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[@rosetealatte9282]

What a wonderful time we live in. I've watched a lot of videos on this topic of drywall. I would just like to say how great it is to have amazing resources like youtube where you find people like yourself, The Kilted Guy that you can clearly see what a master you have become in your trade. From Grandmas cooking in their kitchens to some guy in India making sandals on the street...you sometimes get a glimpse into the raw talent that may go unnoticed otherwise. The years of you honing his skills really show.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@morokeiboethia6749]

A lot of people like to use a wide skim coat blade or 12-14" knife for skim coating. I have found the best tool for that is a 4"x8" smart phone so I can call somebody who is good at skim coating. It really cuts down on the amount of sanding I have to do.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Lmnao, sometimes that’s the perfect answer. Thanks for the laugh

[@TheStacieRN]

I love your videos learned so much scared about skim, removed wallpaper and used pro 999. Worked great. Buying magic trowel knife and pan tough for me rolling it in on and trowel. Keep posting these. From a confident diy wife.

[@ValerieChing865]

Guy, thank you for all the work you put into these videos to teach us! My husband and I are venturing on our first home DIY reno project. Thank you for your service in the Air Force as well. I noticed your hat in the first video of yours that I watched and sure enough, you said you were a veteran! God bless this great country of America (no matter what other people say these days) and God bless you and your family!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thank you. It’s a lots of work and pays decent but it’s mostly for free unfortunately.

[@tarawhite8698]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@pattersonexcavating]

Excellent content and explanation of what you are doing. You make it look easy, the true mark of a professional.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, I appreciate that 😎, & Thanks for subscribing!

[@mrpoopypants9586]

Great video on a really handy tool. Also, really appreciated the tip about sanding lap marks. Makes sense. Will definitely help with some upcoming renovations on my hundred year old house! Thanks and cheers from Australia. PP

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, glad i could help, from the other side of the 🌎

[@jaimiemcdonald6549]

I have been using these for over 10 years now , in the UK these were marketed towards wet-wall plasterers as polishing blades , i seen them and said to my self... those would be good for taping , makes wiping down high ceilings after boxing a breeze with the extension pole for them , they are amazing at wiping hot mud too for first coat

[@DanMarcelino]

I always make my own adapters so I can fit all my flusher heads, sanding heads or skim blades to any pole I want and my adapters are more solid than a lot of store bought parts 👍🏼

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

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[@timnorris3695]

FYI I just tried using your link for the Level 5 and it appears to be a broken link. I've tried a few times and it's not working. Perhaps it's because I'm trying from my phone but I wanted to make you aware. I'll try again in the morning. Lots of respect and thank you for the very simple well explained videos for newbie's like myself. You can't learn this amount of useful information other than working side-by-side someone of your experience.

[@captainmoretokin2172]

I did it for 45 and i too was on stilts at 8 years old. Welcome to the club.

[@jeaninecelayeta3370]

Great video! Thanks

[@number1pappy]

I'm buying one of these! Looks exactly what I need for my walls! I'm renovating the walls in our fixer upper and the previous owner applied this really weird swirl texture to all the walls with what they said was a sea sponge. It's horrible! Lol!! Anyways I've spent hours sanding the high spots and now I just need to float the walls so this will hopefully be perfect !

[@danstill1111]

Excellent. Your best video yet. LOVE the new studio lighting, as it really shows the viewer fine details. LOVE the great camera work and the very helpful graphics. Hands down, you are the best drywall teacher out there. Thanks for all of your hard work and kudos to your camera person (please give more credit to the video person).

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Hey thanks. PS. I do EVERYTHING, with no help at all.

[@danstill1111]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Damn, impressive!!!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Dan Still it’s not easy, lol.

[@greghapp1681]

My father was making 24in finishing knifes over fifty ago and they are still being used bye myself and alot of finishers in the Pittsburgh Pa area.

[@williebarkley7046]

Thanks for this vid. I just purchased a 24" Level 5 setup like the one you use in this video so this is very helpful.

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

How did it work out? I'm thinking about buying that same blade.

