How to Coat Screws

[@tracys2354]

Maybe because I suck at my technique but I'm always mesmorized with the ease he makes these task seem.

[@frankpinmtl]

Ben's in heaven - doing mudding & taping in a skate shop.

[@lincolnuland5443]

I just found this channel. He died?

[@Samuel-km5yf]

@@lincolnuland5443 - No, he’s just saying Ben’s loving this job because drywall and skateboarding are two of his passions.

[@LiteNingR0d]

Just found your channel. As a long time DIYer and novice drywaller, carpenter, painter, etc etc, I appreciate your tips and techniques. I've often wondered if there is a better way than what I do and you've confirmed a lot of my questions. Covering screw holes always drove me crazy along with inside corners. I like your method of one screw hole at a time and I figured out doing one side of an inside corner at a time and letting it dry before doing the other side works best for me. Might take longer but I'm working for myself and am not a professional. I've used a corner trowel with some success too. Having done so much work myself I can identify with your hints and tips. I've always used a hawk and knife(s) but will try a 13x5 trowel on my upcoming project! Thanks for sharing.

[@meangreen7389]

I’m sure I’m not the only one that likes to see a pro be “out of practice” and make “mistakes” which if my mistakes were that inconsequential, I’d be strutting around like peacock. I enjoyed this vid, as all your vids, thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

I started doing the swipe all the way across after watching some tapers on our Jobs, man what a time saver! Really matters how smooth you make them too like you say sanding sucks and it you do it right you don’t have to do much of it

[@americanstu4017]

Your videos are great...I trust your methods and they have really given me confidence as I complete my reno .. Thanks heaps from New Zealand...

[@midnightsunindustries5239]

I watched this right AFTER I finished my whole living room with the first coat, lol. Wish I'da watched this first; probably got 200 bubbles now : ) Great vids, thanks from Alaska!

[@dustindhansen]

Same!

[@losmoore3358]

I'm doing the same thing. My first ceiling job with no experience.

[@debbievaughn3845]

I really like the amount of detail you use in your explanations.

[@fitvinny10]

FEATHER MY EDGE TSHIRTS!!

[@BLoser28]

I'll buy one for sure!!! My boss always tells me to...

[@SteveWrightNZ]

This is a good idea... Someone will use it if you don't..

[@TheBabaYagas]

i’ll buy one just cause it’s awesome...

[@corymain115]

I want one too!!!

[@gabrielguirao7181]

Does anyone know if he ever did a shirt ?

[@lelandlewis7207]

I use the single-screw method. I apply the mud and remove it at a 45° angle backwards; I noticed the bubble on the first few screws I did and found this method works. At least 2 coats, but always check for dimples after it dries.

[@lachlanmartin8889]

Finally a video of technique. Thanks

[@dumbwaller]

This brings back nightmares. When I first started drywall 20yrs ago. We did big custom homes, like 5-6,000 square feet of floor. I would get sent out to spot screws and nails for days. Talk about a sore hand. Two coats on texted walls and three on smooth wall, with the third going the opposite direction.

[@spelunkerd]

I always wondered how professionals are so fast. Even simple work like this is done differently to save time.

[@surinamel5708]

I am a taper by trade , how professionals are so fast ? We learn how to cheat to save time and use machines instead of doing it by hand.

[@bdlien36]

I appreciate your videos and, essentially, the step by step-detailed instruction. Keep it up. Thanks

[@leohiggins7737]

Always 3 coats on screws, also I carry a Phillips screwdriver to set screws the gun didn’t do property, if you hear a tick with the blade you have one to set in further,

[@surinamel5708]

100 % correct

[@danielkonrad1444]

Most annoying Thing in the world. Screws that are not in far enough.

[@WaynesWorldStudioVancouver]

Just happen to straighten up the drywall with more screws, your video couldn’t come in a better time. Thank you.

[@2011Ohmygoodness]

It's amazing how something can seem so simple, and be done so wrong. I've seen this done wrong a thousasnd times and had I not watched this, I'd be doing it wrong too. Thank you so much. This was great. You've aptly proven that it is not just skill, it is technique and your technique is superb. Again, thank you.

[@richardshort4587]

Having done many home remodels all I've ever used is Synco Lightweight All Purpose Dust Control premix tubs. It stays fresh in the tub for months, sticks well smooths up a treat and sands easily with the dust dropping straight to the floor. Paint finish is awesome using a 150 to 220 grit sandpaper. The best sandpaper to use is made by Norton, can't be beat for longevity in use and doesn't clog. Joints screws and repairs are all invisible. Hope this helps someone.

[@scrappy93]

Synko is good.

