First Coat on Nick's Garage!!

Want to know how to coat drywall? Here's 35 minutes of tricks and tips. Enjoy!!!!
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[@cheneypinata]

Ben is like the Bob Ross of drywall.

[@ChannelEleven59]

Lets just put a happy little skim coat over here.

[@jeffwindover9916]

Rookie

[@ChannelEleven59]

@@jeffwindover9916 fookie

[@zagnit]

Absolutely! Ben Ross

[@jon_craftingo.o4686]

I wonder how many happy thoughts it would take to keep a smile while trying to remove drywall mud from a fro.

[@marcuscicero9587]

rubare con gli occhi. I have learned much from this Canadian. could watch him for hours

[@audreybowles6357]

Mr. Vancouver Carpenter, you make drywall look like art. The true Master!

[@makkreedfam]

When I needed to figure out how to drywall faster, I found you on KZbin. My drywallers fizzed out on me when they found we were only doing a couple rooms atm. I just wanted to say thank you times a million! Without your help, I would have petered out. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@ccadama]

@Vancouver Carpenter. Thanks Ben for your practical advice in drywalling. You've given me the confidence to properly tape, mud, repair, and skimcoat walls. While it's a good thing I don't do it as a paying job, I have the satisfaction of doing the work myself and getting into a zen while doing it. Gives me a appreciation for the professionals who do this for a living , do a good job and what they go through. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

[@SgtStang]

I'm at this EXACT stage on my garage. Thanks Ben. You've kept my ambition up through my project.

[@delpierochilipeppers]

I'm French and it's a pleasure to watch your vids man.

[@arnaudtravaler06]

I'm french to see french commentary on this very good vid

[@denisgourdon3769]

Frenchy too Question : do you know how wé call thé drop of mud which fall on the floor or wall ? Une sardine... Big up et merci pour tes vidéos qui m'aident beaucoup dans mes travaux

[@Agus959]

🧢

[@emarclorentz]

Love your videos from France

[@ludointhemix]

Me too !

[@38410000]

The repetition of technic makes this an unusually excellent video. Thank you, Ben!

[@Cindy25Cox]

The "pokie thing in my face" LMAO!!! You're so fun to watch. Your feathering is bad ass.

[@nellyberchman6612]

You're so fun to watch. 😂 I should be working but I'm just Beng watching your videos but I'm learning a lot from you. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrOlle45]

Feather that edge would be « adoucir la transition », the word for word translation « plume ce bord » is so funny tho especially for someone that his first language is french 😉😂

[@LordEzequiel]

Or say " Amincir les bords"

[@LiveWell6]

"That's good enough" Um, it's perfect. 😮😮😮

[@daytimedreaming8307]

...and time now to get on the skate board ! This vid will be super important as I'm doing a living room and 2 hallways. Thanks Vancouver Carpenter

[@shearwave7885]

Feather that edge lol. I’ve caught myself saying that … got a weird look from my wife..seeing as how it pertained to absolutely nothing I was doing lol. Jus was watching a few of your videos and it got stuck In my head. Thanks for these great vids

[@sessions7899]

Setting down the hawk full of mud technique makes this worth the watch alone. I been using an extra empty bucket and just set the hawk down like a lid…… thank you

[@rlyman111]

2 years later, I am learning how to do it and watch my loads on the wall. Thanks

[@mr.c3928]

All weekend I was lamenting how my corners suck, but you still inspire me Ben

[@adampotter9051]

I see a Tundra, smart man!! Great videos. Cheers from Manitoba

[@rjcote45]

Ben, thank you for your videos. Great communication style, very clear and accurate. Great technical ability. Great personality. You seem like a really nice guy! Consistently informative and fun and NOT slow and plodding and redundant and boring like virtually everyone else on youtube for any subject! Everything is great! Thx again!!!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

My pleasure!

[@waldroc942]

I've learned loads of good tips from all your videos. I reckon I'm at about 60 to 70% of getting where I want to be with taping and finishing on my project... Your info is 100%, I'm lacking in the final 30 to 40%, but I'm getting better. Thanks Ben!

[@albertsalas9154]

This brother has trowelling skills.