[@williebarkley7046]

@@pearlperlitavenegas2023 I love it It has a natural feel and is light enough for all day use

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[@johnjohn-ne8fw]

Recently became aware of the Level 5 Skimmer. First thing I did was you tube search for that kilted guy and seek his opinion 👍

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks

[@scottweiland5545]

Great video!

[@andrius0barstys0]

Very informative!

[@jakesatrazemis131]

This video was great! Thank you!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You're welcome!

[@feazableproductions8430]

I sure like how you got that light set up . That is one of my biggest problems is having or understanding the correct lighting to see all the flaws . Usually once I paint then I see them and have to go around correcting a few spots .

[@LizT207]

Thank you! You are helping me save money

[@jasonsullivan8001]

Good video I’m skimming my basement right now. I putting it on with a roller and skimming it with the Magic tral..seems to work good.

[@rodneytrawick2202]

Magic trowel is pure garbage

[@MMPRECISIONPAINTING]

Good information as always !

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks man. Have you put videos out lately?

[@MMPRECISIONPAINTING]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Not in about a month, but haven't quit by any means. Subs are still growing and plan on hitting the gas fairly soon.

[@luispadilla3411]

Thank you sir great videos appreciate you sharing your professional skills

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks

[@mrlarrybobjr]

I worked for a fancy painting company for awhile. It was really impressive to watch the drywall guys at jobsites. They would be on their stilts with a 4 foot blade smoothing out rooms in a matter of minutes. They called the method skip plastering. It left random imperfections all over the wall but they were consistent. At first I was fixing all the little imperfections all over the wall then I was told "oh no those get to stay there it’s skip plastering. " All I can say is "well they missed a spot."

[@langrich9884]

very good , this is professional work.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thank you so much 😀

[@micuzzu]

Thank you sir!

[@MicahFunk]

Appreciate the effort put into your video. A few pointers that you can try out to see how it works for you... - For finish coat(s) thin out the mud so that it will drip back into the bucket 🪣 . This will save your shoulders and arms especially when doing more than repairs. - Apply your thinned-out mud with a mud roller dipped in the mud bucket. When applying the thinned mud this way it will almost get rid of all air bubbles 🫧 and will make a second coat much easier or maybe not even necessary. Carry on. 👍

[@antypanag1]

excellent video !!!! thanks so much !!!!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks!

[@joeygunzilla6878]

👏 I enjoyed this video. as with all your videos It was very informative.. You really do an excellent job of "REAL WORLD" results with your videos. I love that your videos aren't sugar coated like a lot of the bs videos on KZbin lately.. it's great to see some KZbin diy instructional videos that have solid useful info. THANK YOU! -Joey.✌️😎👍

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Awesome, thanks

[@ramon8321]

great tool

[@mikemcgee5950]

I just ordered the whole kit. I've been using a 10 and 12 and my trowels. Looks like it's going to cut the time in half.

[@MP-yz6sb]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. I have this orange peel texture on my walls and ceiling and would love to have smooth walls. I just don't know if I dare take on doing my entire house myself.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

It is a lot of work. Thanks for subscribing

[@bonnivilleblackcherry9745]

My old man was a handy man. The jack of all trades but a master of none which is better than a master of one type. When he'd go a replace a water tank he would keep the outer casing and cut them done to skim coat a textured ceiling or after popcorn removal. He cut off what ever length he liked and slip it into a maple spine he had made up for them. He made a lot of his own tools that are now in a mass produced commercial world. If he only had the sense to develop or patent and market some of the things he came up with. Or if i had a memory to have done them before it was to late thats theres 50 chinese knock off versions as well lol.

[@marklaffey7972]

Great video, the new studio lighting is really good at showing the defects like you said in the video. I’ve been looking at the Level 5 blades and thought they could speed up repairs, and now you have confirmed it, I was on your store last night but did not see it, I will look again because you deserve the money. I also did not see the Marshalltown tools there anymore did you change everything to Level 5? Thanks again for putting out such great videos! Mark. P.S. I am no where near your level of expertise but I find the finish with the round sander much better.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I goofed and didn’t put a link to the blade, so thanks for pointing it out. Here it is amzn.to/2PnWct9. The Marshall town should be in my store but I’ll look tonight. If you click ANY link of mine, anything you buy within 24 hours will still give me credit. Thanks.

