I finally FINISHED a room!

[@rickyvanlenten3083]

I would love a true tutorial video on how you properly setup a wall or room with masking plastic & tape 👍🏻👍🏻

[@cbarr0288]

I would love a full tutorial style on full prep and paint including that .

[@chocol8milkman750]

Really interested in the materials used for prep. That plastic wrap looks like it sticks tightly to the wall and the painters tape is crisp!

[@TheMadJester159]

@@chocol8milkman750 3M plastic and frog tape

[@MOUTHonesixtyseven]

yes!

[@pnwester2697]

Go to Idaho Painter here on KZbin. He's all over it. I think that Richard and Chris Berry did a collab once.

[@FinishCarpentryTV]

At this rate my house will be ready by early spring of 2030 on Airbnb.

[@dnyce9650]

If you weren't going to show us the finish product, a "to be continued" was needed at the end lmao...I love the channel and did something very similar to all my windows...just using boards, crown and quarts....great job and great color choice

[@austinanthony9168]

This was like some vintage finish carpentry video. He seems to have such a better time working on his own house and projects. Nice humor and laid back. This is why I subscribed

[@Trainman0401]

Video cut off before the final reveal with all the tape and plastic removed. Would love to see it all done with windows closed. Gorgeous trim work! You are a true craftsman!

[@EastCoastMan603]

Is this real life ? A finished room in one’s own house ? Looks great man.

[@cassondramurray6100]

Yes please! Prep video!!! Taping and masking tutorial would be very helpful. ETA: I just love the beautiful wood tone with the blue and green. I would look forward to laundry!

[@TonyV_in_the_OC]

I’d like to see your prep process. I, like you, do all the trades that I can in my house and the finish work of what I’ve learned from watching you has brought me up multiple levels. I’m installing built-up base/molding and lots of great copy-cat casework. It’s the finishing that I’m struggling with getting up to that level. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge and experience, it’s been invaluable to me…and my house is the best compared to others around. That’s all thanks to you. Thanks very much!!

[@dkroshko]

Thanks for making this video. I made the mistake choosing big stretch around my tape on my last job site. I really wanted to try high end caulking but now I know better. My lower packing on a new machine started giving out, took a month of tinkering to finally figure out and address it. Finally feel confident to get back out in the wild and spray. It took a lot out of me, I’m still waking up at night with dreams of bad spray patterns 😂

[@rickteeden8656]

I don’t know how you could call yourself a mediocre carpenter. You are one of the best carpenters that I have ever seen and I have learned so much from you!

[@FranklinVaquerano89]

Yes to the video of proper taping, masking prep work etc

[@TrevorC84]

Yes! Paint prepping a room tutorial would be awesome.

[@allansheehan2033]

by learning how to paint you also add to your carpentry experience !! excellent point to share with your followers !! you are certainly an inspiration to those that follow you !! great job !!

[@qzetu]

I've learned a lot from you Richard. I would really appreciate up and close details on everything. Especially when it comes to transitions.

[@billylusk3515]

You are far from mediocre, you are a perfectionist, and the best finish carpenter ive ever seen.

[@christophsan4040]

Only thing cooler than painting your own work, is being pretty good at it. Nice work as usual

[@PaulMikna]

I love that you're adding painting to your skill set (or have for 10 years now).... As a handyman who does a lot of everything, I am the one who does the carpentry (or drywall work) and then painting. So you can bet I've improved as a carpenter knowing I have to finish my own work off. I set up my painting for success by good practices in the carpentry trade (nail depths, number of nails, etc), and there's no one to blame except myself if somethings off in my prior operations. Love your channel, my friend.... You are an excellent carpenter who I have learned a lot from!

[@shangrilahomestead9930]

Great work you’re doing there! Would love to see more videos on the prep process since that’s the most daunting and important aspect of most painting projects. Thank you!

[@michaelboysun9822]

Love the idea of a pre painting prep and taping vid.

[@kyletaylor5452]

Please do make a video about your taping and caulking paint sprayer prep technique. I'd love to see how that's done.

[@eddiemarano9998]

Learning more than one thing has always been my credo in DIY but also in life. You can't go wrong knowing what is involved. The only issue? It's really hard to pay some trades what they want when you know what it takes and how to do it.

[@stuartjohnson8171]

So far it looks like you are doing three things, carpenter, painting and based on the door some fine woodworking skills have been developed.