[@rutgershenk]

For years I tried to do both sides. It took a lot of sanding to make it nice. Now I do 1 side at the time. Great to learn from you. Thx.

[@davidhenner5067]

I didn't realize I was watching this video in 1.5 speed and I was thinking. WOW this guy is sonic fast! LOL

[@alanmudge6782]

Gonna need to see a skateboard video now. ASAP

[@RobBoryckiGolf]

Love your videos. It’s weird but love watching this

[@jimmiewebb8256]

Thanks l'm short on experience with drywall refinishing behind plumber's alot of joints. Watching you is helping me develop the kind of quality I want to provide for my customers.

[@bradschmidt3000]

Love your stuff man . Really learn a lot from it . The speed you teach and talk is perfect for me !! Keep up the good work , and thanks !

[@aureacharcut1378]

"I didn't check that before...." Some OSHA dude just burst into flames 🔥😂

[@mazzg1966]

So at last Ben reveals his big secret...he has a "future Ben" come clean up his mess, I really need to get one of those! Thanks Ben...always fun to watch and learn!

[@MichaelMantion]

FYI that sand typically comes from sand paper or abrasives used. Keep that in mind when your sand paper is falling apart and you think you are saving money.

[@michielstegeman6803]

Here in the Netherlands we usually coat the whole drywall sheet as well, not just the seams. Bit more work, but great even results.

[@rhondakennedy819]

Part of life. Everyone has to expel gas. It's you body, forget everyone else. Take care of yourself!!! Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all

[@alsaku33]

When I go to the barber, I ask for the Vancouver Carpenter cut. Learned a lot from you. 🙏🏼

[@roekinn]

I feathered the like button...and did a finish pass to make sure it took. 😏🙄🙈

[@jhans3278]

Thanks Ben. Good timing. I’ll be working in my garage this week.

[@williamhur]

I love this guy's clips at all times . super helpful . thx so much !

[@c.a-elo-4237]

Ben you're a real artist 🎨 and very helpfull. It's cool that you skateboard 🛹

[@kevinhamling1963]

Hey man, Kevin here from Australia. Out of this video i got where to park my 4inch. But hey still s great video. Stay safe and healthy man. ✌ Peace 🛹

[@centaurus777]

The sound effects climbing the ladder cracked me up. Wait until you are 58!! LOL

[@rompinronny]

Old man doing home reno here. This is good demo. I'm picking up some helpful tips, like drink too much coffee B-) But really, watching you work gives me a bit more confidence in my own efforts. Question1 : do you ever use a corner tool to apply mud to both adjacent corners at once? (maybe its in a another vid). Q2: Is your big trowel cambered? Mine is manufactured with a distinct bow, and it and requires a certain amount of "just-right" pressure to cover joints, but feathering is no problem, if i've had decaf in the morning ;-) Thanks for your videos and sense of humour.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

My trowels are mostly flat but the tips go up a bit at the ends to stop them from digging in.

[@82DieselBunny]

I love your content brother! Your style is awesome and entertaining while still being informative! You got le skillz!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thank you!

[@guybowers9094]

Just watched and subscribed

[@a-m-charest]

Mud: plâtre Feder the edge: dégrader le rebord From à Quebec subscriber 😀

[@laurentladous2730]

c'est en québécois lol , en français c'est plutot lisser les cotés ou les bords

[@laurentladous2730]

et mud c'est plutot enduit car platre en france c'est trés spécifique , enduit englobe tous les types de " mud"

[@conradcoolerfiend]

13:30 smart. i was always putting the hawk down on an empty bucket, handle down.

[@Malungeon18436571]

Turn your paddle at an angle to bring the bottom mud to the top

[@tykellerman6384]

Good one Ben ... gotta have fun or it’s a real long day🤠👍

[@LisaMaeSV650S]

Crypto spacesomething? Dodgecoin??? Ha Great videos! Thanks so much!

[@davemarleymusic9153]

Safety! I can't believe you're using that drill with wet hands. You've lowered your resistance to current and way more susceptible to becoming a grounding rod. Keep a towel handy!