[@oldbootband]

I’m attempting my first level five next week, this helped big time. Do you know when you will do the final step video? Thanks!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Releasing the level 5 smooth finish video today.

[@oldbootband]

That Kilted Guy DIY Home Improvement thank you! I’m looking forward to it.

[@beerbeforebreakfast]

I mostly do 5 min repair in 1 or 2 pans with a wet knockdown pull as my sand, but this thing makes me want to try a 20 float coat after a somewhat sloppy 5 min mesh and mud. It would depend on the place im working. Some places want quick, some want awesome finish.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I’ve got it down to where I can do fast and top notch quality. For example I recently charged $240 to fix 2 holes in the wall about first sized in 2 rooms. Owner wanted it done super fast so I was complete with texture and cleanup in less than an hour. (Skip trowel Match). She was thrilled. These are the things I’m teaching on my channel.

[@beerbeforebreakfast]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY sounds like me. I do apt repairs 1x1 or 2x2 patches in way less than an hour, with paint for about $125 and 150 respectively. A pan with a 6 and a 10 and a rollnof mesh. Usually mudding on the mesh since it's a dirty surface. Thats my life in a nutshell.

[@jarradhamilton7753]

To get rid of bubbles/pitting/pock Marks, buy wes pack miracle mix. It's a game changer.

[@uethello]

You should link the level 5 video under this video. good content, thank you

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Added! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@bonnivilleblackcherry9745]

For the attachment for the pole. Buy the chinese knock off. I have 3 but only one fits perfect. The other two I had to shim with the sides of a water bottle. Now they fit perfect. I love the purdy poles as well for the same reason.

[@dmitriyc]

Any chance you can provide a link to the one that fits well?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Here’s the level5 ones www.level5tools.com/products/skimming-blade-adapter?via=thatkiltedguy www.level5tools.com/products/skimming-blade-handle-medium?via=thatkiltedguy For 10% OFF, enter the code KILTEDGUY10

[@pczeczora]

I know U could teach me lots of trcks but if U use roller to put more mud is much quicker then use knife

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I can put it on pretty dang fast when I’m healthy. And i can put it on with a knife faster than a roller. But if a roller is faster for you then that’s all that matters.

[@alwoolhouse6255]

Still watching a lot of your awesome content and learning a lot. Quick question. I want to attempt to get a level 5 finish on a big project, walls and ceilings. I’m going to invest in a big, two handed, skim coating blade (I won’t use a handle so that’s not a limitation) and wondered how big you’d recommend going. Is 48” useful? I am a 6’4” amateur! Looking at the DeWalt range - they have 7, 14, 16, 24, 32, 40 and 48 inch blades. I already have 8, 10 and 12 inch taping knives so not sure of the benefit of smaller skimming blades. What say you?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Hi, just now found this comment. I would suggest a 32" blade like this one as the most useful all around. I have a 40" that works well on some things, so that's another good one. 24" Metal Skim coating blade (Plus other sizes) - www.level5tools.com/products/drywall-skimming-blade-24?via=thatkiltedguy

[@Rob_1776]

Great video man! 90 plus dollars is a little bit out of my price range for just simple home repairs! But really nice job

[@Rob_1776]

I did see some other 24 inch knives at home depot and Lowe's but don't know how good of a job they would do?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Never seen those

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[@Rob_1776]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY They look like regular taping knives. With kind of a long handle. That are supposed to be like a multi use knife for scraping, you can use them for painting to keep from getting paint on another wall or ceiling. That you don't want paint on. Or it said you could use it for skim coats.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

@@Rob_1776 I’ll have to try and compare that to my expensive one and see how close it comes.

