Final Coat on the Nasty Remodel

[@RonInAVan]

I just drywall my little garage/shop myself. I had some big gaps and was very frustrated with my work. Then I Let my fingers do the strolling on KZbin and came across your videos🙏 dude you made it so easy for me to watch and learn, not a bunch of mumbo-jumbo talking, right to the point hands on tutorial. I just finished pre-mudding and next I need to sand and tape everything. Thank you so much for sharing your videos. 👍🏻

[@FIGJAM1105]

I love how hard you looked for your mask. I've totally done the same

[@TechBizmo]

Lol I’m the exact same way. And when I can’t I’ll resort to holding my breath

[@monicapower9442]

Love your videos! How do you decide when to do a skim coat over the whole ceiling/ wall vs just skimming the patches/tape?

[@johnderyck493]

Ben , you are a wizard with mud. I have been mudding off and on for 45 plus years. The last 4 years I have been retired and keeping busy drywalling but mostly mudding. I'm almost 70 and enjoy it but your videos and your teaching what you are doing has really shed a lite on what should be done. Thanks for the details and sharing to have a light touch. I just recently bought a Dewalt corded 9" sander and will be using it on a full addition shortly, I also ordered the pad with the holes in it to be able to suck more dust. Presently because of the smaller jobs I use a Richards vac sander which works fine. Keep up the great work and videos !

[@poolbob8776]

That vacuum system is awesome.

[@FelipeSQ04]

Dang, I have watched so many of you videos and then I always see you doing the Trowel bits, and then you seem to magically have the knife on your hand like a video-game characters. I have finally realized the same hand that you hold your hawk you keep the other tool. Really great trick!

[@CaptainKyleVH]

I love that he doesn't squish the bugs he encounters.

[@jayjudd6518]

❤😂😮😢 That job is never ending. What a Chit hole. Better you than anybody else. 😮😅😊

[@lucascady4992]

Drywall is a Art!! I wish I had that skill set! Excellent job brother! 👍

[@DeuceGenius]

practice practice practice practice practice

[@MAGAMAN]

Biggest tips I can give are: Make sure you screw heads are set below the drywall surface. Carry a screwdriver with you when mudding the screw heads and if you can still see the = of the screw when you put the mud over the screw head, give it an extra 1/4 turn. Make sure the drywall is absolutely dry before sanding or you will get mysterious dents forming from the drywall mud shrinking after you sand. Better you put the mud on a hair thicker instead of thinner. You can sand off a bump quickly, but you can't sand off a dent. Finally, after you are sure the drywall mud is dry all the way through, sand and then check with a bright light parallel to the wall. This will show every little flaw that you normally wont see until you get your eggshell paint on the wall.

[@williammcfarlin9487]

Thanks for filming Adrianna!!

[@DeuceGenius]

ok thanks. ive been trying to learn to finish drywall this winter. i was trying to make it perfect and having trouble with bubbles and holes and stuff sometimes. most of what i was trying to do is accomplished after its dry lol. sanding scraping. i can leave little imperfections and niblets.

[@MrThundercleese]

always enjoy these videos, great work, Ben! keep providing this content!

[@gregpenner4572]

I enjoy these videos but as a DYI guy I still find drywall mudding frustrating. While doing my basement all I could think of was the movie Jarhead. Jamie Fox's character is explaining to Jake Gillehall's character why he loves the Marine Corp. "Yah i could have joined my brothers drywall business for a $100,000 a year but I love the corp for 1/3 of the money." Personally I think he took the easy way out by joining the marines instead of doing drywall. :)

[@Price-qd1cd]

An old timers trick for sanding that I learned from mud finisher of 50 years that has zero dust and you don’t use sand paper is a white damp rag and your bucket to rinse it with,it’s the smoothest finish I’ve ever had and because it’s not that wet you can paint that day after your mud is dry and it’s the cleanest sand job of all.other contractors love it when I do the drywall finishing for the, because it’s so clean,try it out one day and you’ll be hooked as well,been doing it for 20 years like that now on all jobs and they come out perfect every time

[@paulmaxwell8851]

I'm going to try that!

