Drywall Mudding (first coat)

How to do your first coat on drywall. It includes corner beads, butt joints and flat joints.
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Hawk and Trowels
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[@lakepowellbigbrownhousebar5769]

I am a handyman in Utah and I’ve learned more from this guy than any other KZbinr. Hope he continues to do what he does

[@wopwop420]

Yeah man, I'm doing a full basement reno and always come back to these vids before that step.. I rarely do drywall so the refreshers are awesome.

[@urhuckfinn]

Good job, Dad! At the end of the day, the heart on your hand is why you do what you do.... great video too

[@garychandler4296]

Never think you know it all! 33 yrs remodeling and I found this one full of little nuggets that will prove useful. I'm sometimes surprised at the things we take for granted and things we do that we don't reallu understand why. I just wish I had a memory; I wouldn't be rewatching some of these, but he's really a great teacher!

[@Hengry-hn7rb]

33 years remodeling , you must have some good inside tips. Don’t mind if you share some with us.

[@garychandler4296]

@@Hengry-hn7rb Sure. Pray your memory doesn't go the way mine did, and you won't revisit a thread only to find out you've posted in it 4 times already! Getting so old I don't buy green bananas...

[@jameslund221]

You have the best attitude in this work I’ve ever seen so far. I just love your presentation. And right to the point. If I had any friends I’d recommend your videos in a heartbeat. Great stuff, keep it up. Thanks

[@ericzenk4404]

I'm finishing the basement in my house. watching you do drywall helps me figure out what to do.

[@noahb8032]

Yes please. Everyone I’ve met in the trades myself included have wild stories about how they got in to just everything in general.

[@matthewbusch7963]

Thank you for your videos sir! They have saved me a lot of time. As well , I struggle with execution of tasks until I understand the concept. Your video explanation of the different types of mud changed my drywall life. Thank you. And I'm watching this video 7 hours after it was posted. The one mud hole that thumbs down has never held a hawk and trowel.

[@stevenbartholomew9749]

what ive learned from watching is that i always try to make my first 2 coats look good.... just worry about it being full and ready for the next coat.

[@papadjrowe]

I have been doing it for 20 plus, you are awesome brother. I actually have figured out more of the problems I always had, moreso your corner work, thanks to you. I really appreciate the uploads man!! You have made me more money!!!... 😁😁😁🤑 thanks again...

[@number1pappy]

As a nubie "DIY" guy who was struggling with my drywall seams. My advice to any other person struggling with drywall seams is to get the same style trowel he is using in this video! I had a regular style drywall knife and I didn't want to purchase yet another tool but I can tell you that a "trowel " like he is using is a game changer ! Just the way you hold it naturally makes it better! I went from seams that no matter what I did I had to redo ,sand etc etc....it was extremely frustrating! Once I got my hands on a trowel my seams got better and a few hours later I was finishing seams that didn't require sanding. Its amazing.

[@MV-wb2cz]

I agree, I've learned this way from ben and I am doing drywall finishing as an additional to what my business offers already.

[@ehabrabadi120]

I just want to say thank you. Because I have learned doing drywall by watching your videos.

[@mikekleven8130]

Scarey

[@jamestishner]

Man, I just want to say thank you. I love all your videos, your personality, and I've learned so much from you over the last few years. Keep on keeping on brother!

[@djarcadian]

His channel has become one of my favorites.

[@geneduclos4003]

I always get something out of you video. Shared with my daughter. The one is really getting good with the hawk and trowel. Thanks for all your videos.

[@JeffWok]

I started watching because I was patching up my garage. That's been done for a while. Your interesting and informative, of course we want to hear your story. Great Channel!

[@bgwhalley]

Vancouver I just want to give you a huge thank you for these videos. I like them all and hope KZbin pays you handsomely because you have saved me so much money. I own several rentals and your videos have made me semi-pro when it comes to drywall repair. Before I used to have to hire shady contractors who may show up and may not to do repairs at our properties. Anyway, thank you! Like button is smashed again!!!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Wow, thank you!

[@chillcloud9]

I found this insightful. I appreciated the brevity of it though. While I could have watched you coat the whole ceiling usually I'm just trying to get the jist of things. Minute for minute. Your videos have been the most helpful. Thanks 👍

[@toddgaignat5759]

Thanks for these clear and straightforward instructions, this has been a great help to me.