[@chad3459]

I just want to say thank u for your videos first off. I am finishing a room with torn drywall. Dark brown showing from the removal of wallpaper. I no your suppose to prime then skimcoat with mud. Some of the tape is missing. My question is. Do you fix the tape before u prime or after or after you skim coat. I cant find a straightforward answer and as you being a vet I no you will give the correct answer. Thank you

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You need to lock down the brown paper first, then fix all other defects. Check out this video- ⭐ Repair Damaged & Torn Drywall Paper BEFORE YOU MUD IT! I'll show you my secret. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGjdhKSQnad7gNE

[@rahimlee5413]

This is cool. Do you think it would work well on ceilings?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Yes, and I'll be using it on a ceiling in a day or two, skim coating over old texture. I might do a video on that and share it. But you need the red handle adapter I showed and an extension handle if you're going to coat a lot. If just a little, I did a ceiling repair last week with it and just held it in my hands. It worked great.

[@davidriccitiello6421]

Kilt, I know when we skim coat that rough surface we get those marks that will go left to right when we spackle the ceiling in one direction, so like many spacklers, going in the opposite direction , we use those high spots left from the blade to fill the low spots and use the high spots as a guide. In two passes they are gone especially when we pull a tight skim and hold the blade almost flat. I'm not convinced this tool will make the job faster and any better. Even on walls, I think it's time consuming after 40 yrs of spackling to change and use a tool that needs to be cleaned off with another tool. Just my opinion. I may only use it on a nasty seam on a wall or repair like you said, but not for a total skim job. I think I can move 3xs as fast without it. I may get backlash on this, but I'm speaking for myself. I know for a fact a man with your expertise will also spackle even faster and still get that level 5 with your knives. Anyway thank you for that video

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I wouldn’t use it if it wasn’t faster and/or better. I hesitated a year before i bought it but now I love it. But, I don’t use it for everything. It has its place.

[@davidriccitiello6421]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY ok, well maybe I'll give it a try and use it on some repairs before deciding. Thank you for providing those video's.

[@diastoleny]

Can I use this to skim coat entire plaster walls to freshen them up? Thanks, great videos!!!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Yes

[@bjd4617]

Have you ever used L5 composite skimming knives? What are the advantages vs disadvantages of these knives?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I guess I haven’t seen those so I haven’t tried them only these blades in the video

[@badchips10]

Would size would you recommend for smaller repairs like repairing wall cracks, ceiling patches due to water damage? I'm not that good (DIY)would 12 inch taping knife and it seems that these flexible blades could help to make it easier and better.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I’ve done my repairs using a12 inch or 14 inch knife all my life until the last few years when I discovered these blades. I think for novices once you get the hang of using it, it will give you a better repair that you have to sand less so I think a 24 inch is a good width. Most any crack on a wall or ceiling needs to be floated out about 24 inches anyway. Watch some of my other recent videos and you will see me demonstrating that. Thanks If you appreciate our help with your project and would like to support our channel, please consider joining our KZbin membership for as little as three dollars per month. You can join by clicking the join button beside the subscribe button on any of our videos. Thank you

[@rla1000]

7:15 I agree. Bought a Level-5 skim blade plus the holder ($35 more), then discover I have to buy their pole (another $35). This is what turns me off to a company. Outside of their greed, there is no reason to have a proprietary pole attachment when they could have done a simple, standard screw-in. I'm returning the Level 5 skim blade because of this.

[@ctclmichaud]

I know your comment is 8 months old but I have the Level 5 pole setup and the reason you don't want to use a standard screw-in pole (like for rollers) is precisely because they can unscrew. When you're drywalling, you need to be able to exert pressure on either side of the tool. You do this at times by changing the angle and at times by slightly rotating the handle. Rotating the handle counterclockwise to feather the left edge of your work area would tend to unscrew the handle. The Level 5 handle clicks in and cannot rotate. That is why it is the way it is. I don't use my handle as much as I thought I would, though.

[@jerrkyd]

"I think it leaves a really pretty butt joint. It has a nice shape right off the bat. 😂😂😂😂

[@johnclark4386]

I coat all my butt joints with a 24" knife on each side of the joint, other drywallers always get upset with this for some reason I think they don't want to have to compete I don't charge anymore than they do

[@kojac40]

Can u plz explain why? Thanks

[@maxgilbert18]

@@kojac40 A butt joint doesn't have the recess for the tape and mud like the side joints do. So a wider top coat hides the hump from the tape and mud much better than a narrow top coat. 2-4 feet wide is pretty normal for a butt joint it you have harsh side lighting.