[@llsheridan1034]

Great filming here, lots of close up details! Great work!!

[@Cindy25Cox]

VC is back. Watching you tight skim in the last videos I've watched has become a constant nudge that keeps telling me to pick up the hawk and trowel and replace it for my pan and knife. I think I'm gonna leap today. Oh boy :0

[@jleigh330]

Do it! I find it handy to have both but anytime I got a larger amount of work to do I reach for the trowel now.

[@Cindy25Cox]

@@jleigh330 I can totally see why you would on big jobs. I'm def going for it today. If you like, I'll let you know how it went. I think I may have to take breaks in between to recap on VC's tight skimming videos. He's so damn good. Thanks for the push jleigh ;)

[@drew5334]

Thanks for the trick for filling in bubble holes! That will definitely save me some time in the immediate future, gonna be mudding over some paint this week for a repair!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Happy to help!

[@jabbothyheart]

Incoming dumb question. Why an additional coat is needed for areas which are good already? It's understandable for bubbly parts and those needing some touch up, but I see the final coat is quite thick everywhere. Why?

[@daytimedreaming8307]

I feel ya....lol....I just finally finished my last skim coat and sanding on my nasty reno project (in my mobile home) living room and 2 small hallways....and ALL THAT DUST !!!!! Ya burp away 😂😂😂😂😂 thanks to your videos I could do all that work....cant thank you enough. And for your skateboard addition...youve gotta see an electric guitar made of skateboards...@Burls Art - being a wood worker/carpenter and into details you'll want that guitar.🎸

[@Haida_Art_Jordon_S]

It all makes sense, you’ve got awesome content. Always looking forward to the next video

[@KG-pt4gb]

Are you able to do this sort of work 5 days a week? I am doing a new build for myself and doing just a 25x11 room and a standard bathroom is so tasking as a first time DIY drywall, tape and mud team of 1. My wrists hurt like hell. Hands numb. Maybe can you do another video on technique and how you hold and use your tools properly?

[@maximeturgeon]

He has videos for beginners in his play list on his channel

[@MoominPa]

You should check with doctor. If your hands ate numb it means your nerve is pinched somewhere when you are working. Could be in your neck or hands.

[@age_of_reason]

If your body is not accustomed to hard physical labor then it will hurt. Once you're used to it then you don't feel it as much, assuming you get enough sleep.

[@darinvee4980]

Ok, I want one. What does that Festool sanding system cost? I'm guessing an arm, a leg and a left ...

[@schpenxel]

Roughly $800 for vacuum and $800 for sander, depends on exactly which model you get.

[@Cindy25Cox]

I just googled a few places that sell the exact one VC has, and on Amazon it's running for $2,220.00 . . . . chachinggg!!

[@darinvee4980]

@@Cindy25Cox So I was right! Very nice piece of equipment, but a little rich for how often I would use it.

[@JohnSmith-or7re]

In my area the sander and vacuum will run you over $3000. For that price it better sand itself.

[@jeffdyrland2795]

3k?! And it’s NOT autonomous??? Festool is generally very pricey, but damn that’s crazy!

[@doitherself3537]

Sorry I’m about to ask a dumb question. But why are all the walls being fully mudded?

[@drewsenthused6079]

What about a video where you reuse the Festool dust as a mud base?

[@paulpoco22]

When the mud dries is there a chemical reaction and so you couldn't reuse the dust?

[@makeitbetter9685]

I thought that was just for the quick set stuff

[@tianlan4336]

Hi. I really wonder that where did you buy the wide Mudding knife? And is that flexible?

[@amieharbor9629]

smooth like butter

[@jensadelow5770]

You have to do a short before and after on this place

[@LimYangJunn]

HOLD ON I didn't know Ben Degros, the skater, was also a carpenter??

[@lonthrall5613]

Thanks for the presentation!

