best I have ever seen. The only videos I watch. He has a PHD IN DRYWALL AND MUD THE EINSTEIN OF HIS TRADE

[@454Casull]

Seeing the levels on the corner beads *chef's kiss*

[@Thumpiez]

I learned drywall because of this guy and I referred his video to others and now they do drywall as well im really a framer though?? But people think im a drywaller??? Im glad you broke it down.. Puts food and boots and drywall in my truck!!!

[@Ran-tj2wy]

This is how I think I look when finishing drywall, yeah but no. This guy is amazing.

[@Johanthegnarler]

Was watching skateboarding tips and now I'm figuring out where I went wrong on my drywall finish. Love your channels man.

[@brianr1007]

Just started doing renovations and majority of the work is spackle. Ben has me using a hawk and trowel and feeling somewhat confident

[@katie2920]

"Please tell me I'm not going to leave it like that..." lol! Love your videos! Keep them coming!

[@yesilugo8382]

That sound is so satisfying, great video, simple instructions you make it look easy

[@raywest3834]

Thanks for the help! After watching you make light work of that nightmare of a room, (ceiling, corners, boxed-in pipes etc.) I find my project looks pretty easy now.

[@christupper0]

I love sanding!! Statement spoken by no drywaller EVER!!

[@kwigbo]

Nice to see you work without explaining. Thank you for passing this on.

[@kwigbo]

Not that your explainer videos are not appreciated as well. 😉😁

[@kwigbo]

"and if ya learned anything, It's you're own damn fault" 😁

[@japan-e9j]

Mr.Ben you king of creative.

[@realzarbl414]

Awesome videos! I keep trying to do my home repair jobs and never come out with your quality, but thanks for giving me tips and I'll practice til I get it right.

[@urbanhomeamerica]

💯💯💯 Great Video Bro ! You do an AWESOME JOB and BETTER than ALOT OF OTHER CONTRACTORS who say they are "Professionals" 😆😃😆😂🤣

[@richardcoble9498]

Dang it man you are very talented. People on sites here use one mudd for all. I totally see the difference

[@jibmaster]

Ben seriously you are by far the best YT DIY Drywall guy on here! You make it look so easy! I'm about to hang, mud, tape and finish a 1200sq ft garage/apt. You videos are so helpful! Thank you!!

[@regibson23]

The best thing about this video is you can see the corners he's cutting but it's all in service of making a better final product. Most contractors cut corners to make their jobs easier and end up with merely an acceptable product.

[@flanstar1234]

Just wanted to add my thanks to everyone else. You had a helpful video of every step of the drywall process that was so easy to follow that even I was able to get (relatively) flat joints. Thanks!

[@JAye365]

Extremely underrated content!

[@5kidmonty]

brother knows how to work. refreshing

[@shawnpaulsen7772]

Bro you do some incredible work. I’m not a drywaller but I can appreciate your attention to detail. Those details are often overlooked and your professionalism is evident!!!

[@chukidee6634]

I'm a big fan of your instructional drywall vid. Please keep up the great work 😉👍

[@rickysueltenfuss6125]

Wow, amazing work! Producer, film maker, editor, carpenter... Wish everyone took such great pride in their craft :)

[@CupCakelcing]

Listened to one of your drywall videos while skating in the garage and procrastinating doing drywall. Love what you're doing man.

[@goldenflamedance5863]

You look like Berry Allen from the Flash TV Series. Thank you for this awesome training it really helped me.

[@marydugie5733]

You do a fantastic job explaining your process and talking about your methods of installation and why you use the materials the way you do. I've learned how to do some things that I wish I would've known sooner, but better late than never!!

[@Scorpio-hh5xe]

If I had KZbin back in the day with your channel I would be a Millionaire right now ...The way you explain it I'm learning things now that I never understood in the past and I'm coming from a family of Finishers I was the youngest son and it just never could understand all the rhythm of the drywall knife work the way they seemed to dance with the mud I know practice makes perfect but when I finally got out there to learn this craft on my own we hit the great recession and everything slowed up I had to take a retail job

[@actionoriented]

Ben should have his own show on DIY Network or the Discovery Channel - by far the best instructional guy on this topic :)

[@5555boneman]

Lol! The tee shirt mask. Great video as always, Ben.

[@luistello1971]

Thanks Ben for making this video. I have watched so many videos on mudding drywall, but your videos are consistently the best. Amazing!

[@audreybowles6357]

From drywall 101 to another satisfying video with a superb finish, thank you again Ben for such great drywall instructions.

[@mcboomsauce7922]

you've tough me so much i promise to always dance after a shit pile of work

[@douglasphilippa5554]

Your actually an artist!

[@BTom16]

Your best video, yet. Thanks.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

What's funny is I have been hanging onto this for a year. I didnt like the way the audio sounded so I shelved it but didn't have anything for the weekend and decided maybe the audio wasnt so bad. I'm glad you enjoyed it:)

[@ricktt03]

you're the best .. the whole handyman world should watch this one.

[@ricardocordova1452]

I've been around drywall finishers for a very long time but never learned,but with this video man I am a good finisher now,thanks a lot man

[@johnkind5981]

Thank you to our honourable Ben who has helped many people on Drywall DIY. The very very rich will not come here. You are helping not only the poor u are helping DIY lovers and hobbyist too. Thanks . God bless you.

