Drywall Repair!!! Fixing a classic MESH TAPE CRACK!

[@jameslucas5590]

This was a relaxing to watch. You are like the Mr Rogers of mud and tape. I pray your channel last forever.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Wow, thank you

[@loulu8179]

Mr. Rogers is priceless! We need a theme song: "It's a skillful day with the hawk and trowel ...."

[@freddageforde6966]

(Vancouver Carpenter AKA Mr. Rogers of mud and tape) spot on. I started doing this work as an employee for a complete stress case but I got better doing this type of work by watching Mr. Rogers.

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

Mr Rogers Intro kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHzcmp1mgZt-paM

[@curtisdolan5676]

Bob Ross

[@alder50]

Thanks Ben! I know that this is a lot of work for you. You are helping so many people! How great is that!!

[@Steeleroneify]

Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to show us your trade. I’ve had many very disappointing drywall jobs. I’m getting ready to drywall my basement and your videos are coming in handy.

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

Hey mate, I’ve watched and learned from your videos for years, despite being a plasterer and decorator. In England all we use when skimming is mesh, and yeah we do get fails with it, but generally it’s not because of the mesh, it’s loose boardwork, shrinking timbers, structural movement etc. tape and jointing is used here in new builds and I’ve been to literally dozens of tape and joint fails be it corners, angles etc. I think it’s fair to say that any joint will crack given the worst circumstances for it. Once again have watched and loved your videos for years. My Mrs even recognises your voice when watching vids haha

[@vancouvercarpenter]

100% agree. Any tape and mud will fail under the wrong conditions and even the some of the worst tape jobs hold up under perfect conditions. But I always plan for the worst case scenario so that only the most stressed joints could possibly fail.

[@barkingshark6413]

Yea, my wife recognizes his voice too... and she thinks he’s good looking...hmmm.

[@michaelfranks3759]

Your absolutely amazing. You are the Master of All Trades. You deserve your own show on the HGTV channel.

[@RossPotts]

@vancouvercarpenter, WOW! If it weren’t for the fact I watched the whole thing and knew where the wet spots were, I wouldn’t even see the repair. I’m sure there some camera issues with color and all, but you can’t hide lumpy shadows. I couldn’t see ANYthing at the end. Beautiful work. And I didn’t realize screws were needed. You can really tell my builder cheaped out. SOOOO many mail pops!

[@lyonanddebanderson4418]

I grew up in a carpenter dominated family 4th generation. Dang, you are good & a great teacher. I stopped to be a cop & medic for 25 yrs., but back in the game playing catch up. loved ones passed, thank you for this!!!

[@yarapolana]

Your videos got me so much confidence. Where I live, in Iceland, we dont have much options in terms of timing so I get the american powder one ugc or something like that, the 20mins version and damn I learned to work with it fast and it was a learning curve too, I thought putting water would make setting it slower boy how wrong I was 😂. Today I have a kitchen finished and it took me 2 days to figure out the consistency for the 20min one. Next time I will get a 45/90 one so I can take my time.

[@syloui]

The more mineral dense the water you use to mix quickset, the faster the chemical reaction that hardens it will be. My tap water has a lot of lime sediment, so my 90 minute mud is more like 30 minute

[@nickseguine393]

instead of mud to fill the joints, use plaster of paris. doesn’t shrink and cures faster. solid

[@tonyferdinandslater]

I’m a painter and decorator from the uk and you’re videos have helped me so much. Thankyou for sharing your knowledge 👍

[@robinp4445]

So helpful! You are enjoyable to watch, funny, and good at explaining the “why”…keep up the great work

[@amyheffernan5254]

Thank you so much! Tons of repairs need to be done around our home. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and sense of humor! 🤣

[@VivaLasVegusNervana]

"Kicking off" - love it... never heard that terminology but I'll be sure to inorganically interject it as much as possible.