[@billwilson6096]

Nice to see a talented guy enjoying his work and pleased with the completed project 😊

[@Couldnt-think-of-a-clever-name]

I'd love to see how yall tape off. My wife loves that color, which looks like our cabinets. And that natural color with the design in the stool.....nice!

[@T_Jonesy]

Looks great. Glad you're finally knocking off work in your house. I agree that knowing something about other trades and their needs makes you better at your trade. If I was a painter, I'd love to follow after you at a job site.

[@rickyretic]

A video on taping off trim would be something I would like to see.

[@JackStevenson5045]

Outstanding as usual. I would appreciate a video on the taping process. You are not mediocre at anything!

[@marianomoreno7257]

Great carpentry at its finest, longevity.

[@fratelliremodel]

It is so tempting to try and hit that spot you missed when you spray. But I’ve also learned the hard way, don’t do it 😂. You offered exactly what I was thinking! I’d love to see how you taped the header cap and conformed to the curves on the wall!

[@hunter-yy3ob]

Richard fantastic job there once again your craftsmanship is shining through well done man keep it up.

[@aaronoconnor606]

I worked in a cabinet and wood working shop we would finsh or paint everything its a valuable skill

[@jamesalexander8368]

Looks great…I like to use the golden section for the proportions. Multiply the casing width by 1.168 and use that figure plus the crown height for the top header.

[@ohdang8515]

Another awesome job. You crush it every time. Thanks for sharing.

[@kennyshipman7136]

Yes, paint prep video very beneficial

[@gtpro700]

Definitely a video on your taping, prep and caulking

[@jimfeaster4837]

Very nice result!

[@bdm1000]

Yes, definitely make the detail video of taping off the area.

[@HalStaniloff]

Stool looks awesome!

[@woodenbeast9337]

Great episode, you played the blues with the sprayer

[@tjh_8913]

Yep on the detail painting video!

[@cherylcentenioblessedvirgi3241]

Richard, your work is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day! Note: I noticed a reply that is not yours Richard.

[@jeffkutz4917]

Now I have a list of questions for when I look for a finish carpenter for when I build my house in south-central Wisconsin. Also, I think you learn more from hypocrite than you do from someone who does everything perfectly.

[@dudemandude522]

Video of the prep would be awesome!!! Been wanting to see one for a while!

[@rclarite7]

Amazing work!!! Can’t wait to see the finished product!!!

[@franchise15104]

I can paint with a brush and roller just as fast. A good trim paint doesn’t leave brush or roller marks.

[@joshraines]

Awesome work man! Would love to see a video on how you miter inside crown corners.

[@vmoutsop]

This great, I’m going to repaint part of my house this summer and this is good info.

[@kathyyeager6055]

Talent! Love it!

[@Jst7926]

it looks awesome!!!! thanks for sharing. Can you PLEASE share photos of the room completed? It looks beautiful already, but I'm curious about the whole room now!

[@michaelplays2449]

Fantastic work Richard and John !!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@schmitty69]

Have you ever used the diablo fine mesh sandpaper for your sander instead of actual sandpaper? It is a game changer and doesn't gunk up like you showed. Little expensive, but worth it if you ask me

[@TXWERKS]

I got a lot to catch up on your videos. Always enjoyed watching them

[@jeremyrude6883]

23 gauge pin nail and adhesive does wonders on finish trim my guy

[@stoopid_roofer6447]

I was kinda skeptical about the flush jam extensions! But, by golly it worked out! Noice!

[@sethhamilton5824]

Dude, you got to try an HVLP like a Fuji or something… just a cup to clean, no 25-50’ line to flush… almost no overspray and properly thinned glass smooth finishes.

[@stephanfreitas8398]

More paint projects! Looks great!

[@tonyrhodes3087]

Superb job. You might even inspire me to be bold with colour. Love the show. Keep it up pls.

[@TheGreybush92]

That’s a nice fricken gun dude. Goals

[@ZachAshcraft]

I’m about to trim out my own house and I’m 100% stealing that stool detail. Such a nice look!

[@hmtrimworks7148]

I’m the opposite way on the stool “fancy ends” detail… keep it traditional for me

[@50guitar]

What do you do for weather stripping? It’d be nice to see that part of your window build.