[@Redskintom]

You are great! My wife loves the outcome for our remodel. Thank you for leading me thru it.

[@batikcreations]

Love you're video's and I've learned a lot thanks. Couple things I do that I haven't seen you mention. I use an old kitchen spatula to get the mud out of the bucket. Works great and you can clean the sides easy, also works good to mix small batches by hand in the bucket. Another tip... you can save premixed mud in the bucket for much longer if you use plastic wrap (cellophane) over the top before you put on the lid. I use this trick to save mud and other things like floor leverer or wood putty. Basically anything that can dry out. Thanks again and keep on truckin!

[@kevinmd77]

Most carpenters are horrible at doing drywall, particularly spackling. You sir are not one of them! Your technique’s and explanation of them are calm and clear which makes them easy to follow and understand. Your a boss for sure! I’ve been doing drywall my whole life and it’s nice to see how other people do it especially when it’s well layed out like you’ve done. Thanks for doing this!

[@finaltouchdrywall]

Great video! We always coat everything at once. We do a lot of hot mud in the repair section of drywall.

[@sirp0p0]

I did some work for an old boss of mine. It was my first time really drywalling beyond patching holes. I did several rooms, ceilings and all. I feel bad now after seeing all the proper ways to do things, even though I think it came out looking presentable. I was basically just googling what I should do every day and flying by the seat of my pants. This channel has given me so much information, I feel confident that I could make it look even better if I have to do it again. Now at least I have a few tools already bought, I just need the practice.

[@carlosjimenez1988]

Love the video. I needed a quick refresher on first coat. You are a great drywall finisher. 👍💡

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@missmunikaur]

As well as learning drywall mudding and finishing techniques, I learn new sayings like "It ain't rocket surgery" I mean sod 'it ain't rocket science' and 'it ain't brain surgery' Simply "rocket surgery" Thanks again Vancouver carpenter you're awesome

[@EricShimla]

It’s from The Trailer Park Boys great quote!!

[@hexhex7220]

Best teacher...surely a darn great Dad..Thanks again for sharing the wisdom...

[@luketutka8921]

Your videos are second to none.

[@7IIJII]

VC is solid context all day erraday. Appreciate the knowledge playa

[@charlesviner1565]

I really like the way you do your videos

[@stevepravecek4462]

The video I’ve been waiting for!

[@Miss_NeNe]

you make it look so easy lol I'm still on my walls but you are giving me more confidence. I have a slanted ceiling that is very high up...

[@daneedmonds675]

Thank you. You've taught a plumber to love doing drywall!

[@ccadama]

@Vancouver Carpenter. Yeah, you can't break YOUR 4 year old daughter's heart. But hopefully, when that sticker came off it didn't get into your drywall compound. I'd be embarrassing if it bled through on the homeowner. I find you mudding to put me in a peaceful zen-like mood. Yes, I'd like to hear how you got into drywalling. Not enough people have respect for the tradespeople. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

[@LDeezy662]

Def interested in how you got your start...always entertaining to hear someone else's story

[@Ultegra10SPD]

As i'm working on my new (to me) house i can honestly say each drywall adventure i've been on this last mth i hear him saying 'feather my edge' when i do so (best i can anyway). -U10

[@vancouvercarpenter]

That is awesome!

[@gemcityfireman]

Feather, Feather and Finish Pass. I could watch these all day long. Skilled tradesman. Great Job. I like hearing “It will be okay”

[@jamesluye1315]

Very nice you’re graft is choice plus you take pride in your work

[@tice2229]

my goodness! those corners look awesome! Haha I am STRUGGLIN' with corners man. Almost done though. Great work, great vids, appreciate it Mr Carpenter!

[@jasonbolin7025]

You have great videos. Drywall is my weak spot and you have inspires me to give it a go.

[@nuhuh4268]

When I heard you said that you have 4 females and 2 males in your house, I believe you must have a happy family！you are well deserved! Thank you so much for your awesome videos! I have learned a lot from your videos.

[@cdean3140]

You make it look sooo easy and am interested in the vid on how you got into drywalling. Would also love to see the finished ceiling result as it seems really similar to how ours is now, and at what point is it ok to paint? Take care of yourself and all your kiddos!