[@carlbelling69]

Question, how & what do you use for dust collection? My shop back even with a pre dust bucket just fills the filter quick! And do you like the power sander &how do they Handel the dust with the dust bags? Also-great video, thank you!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIPUdGqJr8assK8

[@carlbelling69]

Thank you. It looks like the spin dust buddy really does the job. I've have the i think HD one--it helps but man that dust is fine and still seams to go right through and clog the Shop can filter pretty fast.

[@bigez107]

Would it be a good idea to primer the wall before starting? I am thinking it will cover and adhere better and not have bleed through. What do you think?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

It could help but sand it first, clean it then let the primer dry a few days or more

[@timnorris3695]

Kilted guy my mom's Scottish, from East Kilbride, so calling in a favor for immediate help and/or help! First off thank you. Since watching your channel I have learned so much. I bought the "newbie" radius sander you talked about cause I kinda am a newbie. I wasn't sure of your lap mark comments but in this video you explained perfectly. My biggest area needing help is the bubbles. Can you explain why I'm getting them? Some say dish soap will fix that but I believe you don't buy into that. So what's the answer to getting bubbles and fixing them so they don't show up in the finished product. Please help me!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

In all my years, I’ve honestly never found a solution to the bubbles that eliminates them all. A little bit of soap, and thinning it down helps some but don’t expect miracles. And if you put drywall mud over painted surfaces, it will bubble even more. I just deal with it and fix them. Make sure to vacuum out the dust out of the holes first though.

[@mikemcgee5950]

Pete He's the guy that broke me into dry wall and plaster. He is from Symington.

[@leew3084]

My daughter hired a contractor to sheetrock their basement. He did okay on hanging but he left them with a mess on the finish. I will have to help them fix it but I'm not sure how to fix the roller coaster joints. They are only about 4-6" wide but they vary in depth considerably. Will a curved trowel work or should I look at a 48 blade from level 5

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I hate curved towels. It really depends on how much of a hump but watch this video - Coating Large Drywall Repairs & Butt Joints, in ONE pass! Beginners, you need this tool. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZjYmX9mlJacqpI

[@raywalteroutdoors]

I got a 24" squeegee it makes quick work of drywall finishing. I wanted this device but it's too $$ for the average homeowner..

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

It is pricey for homeowners. Glad you found something that worked.

[@illmatic33]

What's the best mud for skimcoating?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

MY favorite is Plus 3, by USG, often found at the big box stores in my area, (Colorado). Put it on pretty thick, (meaning not adding much water to it)

[@cch068]

So are you using the 24in on final coat of a butt or flat? Normally it be like 6 or 8in 10in then 12in right? So are doing the same and replacing 12 in knife with a 24in level 5?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I really only use the 24” skimming blade on butts, skim coats and wide repairs.

[@atilanomarquez7145]

Hello!! Great video. quick question, why do i get a lot of boubless on my second coat?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Coating over paint will do it but sometimes it just does it

[@smokeral5906]

because the air pops out from the first coat. you have to scrape off the bubbles before painting

[@kojac40]

Try putting on thinner coats. It has helped me

[@steventhury8366]

When skim coating over old ugly painted texture, is it okay to use the blue lid jc, or green lid?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Blue doesn’t have as much adhesion. I’d use green. Hey I really rely on the support of my viewers to put these videos out and answer your questions. One easy way is to become a member of my KZbin channel. You’ll get priority replies to your questions, bonus content and more. Here’s the link to join my KZbin membership. m.kzbin.info_channel/UCSinsqowcKxmSaKkx3W9_0w?noapp=1

[@lindseyabbie7]

My walls are really bad. Would you suggest to skim coat 1st then sand or sand then skim coat then sand? Thanks in advance

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Do it just like in this video

[@josstark8124]

How do you find the Level 5 tool compares with the Magic Trowel? Any preference? Thank you and good luck.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

The Level 5 leaves a smoother finish and a flatter finish. The magic trowel follows waviness. So I almost never use it but it can be easier to use for novices.