[@TheDesertNomadOfficial]

I feel that bro. Been masking off this massive bunk room I did for what feels like days now… and to make it worse it’s paint grade with white oak laced all through it.. so I have to mask all of the paint grade off first, spray the oak, then flip it and mask all the oak and spray the paint ☠️🔫

[@shaynesabala]

Don't feel bad I did the same thing to my spray gun, but I was able to save it. I spent so much time repainting things in my house not realizing the problem was a dirty gun. I have a HVLP sprayer now and that gun is completely taken apart and cleaned after every use.

[@GDOG520]

I would like the video of you taping and doing the prep

[@ckcuev]

Richard @finish carpentry tv you should really try the milwaukee m12 orbital detail sander for those types of trim

[@MaydaysCustomWoodworks]

Hey brother. You really gotta try an italian primer (like Renner or centurion) with a Command (from Benjamin Moore) topcoat. We have switched from Scuff X to Command for all of our millworks. The only time we won't use Command is when it's for cabinets- then we use a Renner top coat. Command dries flatter, harder, and faster than Scuff X... It's the best local topcoat you can buy for woodwork. Trust me. I've tested them all lol. Also, the TriTech guns and tips can get all the way down to a 306 with a double orifice. It will take your flatness and dry time to the next level.

[@doug.ritson]

Personally I'm a Sherwin Williams guy after a bad start 10 years ago with my local BM dealers, and limit most of my work to 95%+ exterior repaints. I'm always looking to gather information just in case I do an interior project. What is your experience with SW Emerald WBU vs Scuff X vs Command?

[@MaydaysCustomWoodworks]

@@doug.ritson I totally understand that sometimes we choose products not because of the products themselves, but because of who is selling them. If your local Ben Moore is full of dickheads then that makes sense. But that being said, Command is simply on another level to all other local paints. If you ever purchase some Renner, Centurion, Milesi, or other premium Italian coatings you will see how hard the finish dries. It's basically harder than lacquers, but with more flexibility to avoid cracking, and much better water resistance. It's hard to believe how different they are from local paints until you try them. One thing about the Italian coatings is that they must be sprayed with the right equipment or they won't look right... They also have little quirks like "usually only the catalyzed products will cover in 1 or 2 coats", among other things.. The local paints are much more forgiving and easier to use with multiple application methods. But Renner for example has like... 25 variants of the same high quality product- and each variant is for a specific use... So it takes a long time to learn the systems and if you don't use the specifically correct product, then you can get bad results... They told me that I was supposed to use a catalyzed product for refinishes even if I don't need stain blocking. I didn't believe them, so I used their standard primer that I used all the time, and then it reacted poorly with the previous coating... Its like it was permanently degassing and created bubbles in the top coat even after waiting a month for it to fully degas and cure... So the high level Italian coatings all have specific applications and it requires a real seasoned pro to learn their systems and when to use each one. I would never recommend Renner to a hobbyist... But if you use them right, they are on another level. Even their flat finishes are dead smooth and don't pick up dirt... Also, these coatings are figity with what caulkings you can use. Top Gun 250 from BM is an example of a rare local caulking that will work with Italian coatings. Emerald is one of the most forgiving and user friendly paints I've ever used. It doesn't run easily, it packs in the color in one coat, it can lay very flat and look very good... But it's very soft compared to Scuff X, Command, or Italian coatings. I can easily indent my fingernail into Emerald, and if it gets scuffed, then it changes color and you can't get it back to the original. SW Emerald, BM Advance, and KM Durapoxy HP are basically the same products with slight differences between them. One annoying this with Emerald specifically is that their satin sheen picks up dirt like crazy so it's unusable in my opinion. Scuff-X is indeed harder than Emerald, Durapoxy HP, and Advance... That's why it doesn't scuff as easily and so many people are switching to scuff X.... Relatively good hardness, packs in the color, still flexible. Doesn't easily run. It's a good paint! I still keep Scuff X as an option for unusual circumstances. But for the most part, it simply is not as good as Command. Command outperforms Scuff X in almost every area... But my Command does not come in Matte Sheen... Scuff X does. When I need a local paint in matte for finish carpentry (not cabinets) then I go for Scuff X. Command has all the benefits of Scuff X except it dries faster, harder, and flatter. I can make Command look as good as an Italian coating. I can't do that with Scuff X unless I thin it out. Only negative with Command compared to Scuff X or Emerald, is that Command is a little bit more thin than those other paints so you have to be careful about runs... But if you spray even thin coats with a fine finish tip as you are supposed to, then you will get fantastic results. Simply put, Command on finish carpentry, (unless they need matte, then go with Scuff X) and Renner on cabinetry are the only coatings you will ever need as a manual painter. They are the best. They make me the most money and leave the product looking better for longer with less call backs.

