HOW TO COAT CORNER BEAD (hawk and trowel)

This video is full of tips on how to get nice full cornerbeads with a hawk and trowel.
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[@jessewilliams5562]

I took on mudding our entire home, (after all new drywall), and I had zero experience in anything renovation. Your excellent videos has not only made it possible for me to do the job myself; I am already only leaving mistakes that would take the close eye of a pro to completely dime me out on. Thank you very much!!!

[@Tigerratcat]

It’s so much harder than it looks. Especially hand tool control

[@maxmotors9497]

@@Tigerratcattakes years to master the feel of any hand tooling. DIYers can get close but only experience brings that kind of finesse.

[@rufiorufioo]

@@Tigerratcat Yeah it's more difficult that it looks for sure but I do a little better because I'm a concrete finisher. The trowel experience is a great thing for mudding!

[@nailbanger2]

Jesse Williams, you're giving us a hint about your age with that dime comment. IF there were still pay phones, they would probably be a buck now. LOL

[@vadalippman9455]

You’re real time “mistakes” are my favorite; not only do you demonstrate what to do when unexpected things happen, you handle these situations with such grace and fully explain why it happened and how easy it is to fix it.

[@systemshock869]

Never thought I would be sitting by myself in the dark geeking out on drywall videos. I can do repairs alright but drywall is one skill that I have never been able to do on a professional, new-construction level. Watching these has put me lightyears ahead of where I was. Thanks man!

[@canuckfan1745]

Thats exactly what im doing right now lol

[@jessewilliams5562]

I think it’s like auto body work. The guys who do it everyday just have that feel. Can’t read or watch about it. Just gotta do it

[@dino0228]

I love it when the demonstrator shows why something should not be done in an incorrect way. Seeing the result leaves quite an impact!

[@bradbrown9722]

He makes this look so easy! I’ve finished drywall many times. It’s definitely an art to “cut” the inside and outside corners in properly. Anyone can slop It on ( but make the sanding a total nightmare). This guy is very good.

[@j-net7395]

I relied solely on your videos for our massive kitchen remodel in 2020, and I’ve found myself referring back to even more of your content this year while finishing our ENTIRE basement. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for all of the amazing content you have put out there. THANK YOU!!!

[@williamferguson7234]

This guy is a joke. He is a "short cut" artist.

[@MrMander87]

As a painter, I really appreciate a 'flat' corner versus them being done concave or convex. Great workmanship!

[@dwightschrute706]

Thank you so much for taking the time explaining the full process . I recently bought an old home , and after trying desperately to find someone to do the drywall with no success I ended up doing it myself . Watching your videos have helped me tremendously 🙏

[@kjaubrey4816]

I have been finishing drywall since I was a kid. I do not specialize in drywall, but when doing plumbing, electrical and remodels, drywall is always a necessity. Even with all my experience, I still learn tricks from your videos.

[@baozhongmeng824]

It stands out that this young Vancouver carpenter is a perfectionist. Great skills, highest standard with his work. Way to go, young man!

[@rosswiddison6699]

I have been trying to learn how to good drywall, who would have thought I would find the best teacher was a bloody carpenter. Thanks mate, you are an artist and natural teacher. Learning about paper corner beads has been an eye opener. Thanks mate, from Oz

[@AtEboli]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Watching your videos are very therapeutic, in the way that finding solutions to problems that have long vexed you can be. As a 30 year painter who at times does drywall repair, I've learned so much from your videos that I wished I had known 25 years ago. Well, better late than never! Keep up the great work.

[@zyeadothman2781]

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[@tj.rodriguez1400]

I LOVE THE WAY YOU ACTUALLY SHOW, WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DO IT THE WRONG WAY ! AND THEN YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO MUCH EASIER ! I LIKE ALL YOUR VIDEOS , AND ALL THE FUNNY PARTS, A LOT ! YOU TEACH AND SHOW, RIGHT FROM WRONG ! AND WITH SOME JOKE'SALSO ! HAHAHA !! I LOVE IT BUDDY ! THANK YOU FOR SHARRING THESE WEEL DONE VIDEOS , STEP BY STEP ! I'VE SEEN SOME OTHER PEOPLE VIDEOS, BUT YOUR'S ARE 110% WAYYYY, MUCH BETTER ! SO KEEP ON TEAHING US YOUR EXPERTICE ON HOW TO DO DRYWALL WALL THE RIGHT WAY ! THANK YOU !