[@josstark8124]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Thank you for taking the time to reply and for sharing your expertise. We go funded you :-)

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Jos, Thank you so much!

[@scottpalsgrove394]

What you say is better for the novice. The magic trowel Or the level 5 skim blade?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

The magic trowel is more much more forgiving for a novice, but the metal blade leaves a smoother finish, so I prefer that.

[@mlab123]

If there are imperfections in a skim coat and you're trying to go for a smooth finish, is it possible to fill things like scratches, pocks, and rougher areas without those areas flashing after priming and painting? Oddly enough, I haven't found many videos from *anyone* on how to properly touch up a skim coat (if that's even possible). I've watched videos on what *not* to do when touching up a skim coat (i.e. we should touch up after priming, don't touch up sanded mud, etc.). But I can't find a video on how to properly touch up a skim coat without having splotches and flashing all over the place. I mean, I know ideally a skim coat should be perfect after applying it, with no tool marks etc., but let's be real, there's always going to be something that gets through, whether it's an occasional hitchhiker scratch or an accidental ding in the wall from a stray tool. But surely re-skimming the whole wall isn't the only solution in all these cases?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Watch this one- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoWZqWqtnrVgl6M

[@lnp1809]

What type of mud and tape would you recommend for but joints in a trailer that I plan to move in the future?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

LNP well modular homes are moved and I’m pretty sure they just use all purpose mud and paper tape. But for the ultimate strength use regular all purpose mud and add about 1/4 cup wood glue to a box of mud. Then use strait flex crack tape like in my store at - Basic Drywall Finishing, Mudding & Repair Tools by Guy Purcella, That Kilted Guy DIY www.amazon.com/shop/thatkiltedguydiyhomeimprovement?listId=2H42BKU7JIVZL&ref=idea_share_inf

[@lnp1809]

That's what I'll do. Thank you for your quick reply and all your helpful videos keep them coming!!!!

[@krehbein]

Would you use this on a taped joint where the drywall is recessed?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Not for simply coating the joint, as it's too wide for recessed joints. For butt joints, yes. Or for skim coating the entire wall over a recessed joint, yes.

[@krehbein]

Could you buy the smaller size, like the 10”, for normal taped seams?

[@davidl4213]

After my first coat I had a lot of horizontal lines about 1/8" apart (not lap marks). They are lines parallel with the blade. What am I doing wrong?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I couldn’t tell you without seeing it.

[@migshadie2730]

Can i use all purpose to coat the masonite joint?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Yes

[@jballs1118]

Good video question what if your joints when you put the sheet rock on a ceiling are not even together? Do you take one of the sheet rock down and try to make them even or can you fix it by adding mud ??

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

If the gap is around 1/8" or less, you can just pre-fill it with hot mud, let it set up, then tape and finish like normal.

[@jballs1118]

Thanks 🙏 so much

[@LightGesture]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY at first, it sounds as if there is a gap. But I think he is saying somewhere, his panels are at different elevations. If it were me, I would take the drywall down (UGH!!!) and put a shim on the stud. Otherwise, I'd probably rough it out and build out the mud...(UGH!!!)

[@chrism6952]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY what is hot mud?

[@israel9294]

What kind of mud compound did you use ?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Usg Plus3

[@Bigelite094]

I wonder if the 48" is too big. Anyone have any experience using it? I have had to fix up some beated up walls with a 16" trowel and it works great, but idk if bigger is better.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I'm about to put out a video of me fixing a bad spot on a ceiling with a 40" knife. You'll see that it works great, but also has limitations.

[@Bigelite094]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Excellent timing good sir. I enjoy fixing beaten up walls and making them smooth. I have been trying to know more about a level 5 finish. I noticed even though I spot primed all my patches that it was still noticeable after painting. I'm hoping doing a level 5 finish leaves a better painting finish. Gonna experiment in my room first.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Check out this video- Why Your Drywall Repair Still Shows when done right kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZC0hKCrm5WVjKs

[@toogreedy2020]

Quick question, so I have UGLY textures on my walls and I'm really thinking about skimming it ALL, however it has gloss paint on it, so my question is can I just skim over it or do I need to prime it all?!🥺😕

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

well there is a concern about adhesion so what I do is sand it really well with coarse grit sandpaper as those scratches add tooth that the mud can hang onto and then I use regular weight all purpose as it has more adhesion. Sometimes I add a little bit of wood glue like a squirt in a bucket.