[@davep.6385]

Always like your viewpoints using real world scenarios.

[@serjiobinks91]

I’ve have been watching all of your videos and you are the best I’ve seen doing mudding, great teacher really entertaining blessings my friend

[@DeuceGenius]

good videos friend. after watching a bunch of them ive learned how to fix just about anything i come across. did the final coat on some stuff today and its gonna sand nice and look perfect tomorrow.

[@winstonmcse]

Thank you for being so thorough with your process. now I can start my room project thanks to your video and tips...

[@thesqueedler]

This is great. I wish I would have seen this process first before watching your beginner drywall playlist!!

[@Eversogladucame]

So smooth the way you work. I've learned so much from your videos and really upped my diy game. Just finishing a big reno on my Vic BC home with little experience. Thank you!

[@connorrogers1917]

You are probably the best DIY youtuber i've seen on youtube. If more people did drywall stuff, you would be easily the most subscribed to. Fantastic videos, and please keep posting. It is really really helpful. Never have to go to another channel to find information if you've already covered it. Thanks man. Appreciate you.

[@rodw]

Very nicely done !! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, talent and videos, Rodney

[@thekiteboatparty3568]

you are the man Ben! As the others said, can’t understand how you have less than 10mil subs, your funny as well as amazing knowledgeable

[@mariap4058]

Don’t even know how I got here but it was very satisfying I watched the whole thing 😊

[@acjunio990]

Your work man is simply satisfying. Keep it up.

[@Jeff-gw1dv]

You make it look so easy but it's still a lot of work to get such a good finish.Thanks for posting such good quality videos.

[@burison4250]

I am doing diy projects at home and your videos are very informative. Actually I learned a lot from this and everyone always tells me my work is good and asked me how I learned to gyprock so good 🤣 all from learning from your videos! Thanks mate

[@madcowusa4277]

5:15 Now that's how you get mud into a bucket. Embarrassed to admit I've been pulling the full plastic bag out of the box and trying to sort of pour and wring all the mud out it for the next 5 minutes. I knew there was a better way. Thanks for what you do - I'm learning so much!

[@cgraf69]

I'm a drywall guy and you're right, that's a great trick and i've heard so many people say that when they see me do it.

[@Ben83597]

Nice to see all the tools you use. Take care you don't wear out your shoulders.

[@patmos7521]

Dude, you're a legend. Badass work. I like seeing someone so good at using a trowel. Straight up artist.

[@778carly]

"Such a great vid.You demonstrate so many neat ,time savin' pro tips. Wish I had you helpin' me with my reno right now! Keep up the good work!"

[@greggsanner3270]

I discovered your KZbin channel through a comment by Peter Najar on the KZbin channel Odd Life Crafting. Peter said to view your video on how to float drywall properly. I have never used a paint roller to apply the second coat of mud on a ceiling joint. Very interesting concept.

[@Dazzafourfifty]

I have learnt loads of your videos Ben ! Thank you for making these to help a DIYer even from all the way in New Zealand 🇳🇿!

[@hatzlmike1]

This is a great video. ExplainIng everything. I have been doing more and more remodel work aside from my original DIY and want to do as best job as can be done. I saw several videos and you’re right about the DIY people doing KZbin videos. It took me a while to find your video and it is by far the best. I learned so much. Bravo.

[@nickwit21]

Oh man. This video made me want to do drywall even less! Soo much work you put into that job! Nice work!

[@rafaelpichardo215]

You did an excellent job showing us how to do this work! I have to be honest, I have always been intimidated by doing this to my Reno’s so I usually hire it out. I just remodeled the large part of my home and I am going to do the much and taping myself. I have looked at your videos and feel more comfortable with my abilities. Thank you for showing the wisdom of this art.

[@catchulater7483]

Agreed. ! Best drywall videos out there..... bar none. I dont know the fellow, but it is very obvious from the excellent craftsmanship, tools, and the general method he does things, it is very possible, he may have done it once.. or twice before. Good info in these vids AND not explained to death on any one thing. Very well done, as if the audience is intelligent! NOICE !

[@ArchonXzero]

Ah yes.. my shoulders an neck were cramping up just watching you sand a level 5 ceiling. Nice work fellow super taper!

[@zackally828]

Thanks for the videos you make, they help a lot of people!

[@teh60]

I always learn a lot from your videos. Great job Ben.

[@geneschmidt1361]

I like it. Informative and amusing. Well worth the price of admission.

[@evidentpainters7848]

Geez this guy is incredible.

[@terrynadosy289]

Corner tools are money well spent, thanks for the heads up. Corners are a royal pain for me. Great job on the drywalling and video.

[@sedrickmonroe]

I really enjoyed the way you shot this and how you talked about it keep up the great videos Ben

[@moisessaldivar9450]

Ben I just discovered your videos this week and I want to thank you for your easy explanations and have made this a great and useful education.

[@1sttigertiger426]

You should also wear a faceshield to prevent the drywall dust from entering your eyes. Your attention-to-detail is recognized in your quality work.

[@kenkingsflyingmachines2382]

I have fumbled my way through so many drywall repairs in my 35 years as a homeowner. Thank you, thank you for showing us how it's done. Maybe my next attempt won't look like a plaster moonscape.

[@JeffNealsPlace]

Great video. I’m doing a partial remodel right now and your videos are helping a ton. I’ll post a before and after video when I am done.