[@danielfox3276]

I think its really cool that you take the time to show people how to approach a difficult job to those who dont know plastering,clear step by step instructions,well done my friend.

[@Хосе-ш4д]

I’m glad I found this instructor before I start taping. I’ve never ever done this in my life. So it’s really helpful.

[@orlandomartinez9119]

I wanna go to Canada like a drywaller and it could be posible because of you. Now i'm asking a job in my country to practice before it happen. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@chrisj197438]

When I started finishing I learned from some old timers and got really good with a hawk and trowel. I still have my trowel one of the guys gave me when he retired. If you are good with it you can do it a lot faster than a pan and knife and with better results.

[@laughingkars889]

A double butted trowel would probably help to get a better finish & always go plain steel, not stainless as it keeps a sharper edge. Less sanding down after.

[@ATXTube]

Bro, even your "mistakes" are educational. Thank you for all you do my man 👍

[@Cheez1979]

ATXTube he’s badass

[@edcrnj]

That's what I was thinking 🔥🔥🔥

[@garychandler4296]

Without which it would not be as instructional! Eggzellent!

[@eroc1684]

Crazy, did residential drywall for 10 years. All track homes, first time I’ve ever seen these types of tools being used to run metal. Great job on your demonstration....

[@andrewkennard2301]

Awesome videos! Im an amateur that dry walled my entire house and have applied mud to most of it. Your videos have helped me greatly! Thank you and nicely done!

[@Andy-rp3ee]

I have learned such a ridiculous amount from you. My bathroom reno has gone much smoother because of all of these!

[@TheMrDimitri]

Got a hitchhiker here! That’s hilarious! You’re an excellent instructor! I wish I would’ve watched this video before I started taping the corner bead at my house!

[@zayneali3148]

I laughed out loud at work lol

[@richardwhitehead4684]

When it comes to drywall videos, there’s this guy, and then everyone else. The man is really good at explaining

[@papitlin135]

It is good when you see a professional doing an excellent job and not pretending to be what you are not. Great video down to the point.

[@drawsawyer5881]

I watch this and think I will head to my basement and it will go just as smooth. I walk to my basement, look around, and ask myself who I am kidding! You make it look so easy man! Thanks for the videos

[@robertfrey3607]

I always use Durabond on my corners for the first pass, especially with full metal bead. It takes the beating that door openings always seem to get. Great job.

[@kaloncar]

Thanks for the Durabond tip.

[@Conscious.Craftsman]

Thanks for showing your fix and your conscience getting the best of you. Showing simple mistakes like this helps us learn more instead of editing it to make you look perfect. Much appreciated!

[@barryellis6663]

Don't apologize for the drywall videos we all need the help in all areas of construction. You sure helped me out because I'm doing a DIY on my house. Needs a lot of work on the inside. So I will take all the advice I can get. Great videos keep them coming.

[@leomardo2285]

Love your easy explanation and low key without all the non-sense philosophical Zen comments that other tubers seems to make. Great work and good job.

[@michaelvivirito1224]

Thank you sir! My hand skills have increased greatly with you tutorials. You are a great teacher.

[@daytripperhd]

So much more difficult than you make it look. You sir are an artist.

[@alwaysrockn2009]

Dang dude, you’re a total pro. You make everything look fun and easy. Rock on!

[@thomaskinsman8662]

BRAVO! That is a great demo! You really do not know how something works until you know how it fails. Great job showing the issues!

[@diggler306]

I appreciate your honest approach to doing these videos! You make that technique of lifting off without messing the corner (near the end of the video) look easier than it is! Nice work. Looking forward to more videos.

[@c.b.-11]

My career as a Painter hasn't paid off the past decade, but I always do it right. I applaud you for taping after the fact. That's what makes Master's of their Skill

[@boomcity4942]

I saw a mark on the wall, but realized I needed to clean my I-pad screen. I appreciate all of your videos and training. Thank you!

