Horribly Damaged Drywall Repair!!!!

WHAT A MESS!!!! Can I even fix it?? There is no paper left on the drywall???? Follow along with us in Part 3 of the Wall and Ceiling Repair Job for lots of great tips in drywall repair!!!!
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[@wannabefunnyman]

Would it not make sense to just re-drywall? Seems like more work than it’s worth.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

You guys ask me that all the time yet somehow nobody ever realizes how much work it actually is. Think about it, ripping down drywall, disposing of old drywall, buying more, installing and then still having to tape and patch the repair. I would have had it finished by then. It really depends on your skill set. Patching and floating drywall is not difficult for me so it's always faster and easier.

[@BobsHomeServicesLLC]

@@vancouvercarpenter Even more so when it’s a plaster wall which is common here around the Philadelphia, PA area. Removing plaster is a total train wreck.

[@eyemastervideo]

@@vancouvercarpenter Why remove the drywall? Just put another layer on top.

[@rutgerhoutdijk3547]

Ripping out old drywall also could create new problems like damaging surrounding drywall, ripping cables, breaking structural wood, etc.

[@frankpinmtl]

@@eyemastervideo That's what I was thinking - slap up some res channel and put it right over everything. Of course you would need box extenders for the electrical, but once you found the studs/firenze to drill into, into would go pretty fast, no?

[@MikeNunez-i8f]

I run a company entirely on knowledge I’ve acquired from this channel and not ones in 2 years have I had to warranty any work. You’re literally the God of drywall.

[@davidbradford1934]

My wife thinks I am crazy when I get excited because there is a new drywall video. My favorite channel! Thanks for sharing your hard earned expertise with us.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks for watching!

[@ssh348]

my husband gets nervous when he sees me watching dyi vids. He knows something is coming lol)))

[@Joshua-rc3zk]

Because of this guy I was confident enough to mud and tape a whole 950 sq ft basement. I totally under bid the job and lost money at the end of the basement development.. this guy and others help me to off set that lost.. thanks for your videos

[@KuriusOranj]

Wow, that skimming with the big tool was beautiful! I understand how much the filming impacts the actual work, so I'm even more grateful that you make these videos!

[@BobsHomeServicesLLC]

Undercover Hat your right. KZbinrs put a lot of time and energy into moving the camera, editing scenes, etc. I'm amazed at how many home improvement youtubers get to work in empty homes, lol; I never have that kind of luck and so I usually ask my homeowners if I can record before doing so.

[@daveparker5569]

I’m completely self taught when it comes to drywall. And I’m really grateful for this channel. Thanks!

[@andrewnovino5269]

I've been working for a a real estate company and I just realized how much these guys don't know about drywall so on my own jobs I've been watching your videos and thank you so much for your help cuz they're really turning out nice

[@diverdannavyvet9672]

I have done some repairs for a friend with a time & budget concerns by coating small areas with missing paper and exposed gypsum with 1-2-3 primer then patching with 45 minute lite weight mud. The results were great/undetectable after primer & paint and has held up really well over time,, even on a bathroom ceiling. Admittedly it was an experiment but it worked.

[@stephenholland6328]

So glad to see there is a patch alternative. Digging into the wall can be such a problem, with debris falling down, matching drywall thickness, sistering 2x2 nailers. And those are just the problems I ran into fixing a small section not knowing any better! Great repair option!

[@sawdustadikt979]

Great work. A couple years ago I skimmed out a 2k square foot house of sand texture ceiling, that was over plaster. After watching you videos for a few years it wasn’t as much guess work, I knew exactly what I wanted to do and exactly why I was doing it. I’ve never had any instruction and have had to learn taping and skimming as I’ve gone. I got and used a Darby like yours on that job for the last wipe and swipe on the ceiling, almost no sanding. It’s was so flat. Thank you for all your efforts. Your helping a lot of us.

