How to Repair Settlement Cracks in Drywall

[@robertgiresi9515]

Another great video Ben. If I could give a word of advice, don't be so hyper aware of the critics while filming videos. I follow many home repair channels and I see that the most popular ones get attacked the most. I'm not fully certain, but my gut feeling is that there's a certain subset of seasoned professionals who absolutely do not like seeing these skills being taught to DIYers. These types do not like regular homeowners knowing these skills and want them to be dependent upon the pros. Especially the shadier ones. So my take is they are overly critical on purpose just to discourage helpful youtube content. Keep doing what you're doing and worry less about the critics in the comment section. Know that you're efforts are appreciated by 99% of the silent viewers.

[@tay13666]

I don't think Ben worries too much about what the critics say. I think he addresses it in the videos so that other viewers don't get too drawn into the debate. By acknowledging that there different approaches or philosophies it gives him a chance to state why he does things the way he does.

[@robertgiresi9515]

@@tay13666 It wasn't just today's video, but I've noticed it for several videos in a row. I could be wrong, but my guess is that he's over thinking the critics and it sometimes affects the quality of his work where he's focused on critical comments rather than explaining it to the audience and then some mistakes are made that he then goes backs and corrects. Not saying I'm right, but it's a hunch.

[@shongo2k15]

@@robertgiresi9515 You have a good point. Though, as seasoned finishers, sometimes our mind wanders because it's a rather repetitious task. Add to that, making a tutorial video Ben may have so many thoughts going through his mind. Whether he's concerned with negative feedback or not his mistakes give him the perfect opportunity to show how to remedy them. All the best to you.

[@robertgiresi9515]

@@shongo2k15 Thanks. Nice to get good perspective from a seasoned finisher. BTW, I'm not a seasoned finisher or anywhere close. I'm a home DIYer looking to learn how to hang drywall, finish work and repair work. Not someone looking to do this for a living, just someone looking for self reliance skills to do work on my own home.

[@tantrumholer]

I feel like there's also older pros who are just real adamant and stubborn about their ways being the "ONLY" way to do things. You run into them a lot on the real world, especially when it comes to newer technology and methods, etc. Probably plenty of both in the comments war zones.

[@F-Bomb313]

With over 37 years in the trade, I give your channel my seal of approval, probably the only legit drywall channel I've seen on youtube.

[@craigaulick3628]

This is the first time, ever, that I have commented on a KZbin video. Your videos are super helpful and beneficial to me. My wife will ask me what I am doing, then she will hear your voice from the video and say, "Its okay, as long as you're watching the Vancouver Carpenter!" She knows I am learning good stuff! Thank you!

[@markh.6687]

Just don't tell her about the hot female anime videos. Shhh.

[@FIGJAM1105]

always love your videos. but seeing you like this really shows how well you know your craft and that you are a really good teacher

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thank you!

[@ckaceritus]

100% - this was actually a really good format for you. Enjoyed the change of pace.

[@paulruddock4621]

Yeah, absolutely agree with this. Always like watching your vidz and this was good to see from a slightly different take by teaching those guys in Whistler. Envious of that drive up there on the sea to sky highway, it's one of the world's most stunning drives.

[@JohnSmith-wy7ji]

Love watching your videos! I’ve been in commercial work in SF Bay Area for 33 years and taping for 37 years! Always learning new things from different taping backgrounds. Keep up the great videos.

[@sissywalker1955]

What company do you work for?

[@mkhenriksen89]

😂 Love the tongue-tied! Great video!

[@nicholasr7987]

I've finished my house with your guidance almost 18 months ago... And I am still watching

[@paultant6741]

Doing a job that needed to be drylined. So looked at utube and your channel seemed by far the best chanel. Did the first coat and tape today on ceiling and walls. To my knowledge no blisters but will see tomorrow. I'm 63 now still looking to learn. Many thanks for you videos.

[@MV-wb2cz]

You are the best teacher! I have been following you for years great work! You've helped me broaden my scope of work for people in an industry where there isn't very many people anymore around here.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Wow, thank you!