[@samanthamccormick7865]

I'm currently finishing a small room in our house with lots of weird jut outs and outside corners. I would love to see another video on finishing a corner bead, especially seeing more of the texture that you're happy with. I find it extremely hard to get a perfectly smooth finish on the first coat. The more I try to finesse it, the more I mess it up. What is fixable once dry (can be scraped off or filled with second or third coats), and what do you want to fix while it's wet. Thanks

[@robd4914]

I'm pretty much addicted to your videos. So GOOD. Thanks for keeping it so simple and efficient.

[@MadsWorld34]

i myself am glad you making so many drywall videos. i am doing my first sheetrock ever. and i watched a lot of videos and i started in my bathroom because most of it will be covered anyway and it looked BAD. i tried to fix it and it came out worse. then i found your videos and you go into details of what you do and why you do it this or that way. and now my house is coming along great. even that one bath room is looking good. so THANKS for your videos

[@brendanmulhall]

I always load both sides at the same time in case I do have any globs that spill over onto the other side (and I usually do!) That way I'm making both final passes at the same time and can clean up my mess. I never knew about the arc tho! Thanks for another great video man!

[@andresjc502]

I do this job , this guy really knows what he’s doing so learn from him people 🔥

[@kevinwebb1224]

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[@petebeat1510]

Make up and plastering are too different things mate

[@gjhoddy]

You are the Bob Ross of the drywall world. A true artist.

[@robert615-HB]

Finally see a drywaller thinking about the trim man shoot need more fellas like u.

[@mirogak]

Very helpful. And you are a master sir. I always struggled with this part of drywalling for small diy jobs around the house. . No more. Hopefully.

[@kaloncar]

You just helped me a great deal! I am attempting to repair old corner bead that is not properly filled and I love the look of using the trowel. I look forward to more of you carpentry videos but need the dry wall help the most now. Perfect timing for me. Thank you!!

[@kaloncar]

I agree fully.

[@johnamodeo4565]

Thank you so much for your kind showcase on how to do this. Following your lead, I'm about to do this for the very first time as a do-it-yourself amateur. Thanks again.

[@nathannahrgang820]

I laughed at "Now I can sleep at night"😅 I'm the exact same way with my work, has to be done right...I couldn't leave it not taped before 1st bead fill either! Love your videos man, you have great skill and are an excellent teacher, thank you for all the time you put into this, amazing job. Thank you

[@reddawgrup1779]

Conscience got the best of you 😲..... Say it ain't so... Lol. Great stuff to hear!!!! And now I don't feel so lonely. So many ppl say... "oh that's good enough" or when they know better but yet leave it. My conscience kicks my butt everytime and I just can't leave it. So it was refreshing to hear!! 👍👍👍👍 Also wish more tapers would consider the carpenter.. I've been a carpenter for 35 years and things are to the point nowadays where I have to clean 3 out of 4 inside corners when running base and hanging doors has become a nightmare also due to the taper cleaning his trowel off in the door opening or running the horizontal tape long and folding over into the door opening. Ughhhhhhhh next thing you know that half inch you have to shim a door plumb is now an 1/8" or less. Or they let the drywall hang into the door rough opening. Good grief. But alas... Your a carpenter too so you know about what things can hassle the carpenter thus you don't do it to those extents.. Lol. Nice video and I'm subscribed. Thanks for the upload. Again... 👍👍

[@balljar7546]

I don't care. I've watched so many of your videos and all I can say is that it takes time and experience. You make it look sooooo easy.

[@OldJoe212]

2 fer 1... Cornerbead with a bonus taping. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@johngnipper1454]

The best carpentry videos out there, i remodeled my house using your techniques, came out great.. Thanks

[@timc8913]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing. I'm just your average homeowner and did some closet work last weekend with a corner. Wish I had seen your video and tips before hand as it would have made my job a lot easier!

[@kevinsolon4981]

You are the best! Thank you for your educational videos. I'm just a guy renovating my house in preparation to sell it, and your videos have made me truly enjoy the challenge of achieving your type of results - I'm very pleased with my improvement, thanks to you. I just skimmed my first ceiling using the trowel and hawk (as opposed to 12 in blade and massive sanding, just shoot me) and WOW what a difference your example has made! By they way, you're handsome and articulate and you should consider acting. You'd be a great Bond.

[@OBXN]

Very nice video. I didn't really know how much skill with the trowel/knife this kind of work requires. Except, of course, my limited experience when I have had to repair a damaged spot has taught me to stop trying to make that one last pass for perfection because half the time that pass just screws the surface up again.