[@thebusinessman9173]

Dust is a nightmare. The money saved in DIY can pay for a portable dust extractor and cyclone system to save on bags. Brilliant value Class M (min you should go for) is Trend T35A M Class Wet & Dry Dust Extractor 1400W . combine this with ITP Packaging 25 Litre Metal Pail Bucket Drum with Lid & Ring Closure UN Approved or similar. You will have to reinforce any drum as the vacuum is so powerful it will collapse it. cut 1" rings out of 18mm MDF and insert them like ribs. Two will do. Then add a NeatiEase Cyclone Dust Collector Dust Collection Dust Filter Separator and connect all together. Amazing. Then let this do all the hard work... Mirka Hand Sanding Kit HANDY 80x230mm. The sanding pads are Abranet, and that is in essence, the best type you can get

[@richardshort4587]

@COno I know enough not to be rude unlike others.

[@simboodamn]

Vancouver Carpenter now known as Vancouver youtuber part time carpenter ;-) thanks for the vids, big fan!

[@stevewight1409]

Been mudding as a renovator/drywaller for 20 yrs....I use sheetrock 90 (product name for powder u mix) to individually fill screws on first coat then premix mud for 2nd n 3rd coats covering the screws in a line like u would a joint....3rd coat is a thin skin coat...find it works best for me....2 coats total caused me too much worry so I just do 3 n forget about it...lol.

[@homerehabpros9617]

You do a great job with your videos, I have been watching for a while and I appreciate your approach. You have inspired me. I finally subscribed.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Grubbypaws79]

Apologies if this has been asked before but what grit sandpaper do you prefer to use for the finishing sand?

[@markmyers7426]

Good to see the skate shop made you put more than 20 screws in a sheet! Some of the other jobs were laughable with the screw count. Comercial jobs spot the screws like this because they have to put a screw every 8 inches.

[@stephengalias123]

Had to subscribe. You are the go to drywall guy hands down. Good job man. 😎👍

[@tyler4164]

If you do it like this you end up with a bubble. If you do it right you end up with a bubble ffs lmao😂😂😂

[@ikust007]

Without you everything would be a mess on my drywall;) thx for all

[@bqqstin]

Love the decks hanging on the wall, this your skate shop?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I was just doing a little work for a local skate company.

[@scottlamp3097]

It’s funny, I’ve never really given this a lot of thought. When I hang drywall, I put my screws in 3-4” pairs. I apply the mud horizontally a pair at a time, then strike it down vertically 1 stud at a time. (Give or take). So IOW I strike it down 90 degrees from the way I put it on. It certainly looks like the 180 degree method works just fine too. If I’m using 5 min mud I can get by with that + 1 more coat. Otherwise it’s pretty much always 3 coats everywhere.

[@BrentDarlington]

I usually just use the mud that's getting dry on my hawk/pan to do the nail holes instead of whipping it on the floor like I see some assholes do. Getting close to 100k subs keep it up!

[@thegodemperorofmankind7yea704]

But that’s what the floor is for?

[@auldreekievaper5394]

Great hints and tips I used the same technique on a wall after removing 40 years of paper from it it had so many dents in it it looked like anne oakley tripped over with her shotgun going up the stairs 😆 the not so fun part was gouging out the dents with a putty knife and a light to see some of the fine dents and then sealing them with a water&pva mix before filling them 🙄

[@timothycarry]

Great video as always. I wish someone said only a few screws in the middle. All I remembered was every six to eight inches. I did not know that was just the outside of the sheet ;(

[@pop4725]

Wish I would have viewed this a month ago, I really screwed up

[@shaneanderson1036]

Gday from Australia . Wife and I dry wall 2 rooms . Here we call it Gyprock . Never done it before . Lots of screws . Lots of mud lol . Set the cornices ourselves . Came out very good . Wish I’d watched your videos first . Now I’m going to pull out cieling and re sheet it . Big job . Do you have ceiling videos ?

[@g-ray7019]

I do screws in 3 coats 1st pass I spot them 2nd pass I like to use 20 minute and strike them 3rd pass skim with regular mud

[@g-ray7019]

You do very nice work sir

[@MrTurlescu]

What grit sandpaper do you typically use? I find that 120 will leave some pretty deep scratches in topping mud.

[@mr.hedgehog420]

This is very bizarre, I have been following your skateboarding channel for a year or so and now got myself a job in construction so decided to go onto youtube to learn more about what i'll be doing and then I found your carpenter channel! Didn't even know this existed lmao I saw the thumbnail and I was like hey, don't I recognize this face? And sure enough, it's Mr Ben DeGros!

[@shovelheadseven]

If you pass the knife half way of the scres diameter it removes the bubble. Then go and pass it over the other half.