[@Sindee_gradmom]

I agree M V. He's a really good teacher. I recently shared with him that although I am not a drywall professional and have absolutely never done jobs for others. I simply started remodeling my home a year ago. And now, I can do drywall pretty good. My partners company saw my work and they were so impressed that they threw out some notions about hiring me. And I owe it all to Ben. He is a great teacher but even more, awesome at his craft. However, I must add, that one's gotta have the touch for mudding too. (LOL).

[@MV-wb2cz]

@@Sindee_gradmom that's awesome! Yes Ben is awesome. I was able to learn how to use a trowel from him as well and got myself a nice 13x5 Marshalltown flat trowel. The way he teaches is really detailed and articulate and I'm able to apply his methods with great success. Even skim coating for clients and have ran into the bubbles etc. Love this channel!

[@Sindee_gradmom]

@@MV-wb2cz Man do I hear you. My exact thoughts. I truly enjoy his channel. And the bonus we get with his humor. Can't go wrong.

[@Sindee_gradmom]

@@MV-wb2cz Oh and I forgot to congratulate you on the trowel. Bravo!!

[@64puma64]

I can’t believe I can be riveted to someone drywalling for 25 minutes, but I always learn so much from your videos. Great job as always, Ben.

[@Sindee_gradmom]

Wow. I think you're on to something here. Watching you teach others was educational & entertaining. Although, I already knew most of what you taught cuz well I've taken many of your courses. Professor VC. Love it!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks Cindy!!!!

[@MV-wb2cz]

I second this! I loved the format and how well it was presented.

[@glockbell]

I started watching you three years ago to try to work up the knowledge and courage to fix my cracked corners. Still working up to it. Thanks.

[@annavu3963]

Me too❤

[@kyles5146]

I am a bit of a DIYer. I got quoted to mud my basement for 50 bucks an hour. I said nah. I don't even make that much. I came across your mudding videos and it all turned out great. Really appreciate your time and patience in the videos.

[@jondough61]

Anyone who criticizes your expertise is just jealous of your excellent work. Your the only guy I watch when it comes to drywall. Ty very much

[@catsdogsbirds11]

I'm glad you included what the veteran critics would say because it shows the purpose, longer term benefit of the longer route and application. I could watch these videos all day. So much fun.

[@Duramax7]

Man your videos are priceless! Been redoing my attached garage that was a rental before we bought this place, so it’s old and in rough shape, your tips and tricks have really helped me start my process, a process of something I’ve never done before, and you’ve helped substantially, right up to me figuring out from your video today that all my corner beads have failed because they to were all ‘clenched’ on. So I’ve been scraping, rescrewing and re mudding! Thanks again! Keep it up!

[@edmobley3]

Ben is by far my favorite - just a humble and relatable guy who is extremely knowledgeable. Keep it up Ben!!! You've got a real fan in the U.S. Pacific Northwest....

[@standtall7646]

I came on here to look for repairing stress cracks in drywall (VERY common in California due to E.Q's). I searched for it hoping to find a video by you, Ben (KNOWING you would have one out there in cyber space)! There it was! The perfect video. Thank you, again. You have been such a help to me in the drywall end of construction.

[@tylerp1019]

Hadn't thought about stress cracks where earthquakes are more common. That must be frustrating.

[@charlesward8196]

I am working a 48” x 70” ceiling panel with all of those issues on the joints, seasonal temperature changes, water damage, and in too many spots, ring-shank nails that bent and just bashed in, cratering the drywall around the nails. 20 linear feet around the replaced panel and another 10 feet of crumbled joints. I sistered furring strips on the ceiling joists to get a better screwing surface. I wish I had known about adding PVA glue to the Easy Sand 45 before I prefilled the joints. I did brush and vacuum all of the joints before I pre-filled, so I am hoping it will hold. Thanks for post all of this content. I am a lot more confident this repair will work.

[@IllaFoRilla]

just what I was looking for brother! I'm working through some foundation damages at one of our properties and there's been a fair amount of cracking in the drywalls. I've been watching your content & learning for years my man, I can't thank you enough! 🙏

[@lincolndickerson1293]

I liked the last few videos because they were about garage quality repairs. I like this one because it’s a in home quality repair. Get out all the bad and ugly then do the repair. It can be tough sometimes to remove bad like you did with the corner bead because “it looked okay”.