[@conradyo9274]

The Canadian taper hawk and trowel lmao. I find it funny coming from the states but it's very effective I see. You're a master

[@mitchmarostica5772]

Trowel is the way no question. All you need is a small knife to accompany one trowel for almost any job, less tools to clean and carry. And it so much easier on the wrist and quick to apply mud.

[@JosePerez-sm8li]

Yes post the following video!

[@ms.lynnmorin5833]

I enjoy your chanel. Very informative!

[@kevincoulombe3608]

Your Vedios have help me so much thank you your a good teacher

[@katalytically]

I always get something out of your videos. Thanks

[@kylebainter8595]

I had been watching another guy that yes has 30 yrs experience and has been wildly insightful for me in what I'm doing. However, Thank you your ways of explaining it are far more comprehensible for me anyway and I love the fact each motion you make repetitive as it is helps me big time especially with this ceiling. I'm out the game some years and took on a 12×12 ceiling and a few other walls, but what I've found that's I think gonna work is I'm setting my 10'' up square and marking every 3-4ft the width of the 10 for my coat passes, then switched to the 12" for butt joints. Homeowner did not so great hanging it, every screw had the ding test😢 So, before pre-fill prep there was plenty of prep bfr real prep could begin. Anyone gotta suggestion on good fast texture that'll make my end game better? House is being sold and it literally needs to be Just good enough! Thought about rolling on mud, and just bump slide it, told them I couldn't possibly match the walls. I can come close but not really. Maybe just shoot it and call it done.

[@AnotherClown01]

Looks good Ben. Hope all is well stay safe...

[@danswojanovski2549]

Rocket surgery? Lol I guess at the time of this video you were tired.....or over worked. Love the videos you produce, you are saving me a lot of sanding! I really enjoy your in depth descriptions of your techniques. All of the information you provide is very helpful

[@bicylindrico]

Looking forward to the next one

[@mathman0101]

Your advice and talent is amazing I followed your tips and technique and achieved a level 5 finish on my sons ceiling bedroom. I have to say I was the one who went through the ceiling in the first place as I was rewiring his room from the attic above - but hey no one’s perfect.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

hahaha :D

[@mathman0101]

@@vancouvercarpenter that’s what the reaction of the family with 4 women and 3-guys

[@brians5539]

Definitely interested. Everyone loves a good story.

[@josephradack284]

Thank you for all the useful information

[@user-bo1bj6xw2p]

Damn you’re good, you make it look easy and fun to watch!! What are you doing this weekend I just finished dry walling my garage ceiling!😃

[@albertsalas9154]

Thanks to you I learned to do tape and float. I follow all of your pointer and I wish I could show you my finish work. It turned out nice. The sad part is that I have to cover it texture lol my wife wants texture. But I did my best

[@TCM1966]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@TobiasRaphael1]

Nice to know you're human and forget nuances once in a while. Appreciate your expertise!

[@larrygill2223]

I finished drywalling a basement and did all the taping and mudding. Even though I’m really good at it, god I hate doing it. Especially the sanding!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@Jordan-mh9fn]

Great info! Thanks for the video it will help a lot!!!

[@primalfury2011]

thank you for the info

[@parycash]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful but I king of got lost at your comment of "rocket surgery". :)

[@losmoore3358]

I'm trying to catch on to your mud passing terms, vocabulary. Thanks for the teachings. My first time drywalling my ceiling.

[@whrestheblksmth]

He's like the Bob Ross of mudding

[@gordon3126]

good job and thx for all the tips, very helpful indeed :)

[@splanzza]

Rocket Surgery ??? 🚀 😂

[@Pseudify]

Well he was right about that. Although I can only imagine how hard it would be to sew a fin onto a rocket.

[@GeorgieVlogs]

yes please, would love to know how you got into it

[@stargateproductions]

I always three coat my flats. First with a 12", then a 14" and then I skim the joint. By the time your done it's about 2 feet wide but gosh darn do they turn out good.

[@austinroberson8]

Love you channel for DIYers. You should put links for the items you recommend. Don’t go crazy but everything you use in that episode would probably make you at least a car payment or two a year. To be honest I’m a handyman and have never heard of sponged back sandpaper. Didn’t realize it was sold BY THE ROLL. I’ve only seen it when it already cut and glued on a sponge wedge. I just bought two rolls off amazon. You would have made .50 or so.

