How to Fix Drywall Mistakes

[@luckydogx2]

I am 65 years old now, have been in the building trades most of my life. I love watching Leah's videos, even if it's about the most elementary stuff, because, as I have said before, she has the heart of a teacher. That's not to say I haven't learned from her. Sometimes the lesson is: how to teach. Leah, you rock!

[@bobotompkins]

Someone get this woman her own tv show! Good grief she is helpful and fun to watch!

[@seejanedrill]

+Steven Oklesh thanks :)

[@deopatel4453]

I second you.

[@stclemmons1969]

+Steven Oklesh Great vocal projection. Perfect enunciation. Steady personality and speaking rhythm. When you can have me having a conversation with you during a KZbin video....you're a great teacher. .. and yes, I do talk to my screen when I am learning cool things. :)

[@seejanedrill]

***** Hey, I never saw your jokes! I like jokes

[@droidreturn684]

totally agree my friend. she is awesome. ..

[@igfoobar]

I could watch your videos all day ... I just love your friendly, conversational, encouraging presentation style.

[@seejanedrill]

Thanks, Art, I appreciate your kind words!

[@kostaad]

This woman is a genius and a born educator.

[@thibni_]

TOTALLY a born educator! The WAY she gives us the information is actually getting embed into my memory and I'm learning soo much!

[@semco72057]

I was really impressed with how you covered up the second hole near the pipe. The way you removed the old tape also impressed me and putting up the new tape and covering it up. I thank you for showing us how to fix drywall.

[@seejanedrill]

+Sidney Mathious thanks, Sidney! :)

[@MonaichFother]

I would have just cut a piece of dry wall to roughly the shape I needed then PVA glue that in then its only needs a skim of plaster to make perfect also this way means that the drywall is like the mistake was never made.

[@AO-LetsGo-]

@@MonaichFother pva wouldnt hold it in place!!!

[@SharonMcCrackeniTSOK2BME]

Thank you. I watch a lot of tube because as a single mom and very little money. I have had to do a lot of home repairs myself. Plus I enjoy doing the work right without my house becoming trashed as someone else does the job wrong and charging me a huge bill. Then I have to clean up the mess and do the same job over. I have had this happen many times. A few , very few guys that have worked for me , have taken the time to do the job right and not trash my house. I like the steps and the great way you are able to show your work in detail. Thank you keep up the good work, and God Bless.

[@seejanedrill]

That is very nice of you to say, Sharon.

[@jgdoollc]

One of the best drywall diy videos I've ever seen!!!!!! Very descriptive and detailed. I am very impressed!!!!!!!!😀

[@blaufeuer7]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! For those of us girls having to take on these projects ourselves, we sure appreciate your help. Great job with the video and explanation. I especially appreciated your encouragement with the "YOU CAN DO THIS!" God bless you!

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome, Stephanie, and thanks!

[@michaelkmiotek7965]

I paid a guy to tape my drywall and he sanded it down to the tape and called it done. All of the seams cracked. Love your vids.

[@AndrewBennettScience]

Thanks for putting out a video on this topic! I'm a first-timer in the drywall world finishing my basement. I watched a ton of videos about how to finish the drywall initially, but I made a few mistakes in that process and ended up with walls that didn't look good. It's so useful to have this video as a reference for how to fix my mistakes!

[@darylg.4270]

This was very helpful. I did a bit of taping for the first time and had a bubble form. Went online to find answers and solutions and came across this video. And have been binge watching seejanedrill tutorials. Keep up the good work thank you!

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Daryl, glad you found us!

[@blanchecollomy2757]

"Leah, I was such a rookie. You have helped me immensely; I love your teaching style. Keep your excellent videos coming! I agree, you need to have your own television show."

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, Blanche! :)

[@thibni_]

Hi Miss See Jane Drill, I'm supee thankful to all your little videos. This is like my 4th video that I'm watching today only and your teaching skills are Off Par with so many other casual youtubers. The information you give us is spot on. And it's REALLY going to help me fix so many things in my appartment and help me do a nice and proper finishing touched on my garage. THANK YOU!

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome, Jeremie, and good luck with your projects!

[@christinebronson2947]

As a beginner you spoke so well and I really learned a lot from watching your video. Great job

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, Christine, I'm glad to be of help!

[@spcgrl13]

seejanedrill

[@michellelopez5407]

I have been dealing with the same type of years from old drywall damages. I agree someone please give this woman her own show she really explains very clear & understanding especially about using materials. In a short time I have learned a lot from watching jane's videos.

