Creating that EXPOSED BEAM look with DRYWALL!!

How to get a clean line against a wooden beam or other surface that won't crumble away.

[@MountainMapleRanch]

I know this is a men’s world. But right now I am mudding and taping my husbands shop and he said that I’m as close to a pro as he ever hired. I have very much taken all the lessons from this channel and put it to actual real life. I really appreciate this lesson cause there is couple of exposed boards that I want to mud very careful around. Thank you once again!!

[@lespaul36]

I have worked years in different construction fields. While not a lot of women, I have had some and they were great. So do not think because it is "man's world" you are discluded or be overwhelmed. I mean if men naturally rocked at this stuff we wouldn't have awesome channels like this or company training. We all have to learn. And these guys make it look easy. Since, like you, it is not a pro job I go slow and slow layer (usually too thick) and sand off at the end. Did I take a lot of time, yeah. My background is electrical and telcom/datacom. So I took more time but using stuff I learned from channels like this I got pretty got results. To the point I look at stuff I did off what I thought with no knowledge and am now happy I am going to be opening up those walls again for electrical and can finish it way better. I love to see/hear of women doing construction style stuff. Heck I use my kids to pull wire and install electrical outlets, not like different genitalia makes them incapable and I was able to replace every switch/outlet in my house in 2 days because my girls rock.

[@oldskoolwayy]

Sounds like you have the gift

[@darcontv]

Nice and exactly what I needed to see. I have a very similar beam with drywall that I have been wondering what to do with as a DIY guy. Always great videos and instruction!!

[@blargspot]

Thanks Vancouver Drywaller! I finished my project a year ago but I still watch your videos!

[@wdecker09]

Haha I wish you had done this video years ago. Your video where you use the tear away L-bead against a wooden skylight window was the only one I could find 3 years ago when I started exposing ALL of the floor joists and old beams in my farm house. I've now done 3 rooms and learned a lot of the tips you gave in this video through trial and error. I'd love to see how you do a corner with L-bead where 2 exposed beams meet. I've tried several different methods (butting up 2 pieces, cutting both on a 45, creasing one piece and putting a bend in it etc.) but still haven't settled on one that I think is perfect.

[@KingSobieski]

thanks for all the tips. i look at stuff i did 6yrs ago and it looks horrible. just did some built in drywalled shelves and they look A+ today.

[@als1023]

Nice save !! Great idea to not remove and fill with mud. I work in mostly older homes, and the varying joist heights are a constant. Thank you for the tip about fiberglass tape to cover the edge of the bead. The clients will be very pleased, I'm sure !

[@trailerhater]

Thanks for showing us as many steps as you did.

[@garyreadler4886]

You make it look so easy, its a pleasure to watch a true professional with such exceptional results. Thanks.

[@aname4me]

Mesmerizing to watch... as always!

[@nwbudro9210]

I recently built a kitchen pantry including drywall and mudding work. Your knife control is deceivingly good. I tried the 10" knife and was making such a mess of it that I went back to a 6" and sanded the f out of it. Anyways, your video was informative and entertaining as usual.

[@lespaul36]

IKR. They make it look so easy. But, better to sand off extra than to sand and need more from I understand.

[@tburrrg2502]

I live in a loft and have been considering refinishing our wood beams & watching this taught me that whomever did the first build absolutely didn’t do any of this because yours looks great and we have major mud build up! Great video I’m going to follow your step by step for our refinish ❤

[@youtrades]

So crisp, so clean!

[@danham3344]

Wow! That’s incredible! Nice work and thanks for sharing this method.

[@timothyhurst2918]

Dude i watch your channel for a while now. I taught myself how to mud by not watching nothing. You are showing me a lot. I guess we get a bad rap, but i do really good work and what you have shown me and i use it now it works awesome. Keep doing what your doing. I will say thank you.

[@djb6496]

I just learned of Bens skateboard channel! I was researching skate trucks and was so confused when he showed up. I had no idea! You rock Ben!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

:)

[@tommycho9068]

Detail and professional finish. Thanks

[@oldskoolwayy]

When he tore the drywall I said..oooohhhh..😂😂 but it didnt bother him..😂 bro i love this dude, forever a fan 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I learn a ton from him..

[@MICHAEL-lx5cy]

LOOKS GREAT!!!

[@Dumontsk8te]

I love your videos man!

[@jamesbeasley]

You’re “The Prodigy”….much respect

[@ST-cy6we]

Yes as VC noted, shims would have saved me tons of misery. I was brand new to drywall. The bedroom wall that became the backsplash kitchen wall is a mess. I'm having to mud after the new poured-epoxy counter tops are in place. My best brainstorming is to shiplap the wall or maybe large format tile, after I do more corrective mudding.. what a mess.. Shimming the drywall flat would have been so much easier. The correction you made here is very informative. Great video!!!

[@tcoiler]

Thanks for this one! I'll probably use a tear away bead like this on a stone window sill. I also discovered one of those "nose dives" in my house, hidden by popcorn ceiling.