[@kamillioooo5906]

Crazy how a small repair can take days to fix for mud to dry. Pending on the mud you use. For a diy person I typically like the mud that doesn't set too quick. But recently started using 90 and mixing in small batches it definitely speeds up the process. Just wish I had your knife skills. It's like watching a chef in the kitchen. Love the videos, you've been a huge help and also very entertaining

[@briancarroll3288]

You replied to a comment I posted on a kitchen remodel. You told me to skim it, I did and posted a comment to you on the video where you show your Carpenters card and talked about the differences in the trades. I thought that was a new video, that's why I mention it, thanks again.

[@danham3344]

I’ve been subscribed for about a year and have never seen (or even heard of) the Fiberfuse tape. Seems like a cool and very good product in the right circumstances. Great video as always!

[@TekHomesGroup]

Dude! Love watching your work and the pointers you provide to make the job go smoothly and correctly! The humor also makes your videos enjoyable! Keep up the great work sir.

[@peters1992]

All I use is Fiba-Fuse. It’s forgiving for a DIY’er that tapes drywall infrequently. And even if I was to take on a bigger task it will be my go to.

[@jeffheriot7315]

You snuck in that butterfly patch!!!...lol...you wizard!!..great work!...ive been painting for 17 years and learned to pull mud/ drywall repairs from the jump..you do things the exactly how i do them to the T! 👍👍

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Awesome! 🙂

[@JC-fb7bm]

I am a home owner, not a pro. And I the vast majority of home repairs and have learned so much from your vids. I suck at feathering but Im better than I used to be. Its a little confusing knowing which mud or tape to use on what repair and such. But I have managed to make some really crappy walls look pretty good thanks to you. Great job!

[@tommymorin7584]

Yep!! I almost done with my house and thanks to you, it looks awsome!!! Great channel and I tell everyone I can!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@blip691]

From one Ben to another, THANK YOU for making this channel. I actually have a cracked mesh tape joint that I need to fix as part of my current project. Looking forward to repeating basically what you did here... except I'll use 90 minute and paper because I'm a newbie :) Can't tell you how much time, money, and frustration you've saved me as a new homeowner doing a lot of DIY. You're an artist with a trowel, always uplifting, fun to watch, and I've learned so much from you. Peace and love, friend. You're a huge blessing.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Hi Ben :) You should seriously consider using the fibafuse. You might not go back to paper after seeing how well it works for repairs.

[@valera1507]

@@vancouvercarpenterlooks like he didn’t understand nothing from this video

[@shugemery]

Thanks for all the drywall knowledge. My projects look much better. Though no one sees it but me! Feather those edges and use good bucket skills.

[@WillN2Go1]

Good video. Solid thinking. A lot of experience. That tape looks good. Not available when I was doing this work. Personally I won't use mesh tape. If you have a nail pop, either remove the nail, or put another nail, or screw, right next to it. I've nailed a lot of drywall. Two nails less than an inch apart will never pop, one nail will almost always pop. In the early 90s was renovating my 55 year old house. I was in Los Angeles and fnished taping the cracks before the Northridge Earthquake. Some cracks I used paper tape and some I used mesh tape (no actual plan or reason.) The mesh tape cracked, none of the paper tape cracked. This wasn't drywall, this was plasterboard with a layer of plaster over the top. So it was all fastened correctly. I probably ran a few screws in. The ceiling where most of the cracks were could've been built stronger. (A friend's house I helped his father a more experienced carpenter had similar problems but more of them. We ran purlins in the attic, this distributed the load across all the joists, problem solved. In my attic I put down plywood over the insulation same basic idea, plus you could walk on it.) So my experience indicates that paper tape is significantly better than mesh. Mesh of course is a lot quicker and easier.

[@dm747]

This gave me a lot information that I have not seen in other videos on this subject. It is nice to have advise from an expert that is easy to understand. Also I have been using your glue recipe from a previous video. It has worked very well for me. THANK YOU!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Great to hear!

[@HannahMattox]

I needed this video today. I'm fixing to repair the ceiling in my kids' bathroom tonight, it just kinda gave up and drooped where it meets the wall and I'm angry at the builders of this house because of how much crap I've had to fix since moving here.