[@seejanedrill]

🙂 I'm glad to be of help

[@michellelopez5407]

you really have leah

[@brookes5971]

Excellent job, Leah! You're a born instructor - very articulate and pleasant to listen to as well as knowledgeable. Well done!

[@seejanedrill]

thank you very much, Brooke!

[@allisonsorg418]

After using your tutorials for butts and horizontal seams, I had trouble with the ceiling (did this last and I was tired I think). This morning, all seams look great except the last one I did on the ceiling...and this shows how to fix it. Thank you!

[@seejanedrill]

+Allison Sorg you're very welcome, Allison, glad to be of help!

[@lesliekrause3799]

Leah, I'm dying! I've never hated anything so much as drywall, paper tape, and joint compound. I'm a rookie; this is my first time doing this. When I screw up, I stop, clean up, sit down, and watch your videos. They help calm my nerves, educate me more, and help me to realize that 1. I'm not a pro, so don't be so hard on myself, and 2. With Leah's help, I can fix the screwups. Thank you so much!

[@seejanedrill]

I'm glad to be of help. You should be proud of yourself for sticking with this!

[@jeanettesefers8180]

I LOVE learning with Leah, she really helps me understand. Thank you!! Great channel.

[@michellelopez5407]

In my attic i came across a issue a huge wide pipe that sits inside in between the bedroom & bathroom wall that leads outside my roof.I always noticed the bedroom wall& ceiling has always been patched poorly the main problem was never fixed when it would rain water would seep down this pipe the pipe looked like to me is tilted i do not know if that is how the pipe was set when my house was built the tilted pipe connections was built or the tilted pipe was caused from the grounds shifting because i do battle issues with my Windows dropping as well from post military ammo practices & our local international gas & oil industry i do live a few blocks from that does fracking as well my home was built in 1948 my parent's bought this home back in the early 50s & 60s era now am faced with dealing with old poorly done drywall damages even my drywall ceilings cracking & falling through. Plus am living on a fixed budget am very appreciative for these videos. I love to work with drywall & other various carpentry tasking.

[@pmarie2003]

Welcome to the summer of my discontent. These videos are lifesavers! Subbed! I decided to totally redo my dogs' room. I've got drywall that must have been put in by drunks. No staggered joints, tape bubbling, rough mud, nails instead of screws, no tape in a corner, and no metal bead on a corner. Also, big nails in the baseboard.....

[@seejanedrill]

I want to welcome you to the channel. Good luck with all of your summer projects.

[@PerryTradesman]

She does a really good job of showing and explaining for any lay person so its easy to understand.....

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, Perry!

[@raydomenech7646]

Quite possibly the best instructor on KZbin. I teach (other subjects), she has what we call "the juice", not every instructor has it.

[@seejanedrill]

thank you so much, that means a lot

[@Ascs56dance]

I absolutely love her, I agree get this woman a show! PLEASE

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, Bex!

[@findtail]

Bex shouldn't a man be doing this?

[@bartacomuskidd775]

Hey Jane.. Harvey survivor here, 6 feet of Pine Island Bayou.. and I've never hung Sheetrock.. so I'm basically making every single mistake there is.. so just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@seejanedrill]

Hey, we have a whole series on how to hang drywall! Here are the links, in case these are of any interest to you: How to Cut and Hang Drywall for Beginners kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn7OmoiAjb2LoK8, Drywall Taping for Beginners kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ69k2N-pL1_ftU, Drywall/Tape Perfect Inside Corners kzbin.info/www/bejne/maOQp3yjet1mi68

[@bartacomuskidd775]

That, is going to help immensely.

[@saliston]

Great video. The previous owner of my house did a horrible job on finishing the basement walls this video will really help. I didn't know about the warm water for the bad drywall joints. That is exactly what I needed.

[@seejanedrill]

+saliston great, glad it was helpful!

[@georger1952]

The tip to fix the bubbled tape will be real helpfuf, Thanks Leah.

[@tcliff1]

Right to the point. No over-explaining. Some of the best DIY videos on KZbin! Thank you :)

[@jonahwebb5944]

I think I have spent everyday this past month with her shes a good teacher

[@garthlocklin6355]

Thanks Leah! New sub here; I hired some guys to hang my sheetrock and tape and mud. They did an "OK" job after 2 coats of mud but now their gone and I gotta sand and paint. This video showed me a few tips I was unaware of like needing a 3rd and possibly 4th skim coat of mud.

[@smoog]

fantastic tutorial! My mum asked me to fix up part of her garage and my dry-wall skills are slightly above zero. This has helped me rectify all my terrible drywall finishing: thank you!