[@bradleyfletcher9370]

Very helpful!!

[@edwardpinsent2101]

Another excellent vid... Thanks .. Seems I have spent a whole lotta time, going over and over my mud on the first pass to get it as good as I can get it. Seeing you breeze through the first coat really helps. Will dig into the vid's for a 'second coat' video .. and hope I can see some 'sanding' before that coat. Me , working on my 7th coat, to get to level 4 :-) ...............................sigh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BahianoReno]

Job well done my friend, keep safe,

[@Tacompton425]

Great vids! Yes, please post followup.

[@robertfusselman8108]

Would love to hear how you landed doing this trade!:-) thanks for sharing I'm learning slowly the trade and I really love painting:-)

[@gerardoreyes9074]

“Rocket surgery” 😂😂 love it Always posting awesome and helpful videos 👌🏻

[@screamin6951]

Don't let Anyone say you guys aren't artists. To u its easy. To most of us we try to work the mud way too much.

[@Littlelamb2023]

Dude you have a lot of kids 😂 Not a dull moment in your house! 🙌🏽

[@TOMTOM-nh3nl]

Thank You

[@maxslomoff]

Yes I’m interested

[@LeakyRoofStudio]

Thanks!

[@lakers165]

Yea man that will be kool to know

[@congoose100]

Would love to see the rest of the video

[@jimmyfavereau]

aWesome always , thanks Ben and God Bless

[@kevinduran8690]

Crazy how the tools change depending on the geography!

[@stargateproductions]

I still do it in order, I just crack up the heat on small jobs, mud sets up faster.

[@geneduclos4003]

I feel your pain. Same here 4 women. Fortunately, they married and have moved out.👍

[@joshuaburke411]

Im a master electrician by trade and this is still witchcraft and wizardry to me.

[@keikeiasako]

KZbin has robbed BCIT of a great instructor! I'm keen on what got you into drywalling, but if like me, you probably found it rewarding, enjoyable and can pay pretty well.

[@alexemramos]

You are the best

[@351eagle3]

As a novice, how do I avoid inconsistent texture when skim coating a wall? 1st & 2nd skim coats have a somewhat grainy texture, but any touch-ups I do afterward appear hard and smooth. Do I need to do a final skim coat over entire surface tightly? Thank you so much for your superior videos!

[@jaimemontesdeoca9386]

Love your videos what kind of trowel do you use I can only find concave trowels in big box store can you recommend a trowel I can find in the states thanks!

[@leozmaxwelljilliumz3360]

"Its not rocket surgery, boys" - rickey and i definitely would like to hear how you got into the trade

[@jont6861]

For small jobs, I always use 20 or 45 minutes setting mud for the first 2 coats and regular slow mud for the last one to get a smooth result. Whats your thought of fast setting compound mud for job size like your doing in this video?

[@get_loud]

Ive watched a lot of your videos and i have a small 8×8 square with 2 windows i had to replace along with drywall. And now i have to mud it for knockdown texture. Im not sure what mud mix to use since ive never done any drywall mudding before.

[@cheneypinata]

Ben’s stilts sound like ice rain on a wintery afternoon...or a crackling fire.

[@willcongdon114]

Lol mine are the same

[@Foxtrotallday]

Hey GOAT. Do you do the painting afterwards as well?

[@Wassenhoven420]

lol at end of vid "its not rocket surgery". Good vid!

[@joshuamollette1676]

Quick question: where do you fit coating angles into this whole process?

[@icecubefree]

First I want to thank you for your videos. They are big help for me. I bought a couple of boxes of ready mixed drywall mud when I started my basement two years ago and wondering if they are still good to use. I never opened them and could not find any expiration date on box.

[@adamdevereaux2459]

You’ll probably find them moldy when you do open them. For the money- just buy fresh.

[@jonnafry]

For sure, background stories are a good read so feel free to indulge your vc posse

[@wrobelmike]

I'd like to hear your story, for sure.

[@jameswestmoreland8953]

How would you suggest correcting all the noticeable errors in tape/float ... I mean, I’m looking up and all around and you can see all the butt joints and lift ups ( my first project before I started learning more). I have a mild Monterrey texture finish , but should I just primer all the areas and re-float and feather the butt joints ? Should that correct it?