[@scottlamp3097]

I have been using Fibafuse a lot lately. I started with just patches, but it's also good for butt joints on new work. The one place I won't use it (so far) is inside corners. It doesn't fold well and it is really easy to cut with the corner of my knife. I also have a favorite 10" Knife that I have had for at least 15 years. When you find one that really works for you you can never let it go lol

[@littleshopintheshed]

I think the hardest thing I had to realize, was it doesn't have to be perfectly smooth with the knife. Many times its the " one more pass" and its got a krusty in it then it turns into 4 more passes, when I should of just stopped 5 passes ago.

[@johnlewis9649]

You should allow the "pre fill" to dry before taping. It holds up longer.

[@mattgomez115]

Thanks for this one! I have this exact issue after filling in some wood paneling and discovering two overlapping sheets weren't quite fastened enough. It was a sad surprise to see a big ol' crack spread over the winter as the temperature and humidity fluctuated. I'm gonna follow your steps and finally fix the issue!

[@kendalgee5808]

Pss.... fix it all hot mud is bulletproof.

[@qt3dot14ish]

So you didn't check the structural integrity of your substrate prior to attempting a repair of which you obviously did not have the proper information, EVEN THOUGH THAT INFORMATION WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU, to properly facilitate that repair? Noob.

[@mattgomez115]

@@qt3dot14ish Yep, you nailed it.

[@AtlasReburdened]

My project _is_ going well, thanks to all the help you've provided over the last couple years of content.

[@MarkAlbert]

Have been learning so much from you about repairing drywall which is of great help in my handyman jobs for many clients. I rarely ever use mesh tape anymore, except for small repairs. Just explained why to another client today why I use paper tape. Thanks so much for all your new videos. I enjoy learning from you!

[@MichaelBerry1]

🤣 at how you immediately catch all of your "that's what she said" moments

[@MichaelPace2.0]

I love how you apologize after making a silly joke or going off topic 😆

[@mikechristopherson9741]

There is Fibafuse and Fibafuse max.... for us homeowners would the Fibafuse Max with a bit more reinforcement help us... maybe do a video with that stuff to show us all how it works... I like the combined steps in this video... most of us don't like jobs hanging out for days at home this helps...

[@deadnthehead4557]

I have this exact issue! Before I started down the Vancouver Playlist. I had started a drywall project and I used mesh tape to tape the edges of a large piece of replaced drywall. Now I have tried putting thin amounts of mud twice but it just came right back! Like a bad dream! I live in a cheap trailer and all of the drywall was stapled on and the butts were covered with thin ugly trim strips.😮‍💨

[@PanicThrottle746]

Thank You! Iv been having trouble with a ceiling and you just really helped me out!

[@waynemorris9862]

I did some work in my bathroom. Used the mesh tape. It failed. But now I need to see if the cause is the tape of a loose joint. Thanks .

[@blckandwhtknight]

Always impressed with the finish you get. Good work Ben

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks 👍

[@dojoswitzer]

Thanks for the summary and comparison to general purpose mud.

[@averagealice8877]

We have this situation all over our house, probably from an earthquake. Thanks for this video!

[@ericvickery6357]

just want to thank you for all the hard work you put into these awesome videos. great work!!!!

[@JT_70]

Thanks! I’m having exactly the same problem. The contractor used mesh tape which has cracked around the entire perimeter of the drywall repair.

[@craigt6007]

Hi. Great instructional videos. Was wondering if you have any videos where you make patching repairs, etc., on existing drywalls that are already painted (1/4” or 3/8” nap finish). Most/all your videos are for unfinished drywalls. I have a hard time concealing the edges of the patch. Thanks!

[@GDOG520]

Got to fix me a mesh tape crack this weekend I'm curious to now see why it failed thanks for the video!

[@rcook2608]

Ahhh nothing like using an impact to drive drywall screws! (That’s my special trick too) Great content cheers 🇨🇦

[@CherDele]

This is really helpful as i have a few more cracks to repair. Learnt more about my recent repair mistakes...... I realised I didn't go wide enough or feather the edges well enough. Sanding was fine but I suspect I'm to see some unevenness around the edges after priming and painting. Too frustrated to care. I'll reposition the lighting!