[@seejanedrill]

🙂

[@eternalfizzer]

Just what I needed to learn before I tackle a little bathroom project. Thanks Leah!

[@richycline]

I really enjoy learning from your videos. I appreciate your attention to detail and focus on doing things correctly. I am happy to see your channel growing. I was watching a few of your older videos the other day and your video quality (picture, sound, shots) is vastly better than it used to be. I have one piece of constructive criticism for you (coming from a place of love). Your logo is confusing, it just clicked for me that it's an eye with eyelashes after a year of watching your videos. That's the only thing bad I can say about your channel, you're amazing. Thanks Leah.

[@thiagofcardoso]

Damn, this 100% better than all HGTV shows together, someone hire this woman!

[@seejanedrill]

🙂 thank you, that is very kind of you to say

[@stevenertle2876]

She is absolutely awesome one of the best teachers of Contracting stuff I've ever seen

[@seejanedrill]

thank you so much!

[@frankthetank481]

Leah, I have watched some of your videos in the past. I definitely enjoy doing things around the house myself, if I manage a day off from my 3 jobs. I have always been fascinated with craftsman type work. Most of what I learned outside of my Career as a Fire/Medic and Rescue tech is Automotive Tech. Your Videos have helped me learn and grow confidence in my abilities. Thank you! You are a Great teacher!

[@seejanedrill]

+Frank Thank you so much, Frank! I really appreciate your kind comments, and am glad you like my videos!

[@janileigh2878]

I like her segments, very informative and easy to follow.

[@tonyrome068]

You need to be on TV Leah. Great job. I've been doing this for 31 years so I'm qualified to say that you're very good and I have learned some things from you, especially with the crown molding since I'm not a carpenter. Drywall Painting and Floors! U Go Girl!

[@Fireship1]

Do you teach the building and construction trades? You have such a flair for instructing. Great speaking voice and demeanor. I know if I stick around I'll learn something, so I'm subscribing!

[@seejanedrill]

Yes, I was a trades instructor and welcome!

[@dickiedollop]

Came to this site thinking it was something completely different lol glad I found it Jane is an excellent craftsman who clearly knows her trade 👍🏻

[@eddiel798]

Thx Lea. You are my home repair teacher & guide. Love your channel.

[@srgerard]

Im just about to finish my 4 year home renovation. Im doing it my self and believe me, Im not a professional. Dang, I whish I would have found Leah about 3.5 years ago. She is awesome!

[@seejanedrill]

+Pasi Hotti :)

[@AStarofDestiny]

See Jane Drill. See Jane save Destiny's backside with her drywall issues. Leah, you're the BEST...I can't wait to see your other stuff. I'm DEFINITELY following!!!

[@arturobolanos9080]

Hi Lea I am a DYI Guy and my tape job came out with bubbles and you provided me with the solution. Thank you very much. Cheers Art Bolanos

[@seejanedrill]

+Arturo Bolanos you're very welcome, Art!

[@HeliPadUSA]

You are such a good teacher. I know I've commented before but I really love this channel...you make great videos. You have me convinced I can do my bathroom remodel at the end of next month.

[@seejanedrill]

Thank you and good luck with your project!

[@pennyvickers5178]

I'm in the U. K. And have just discovered your channel- fantastic, so,so useful. Thank you.

[@seejanedrill]

+Penny Vickers you're welcome, Penny, glad you found us!

[@wp2198]

I'm from Australia, we use a product called base coat, it drys like cement. once it drys you can't do anything to it except get the grinder out! I know alot of people use the premixed compound but you really shouldn't use it on the first or second coat due to the reason that it's not a hard coat once dried, it will crack if you get movement!

[@radsan3006]

Just want you to know Leah, you have educated me on so many things I've always wondered about or was in dire need of information to complete certain task. I always felt I was more than knowledgeable enough to tackle every job, you have proven me wrong. :-) I just want to thank you very much for all the terrific info you have been providing!

[@SpiderSmokingSam]

consistently well-paced and comprehensive content, delivered personably in a polished format. thanks leah :)

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome!

[@parveshv.merchant9806]

This lady rocks... she makes it look so easy... great job...

[@seejanedrill]

+Parvesh V. Merchant thanks!

[@bryenlink]

This. Was. Epic. Wetting the water soluble paper and compound - definitely one of those *why didn't I think of that* moments.