[@willmc2456]

Little tip from an Aussie plasterer. You can use fly screen ,you can buy it in rolls and it is reasonably inexpensive they do different grades of strength as well to suit whatever you are trying to reinforce. I find the mud penetrates through the holes a lot easier than the other forms of fibreglass mesh

[@dismaldog]

well that's an interesting idea,did not think about that.Was thinking of the fibrefuse metre rolls but at $160 dollars it works out pretty expensive quickly although it is pretty long roll

[@sharonbrown3666]

What an awesome tip, thanks mate.

[@craigkovatch7564]

"Why not feather out some of these edges while we're here?" Tbh this is a new life philosophy after watching this channel. 11:10 absolutely brilliant using the 2x4 to flatten out the concrete fill!

[@calebmarino3151]

This is crazy! I watch your skate videos all the time and had no idea you had a carpenter/renovation channel! I just bought my first house and stumbled across this channel in the middle of my own home repairs. Now you’re giving me content that applies to a whole new area of my life 😂 Thanks man!

[@larrylozuk]

Weird, huh? A bunch of us watched his carpentry/drywall videos for years without knowing about the skate channel.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Welcome aboard!

[@stephendee7839]

@@larrylozuk Where's the skate channel?

[@larrylozuk]

@@stephendee7839 kzbin.info/door/P94Q0ypuPdhl-NupoAbcoQ

[@omnious42]

This is the first I am hearing about the skate videos xD

[@iwemuiser8849]

It's great that you also show the little errors (and corrections) you make so we know that's normal. Thanks!

[@suzanneschristie]

I'm thrilled to see you using a smoothing blade! I bought the Marshalltown set about 2 weeks ago and I absolutely love them. Your reaction to it was priceless! Thank you for all of your videos!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

😂 I know!!! That should be Columbia's new slogan!!

[@andrewcarr2431]

When professionals have that reaction you know it is a nice piece of hardware.

[@renaissanceman8581]

I have the base Level 5 kit, 10”/24”/32”. Saw marshalltown kit and really like their price. Wish they were out sooner. May fill out my kit sizes with them.

[@dkg407]

Not sure if someone already mentioned this but if you lower the suction level on the vac it should keep it from bogging down into the material. At least that's the case when sanding wood. Most people leave their vac on full blast and it pulls the sander into the wood which leaves swirl marks on the material and also wears out the bearing in the sander faster.

[@lindseychaney3987]

Been watching your channel for about a year. Learned quite a bit from you. Very impressive work!!!!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thank you very much!

[@kidjetrecon7153]

Love it when you get a new tool love the new tomahawk, getting ready to finish 100 homeowner hung sheets, Im going to remember how much energy you have doing your job.

[@RushAustin]

That is NICE!!! I love your enthusiasm, Ben.

[@neverenoughtime3151]

Suggestion... Use fiberglass window screen. I use it a lot for plaster repairs, and run a 48" wide roll through a miter saw to get rolls of varying widths (ex. 4", 8" 12").

[@chaplainand1]

Thanks for taking the time and extra effort to educate us - about not jus how and what, but why. I hope you had an excellent weekend and the homeowner gave you a bonus for doing such an excellent job!

[@GARDNSOUND]

Ghad dude, you're such an artist.

[@lestalkmorebasss]

lol….. turns out this is “ceiling and wall part 3” I was looking for 😅

[@NicoSmets]

Thanks for sharing, it's really great to see people do real work and learn going along.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

My pleasure!

[@eatsTURDtacos]

I honestly appreciate your videos man

[@Sinalove1]

Thanks for the mud drywall advice, from New Zealand! Did my first go on an uneven wall - first time ever and took a while to get a handle of it, especially the mess lol. More confident handling mud now, thanks to your vids :-) Much appreciated.

[@Eddie_freeflow504]

I'm an apprentice drywall finisher at my hotel and all your videos are very educational I've learned so much by just watching your videos. I plain on skimming my bathroom ceiling this weekend (wish me luck) 🤪

[@MissMarsha78]

Love your reaction to a new tool! 😮

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Me too!