[@diegovelasquez3599]

Real Gs use impact driver for drywall

[@nathanchristensen716]

Literally me

[@F-Bomb313]

Great video, like usual, I noticed the hot patch you did off camera... have you ever tried chamfering the edges of a hole like that, then pressure fitting in some diamond mesh lathing screen, then keying it in with thick 5 min quick set? A repair like that typically takes 2 coats of quickset, with a final of topping, and it is basically like filling in a nail head, no need to break it out (creating a hump over a distance). It is an extremely strong repair on both plaster and drywall.

[@brianoden1798]

I love using Fiba Fuse it's easy and so thin it makes repairs easy.

[@jamesnettleton68]

I have been priming with latex bonding agent on V out joints.This is to provide a stronger bond for back filling.I use the same material added to the rapid set hot mud. I do this for my repair work mostly.Useful over prepared painted surfaces,prior to plastering and skim coating.

[@richardpatterson9861]

I'm a painter for a small home repair company. I have to constantly instruct my boss on how to repair or do sheetrock.

[@dennisgarber]

Fibrafuse is the only tape that I can get to hide for so reason. Paper wrinkles and the checkerboard stuff is hugely difficult for me to not see the checkerboard pattern. Even with the so called ultra thin. The Fibrafuse does not have either issue. I do not do enough taping that cost is an issue.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

My guess would be you don't bury the tape enough. You shouldn't be able to see the tape after the first coat.

[@dennisgarber]

@@vancouvercarpenter else I bury it and sand it flat. Lol. So far, so good with fibrafuse, though. I just did a big patch that seems to turn out perfectly. I could kinda see the fibra fuse but only in the dark with hugely intense flashlight shone at a angle nearly parallel with the wall. I found a way neater and faster to clean up way to mix durabond, if you are interested. My method is ideal for existing work, probably not for large new jobs. But it saved my butt last month, with frozen pipes outside and no utility sink.

[@sewsable]

I've just discovered a delaminating area behind our fridge and found out why, they were using leftover bits; one section is only about 4" wide and poorly fastened. I've added screws where I can, but half of it has nothing behind it aside from the dwangs and I tried doing an angled screw, but it didn't work. I'm going to use our equivalent of Fiba Fuse on it and backfill beforehand. It didn't crack, just the layers of plaster delaminating which I put down to them putting it over lining paper that had been applied to the Gib board. One of many examples of poor work in our place. I'd replace the gib, but you can't get it here atm due to shortages so I have to work with what I've got. Today I'll be backfilling, I don't have the experience to be doing everything in one session yet.

[@TEF1701]

“Do I dare?” 😂 Oh how many times I’ve thought that exact same thing instead of just leaving it alone. It’s usually that last pass that grabs a chunk and drags a nice snail trail through your glassy, pristine mud. 🤦‍♂️

[@belapps6335]

I’m so glad I waited to repair the drywall. This video showed me how to work on the next project which I procrastinated because... I just did not know how. In addition, it answered some of my questions, such as how to not let the paper tape move. Now, I know. Thank you!!!

[@drewcama2488]

Lvve fiber tape for wider patches and skim coating. The fibers will come off and itch or get in your nose when working over head so I wear protective eye wear and if I'm doing a big job overhead a mask. But they don't sell it at any stores here in Mtl. and I have to order it on line from a Canadian distributor!

[@Mojave4ever]

I soooo appreciate you!!! Thank you for all these wonderful videos. So helpful.

[@bencorriveau1987]

Thanks a lot Ben , your videos are a great help with some of the work I’m doing at the house

[@Ultegra10SPD]

Plenty of these ahead in my basement bath. Taking notes on fuse. Luckily its way down the list bc plate is beyond full. Perhaps far enough that i can show my boys how to fix a slop job. -U10

[@kristenvincent3622]

Harder by the second… deprived and depraved… a little bit of tiddlin’… don’t get yourself accidentally demonetized! 😆 I really had a good laugh at that though. Excellent video, and I liked seeing the whole process in one short complete set.