[@melindakelly9709]

Woman power ! So glad to see I'm not the ONLY ONE (but I feel like it as a female) that can do projects like this ! Great tutorial. THANK YOU ! I've learned to do projects like this and more mostly by watching videos like this !!! Who needs a contractor ????

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Melinda, and thanks for commenting!

[@cindymalin3716]

Thanks for the bubbled tape tip. We have been trying to figure out how to fix it without redoing the ENTIRE thing. You do make it look much easier than it is, but at least we have a jumping off point now. Keep the tips coming!

[@seejanedrill]

+Cin Malin you're welcome, Cin, and good luck with your project!

[@paulkohler4508]

Novice Home Owner & New to doing wall work. Had a Bath Room next to the Kitchen Dining Wall. renovated Bath Room and had new shower update installed in wall & new shower & wall enclosure - new frosted window to outside over tub. I prepper walls and installed electrical exhaust & new GFCI. Purchased new toilet appliances, etc... Well, first shower and realized Plumber did not secure shower fixture inside wall ! Amazing. I learned " Dry Wall Repair " . I couldn't tear out the new shower wall ; shower handle could be pulled out maybe four inches ; so, I had to go to the Dining Area Wall and open up a square to mount interior Shower Fixture to Studs. Secured with same removed " Patch " , etc.... Many thin coats. Yes, " You can do this ". Good reminder that one can wet joint error - tape - and remove. Learned the " Hard Way " the first time. This was back in the late 1990's. Thanks Again.

[@imani0425]

I'm a man & I need you babe, my mudding is never the best. You're one of the best.Great information.

[@seejanedrill]

Glad to help

[@gacyx6802]

She is a master at her craft. always watch her vids!

[@seejanedrill]

:)

[@bronze971]

Thank you Leah, this video really helped me figure out a problem. I have a pipe coming through my wall in my pantry and it is connected to the hot water heater. There is a hole just like the one in your video and I had no idea how to fix it other than shoving some steel wool in the hole. A very big help!

[@seejanedrill]

Glad the video was helpful

[@diy_cat9817]

She's saying, "escutcheon" in case I'm not the only person who's NEVER heard that word before. You're videos are awesome, thank you for for sharing!

[@anthonyseelbach6591]

thanks for the mud knife answer. she makes it look like fine cooking. I have tried it and the technique leaves a lot to be desired. Thanks to taterhead30 and thanks to see jane saw!tony

[@RichArd-ee2qj]

seejanedrill, your very well spoken. Your voice is great for narratives. And your tutorial is fantastic! Great job and thank you!

[@seejanedrill]

+Richard Martinez you're welcome, Richard, and thanks!

[@brandzofpv5816]

How are the pipes usually secured inside the drywall?

[@thecam0073]

Brandon Franken pipes shouldn’t touch the drywall due to moisture sweating

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

VERY informative. I'm keeping this one in my favorites, to refer to it again. Thanks, Leah! /s/ Jeff

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome, Jeff!

[@katherinegraham8496]

I dry walled A LOT with my dad. Didn't catch on. Now I want to try again!!

[@seejanedrill]

+katherine graham :)

[@donnalutheran6335]

The drywall in this video looks like the drywall mud and tape job my kids did in my kitchen.. and they were just going to paint over it. Thanks for the videos. Now I know how to fix this.

[@seejanedrill]

good luck with your project!

[@Paul-kw1og]

I love her confidence!!

[@Giove83]

It's nice to see a woman good at diy you've learned me a lesson today as I'm plasterboarding my loft. Thanks

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, and good luck with your project!

[@VedensBoutique]

Thanks I have a tape issue in my ceiling. now I can try to improve it prior to trying paint.

[@seejanedrill]

+Leola Mills great, Leola, glad the video was helpful!

[@SkinnyVinnie514]

Awesome tutorial, clear, concise, to the point. Not like some other video where they yap for 10 min before badly showing you half the work involved. Very informative! It is also refreshing to be guided by a lady for home repair/improvement video!

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, Vinnie! :)

[@michaelrobbins3559]

Really enjoy...and appreciate...your videos. You have a talent for instructing.

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

saved to my diy playlist

[@paulasingletarygeorgialife3071]

My husband hates doing this,so it's left up to me. Thank you so much,this will come in handy to make me look smart again.😀

[@jeffreybauer5422]

leah I see that plaster coming out when you move the mud back a forth between your knives.I watched your plaster repair tutorial spot on .

[@seejanedrill]

:)

[@elenamitch6790]

Thank you. It give me confidence that I don't have to relay on someone and do it myself.