[@bobcougar77]

Double insulated tools. This isn't the 1940's. I've used them in a downpour. With no gloves!

[@shegocrazy]

The state of your shirt gives a clue that it's your 4th video of the day ;)

[@dartleg13]

lol he says just let go and not care. 100x better than when i try real hard to make it look good

[@losderful]

It *always* looks good from my house.

[@writtensword173]

Not sure if you’ve ever done this, but can you show an extreme close-up of the second coat from like a darkened room with side lighting for an example of how it should look? Especially corners and butts. I have learned so much from your videos. Thanks!!!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

This video might be what you're looking for. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aanXqIWQapuXa9k

[@adamwise1790]

I started using a trowel and it’s so much easier than a knife I just need to master floating out an entire ceiling with a hawk and trowel, I’ll try what you showed in the video

[@mightymouse6132]

I always thought it was "looks good from my house" ad in who gives a shit because I won't see it when I clock out and go home 🤣

[@Herbster472]

Hey Ben! It would be great if the camera man could get in close after some of these applications so use new guys can get a feel for how thick the mud is and what it should look like up close. Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@tellsitasitis]

Old school with the Stan Smiths!

[@NicoSmets]

almost 300k subs. Congrats!

[@rouageorge1962]

Nice !!!! Thx for video!

[@markhuru]

I start on floor right to left, right handed, reason on floor is I have less to do when on a ladder, know exactly how much is left, safer too, the less you can do off ladders the better, I like the one side corners!

[@jimnihart5441]

Hey Ben, I've been meaning to ask you for some time why you don't use a pool trowel for skimming and general work rather than a straight edge trowel? I get that it's easier to get into corners with the straight one but I would think it would get a softer transition on most everything else. Thanks man, I really appreciate your videos.

[@sandradelgadillo9430]

Mr. Vancouver Carpenter, are u renting or did u buy your home? I appreciate all your videos. I have about 5 holes that the handy man and electrician created. I fired the handy man bc he kept telling he couldn't come to finish the work. It was the electrical that still needed to be finshed up. Anyhoo, the electrician said he doesn't patch holes (even tho he created them) so I'm over here looking at your channel so I can get the courage to do it myself. U make look easy & almost therapeutic 😄 but tell me why i still can't get myself to do it. If you reply, you with ANYTHING or if i merely get any LIKES I swear I WILL GET IT DONE! And i might even record just so it goes down in history. I just need motivation and strength...MENTAL STRENGTH!!!

[@nonamewhorehey7174]

The Dr. Jordan Peterson of drywall!

[@makeyourownpath7460]

I had fun watching you

[@kopkraft]

Here in Sweden mud for drywall is already mixed, very uncommon that you need to mix from dry. They are bought in buckets of 10kg.

[@joephillips6634]

You may not even realize it but I learned a ton from this video and I don't know why. Phrases like "the most important thing is that you don't see any porosity in that mud" is invaluable information and you just kind of say it off the cuff without thinking about it I bet

[@aaron74]

I'm not sure I've ever uttered the word "porosity" in my life. Ha ha ha

[@WorkThrowaway]

I love the drywall nerd voice lol

[@tvfrance3667]

Please post your video on Rumble too. Love your video but would prefer to watch you there,

[@islandnette7841]

Hello from Vancouver Island! Ben, I'm hoping you have some advice on how to skim coat a coved ceiling. We're currently renovating our 1949 built house and your videos have provided some great information for skim coating these textured walls. We've tried to look up if someone has skim coated textured coved ceilings before but can't find any videos. If you could do a video on it or even better, we could hire you to skim coat these coves we would be soooo grateful! Haha -Jeannette I can provide pictures if you're interested in seeing what we're dealing with. We've started...just not sure how it's going.

[@saviourmontana3044]

I have to feather my edge!

[@KingHarry1]

When taping and mudding a garage, is there a difference in material or protocol to offer a higher fire rating, or to adhere to fire rating for a garage?

[@andrewcarr2431]

if I remember my science classes, Poly is short for polymer chemistry or "Man Made". Some guy inter mingled a bunched a stuff together to get the required product. They do the same with food processing and you get "Sweeteners"

[@aaron74]

Poly means many. Polygamy means many marraiges. Polygon is a shape with many sides.