[@ellkir1521]

I've opened walls that had a 2x4 twist 180 degrees within the cavity due to the quality or moisture of the studs used.

[@stiansberg7869]

My biggest problem when doing this my self at home is to understand when you're at the 'thats good enough'-state, and not go past that. I bet I've waisted a lot of time trying to get mud to be more perfect than it should be at a too early stage. But this video is perfect for me right now. I have cracks like these after removing fiberglass wallpaper (not sure if you have those). I thought I had fixed the problem with sanding, mud and paint, 2 years later the seams started to crack . Turns out the walls were never tapet to begin with because they knew they were putting up wallpaper. So now I'll have to cut out and tape.

[@Lady_Hiccups]

I've been learning how to mud on the job, and yes, can agree that I fuss waaay too much with making it look perfect at stages that it doesn't need to. I end up over working the mud til it's like putty, or gets tons of dry bits in it.

[@wboquist]

Another great, useful vid - with a little goofy humor as a bonus. Well done!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@BobbyBaran]

How do you fix the same cracks without a stud behind it? I use your videos all the time since I'm renovating my first house all by hand with my girlfriend. Re doing floors. Subfloors. Drywall. Electric. Plumbing. Kitchens and bathroom all redone. Crawlspace clean out and encapsulation. Everything ourselves. Of course the house we bought was built by butchers. So I'm trying to fix settlement cracks. Corner bead is not even over the drywall sheet, aswell as no studies behind the joints of the sheets....so how do I fix it to last?

[@davem3789]

I have a couple of cracks I need to fix but hate doing this kind of repair.

[@dallasshores5524]

Hi, I’ve been watching some of your videos and very informative. I have an issue where I used mesh tape in a new ceiling recessed joints and realising now have used the wrong compound (premixed) there is a hairline crack through these joints and want to know the best way to fix before painting. I got the skim coat before they appeared. Questions are 1. Should I sand back the joint to expose the mesh tape and either remove or go over with new bagged mud and more tape on top? If so keeping in mind I don’t want to build too high in this case what would be the best tape to use? Paper, mesh or fibre? 2. If removing the mesh tape is required what is the best way to do that? Any help would be great.

[@irtazaraza1672]

Thanks for shearing this type of videos, i am beginner in this paint job this video is very useful to me. thanks a lot

[@dougb8207]

Why did you have so many bubbles in your skim coat? I get those all the time, and have trouble getting rid of them. Thank you.

[@charlesrooney8714]

How do you fix a Crack in the ceiling that keeps appearing after retapeing where to sections of a prefabricated house meet together. Can you do a video on that.

[@alexandervol214]

hello , I see you didn't use primer before mudding, is there no need to use it? i usually use) and use special mud for joing..your way is easier, i need to try it. I've watched your vids for a long time,thanks, hello from Russia

[@vancouvercarpenter]

We don't prime before mudding but I can't tell you what to do with your local products as they may be very different than ours. Europe uses a lot of plasters which are pretty different than joint compounds.

[@alexandervol214]

@@vancouvercarpenter you know quite the same as yours..but i notice that your mud for all purpose is more harder ( for sanding) ... thanks for answer

[@JyrAnt01]

In my detached house in Finland the walls are chipboard and cracking is a problem because of the naturall living of the house. I have installed thin drywall (7mm or 1/4 inch) overlapping the chipboard seams. Hopefully this fixes the crackinbg issue. Havent seen yet another crack.

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

Think about it, few slim strip fiberglass across seam doesn't add any strength to joint or prevent crack appearing. But paper tape is much stronger and it hides crack under it obviously if movement isn't huge.

[@petesrules1508]

Riverting video, love your work. 2 things I've learnt, feather and dont mess with it.

[@manuelgonzalez8388]

What about if I just use mesh tape instead of pre fill then 2 coats of 20 then 1 skim ?