[@zackerydupuis6724]

Love your videos and keep up the amazing work Ben.

[@andrewnovino5269]

You have taught me so much 5 years ago I was terrible and with practice and your tips Im getting pretty good Im still trying to master the hawk and trowl but lol I suck ill get there one day

[@josephmckay9046]

Another great job.

[@genaberglund717]

Thank you. I need to do this soon.

[@seenstee]

Super beautiful 👍👍

[@inspectormills3290]

Really nice!

[@jamescheever7982]

Love it ... edges are all about being a pro

[@Mark-EFMB-Combat-Medic]

That turned out WAY better than I thought it would. Of course, because you did it. :)

[@joesmoth2610]

Flat taping is the cleanest option,run blue tape or frog tape along the beam first so mud from the finishing process can easily be cleaned off or lightly scored with a sharp knife and peeled clean

[@heaveniscoolerthanfire1204]

Looks good

[@mrrepurpose9596]

Very nice.

[@brookekathryn1980]

Well, I did this three years ago to my beams and I'm glad you verified that I did it properly!

[@MathGeekQ]

beautiful

[@andrewcarr2431]

never had success when I don't mesh tape the edges on vinyl bead. but I do glue, staple and mud it on.

[@kristenvincent3622]

I’ve got some pretty fugly beams I plan on just cladding in some cedar after my ceiling board is up. But this was really informative, if your beam looks nice like that to begin with

[@jackww839]

Holy crispy line Batman!

[@chrisb1341]

got the magic touch,definitely a art to get to that level👍

[@MooseDoesStuff]

that hammer action!

[@jackfrost1031]

Wish I had a list of the mud types and uses. 9:00 VC do you have a summary somewhere? I love the quick set mud. So much faster but I’m always questioning when to use what!

[@thezfunk]

He just did one a month or two ago when he was in the States about what you can find at the Home Despot and what you would use each type for.

[@dennisv3973]

Great videos. You're the goto expert for my amateur drywall attempts. I have a request. I'm fixing cracks and holes in kitchen drywall between cabinets and counter. Most videos on KZbin are in wide open spaces with no obstacles and mostly new drywall. I'm making a mess around plugs/switches and up against cupboards and counter backslash. Short runs. Do you have a video and if not can I request one (although it will likely be too late this job). Fun fact: I hate sanding 😄

[@billm.8220]

Very nicely done.

[@andrewc6385]

U look like another guy i follow named ben degros. Great job as usual

[@projectauto7560]

There's a good reason he looks like Ben Degros lol. Because it is him. That's his name lol.

[@phildickinson9975]

Thanks

[@jerrydifiore6623]

I like how we got to see Ben's beard grow during this video.

[@anxiousappliance]

awesome

[@smeepsmeepsmeep]

I totally thought the title meant that you were MAKING the exposed wood beam out of drywall 😅

[@johnrussell5180]

Really enjoy your videos and I have gathered an abundance of good info watching them. I am working on an unusual project that could use your advice. I have a stem wall that my wife wants solid wood on the end face and drywall on the 2 sides. My question, can I apply paper and with metal outside corners and mud and tape right across the wood face without any issues? Will general purpose mud stick and stay on the wood surface? We are just going to paint the surface. Thanks and keep the videos coming!

[@dhammer5645]

Once I saw the title of this video. I knew it was going to be a tear away bead.

[@Lagildiskubrez]

i do the same thing mesh tape helps the t12 not to crack

[@GuruWiso]

When you covered the bead with mesh tape did you use hot mud to coat that? I thought you were supposed to only use hot mud with mesh tapes. Thanks for the video...your channel has helped me so much!

[@kirbira]

Thank you so much for this video!! QUESTION: I'm in a house with exposed beams, which were poorly trimmed out (I'll spare you the details). I took off the trim in one room, and have found that the drywall as it abuts the beam is very ragged/uneven. In some places it butts up nearly to the beam; in others, there is a gap of 1/2". Can I fill these large gaps with hot mud, and then use this tearaway bead method, mudding OVER the painted ceiling? Thank you (or anyone else in the comments) for your advice! And thanks again for the video.

[@leighannehammons9710]

Awesome…

[@Lagildiskubrez]

i have done many times to install tear away in every custum houses. and install drywall with shadow reveal.. its challenging work both side on drywall and taping.. i hope you read my comment and please lets do collab soon.. i dont mind to drive to vancouver thanks sir

[@r5yamaha]

Learned a new technique but very labor time consuming.

[@Exotic_drift]

I followed this with using one your tear away videos

[@TheDOS]

Nice. But overall seems a lot of meticulous work, if it wasn’t a strict customer criteria, would you rather recommend some kind of minimal tasteful crown molding along the beam?