[@Patounette57]

Cheers from France 👍

[@Brakken99]

Hey Ben, in a prev vid you mentioned how the trowel or knife lets you know what the task needs. Would love to see a vid on this when you get a good chance to capture it. Ollie on!!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Next time i get the appropriate job I will.

[@unfoedonnie7]

Canadians always have the best words. This I believe is an extension of hockey lingo. Skwarp [the mud] on there. Never heard that word but knew just what you meant. LOL. Thanks for the great vids

[@k.d.8924]

the bane of my existence is rock hangers who don't properly set the screws, so I always keep a screwdriver in my pocket when coating screws. Never had to do more than two coats though.

[@rochrich1223]

It might not be glamorous, but pros clean better and quicker than nubes. I wouldn't mind a video.

[@margueriterizzo7925]

What is difference in taping mud and finishing mud? Every KZbin they talk about this, but nobody says what is the difference.

[@Samuel-km5yf]

How many coats if using toothpaste?

[@leozmaxwelljilliumz3360]

A friend always does the whole row, I go 1 at a time. I find my method a little more consistent with less bumps too

[@bobcougar77]

Curious why you recommend all purpose mud. I typically use setting compound: mainly because I'm doing a bathroom and want multiple coats in a day. But I also always figured the setting would shrink less

[@surinamel5708]

The final coat should be all purpose mud.

[@bobcougar77]

@@surinamel5708 It depends on the situation. I'll sometimes do a whole room with setting compound. If I don't need to add all purpose, I don't.

[@alexhogsett7394]

I wondered the same thing.

[@thegreatwhitenorth8754]

Step 1 : grab bag of all purpose flour Step 2 : mix with water until a gooey paste forms Step 3 : stand back, throw at screw hole Step 4 : walk away,let dry Step 5 : job complete, paint

[@TheJPawn]

add 1 cup of sugar to flour, sweetens the job.

[@RustyAndroid]

That seems like a lot of work. I'd suggest you just use toothpaste.

[@TT-ez3hr]

Do them all at once. Is faster both applying and sanding

[@teh60]

I coat screws 1 at a time and 3 coats.

[@loscarnm]

Nice video. Interesting technique to speed up things. And you'r right it can take a lot of sanding, I've had to do it . Are you serious about doing more videos than actual drywal work??? Can you really mske a good income with the videos and related items???

[@rwmagnus]

Good info thanks

[@RichardMiller-tq6ut]

One coat for thick texture, 2 coats for orange peel, 3 coats for smooth wall

[@HannahMattox]

I do one at a time. I just feel like I give them all now attention that way. I dunno. Just preferred 💁‍♀️

[@bribart402]

i not like the 'coat them all down the line' method either...wastes mud. i usually use your 2 swipe method on each screw because it also makes sure you are putting the pressure to get that mud in the hole instead of glancing over it in 1 pass the other way.

[@k1ng401]

What size grit sandpaper do you use at the end?

[@Jeff_Engineer]

It's not a bubble. It's the mud squeezing out beneath the knife edge. The application applies pressure on the leading edge of the knife and the mud extrudes through the screwdriver cut and out the back edge. The trick is to put just enough extra in that it shrinks flat when it dries, and that's tough to do. Going two different directions is an aid but not foolproof.

[@RoomerJ]

Well it can't "extrude" through the cut. That would require pushing through the other side and a whole through the screw from the tip to the driver shape cut.

[@EL17762]

Way more likely to see hockey puck style in your paint then if you just did a straight line on your screws when taping

[@michaelsurran9517]

I can agree I also am in the middle of my first major dry wall fix doing a bay window as well it has been great.... But SERIOUSLY your videos are amazingly informative! You are like the Bob Ross of dry wall tutorials! 'Just got work it a little bit you know with a little bit of speed, watch out for bubbles." Your videos kept my head in there and I'd say the window is halfway there!

[@monkeygraborange]

I work in a museum environment where sanding is to be avoided at all costs. I just sponge between coats and achieve the exact same result, but without the mess, or the clean-up. You should give it a try.

[@peachfreude]

monkeygraborange can you elaborate a bit more? Do you use specific sponge?

[@monkeygraborange]

@@peachfreude Sure. I use a heavy duty synthetic sponge, although a regular kitchen sponge will do, but won't last as long. I knock down any small bumps with my knife, and then just go over it with slightly warm water, making sure the sponge isn't sopping, because drips can eat slightly into the mud. It's pretty simple actually, and saves a world of time chasing dust!

[@eytrix]

How soon after applying first can you apply second coat?

[@krikri3387]

Every material and brand is different, check the specification always

[@joshwyse8732]

I love this guy. Very thankful for his demonstrations. He's helped me out tremendously.