[@number1pappy]

Excellent video! I'm a DIYer the way I dealt with cracks in my drywall was to just replace the sheetrock in whatever area I found cracks. I was replacing all the trim and adding crown anyways so I felt this was my best solution. However, now that I'm mostly done with my walls should I ever experience a Crack in my walls from this point forward I will be using what I've learned in this video! So I want to thank you so much!

[@ds61821]

Yes. This morning I installed a drywall patch in a bathroom ceiling around the ventilation fan replacement. This was very helpful as I have larger cracks around some of the perimeter. Just sent you some pics from this morning. Looking forward to revisiting previous videos for how to use quickset with glue. I now also check my blades for curvature. New skills for me. Thanks.

[@curtisdolan5676]

I so appreciate watching and learning from a true pro who is way more intelligent than the average pro. Thank you for your great content.

[@deadnthehead4557]

I was skeptical about reapplying mud to my cracked corners that I installed tape on, and I did the entire room before really watching any drywall videos. The corners were so bad and the tape applied with so little mud that while notching out my Vs, most of the tape just fell off without much effort. I had to just laugh about it. I've watched so many drywalling videos since then, that I am pretty confident that I could repair or install drywall in an entire house. I doubt I could do it at the same speed as professionals, but I would make it look professional! Vancouver Carpenter videos has been my training guide for all of the skills I have now. This was another great video, that I took a lot of good information from. Keep up the good work!

[@axiom1650]

Did an entire house with just the advice from Vancouver Carpenter vids. It's not perfect and took a loong time but my corners are better than any local drywal installer. These vids provide enough to become a professional drywaller.

[@johnkuckowicz781]

I'll be taping and finishing my garage soon and this was the most helpful video I've seen yet on the mixing and application of mud and what tape to use. Thanks for being such a great instructor.

[@jondough61]

The greatest drywall mud man in the world . His work is speechless and extraordinary.

[@greaterdesigns1]

Very helpful Ben. Nice of you to take time as a consultant to help other teams. Shared knowledge is power. Essentially you helped put food on other guys' family tables.

[@junyornino7041]

Man, you're the drywall master of the whole KZbin. I love you Man, you're the best.😘

[@jeannemckillop6770]

Ormond Beach Florida here! Thank you for being a teaching professional. Now, I know what to look for as I am watching my local dry wall contractors who claim to have a professional skill set.

[@redwood_shores]

This guy is truly born to teach and guide. Clean, balanced, perfectly detailed presentation. Also, just right amount of joking.

[@trentbh1]

"Rinkage" is probably the most Canadian thing you've ever said on this channel. Love it

[@mickalwilson8804]

You are a great instructor. You explain why you do what you do. You are my go to repair guy. Do it right the first time.

[@christopherbrett5087]

love to see professionals teach great lessons.. you will always get comments, tons of trolls looking to sharpshoot folks from their chairs. You are definitely a tradecraft specialist and amazing skills. thanks.

[@Chris.Rhodes]

I felt like I should have to pay you now. I definitely felt like I was in a class. Doesn't matter what it is, you always have informative videos, and you always teach in an easily digestible way. Not many people can do that. 👊

[@jamesmchugo9422]

This video turned up in my feed at an opportune time. My dad’s house has a couple areas that are cracking just like the one you just repaired. I’m going to put your technique to the test and see if I can lock these cracks down.

[@andrewkaiser1138]

Great video! I just did a crack, I used a glazing bar to scrape back mud. The back end of the bar with the 90 deg part is designed to be used as a scraper. Not sure what the difference is between fast set, and confill but I taped it with fibafuse, and confill. I also put a bunch of screws, and scraped just wide enough to make sure tape is below the surface. Never seen that bead crimp, good to know. Thanks for doing good quality work.

[@dennisgormley6123]

Root cause, settling! I always relieve the friction between adjoining surfaces. Well done Nate!

[@stephenholland6328]

This style of teaching is fine. I learned just as much on this as your other videos. As to my motivation for watching this I have two large horizontal corner edges that have failed similar to one you showed here. You just saved me the time I would have spent papering over the flange on drywall area I imagined I’d need to do. Thanks!

[@drew5334]

Love that paint scraper idea, I'd always wondered about a good way to embed the tape deeper so that the repair could extend out less and create less work!