[@doug.ritson]

@@MaydaysCustomWoodworks Thank you so much for your reply. I am in S-W Florida and Sherwin Williams pretty much owns the market here. All of the local BM stores are owned by the same family. My very first exterior repaint with Aura, BM made me pay homeowner pricing, about $10 more per gallon than my contractor price for SW Duration, which was the best paint they offered at the time. I needed a special tint base they had to order. I asked them to make sure to have extra singles on hand in case I ran low. As I was reaching the end of the project I phoned in to get 2 gallons - they mixed the entire case and tried to force me to take all 4. I compromised and bought 3, but the whole episode soured me. I've been back a few times to see if they would deal on Aura and they claim they cannot. I offered to buy 200 gallons at a pop and store it - same reply. SW works with me and discounts Emerald products, my go-to exterior paints. I plan on winding down my exterior repaints. I just bought a planer/moulder that will allow me to make plantation shutters, which all seem to be painted white. Ours that came with the house are 15 years old and the finish still looks great. I know they were not painted with ProClassic and Emerald didn't exist. My local SW guru is ready to comp me some industrial/commercial paint, but I am not quite ready. He, of course, is not going to tell me about competitors products which is why I appreciate your reply. I am a custom painter and look for the best products and try to use the best practices to apply them. I am an anomaly. Most often I spend hours sanding, and in total an entire day to paint an entry door. My doors have as close to a factor finish as can possibly be done in the field. I use the Titan Capspray 115 HVLP sprayer which usually gives me pretty good results - some colors just don't cooperate was well as others. I am never in want of work and remain booked out at least 12 months. I want to take that same commitment to my woodworking projects. I have used Emerald WBU on some interior doors/trim, but prefer ProClassic on the few interior projects I've done. I can easily set aside my differences with BM locally, eat the upcharge, and try BM Command. Indeed, I am painting a couple interior doors and touching up some trim in the next couple weeks and will try to remember to comment back here afterward. There is no local Renner dealer that I could find. Looks like the closest is in NC. How/where do you purchase yours? Thanks again for your reply, I really appreciate it.

[@MaydaysCustomWoodworks]

No problem at all. I personally do not have a local Renner store either. I get my Renner products shipped to me from Timberlane Finish Solutions in Ohio. I'm in California. I have a closer store in CA called MK Sales, but Harvey at Timberlane always takes the time to explain things to me and I trust him... So I don't mind waiting for their products to get shipped to me. I just need to plan the finishing for a project about a week in advance.

[@doug.ritson]

@@MaydaysCustomWoodworks Sub'd your channel and will try to watch this weekend. Also picked up a gallon of Command for an upcoming project. Guy at BM really pushed very hard their INSL-X Cabinet Coat, then tried to get me to buy Advance. He did not recommend Scuff-X for trim and said it is for high traffic walls, but he knows guys use it for trim - he wouldn't though. He really did not want me to buy Command. I asked lots of questions and other than it drying really fast, he couldn't explain why I shouldn't buy it. See what I mean about my local BM dealer? On your recommendation I bought it anyway. I didn't see a way to message you on your channel, but will report back here in a couple weeks how Command paints/works/lays out for me.

[@duartepaintinghandymanservices]

Next time clean your gun filters right after you're done, also those tips are like $38 so not big bucks, came out great though, also is a good idea to spot prime bondo, sometimes it ends up flashing through the finish

[@larrymashburn7789]

Would rotating your gun tip 90° give you a vertical spray pattern? I would do this when switching from vertical to horizontal spraying.

[@tporter23]

Mediocre? MEDIOCRE CARPENTER? I love how humble you are Richard. You are an amazing inspiration!

[@stevehastie4951]

Very nice work.

[@glendalewis5618]

Would love to see a tutorial on taping before painting, etc. thnks

[@robavis4906]

id like to see how u tape everything off and plastic and caulk. Would be a good vid. I tape things off and still get some runs behind the tape. Im no pro for sure but would like to see some tricks

[@Aa1482aa]

I’ve always been a Sherwin guy but making the switch to Ben mo. Why did you choose the scuff-X over a true trim paint? I know it’s a laundry so if that’s why I understand. Ben Mo has so many options for trim and cabinets so it’s a long process to see what I like. Any tips or info would be appreciated.