[@ryanhartkopf2442]

I've watched a ton of your skate videos, so it was a fun surprise to run across you in a random drywall tutorial. I appreciate the tips! Keep doing what you're doing, apparently it's working!

[@ritcheymt]

What a great video. I really appreciate the details on feathering the horizontal joint that is perpendicular to the vertical corner. Really useful technique!

[@johnkruton9708]

Being the remodeler du jour, I yell at myself in the mirror about the “a-hole drywaller” as the trim installer guy, You should see the shouting matches between the designer and the contractor!! Keep up the great work. I’ve been able to use your tips albeit taking hours to get something down that you do in 1 second.

[@ianmackenzie686]

Excellent education. Though I loathe doing drywall, your videos make this jobs more bearable for me. Thanks!

[@brucecaramante1778]

I am going to add an interior wall to my basement and your teaching is fantastic. Thank you.

[@carolinewells4355]

Gotta love a man that knows how to allow his tool to work for him

[@dkaloupis75]

The best detailed explanations ever been made....congratulations!

[@mxfern854]

very much appreciated your videos; great visual quality, good voice and the right speed of teaching. I have learned a lot watching your videos.

[@Paul-kw1og]

Your videos are so relaxing it puts me almost in a sleep. Lots of very good stuff on it. Keep up the good work. Watching from Australia.

[@jondough61]

You are definitely the master of mud, your work is untouchable, remarkable, top gun of your trade

[@TaxPayingContributor]

Binge watching these knowledge filled videos! Lots of tips and clean work!

[@JanetJenkins]

You are a rock star, you helped me fix my powder room. Now I find watching you relaxing! haha

[@eyedrcarlson]

@4:30 As proficient(fast/quick etc) as you are, I didn't think you could let the joint go as is (with no tape). Bravo!

[@lindseycarron9326]

Thanks for the video. I am constantly repairing our '70s house from kid roughness and general wear. I was really concerned about tackling drywall repairs myself and binge-watching your videos is helping a ton with skills and confidence.

[@MakeWithMike]

I habe an entire 150 sheets to hand alone ,you've been a blessing brother very much fit sharing your skills,

[@TheCanadianparty]

Super thankful these videos exist...

[@squeekhobby4571]

Best drywal videos! When you do, drywall work seems so simpler

[@jimt7851]

Thanks very much Master VC, one of the most educational, easy to follow and informative sites on KZbin. Keep the great work up!!

[@patrickodonnell9770]

I like to use a 50/50 mud primer mix on painted walls first with a roller.stops the mud sliding around and reduces fisheyes a bit(also dish liquid in the mud helps) and i put a couple handfuls of confill in the mud when loading corners reduces shrinking and is stronger.just a couple little things i do. Really like your videos you know your stuff man.From an Irishman working in the bow valley and calgary.

[@plakey2001]

You make this technique with trowel look soooooo easy. On a side note, the mud you have there looks nice and thick and smooth, and you can leave mixed in a pale for a while. I'm only a DIY'er but here in Australia I can't get even the 90 minute set stuff to not start to harden. I can only mix in small batches.

[@قناةالأمل-ه1ص]

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[@ThePerksofTraveling]

Can you do a video comparing the different types of cornerbead?

[@georgespangler1517]

I have been doing this for 35 years,,,,and I only use metal corner bead,, and always nail it every 8 inches, and squeeze it to bend it past 90 degrees,,,to be sure to have enough space for mud to be thick enough not to crack.

[@adangarcia1973]

George Spangler u r the man, metal is the best at the corner

[@georgespangler1517]

@@adangarcia1973 Thanks Adan,,,I'm a man that can do pretty much anything and do them well,,,I'm not a drywaller,,,a general contractor, but I do all my smaller sheetrock jobs,,,and have learned the best techniques,,,that will last...very important to use plenty of nails,,,and bend need enough for mud, and curl end tips in a little...

[@georgespangler1517]

@@adangarcia1973 and make sure to buy the heavier gauge beed,,,because there are cheaper beed,,,but you will have to nail it a lot closer.

[@georgespangler1517]

@@adangarcia1973 one more thing, I always put my tape on first, and then put need over it and do last two coats...