[@googglekonto7741]

what about tools.whitch joint knife is that.i like that one.tnx for ansver.

[@michaelnowak4078]

How do fix the mountains that someone left on the screw holes?!!!

[@dxg999]

*waves back*

[@bigeric1299]

Thank you for the videos, the things you’ve taught me got me a good job and my boss is impressed with my work

[@jamskof]

this is not the way to do it. the only way is to cover it thicker and sand it

[@mkapadia1982]

For the purpose of coating multiple times, why wouldn't one just use something like Durabond? Just one coat of Durabond and then just one coat of light weight all purpose

[@Grimey8lues3x]

smooth and clean... rookies wouldn't understand

[@monkeygraborange]

We were all noobs once!

[@geraldfrost4710]

I'm watching this on a computer screen. When you finished a row of screws and said "done" I could still see two screws left. Then I noticed that they were in the same place on my screen when you moved to the next set. Ahh! Dirt specks on my screen; that's my problem, not yours!

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

AvE is the Canadian. And Alanis Morrisette.

[@yoso585]

I keep my knife to the board thru the transition.

[@surinamel5708]

Yep !

[@lesanderson6276]

Tapers have to learn from doing it.

[@jabarijohnson3761]

This technique will help me. Thank you!

[@Yorkie285]

Please do a better job at showing us..

[@HelicopterBill]

This video was three to four weeks too late!

[@shongo2k15]

Or maybe your drywall project was 3-4 weeks early. 😊

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

Vancouver mud man. Not Carpenter

[@johnsouthcott3668]

I’ve looked everywhere online but can’t find a straight forward answer, I know you need to sand in between coats in your joints but do you need to sand in between coats on screws as well or just the last coat?

[@vinceferraccioli4661]

I think you got screwed lol

[@nathanmciver6496]

Nice! Lol, everytime I need motivation I go to KZbin. I was thinking two coats on a screw is logical!! Doesn't matter how many times I do drywall or another job, just helps to hear some information! Sometimes!!! I'm sure you know what I'm talking about! Awesome to hear a logical answer to what I was thinking! Also cool speed technique and clean for larger jobs just to get threw them!

[@tycox8704]

Imagine how much work could be avoided if we could just tack and glue the drywall to the studs

[@Sophia-io8qg]

Ok so it takes me 3-5 coats screws, sanding isn't to bad. With your technique i see what I'm doing wrong, I'll get it down to 2-3 coats of mud. Thanks for the awesome videos

[@micahcroft3996]

Moved into commercial huh? Is that new?

[@vinceferraccioli4661]

Love your carpentry tricks lol. You the drywall Princess just busting your balls great info

[@gfunkera69]

Any advice on how to cover a ceiling full of metal insulation fixings/discs? They sit slightly above the surface of the drywall and can't be screwed any tighter to help bury them a little more, like you would do with screws. I can't tape pver them either so should I just do multiple coats over the whole area to build the ceiling out enough to cover them?

[@johng9562]

What do you think of using 90 minute quickset for covering screws? I tried it and it seemed to work well ~ am texturing over it so not sure it matters much.

[@Flowjunkie311]

I find it hard to believe any contractors coat screws three times. The last contractor who did my parents bathroom didn't even bother to prime the wall before painting!

[@hugheshomeimprovementssp4055]

First coat up second coat down

[@joeskis]

Why hasn't 3M come up with a way to glue drywall right to the studs?

[@cabbyhubby]

We call it " Spot the nails" in Texas....and 3 coats.......and that last tool you used....the idiot stick.

[@mytubechanneI]

I might be late to the game but I might do some of this on my channel Its refreshing to see someone who knows what they are doing after working with people who wouldnt listen to me tell them the same thing you are saying for months At least on KZbin you dont have to work with any nay sayers lol

[@alejandrorangel1761]

Very informative as always thank you.

[@paolok7504]

How many coats?

[@colfrankslade]

you sanded with a mop ? (or what is that + do they come in different grits)

[@victorvek5227]

“So this is how you cover a screw”… then fails 4 times in a row

[@nmatthew7469]

I want to learn to do it the correct way Victor, where's your video?

[@mdmh9999]

Hi VC! Thanks for the videos. Do I sand after each coat?

[@cubul32]

Just when I was sure you're on the floor, 2nd day: Vertigo! ... awesome channel

[@paciriver4290]

Thanks

[@ruhap9311]

For me, 2 coats, 1st a line like VC, 2nd I go wide with my 5 or 6 in.

[@EricFarmer01]

I use mud right out of the box, no thinning with water.

[@dhammer5645]

You have way more experience than me muding and taping, but at least we coat screw the same.