[@josephspinelli2620]

Excellent video! I have watched it multiple times and taken notes beside. Fixing 3 cracks is part of a 3 room project so the temptation is to get the cracks patched and move on. However your detail makes it plain that doing it right will make it last longer. Thanks a bunch.

[@marciar8909]

I'm so glad I found your channel. You are really helping me understand how to do home repairs and giving me the confidence to try some of these repairs that my 1970 house is needing!!

[@gingersinalma1276]

Thank you for your content. I wish everybody would follow your model of getting to the meat and taters while still being very detailed about important info. I wish every time I searched KZbin, I found videos like these. Thanks!!

[@X3haii]

Great video as usual, thank you. I’ve been hanging drywall for 17 years and now learning how to tape and do small repairs. I always enjoy your videos and how useful they are. My daughter change my profile picture by the way 😅

[@tyroneclarke1666]

Thank you Ben for sharing. Great video mate. You explain and demonstrate the procedures very well. Cheers from a land down under 🇦🇺.

[@paulmaxwell8851]

Have you ever thought about becoming a college instructor? For a 'drywallery carpenter' guy you sure are good at what you do. It's great that you share your knowledge and experience here.

[@M30263]

Agreeded. The paper tape and paper bead have always proven to be stronger with far less fails related to the Sheetrock itself. Structural issues will always defeat sheetrock. Thanks for the video 👍

[@travisgibson2366]

I was just looking at a job today that is exactly like this. One length of corner bead actually fell off the ceiling and a bunch more was cracked the same way as in your demo. There was no sign of mechanical fastener in the corner bead and I was thinking what kind of drywaller does not fasten the corner bead. I'll have to look at it when I return, but I'm pretty sure the corner bead must have been clinched on. And I bet it all would have survived the earthquake had it been screwed or stapled on. Cool seeing you teach on video while teaching a group in person. Double teaching!! Two for the money.

[@stutterish]

Thank you for this video. Me and my wife are redoing our home and your video has been by far the most useful one on how to fix settlement cracks. Thank you.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Glad it helped

[@allenburns3177]

Just saying thanks again for sharing your knowledge. What I consider the hardest trade to master, drywall finishing. I can do an acceptable home install or repair after 50 years thanks to your you tube channel.

[@michaelfranks3759]

You are amazing! You definitely deserve your own show on the HGTV channel

[@dougc78]

I’ve followed you for quite awhile now & you still amaze me with you talent. If you ever find yourself wanting to head on down to Scottsdale, Az you have a place to stay while you fix a crack in my wall.😁

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Maybe one day!

[@orcoastgreenman]

So for two hours? 😂

[@chrislambert4885]

Loved the format of this one!

[@kll815]

As per usual, great video. I never get tired of learning from excellent work. I know you have been saying it for awhile now, but I enjoy hearing your signoff; very nicely personal, even though you don’t know me or most of your audience personally. Thank you!

[@trevorcrist5456]

I really loved this format. Felt like I was there with you teaching me.

[@Matt-my7pz]

Just did a very similar thing (Houston B.C.) but it happened after I had the water running in an upstairs sink and the overflow didn't work due to a clogged drain😩. The drywall swelled some what on old nail on steel cornerbead. I'm the guy who fixes these issues not causes them. After "exploratory surgery" like you said there was very little to know mud on a lot of joints and the house settled. A main tape ran right off the joint even. There were cracks in a nice looking ceiling. I just expedited the fixing being an idiot, flooding the ceiling. Used a Richards 2" scraper and a random orbital sander hooked to a large shop vac. LoL I had the same epiphany about the hollow sounding bead. Told the home owners that the guy may have not set the bead with mud. Was nail on and pinched.

[@stephenhaggard2194]

Very helpful Ben! So glad your knowledge, as the "drywalliest carpenter" is being passed on!!

[@tombranstetter68]

I actually liked this format...it seemed more informative.

[@TravisInCanada1]

Informative as always Ben Shout out to the business that hired you for training, that shows they care enough to want to learn proper technique and pass that workmanship onto their customer. 👍

[@wesmckean1443]

good stuff. I have two stress cracks in my den, one above and one below a window, and I have stress cracks in the corner bead of my dining room, but on the ceiling portion. I haven't seen you do one of those, but it can't be all that different. These types of videos sure do come in handy. thx!