[@Valleygirl66]

Perfect! Just what I need... pretty much butchered the drywall in areas in my basement suite being built...all a learning exp :)

[@samb7370]

I am in the process of redoing my bathroom and am SOO glad I came across your channel to help with problems before I make them myself! Great videos thank you so much! boosts my confidence that yes I can do this! 😃

[@seejanedrill]

Samantha, Glad to help!

[@CommonSenseTipsAndTricks]

I sure wish more people would watch this before they attempt to do such a botched job! I have seen this ugliness in many fixer upper houses that I paint. And it always is worse in bathrooms for some reason. Good to know you are showing some people how to rectify that issue! Because as a painter, though I can do it well, I hate doing drywall! For the homeowner, it pays off but rarely ever is it worth my efforts. So for that, I thank you!

[@jimtwelmeyer8144]

Pleasant and easy to listen to. Clear directions with added information. A great teacher!

[@pearlfinder1]

Thank you .....you have inspired me a lot....and it's more valuable than fixing that hole.

[@seejanedrill]

+alex cristopoulous thanks, Alex, that is a very nice thing to say. :)

[@teacherm96]

Very good job thank you for showing me how to repair bucking dry wall tape. Thanks

[@seejanedrill]

+teacherm96 you're very welcome, and thanks!

[@russmartin4189]

For big holes, put a little piece of wood, or two, behind the sheetrock, screwed in from the front. Then, cut a patch for the hole, or use the piece you might have cut out. put compound in the cracks, tape over, and finish. You can do any size hole this way. I use it for filling holes where there were electrical boxes, or where I cut a hole to fish wires.

[@karlbee3400]

Keep it up! I really want to encourage you to keep sharing your talent. Both on home repair and explaining home repair. People like you give other people the info and confidence to do home repair. I enjoyed your video great job. I will subscribe!

[@seejanedrill]

Thank you, Karl, I appreciate it!

[@tim2015]

I found (the link to) this tutorial just when I started wondering how to tackle the bumps and hollows in my not quite dream home's walls... your demonstrations and explanations are very illuminating.

[@seejanedrill]

+Tim2015 thanks, glad to be of help!

[@p.a.e8874]

As a Male DIY'er...its great to see a female who's got it all together and has some real skills. Good Job!!!

[@seejanedrill]

thank you

[@jeffyoung6967]

That job reminds me of what dad taught me. "Why is there never time to do the job right to start with, but always enough time to re-do it right."

[@FunnyMarioBrosYT]

I love all her videos, she is great. Everything I do, I check her sight for How to

[@overkill2976]

looks like a pretty thick patch. i would have just done a butterfly drywall patch

[@kjack8299]

Great info. I have finished the first phase of patching a 25" x 25" hole. Its nice knowing that if things had gone south on me I'd could correct problems with warm water and your expert advice.

[@seejanedrill]

Great, glad liked the vid!

[@edwardbuller7790]

you did an excellent job. your technique was flawless. your wall prep was shitty because your wall will have waves instead of a flat optics. just a little bit more sanding. good job!

[@jacomans9078]

Another great explanation... you explain things very clearly.. no one should have a problem tackling these projects the way you approach it... good job!

[@craigcorson3036]

You do quality work, Leah. That's always been my philosophy, and it's what I respect about you.

[@Hardwayistheonlyway]

here in the uk we just use a sticky gauze tape called skrim, no need for a bedding coat, just skim over the top. soo much easier

[@derekofbaltimore]

For anyone just seeing this video in 2018 (like me) a little trick I learned not mentioned in this video is to wet your paper tape before you press it into bedding coat. No bubbles ever!

[@josephwenzel8193]

Thanks Leah you're the best.

[@MVK_GS]

Awesome as always Leah. My wife and I watch your videos all the time.

[@seejanedrill]

Thanks Juan

[@le9186]

Love your video Miss Jane!

[@Guardducks]

Leah such great explaining so that even a novice can understand .

[@seejanedrill]

thanks!

[@olben1095]

Great job, Leah! Those escutcheons always slide around. It would be great if they either attached to the wall or else to the pipe itself.

[@millej38]

Wooaaaooh she got the touch! I saw her working 2 blades. Mad skills Leah.

[@duckgoose6234]

Wonderful instructional video. You made this so easy to understand. Thank you.

[@seejanedrill]

+Duck Goose you're very welcome!

[@tacos5444]

This was such a well articulated tutorial video. Great job! If I had to learn any thing it would be taught in this manner. Excellent, excellent work!

[@seejanedrill]

thank you so much, I appreciate it!