[@daychob1]

Love your channel. Little tip for you, when I use the fiber tape, I'll soak it in water. Keeps the airborne fibers to a minimum if not eliminates them all together. Keep up the good work bud

[@mrroy5542]

Yes and mix a little bit of carpenters glue with water and put on with a brush where the paper is off

[@tommymorin7584]

Since I started watching your chanel, My work on drywall really improved and I really enjoy doing it now....thank you man!!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Great to hear!

[@Mike-B-Jackson]

Your channel is truly inspirational. Thank you for all you do!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

You are so welcome!

[@markferrick10]

Nice job. I'm impressed you can hold that sander up for so long. Thanks for the video.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

I had a potential client ask me about skimming an entire room that was textured, noped out of that pretty fast. I admire the ability of a pro taper to come in to a job like this thats so multi faceted and make it look meant to be when its done

[@vidalexperience]

Dude - YOU SAVED ME SO MUCH HEARTACHE.

[@michiganporter]

I just got me a 36" Marshalltown knife and I love it too! I just also did a ceiling job amd I was covered from head to toe as per usuall. I need a festool

[@bigbob9702]

Concrete fill?? New to me. But then I’m a carpenter…

[@olafbigandglad]

My method - I would apply fibatape with latex tile glue on all the paperless areas, and skim over it when the glue sets up. I also use this method when there's cracked plaster which needs to be nailed off. The glue withstands the shock of hammering better than all purpose or setting compound.

[@als1023]

Whoa,,, Thank You, do a lot of work in older plaster homes ( renos) gonna try that this week ! Take care and thanks for commenting !!

[@nickel0eye]

nailing plaster? oh, good lord:(

[@olafbigandglad]

@@nickel0eye Did you actually READ my comment? You can nail it IF you apply mesh and tile glue first. I've done this many, many, many times, and never had a problem.

[@olafbigandglad]

@@als1023 It'll work. I guarantee it. Stucco mesh is actually better, but it's harder to find.

[@nickel0eye]

@@olafbigandglad I read it, plaster should never be nailed....maybe screwed with plaster washers, but, even then, i find it still wants to crack even more severely...i could see it working okay for plasterboard...

[@dirkprobert]

First time seeing someone using a 2x4 to do drywall repair. That’s epic.

[@mazzg1966]

Good job Ben...I use fibafuse all the time, particularly over plaster cracks and damage.

[@barkingshark6413]

Love how you (own) your mistakes. Great learning channel. Thanks.

[@kidjetrecon7153]

Fiba comes in 6 learning something new . I love running it in auto taper cuts like a dream

[@aaron74]

Ben keep filming your jobs, it's soooo interesting to watch. I hope KZbin is paying you and making it worth your while.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

It's going well :)

[@ihavesolutions3348]

Respect, skimming texture walls/ceilings is a job and a half.

[@frankpinmtl]

Not that it's unpleasant to hear your voice - but I am kinda liking this montage business. Especially with the nice housey, lounge, chillout beats.

[@shaunneydobie]

Montages don't give you jokes like the tailgate guarantee.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Don't worry. The live action isn't going anywhere. lot's of both from here on out :)

[@gt-ct9012]

I'm 100% positive, if by the grace of God, I was able to do a spot that big with quick set 20. Then realized I missed a spot and pulled the tape like he did, that would be the moment it would all flashed and go to shit 😆

[@terryq9966]

Lololol 🤣🤣🤣🤣, yeah I'm thinkin' the same thing...NOOOOOO!!!!

[@gt-ct9012]

Speak for yourself, I work at a church 😆

[@gt-ct9012]

No pain, best place I've ever worked. 5 sick days, 15 vacation days (get 5 more next year, and 5 more every 2 years, topping out at 30 days) 19 paid holidays, health, dental and retirement benefits.

[@echoecho6445]

thanks for the motivation boost. i need to stop doubting myself

[@billprezioso3677]

You remind me of me in that he plan seems to change a lot while doing a skim coating or for that matter on any project it’s good to be flexible.