[@schussler07]

I would love to see an episode doing a inside corner joint repair where it meets a horizontal tape joint and feathering out the point where you have a joint of new corner tape meeting old corner tape and a horizontal joint all at the same point. I’ve done it successfully in 3 coats but I had to feather it out close 24” to get it hidden. Love your videos and you do great work!

[@g2restore963]

Damn!!! A true pro!!!!! I’m Doing this right now and nowhere near as good!!! Lol thanks for the tip!!! Awesome!!!

[@myusername901]

Much appreciated for ALL the Vancouver DRYWALL videos!! You’re more than just a huge help! High five, from the from yahh brothah in Boston!

[@simplyluxuryimports]

Great videos. I like when you show what happens when it's done wrong and how correct it which is what is diy guys are dealing with

[@teh60]

Your videos are always interesting. Nice job Ben.

[@ericpayne3253]

Just had a guy come out to do some drywall work and now thanks you your videos I can see what a shitty job he did. May try my hand at it after watching ALL of your videos. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@chrisbowring4298]

Thank you Sir for the education and the opportunity to watch the smooth execution of a genuine professional. 👍

[@richardpellis]

Artistry in motion... Will you please do a video on when to thin mud and when not too? Also what is the "right" consistency for different layers. All the professionals I watch thin by eye because you know what works. In my case I usually feel my consistency is off.

[@kidcolorado3065]

It's mostly preference

[@kidcolorado3065]

Or if you are using a bandjo or a box and you want it to come out really quickly then make your mud a runny I find the thinner the less force you have to use to spread

[@alleyecn699]

Awesome content bro like the short and to the point videos, no music no filler just what we need to get it done thanks!

[@deanstoops26]

I learned to finish drywall in the 1970's . It paid a penny per square foot to tape and do one coat on the bead. approximately $50-60 per typical 3 bedroom house. I was concerned when I first saw you filling bead w/o taping seam first!!! Since I was paid by the job I had to learn to do it fast so that I could complete the first coat in one long day. The tape coat was all done with 6" knife so I did the first bead fill with that knife as well. All with tape mud. I changed to finish mud for the next coats ending up with a finish trowel skim coat last.

[@raulzamora4523]

My second comment on ur videos. I've been doing this kind of work for a while. I don't have complaints . My goal is to keep homeowners happy. But i like to learn more in order for improvement. U have skills. I remodel so I'll be checking ur videos on construction. Nice work.

[@K6TJO]

Perfect introduction! Short and to the point!

[@heymanmotorsports49]

Thanks SO much Really got in over my head in my bathroom remodel. I have Referenced a lot of your videos and have helped me save the day and even become to enjoy it quite a bit

[@JustRay627]

I can watch these all day, you make it look so easy!

[@Nightman2152]

That was a sweet move where you used the front of the trowel upside down to scoop the booger off the bead. I usually let those dry and knock them off later. Once I get a corner looking good I don't have the balls to touch it until it's dry.

[@astulosequeda6499]

Muy excelente trabajo amigo de mis amigos hispanos nadie enseña con profundidad cómo tu

[@4ever.learning781]

I wish I had your skills. It's taking me a week to do what you can do in a day. Drywall stresses me out.

[@trooper11c]

You said we are going to do a more, "complicated corner bead" and my mind exploded.

[@newguy1612]

There is an old journey man behind some of your skills. It very rare to see a young man using a Hawk and Trowel. I am a man of many hats myself, it’s good to be versatile in a fluctuating economy. 50 years building commercial and residential. The way to a successful small business is to start with a big one. LOL

[@mistysedillo8954]

I'm going to tackle corners tomorrow, so glad I watched!

[@MichaelHall-rf3pl]

Thanks for the video. I’m only learning about drywall and picking up pretty well on a flat wall but corners I’m having trouble with. I think I see what I need to do now

[@jriddles1977]

Im so glad I subscribe before I started skimcoating and work on a few corners. DIY renovation...

[@CrzBonKerz21]

Takes me like 10 times longer to do a corner haha love this stuff

[@burtonpierre417]

He makes it looks so easy! Years of experience

[@SIMRIG412]

Not really. He sucks and not professional.

[@leestar7156]

Natural teacher, great videos and keep grinding.

[@dwfantom5892]

Wow! You make it look so easy! Brilliant work! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!