[@BigJohnson1566]

Grand pappy always said, leave well enough alone👍🇺🇸 13:02

[@bobling5985]

You should try Wagner tips in your sprayer. I use graco sprayers but much prefer the Wagner tips. There finish is better.

[@davidporterrealestate]

I'd like to see the caulk and taping. I'm always too impatient to start painting

[@twoalpha4815]

Go over to McKinney and visit CIC and get some Centurion 400 series for your trim. It is better than emerald and in your backyard.

[@rgriffin9219]

I have that same airless sprayer. For that small of a job there is no way I would have used the it because cleaning afterwards it is such a pain. Have you thought about using using a siphon paint sprayer like a cricket sprayer for small jobs like this?

[@kyletaylor5452]

Can you add your paint/sprayer setup to the description? Or do you have a video on your setup?

[@eliascruz9757]

Need to screen the paint with a screener. One of the steeps.. all ways put in time to keep tools as new… all ways you tools sharp an ready to go too war or battle…

[@beverlyboys73]

I would love for you to do it all in stain grade, but to each their own.

[@Fabian7024]

Have u tried the whip hose on ur paint gun? Its amazing

[@mikefisher474]

Looks great. Curious what Brent Hall would say about that sill. Doesn't seem to match the overall style.

[@sonniarichardson2507]

Prep video...yes please!

[@stuartjohnson8171]

Will the screw holes on the stool be filled? If not it looks like they will let water puddle and rust out over time.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Congrats Richard. I always knew you could do it. Lol.

[@michaelmurray5413]

What tip are you using and Scuffx is the semi glass of satin? love to see more paint videos always learning. Great video

[@nicholasmanovich4330]

Yes please make a video of how to prep to paint....I feel like mine never quit turns out just right like I'm missing something....also congratulations on completing a room !!! I've yet to feel that sense of accomplish 😢... seems like I'm constantly on the verge of being done, but never have I got there....the wife always has to throw one more something at me.

[@Icy_money6]

How did you make the will ledge board cut around the window trim tight.

[@RussWilsonII]

Please do show us the taping method!!!! Great video!

[@Icantball67]

Hey when you were painting, did you get the very top flat surface of the header trim? I’ve been seeing that style of trim a lot over the last few years but the painters on these jobs never paint it.

[@darrellmcalister320]

That's a nice piece of ash.

[@jpa8880]

I always have trouble spraying over bondo. The bondo spots are still faintly noticeable (to me). Is that buffer on the sander the secret to a better finish?

[@HowardH]

Question, Where can I get that moulding you used on top? My old house has that exact style and I have some trim work to do! Awesome video as always and super helpful

[@pearlllg]

WindsorOne my friend.

[@kennethbarber438]

made from 3 separate pieces. All stock items, I believe.

[@murphymmc]

Learn as much as you can about what are now, sub-contractor trades. It will make you better as you'll know what the guys before you did right or wrong and what the guys coming after you need to have done. You're one of the last guys on a project so you get to see how good the foundation guys, framers were, how good the concrete guys were, drywall guys, etc. Most of those guys haven't a clue about the before and after of what their phase is.

[@coreyoconnor6192]

Please make a video about spray prep!!!

[@ronferriegel3352]

What type of Bondo did you use to fill the holes, 2-part all-purpose putty?

[@mattowens6757]

What size sprayer tip are you using?

[@ocmountainbiking9497]

Why not spackle instead of bondo just wondering? Less shrinking? Good work as always anyway man

[@R6Bandit88]

what do you use to plug the finish nails?

[@robertbamford8266]

Probably say the same about framing. You have to know what goes into it (so you can anticipate variation - at least). For future video, show what (if anything) you had to do to keep the gun from clogging between coats.

[@joselase6894]

I worked for my grandfather for a summer assisting with his general contracting (roofing down to concrete/plumbing). I wish I had paid more attention to his wealth of knowledge. Trying to remodel a lemon house that was band-aided just enough to look presentable, where codes weren't 'required' or followed, and I'm having difficulties everywhere. Nothing was done right, down to the framing. I have bowing all over the house, many walls are more than 1/4 over 8', but I checked the foundation it's level, no cracking. I'm going to have to learn or relearn all aspects, and basically rebuild the home myself. I should have had a third home inspector come in. I didn't realize the whole small-town environment, dudes didn't catch anything.

[@aaronshekey]

Is anyone talking about that back left spot on the sill nearest to the window? There's a little bit of a chunk missing in the material, yeah?

[@aaronshekey]

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