[@TheRogermursick]

I like all the videos that you've posted. I'm pretty talented at DYI and your vids are a great resource for brushing up on rusty skills and learning new techniques. Thanks a lot.

[@ccadama]

@Vancouver Carpenter. Wow Ben! That mug of coffee @18:13 was really the pick you up you needed. Thanks for taking us along. Picking up great tips along your journey. As always, I feathered that like button. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

[@als1023]

Excellent video, really starting to see the advantage of the new sander, thanks for the Tomahawk tip too !Hope you are having a great weekend with the family !

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks, you too!

[@twitch1965]

Love the videos, just learning new skills and tricks of the trade bring new appreciation for the work you "tradesmen" do each and every day! Also, bravo on keeping with normal units of measure, I just love hearing, inches, feet and yards!

[@charlestidwell5361]

You do fine work 💪and you have great teaching skills, it's a pleasure watching your videos, keep up the good work.

[@anakonda3035]

What a super cool ceiling vacuum!!

[@gopalvyas7833]

Dude! You are awesome! Way to love your work and make it your passion! Thank you for being such a great teacher!

[@jasonmyers3358]

Sweet your using Fiba Fuse! Use it everyday! Luckily it doesn’t make me as itchy like you discussed!

[@shawnd6826]

Any chance you could do some videos about textured ceiling repair? Stopped and the pattern rolled texture. Thanks for all the information in the videos. You've made me a much better drywaller even though I do more carpentry work.

[@kbram7363]

Festool is no joke especially when it comes to dust control

[@tyroneclarke1666]

Hey Ben! Really enjoyed watching the video thank you. I’ve learnt so much from your videos. I like your enthusiasm too. The platform over the stairwell is a brilliant idea too. Kind Regards from Perth WA 🦘🇦🇺

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thank you!

[@knightrider6473]

They really should outlaw indoor texture walls.

[@andrewcarr2431]

My first thought was cover it in new drywall. i did that in an older plaster home with 1/4 drywall, lot more work that one thinks. Moving electrical outlets so they are flush, baseboard, door trims, ceiling outlets. and that was in bedrooms, you have areas that blend into others - hallway, kitchen, etc Although if I had one of those funky Festool sanding rigs I may have just skimmed it all out. Gotta love those Germans, 'vorsprung durch technik' !!

[@jameslimon3137]

That sander is amazing, wow

[@junyornino7041]

It's coming beautiful. You're literally making those walls to be new. Again thanks for filming. I've seen all your videos and I love what you do, and the way you explain. By the way, I see you from the East Cost of Canada. Montreal Quebec.

[@dismaldog]

i bought a roll of that 6" Fibrefuse just to have in the bag-nearly all gone now and i only do part time repair work

[@zubairahmad3195]

Although this is my profession but its so satisfying to see other professionals do it and learn new stuff from them.

[@brandonaitken1180]

Lots of professionals watch other professionals. When I worked as a 👨‍🍳 I would come home and watch other 👨‍🍳 on 📺 . It’s what we do.

[@rodcc]

Great videos - really enjoy them - helpful too.

[@EricLS]

Damn. After skimming 2 rooms in my house with a 12 inch knife (can't get the hang of trowel), I am going to look up those big boys. *That's* the tool for the job.

[@markhuru]

I do a lot of these jobs, crappy old house stuff, good video, refreshing…can’t wait to see your texture techniques…

[@KurtMGibbs]

I bought a skimming blade and my drywall has never looked so good. It is incredibly useful for patches and butt joints!

[@milesharlan1]

Hey Ben, I love the rambling at the end after the good video!! Very humorous..Keep up the good work!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks! Will do!

[@mattc8347]

That fiba fuse is a life saver for have the 2 in and the 6in

[@VLandrew]

Sweet channel helps me during my renovation

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Glad to help

[@mgmarrow]

You are simply amazing and * appreciate what I have learned from watching your videos. Thank you!!!