[@charlottenee8018]

What did you mean by remove the porosity of the mud?????? How will I know I've done it correctly??? Thanks for your videos, they've helped my project more than anything else I have found!!

[@bendegros]

When you can’t see any more bubbles in the mud. It should look smooth.

[@Carlos.views11]

He said feather that like button in French I can’t stop laughing 🤣🤣😂

[@andyironhead]

Great videos so helpful!

[@johnross6436]

Consider that like button smashed

[@danmoore5876]

"Like" button feathered!

[@Malungeon18436571]

Odd how good it comes out sometimes when you don't take your time trying to make it perfect

[@andrewcarr2431]

yes sometimes you have to stop overthinking it and let the muscle memory take over.

[@pound6599]

True.

[@bruce-le-smith]

not a skateboarding vid... but super helpful thanks!

[@Boyder102]

I know bout that edge baby!

[@ibrazeau3044]

Ben, Made me laugh… feathering the edge in French would be “amincir les bords” / “amincir le rebord” or “niveler le bord/rebord”. “Plume” is not applicable :). Just the French guy in me needing to correct I guess lol. I love that you try though, makes it fun.

[@shanekrieger4461]

Great videos!

[@craigkovatch7564]

Me to my gf, getting the perfect size teaspoon dollup of honey out of the jar yesterday: "feather my edge...feather my edge..."

[@frankpinmtl]

Ben has the Friday afternoon giddies...

[@dhammer5645]

I like to coat my corners with a 6" knife. Especially at the top of the wall where the bevel is.

[@mamduh]

1 mins of a hottie dancing on KZbin => switch video after 10 secs 35 mins of a Canadian man coating drywall => watched the whole thing twice

[@jessicamilano1777]

🎶🎵”Fiiiirst coaaaat is the thiiiickest!!!” 🎵🎶

[@jessicamilano1777]

God I hope I’m the first for that ;-)

[@samshouse123]

Le plume that edge, le plume that subscribe button.

[@simonabbott7323]

It's intriguing to see the difference between how you fit drywall in the US and how we plasterboard in the UK. There is a method in the UK similar to what you are doing in this video, but we don't cover the whole wall with mud, only the areas where two boards meet. The boards have tapered edges so the joints can be taped and filled with jointing compound. Then the surface can be decorated. The other method is to use straight-edged boards and the whole area of plasterboard is covered in a thin (2-3mm) skim coat of plaster. The compound used on tapered boards is similar to mud, but when skimming the whole area, we use a gypsum plaster.

[@davidbradford1934]

Loved it. Thanks.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BlankStare7326]

I"m coating all my walls but have a hard time getting it all smooth!!!

[@joncamp4747]

Colored chalk in the mud opinion?

[@jasonflynn2408]

Great video. Wat size trowel are you using

[@janetpelletier1238]

So you are doing a half wall at a time? ETA: Ah, so you are completing. I have been having a hard time trying to do the full seam in one swipe and it's not working. I can do this though.

[@David-cg7ms]

Feather in french is more like effleurer or caresser

[@Tehcarp]

One of the polysymes (the numbered entries from the dictionary) for feather is to vary the angle of a blade or propeller. I think that's the definition you are using and it certainly does not have a translation in French

[@tridium-go6hw]

Actually I believe the term implies thinning out the edge of the mud so it tapers out to nothing, i.e. "thin as a feather", rather than defining the angle of the knife or whatever.

[@Tehcarp]

@@tridium-go6hw You're not correct. You have found the point where the polysemes blend together.

[@robertjones4200]

What is concrete fill there must be a special mix to spread like that

[@marklicano1978]

Ben, I've never seen you on stilts.

[@G60syncro]

"tired".... meh! drink more coffee, all good!! Also, I'm done with my basement office so I'm not doing mud anymore and having to live it by proxy for now!! Hopefully friends will have a side job for me soon!! Final edit coming from a Quebecer, just go "La truelle Hon! Hon! Hon!" and you should be French enough!!

[@EricFarmer01]

You are good.