[@JFirn86Q]

In Arizona, the air drying muds finish drying in about 1 hour... I mean, almost literally, if it is thin enough :)

[@anthalamo1]

Tiddling, firming up, and a "six inch knife". And we're the ones who are depraved! Always fun to watch.

[@HOGSBREATH1978]

I am learning after repeat lessons which mud to use. It’s confusing. My issue is in garage and back porch the tape has separated from the drywall. More humid conditions right. But the areas are everywhere. These are large knockdown textured. Would love to see you address this. You could use my house for the video. I’m in Florida though. Lol.

[@kaltziferYT]

18:00 does it require some polish passes after it will dry?

[@rubenmendoza977]

Any videos on a inside corner crack repair

[@dirkgibbens377]

I have my Blue Steel 10 in. knife. So when I get ready to do a mud repair, I just whip out my big 10 inch… record of my favorite blues 🤣

[@GrievenceCapitolist]

I put a kid through college fixing mesh tape jobs . Fibafuse on all flats and butts .

[@dejanmatijasko8575]

Great video as always Ben. Much love from Croatia!♥

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks so much!

[@jxrion]

When’s the twin tail trowel coming out? Thanks for the help man.

[@lukasz070485]

Get an magnetic bit holder mate. You propably have one anyway :) love your videos

[@lpforzhe]

How do you fix a mesh tape crack in the drywall itself, and not at the joint/seam?

[@Sean-Aviation]

do you have a video explaining the types of muds? or is it the way you mix them thinner (more water)

[@endall6783]

I like your vids. I've done very little patching or dry wall and I have learned from you that none of it was right. I have also learned I'm glad that I didn't do this kind of work for a living. I would like to know you said did you have your knife on the right side don't LOL. I don't know that's why I'm asking the PRO. Is there a side that does something different? Thanks SIR.

[@jerrymoore838]

Mudding is actually easy once you get the eye and feel for it

[@user-rw7xd7qy3j]

Would the same thing apply to paper tape cracks ?

[@age_of_reason]

There's not much build-up but aren't you going to create buildup (a bump) if you just tape right over without removing the tape (recessing the surface so the new tape sits flush with the wall)?

[@dhammer5645]

It is nice to see you struggle with crusties too. It gives us some hope😉

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Always! It's a constant when doing quickset work!

[@joeyed9853]

Can I use Sheetrock Brand Plus Premium Lightweight Drywall Joint Compound to do these jobs?

[@thebushyone]

Can you possibly do a video on using a plasters float. They are becoming more prominent in the UK, especially in the DIY market due to the ease of getting a smooth surface without the need for multiple coats. I'm sure it's in the realm of cutting corners but seeing a professional use one would be great👍

[@braunspaintingnetwork]

Nice video, funny to watch you crack yourself up, haha. Anyway, great repair and good confirmation for what we do on paint prep. I see you are on board with the Fibafuse, which I've become a big fan of. You know, they do make gloves to help with that itching, lol.

[@Onewayto2024]

It’s odd, but I’ve had the exact opposite experience with fiberglass mesh tape. There was a crack in an inside corner of a hallway, in a house we used to live in. I removed all old tape & compound, re-taped with paper tape and and re-spackled that crack, but the crack always returned. I tried 3-4 times. I then did the same repair but with mesh tape. After 4 years the crack never came back.

[@Gollammeister]

Is it right yo buildup layers no more than 5mm thickness per layer?

[@vboutique2188]

Could you use paper tape instead or just leave it after refilling?

[@jamesfields4149]

How would you fix it if it was horizontal and no stud behind it

[@70ixlr86]

Have a room that went through a earthquake. All the mesh seams fractured on three of the walls. The walls are textured . After watching this fix, I have to wonder if re-sheeting the room makes the most since. That seemingly small crack reguired as much if not more work than fresh seaming. I have miles of fine cracks ( metaphorically ) with textured surface to contend with. Any opinions welcome.

[@johnkim1656]

Can you use all-purpose for prefill?