[@als4817]

GREAT video stumbled on it, love the format with the before and after. I too have had failures from wrinkage in the shrinkle, I get to go back to customers places for other jobs and I often check my previous work. I have found places where the tape was not flat , ( no prefill ) and you can see tiny wrinkles. I do the painting as well, so that finished product is very important to me. Thanks for posting !!

[@johnsnook2358]

I like this format just as well as you talking to the camera.

[@guybowers9094]

I really enjoyed this video. I felt like I was the student standing there getting the training and it seems like you just flowing better

[@trevorneufeld5121]

Thx, I'm doing a repair between plaster and drywall in a new addition. Thanks for the tips. I did it like this last time but not with glue or quick set. I'll see if this one lasts longer! I think you missed one popped/ bulging screw towards the right.

[@Joetime90]

Your videos are always welcoming and informative. Thanks for all your struggles setting up equipment to teach and refresh us DIYers.

[@senzatiitari8989]

that paper thing, it worked for many years, i have it done on a wall, by a repair guy many years ago. Great vids.

[@Ellis1127]

I have three vertical cracks similar to this above my windows and patio door. This video was very helpful.

[@BL-rh8bn]

Extremely interesting and informative, as always, thank you! I especially enjoy the bonus content, like the VC vocab words of the day (flange, clinching), and who doesn't love a fun game of joint tape peek-a-boo!

[@jamescheever7982]

Best explanation for paper tape and shear that ive heard

[@GreenDragonPainting]

REEAALLY wish I seen this before I fixed the "stress" cracks in my home that have all returned worse than before. I spent time cleaning everything out but didn't pre fill. I did flex tape with all purpose on top. They literally look like dog s**t now. House was built in 1946 so pretty much everything cracked. It looked great for all of 6 months. I will rip it all back out and start over using your pre fill, glue, and 20 minute method.

[@kengroves9021]

Great video. This is the best Ive seen at drywall crack repair. I learned a lot about what I was doing wrong by watching you. Keep doing what you are doing just the way you do it. Those who have negative critiques of your style of instruction are definitely inaccurate in their assessment. You are a seasoned pro at this my friend.

[@SteffaniesJourney]

Thx you explained this really well and I think I can do this as a woman that knows NOTHING about mud & drywall! Thanks for thoroughly explaining!!!!!

[@benhamann]

Glad I found your channel I have been recently having to do more mud work and your video has really helped me step it up and take on more. Thank you

[@scottvisser8671]

Awesome as always. What kind of glue did you add to the 20 minute mud?

[@nelsod76]

Nicely done…again! Thanks! I like how you look to understand the process/product and why it would/wouldn’t work. That’s how I work … I appreciate your videos and time.

[@leehess6335]

I’ve only done drywall around my home and my daughters but I’ve Learned a lot of his videos and if I haven’t done it for a few months I forget things since I have not done drywall for years back and rewatch the video

[@leehess6335]

I def learn a lot on that one because fixing those every two years especially when the whole house except for my family room payment last year and the bathroom inside of the family room that I’m about to repaint i start looking on the Pinterest web site it’s great who needs an interior decorator when you have all that great work people have done to their homes 😱😳 my wife always says you just painted that room my family room when I painted it last year I change the color on the walls three times and now I’m about to change it again lol keep up all the great work I hope my message does not sound crazy I don’t have my glasses and I just hit the speaker and just start talking

[@leehess6335]

Lol I’m read my message and talk and text as a mind of its own if a word sounds like another word or if you talk too fast or if there’s any noise in the background it will write words you some say i’m done i’m gonna finish read iMessage to take a picture of it and blow it up broke my glasses and come into the 16th and I’m blind as hell lol i have Bedroom to paint the walls to fix and paint

[@leehess6335]

I watched a video of that DAP patch because my wife bought two of them so I was watching your art work i I still am I go to Home Depot those things are going back to the store lol looks like a flower on the wall

[@brendanmulhall]

As I can say is those are 3 quite lucky gentlemen to get to watch the master at work!!