[@juangarza9453]

Imagine if after all that work they decide they want a trim/moulding up there instead

[@andrewnovino5269]

Nice edge

[@MrFredjsnj]

I want to do this in my attic. The difference is that I must have like 60-70 beads (not even sure if that’s the name) and they are old, with a rough texture. So I’ll have to sand one by one before anything. Then how will I place insulation and something to nail the sheet rocks onto? Pieces of 2x4? I know nothing about these things, but Im trying to get educated and start doing something by myself

[@jasonwatzka702]

Do you ever wait until the painting is done to remove the tear away bead? I use this a lot when I rock around a new tub/shower install. Then I tear it away after the painting is all done. Its a lifesaver

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I feel like there would be too many little chips coming off that need to be sanded and repainted but if it’s working for you then keep doing what you’re doing.

[@jeffservos7338]

Hey! Not related to this video but it’s a newer video so I’m selfishly hoping you might see this comment. Can you use the rounded edge of drywall for an outside corner or does that always need to be cut? Thanks! Love your videos 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@tonyc7352]

This was a good one, thank you. I agree that adding the tape spanning the bead leg instead of glue is strong enough, especially in such a not-demanding location. I'm working on window returns that also require "leveling mud"/prefill before adding the same tear-away flat bead. Instead of mud-setting, what do you think of my idea of priming the bead area so that I can use the adhesive?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

That works well too

[@tonyc7352]

@@vancouvercarpenter Thanks for replying.

[@okkrom]

Looks great. Tbh I think I would have just caulked it.

[@thomasnn]

Can’t seem to find tear away bead in Europe, does anyone know if Knauf or similar manufacturers make these?

[@timothyhurst2918]

If you are ever in the states let me know

[@FendersRule]

Curious as if this is an exception to use all purpose with mesh tape?

[@BallawdeQuincewold]

Tearaway bead? More like...squareaway!

[@mikebowling8795]

Could you have used fibafuse instead of the mesh tape?

[@Lagildiskubrez]

i have my columbia 8,10,12 box corner head flusher. lets go sirr

[@TapelessDrywallFinishing]

👍👍

[@DrFrei]

Wow! You are a master, and it's fun to see. This is a difficult job, in my view. And I'm about to try it myself! Appreciate the tips and instruction! One question though...you mentioned mud with "glue" in it, I think. I've never heard of that; is it available in the U.S.?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Just use All purpose and let it dry for each coat. Use all purpose light for your final coat if you don’t want to have to sand so much.

[@DrFrei]

@@vancouvercarpenter Thanks!

[@fratelliremodel]

THANK YOU for packing a video about this! I have a project that this will be immensely helpful. Although unlike you, I can see my painters tape getting stuck under there and causing a nightmare😝. Have you noticed a difference between green and blue frog tape?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I haven’t tried them all so couldn’t say.

[@ImConstantlyDrunk]

Would sound channel work a bit to help even out the ceiling weeble wobbles?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

That would be more work than a few shims but it might help a bit.

[@winaguilar2563]

ZIP BEAD ya!😂 Why didn't you have your camera guy help you to do it right and even. You were struggling with a half sheet,action lol

[@Matt-my7pz]

Looks money

[@Matt-my7pz]

Yikes Man, obviously with you segwaying I could see the lift in the corner before you threw the level on it and I'm on my phone! Dirty Dog hey. What's the deal with the hangers man that's brutal!

[@debandmike3380]

even though you did a masterful job as always it still looks unfinished like it's begging for a trim like a small corner round or something

[@jensadelow5770]

Where was this a few years ago when i flat tapet and cauled my beam. It lookes terrible now with cracks. Wonder if i can get this from amazon in sweden

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I really hope that everyone who says caulk or flat tape it sees this comment.

[@MrKapitalex]

Exactly what I'm afraid of as well. And strangely, in the Netherlands we can't get this type of beads, so probably I'll have to get it from UK or Germany.

[@AlainStar]

🙏👏👍💪

[@dylancooper8497]

If I die tomorrow it’s because I used Trimtex spray adhesive to stick on my tear-aways

[@hamarijz-borokgoro]

Where in Vancouver are you located? What is the name of your business?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Look up ben degros on instagram

[@bay9876]

New Living Translation Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people. Prov, 22:29

[@Dev-lc4cd]

A month since his last video?? Hope he's doing well.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Yup. I was on vacation and just didn't have any videos filmed and edited until today :)

[@SpairPartsArmy]

Very silky, very smooth, very sexy! 😊

[@earlebird4262]

Just buy a painted chain.

[@dim3nt0]

according to the title you create a beam look with drywall, except there is allready a wooden beam there... so not much to do except some minor detailing...

[@Lagildiskubrez]

hi there #lagildiskubrez youtube channel here in lake country british columbia. im a drywall installer and tapper.. i love to collab with you someday in to your project.

[@snoopcow]

That's very wooden beam.

[@bernardlarson9110]

*Promosm* 🌟

[@vancouvercarpenter]

That's a new word for me

[@stashoski2675]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 learn something new