[@philsheldon2737]

Hey Ben, try turning down the vacuum on dial, it should be adjustable, should stop the sander bogging down 👍

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks for the tip!

[@singlepointdc7749]

I bought the big rolls from Abatron for fixing cracked plaster walls. Awesome stuff.

[@NicoSmets]

Generally, "carpenters" love festool. I've actually always wondered why you just used sandpaper on a stick. I love the dust collection on power tools, and I'm happy to pay premium, even as a non professional.

[@reneehallman6730]

Thank you! Looking forward to seeing the ceiling work with the smoothing blade.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Coming soon!

[@number1pappy]

Awesome video! I refinished the walls in our living room on our fixer upper that had this horrible swirl texture the previous owner applied with a sea sponge. I just used a flat piece of aluminum to trowel the wall as it were and it worked amazingly well! I was shocked at how well it did! Anyways I was actually thinking of just replacing the drywall that's how bad it was. But I was able to smooth the walls and I saved a huge amount of money and time.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

That is awesome!

[@106xbones]

That sander is CRAZY....love it...the Columbia tools are also sweet. Hopefully you get out for a skate this weekend and recharge.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

😂 This was maybe 3 weeks ago. I already finished another job since then. Just skating and editing for a little while.

[@kiwdwks]

Nicely done. Festool is awesome for dust collection. Can't speak to the drywall sander but with more conventional orbital sanders with dust collection they recommend reducing the speed of the dust extractor to allow the sander to "glide" across the surface.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks for the tips!

[@tyliving7649]

Yo this is God Sent going make my repairs on them damaged azz Walls that Landlords love so much lol good deed fellow Craftsman !!!

[@stephendee7839]

Ben: I'm going to wear a mask to do the sanding Also Ben: 《proceeds to vacuum sand without a mask》

[@johnbolongo9978]

Nice work....I always learn something from your vids....thank you for the info.

[@hasanabdurahman7489]

Your explanation is clear .keep it up!

[@johnkruton9708]

Love the large smoothing blade. I need that for my remodel

[@vancouvercarpenter]

You and me both!

[@jamescheever7982]

That sander is f awesome

[@nortonowitz]

Like Button Completely Feathered, Sir

[@markanthony3275]

I'm surprised that he hasn't worn out his shoulder joints by now.

[@markhooker8520]

Another great informative video. Thank you!

[@alana1079]

I'm not sure if it's apples to apples, but with my Festool woodworking sander I don't operate the dust collector at full capacity on suction. I typically dial it back to around 2/3 so the sander doesn't stick to the material and cause gouging.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

It's pretty similar. I've been using less suction lately and getting better results.

[@oldskoolwayy]

He really knows his products, never knew to use concrete fill in mudding

[@onestepahead3226]

Festool makes a 24 grit paper disc for the sanders, I bought a box and they will really take down a surface quickly.

[@iron.man.drywall1910]

yea it would be tempting to go over it with new drywall, but it looks like a simple quick repair so good call I think save a few bucks.

[@Frankie7019]

The time lapse is good i know tapping just a general idea is very helpful thanks

[@vancouvercarpenter]

You’re welcome 😊

[@creekfreakjr]

We use dryvit mesh to do patches like that. It comes in up to 6 ft wide rolls.

[@Ucannod]

Skimming blade. Been waiting for it.

[@mcviscardo]

you are a master of the craft!!!

[@tokencivilian8507]

That Tomahawk will let you feather the edge into the next time zone.

[@PappyNet01]

You kind of remind of Adam Corolla. Thanks for sharing. I am new subscriber as this moment.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Welcome!

[@ValiousTV]

That looks like normal drywall in the bathroom. Bro, gut the room and replace with green drywall. It might cost a bit more. But you won't have to worry about mold.

[@REVerbtalk]

Thanks for showing how to repair this using basic low cost material and not some $75 can of killz that really does not work. Before all these fluff products, there was that fiber tape which NEVER let me down