[@scoutGOW]

Crazy how many more views you get here compared to the skate channel. Great stuff man 👍

[@EricFarmer01]

A true master of the mud.

[@CBBC435]

That looks so nice!

[@ktmidol]

Wouldn’t it be easier to just mud the whole surface ? Like make it flat all over than covering only spots?

[@davidhenner5067]

Get yourself a pre-filter for the vacuum. They have a dust-deputy that fits on the festool vacuum. I love it.

[@stroys7061]

OMG! That is one Badass Sander!!

[@paulpoco22]

I watch the one about paper ripped repair. Damn OralB wall mounted sensor glue ripped off the paper. Was your video the one with using BIN shellac to coat the torn paper 1st?

[@maureenobrien8081]

Great work! I'd like to know where you learned your skills at.

[@DeuceGenius]

i feel like every time i add another coat i just ruin and cover up the great job i did on the first coat and have to do all that work again

[@lewisabrahms1002]

Adrian!!!!!!!! another great vid thanks ben!

[@jthomos21]

Well you have your way of getting rid of the bubbles....throwing a grenade in that room would work too...🤣

[@thezfunk]

As someone who did plastering in a former life, That Festool sander and vac combo is game changing. Sanding is the worst part of the job and there was no realistic way to not make a horrible mess of yourself and the space you are working in. To me it might be worth the cost on a medium sized remodel to avoid spreading dust all over the house and to speed up the process.

[@James26285]

Especially if you resell it. Use it, save yourself the headache of the mess, resell for 50%-60% price and not lose *too* much

[@MAGAMAN]

You can buy a dewalt drywall sander for a fraction of the price and it will work with any shop vac. I bought a cheap dust separator and most of the dust ends up in a bucket instead of the shop vac filter.

[@thomasmaclean7465]

Man, I wish I could keep my tools so clean. And I’m trying!

[@jameslastname9171]

When Festool is full of dust, put it in a bucket and add water. See if it makes a good useable mud!

[@40beretta1]

the issue with the focus has to do with the White balance / low light. I'd like to know the consistency of your mixes; Mayo to peanut butter

[@bgbanks6462]

Can I use 90 min joint compound on final coat? I wanted to skim coat my ceiling cause I need it done today and I want to paint today.

[@iwerkalone]

Always love your video's but what's up with the auto focus, new camera? Need to slap the cameraman around a bit haha

[@pfrieden1]

Hello, I've been watching a bunch of your videos, and they've been very helpful! I'm renovating my basement, and I'm trying to do the dry wall myself. My technique has been improving thanks to your tips. I've been feathering both the edges and the like button! I do have one issue that is bothering me. I've got a section of painted wall that I'm skimming to join some new drywall. Over one painted area I'm getting bubbles trapped under the mud. I've tried scraping it off and trying again, but I get the same thing. It goes straight down to the paint. This isn't over paper tape or damaged board - its sound painted drywall. While it drying I can push on it and watch the bubble move. I've been using quickset so far. Any tips on how to avoid this? Thanks, Paul

[@xiSWIIFTix]

Prime it then recoat it after

[@conny4973]

That "funky" corner gives me anxiety!! 😂😂

[@natebarnett5875]

Hey Ben I was just about to ask if you skated, I saw your RDS shirt in another video and then you mentioned skating before you picked up the kids hahah.

[@miked19831988]

love that sander

[@MoneyMkrMan]

your probly about 40lbs lighter than me at 215lbs, but does your back ever hurt. I did some drywall sanding and some paint and I feel beat up. lol

[@blueplasma5589]

Does all sheetrock need skimcoat? crunchies.... picked up another term. ;)

[@aprendamosjuntos1996]

I got a cuestión... You can mix that dust again?..can be reusable ...right?

[@BradleyAllenNewman]

That place has the weirdest layout. You made it look easy. Any chance we're gonna get another project with your Dad?

[@rouageorge1962]

Perfect work . You are top bro !!!!!