[@By_Rant_Or_Ruin]

Thank you sir. Well done. Free. Goot stuff. I was always told to avoid using Quick set for drywall. I've watched two guys on KZbin use Plaster of Paris mixed into a thinner mud (also quick set), and now set with glue. Crazy stuff in my world. But I have tons of work ahead of me in my house so if I screw up, and I will screw up, I can fix it. Make a better world.

[@rickwachter4231]

I always use a clincher. It pushes the corner bead tight to the rock. It will not hold on light weight rock but does the job on regular rock. I can say I have never had a failure. I tried nailing screwing the corner bead but if you hit the bead it will dent or screwing it will bend the bead. I always use speed set on the first coat and never had a failure of the bead getting loose. On long runs when I need to butt two pieces together the clincher does a perfect job joining the pieces together. It turns out flawless.

[@billsilva7932]

I've had good luck recently with crack tape (pretty expensive for what it is) on some 60 year old nuisance cracks from settling as well as poor carpentry design. So far so good 2 years in. I also add extra glue, seems to be a good practice with any patch. Excellent detailed video . Thanks

[@KristiEllKay]

Can you elaborate on the glue? What kind of glue is mixed with mud? I've never seen that before.

[@billsilva7932]

@@KristiEllKay I use a latex additive it can be used on plaster grout .it works great for packing sheetrock. The crack tape is thick but super strong length wise. I've got a couple houses with pretty long hallways and some heavy beam framing that settled after about 10 years. It looks like the crack tape worked its been a couple years and no cracks. I bought it on Amazon but some home depots sell it .it's ridiculous ly expensive but I thought I'd try it .I think it was 30 bucks for 50 ft.

[@billsilva7932]

@@KristiEllKay patching

[@Joachim.777]

The drywall’s king of the whole of internet as well as capentry’s….Yes sir💜🙏🏽

[@pahflyboy]

Well done Ben! Always learn something when watching.

[@emandeli1585]

You are a really great teacher. I've learned so much (completely inexperienced with anything to do with fixing anything lol)

[@benzun9600]

thanks videos are golden for those who want to try themselves and cannot get a contractor in my area

[@acanfield87]

Nice work! I have a couple settlement cracks I need to fix, including inside corner tape that has torn.

[@bubbsy2002]

"Wrinkage", love new words, and thanks for the lessons.

[@JV-pu8kx]

This is a good video style. Talking to your students, instead of the camera.

[@colabola3454]

Perfect timing, had my foundation raised and have a ceiling to wall crack, this helped!

[@okayguy]

Great video and tips. Followed them and just completed a patch/repair.

[@EekaMau5]

Awesome craftsmanship ! I enjoy and appreciate your educational content !

[@mariotomei3467]

Thanks for the all info. Quick question though, what type of glue do you use for this?

[@HannahMattox]

Look at you! You're a natural born teacher! You just needed an embodiment of us all in front of you for you to find your groove! 😂 I say that, but you've still saved my ass many times 😂😂

[@stronghumantraining]

Your outro is always appreciated 👍🏽💪🏽

[@billmillar7234]

Really well done!!... I think the presentation was spot on.... thank you

[@grantmitchell1768]

Enjoyed your video! What type of glue did you mix in with the quickset?

[@letsRegulateSociopaths]

This is one of your most valuable videos! Thanks!

[@zackerydupuis6724]

Amazing work your videos are so entertaining also being so fun to watch and also very helpful for when I have an issue with my drywall. Keep up the amazing work Ben.

[@Aepek]

Thx Ben, great vid, & definitely learned a new trick; that will be using for a repair of my own. Appreciate as always, & thx for making us better. Cheers✌🏻

[@BigDaddy-ms7gm]

Wish I had your videos years ago. Thank you.

[@jpabmx]

I like this format and I feel like there was so much info jamedy into this which I liked 👍

[@Foodie-yj1qe]

Great content! Quick question - what type of glue do you add to the quickest?

[@2hotscottpro]

Wood glue?

[@shannongahagan961]

It's Weldbond PVA glue. He talks about exactly how to mix it in his "Adding Glue to Drywall Mud (Quickset)" video.

[@seldoncrisis42]

His glue mixing video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m32keISmgcxsmas