[@stealthfreak2535]

"I should use a mask" *looks for .5 seconds "Can't find it"

[@greghight954]

I love your videos Ben but I kinda cringed when you opened up the Festool extractor and you weren’t using a bag. The bags work so well that the HEPA filter barely needs cleaning. The filter media of their bags is really impressive.

[@davecasey1582]

Great videos

[@MrGeerye]

I get asthma. Watching you open that dust compartment had me at maximum clench. At least wear a mask VC.

[@johnhargis2458]

Could you do a video on your vacuum.

[@brendanmulhall]

For as concerned with efficiency as you are, I'm suprised you havent somehow marked which way the curve in your blade is facing. That's one of the reasons I love Goldblatt knives: they only print the logo on one side of the handle. And on the 3 I have it's always printed on the convex side. Anyone can confirm they're doing this intentionally?

[@trainliker100]

For an ambiguous knife, it isn't to hard to mark it yourself. You can even file a couple of notches so you can quickly feel which side is which (similar trick you can deal with keys).

[@MrBatteryChanger1]

Man this guy works hard, how can he keep up the pace when he turns 40?

[@chadgeiger219]

These sanding units are surprisingly inexpensive

[@KenHicksJr]

Thanks

[@hundertd]

If you ever see yourself taking a family vacation to Amish Country in Lancaster, PA... and you want to offset some vacation costs... Let me know! I could really use some quality drywall work done... Lol!

[@seinundzeiten]

How much does that big sander cost?

[@age_of_reason]

I don't trust those plastic bucket handles. They eventually break.

[@DeuceGenius]

YO I NEED THAT SANDER

[@HotspotsSoutheast]

Feather that focus! :)

[@vancouvercarpenter]

It's a new camera with a friend filming. We got it worked out in the next videos.

[@allysonrogers9701]

Why did I think silverfish was a term for a bubble or something 😂

[@jasonmathew5934]

Anyone tell you that you look a lot like the actor who plays the TV Flash, Grant Gustin?

[@Lukasz10000000000000]

WTF its minute 18 already and not a single "fearher that edge"!!!! Ben you ok man?

[@ikyiAlter]

Who's Adriana ?

[@priceandpride]

How much is that

[@FrequencyOfThought]

never would I think someone would refer to themselves as a Drywall chad, lol wtf

[@Dagnabit888]

Whats name of that tool

[@Cousin.Justin]

🎥🎬

[@L33CHW33D]

Holding your breath. lol I do that... not good PUT YOUR MASK ON! I don't do it for a living I'm excused.

[@paulmaxwell8851]

I don't do it for a living, but I always wear a quality respirator. My lungs are not easily replaced.

[@mickhamilton8385]

👍

[@albertrent4810]

Adam Corrollas younger brother

[@renannascimento2423]

👍🏽

[@ChopTwees]

You been at this for over a month now, I would have been walking away from this job trimmed out and painted in a week and a half

[@ChopTwees]

@16:13 if you gotta do a 30” wide coat for a basic butt joint and still going over the whole thing for a 3rd coat like that we’d hand you your skateboard and tell ya have a nice day

[@markmyers7426]

He floats out a regular flat joint to 30" too....lol

[@kraznoxic]

I love your videos, few times I have to watch it over and over because your content is very valuable to learn. I am wondering about your thoughts on @those_drywall_chicks on Instagram, where she showed a hack of covering up a nasty hole. Instead of a California patch, she has a small drywall, puts mud on the back, puts mesh tape on the mud and put the drywall patch in and instead of a paper in California patch, it's mesh tape instead. Thought it's a neat hack, the sheer strength is not a concern as it is in place, but I'm wondering about how strong it is (I'm guessing as strong as an original drywall but not stronger with wood nailed in the back). Just wanted to know your thoughts on that. Anyways, maybe that's an idea for the next video like your bouncy hack 😂!?

[@MrBatteryChanger1]

Man this guy works hard, how can he keep up the pace when he turns 40?

[@TapelessDrywallFinishing]

👍