[@1pcmedic]

If you don't want that sanding pole head to flip, only use it in the long orientation........

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

But that takes time to get really good at, so for novices, the round one is safer.

[@kambal08]

👍

[@Eldeibi84]

Wow with a 48” you should be able to skim a room in couple of hours

[@louishollandjr]

Half to be an way make your pole fit.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I have found that an ordinary, non-extendable wooden pole fits decently.

[@shannond2707]

Is there a way to fix a ding in the blade? I dropped mine and now it's leaving drag marks because of a little dent in it. Is it possible to fix it, or do I need to replace it? Thanks in advance!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

It’s usually not possible. Best to replace the blade only

[@shannond2707]

@That Kilted Guy DIY Home Improvement Thanks Guy-ultimately, that's what I ended up doing. Messing with the dent made it SO much worse 👀 Love your channel, keep up the good work 👍💯

[@marcialsantiago8383]

Isn't that just a fancy darby trowel?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Darbys I’ve used were totally rigid. This is much more flexible

[@robertapreston4200]

Nice... I missed several points. You taped one void but not the other. So, taping a void like these two isn't really necessary? Second, you did sand and do some scraping, but overall you simply mudded over the painted surface... right? Or did I miss a step? And lastly, you compared a novice to a pro by the rectangular sander vs the round sander... isn't the logic amd physics in the orbital coverage superior in finish to a rectangular finish? Just in surface area alone and edge gouging the round seems superior unless the transmission on energy isn't as effective sue to the extended surface area. I am intrigued and want your experienced explanation. Awesome video.... thx💪👍👍

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Not sure what void you saw, but yes sand painted walls before coating to ensure better adhesion and knock off bumps. Hand sanding is better than my circular sander, but the power sander is faster. It's not random orbit, it's circular power sander, and leaves more swirls, and is harder to get a nice flat surface with, but it's biggest pro is dust collection. By hand, round is better for novices, but I just like my rectangular one better as I've used them since 1977.

[@robertapreston4200]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Thanks for your answers. The void is the area inbetween your 2 test walls sections. One you taped and one you just mudded.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Oh, that was one solid sheet of rock I just put the joint tape on for demonstration purposes

[@argon805]

whoa, that's a beautiful coat. but don't you have to be sort of big and strong to do that?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

It does take some strength but most anyone should be able to do it, although you might have to do smaller sections at a time

[@johnkim1656]

Why not thin down the mud for skim coats?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You should always thin your mud down to a good workable consistency, but strive for keeping it as thick as possible to minimize shrinkage and dripping.

[@normanknoodle7267]

What type of mud are you using?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Norman Knoodle USG Plus 3. But regular all purpose works well too.

[@stephenfink4695]

You should have someone with a 3D printer make an adapter for the pole

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I really want to buy one so maybe I'll do it one day. Thanks

[@lilcherrypie]

What grit of sandpaper do I need?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I use 80 grit for coarse sanding and 150-220 for fine final sanding

[@lilcherrypie]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Thanks!

[@waynetaylor7086]

How thick is the final skim coat

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Just thick enough to hide what you are covering up, and maybe another 1/16" to allow for shrinkage.

[@waynetaylor7086]

Thanks

[@TapelessDrywallFinishing]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@morokeiboethia6749]

I dont know of any other area of construction where you will get more conflicting suggestions/answers than drywall. If you are looking for truth/correct answers in drywall, look no further than this channel / The Kilted Guy. I consider him to be the equivalent to the Supreme Court of drywall.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks so much. I try hard to give honest and helpful information.

[@69agros]

nice pants

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Pants are way overrated. Hell clothes are way overrated I’d just as soon work naked

[@69agros]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY BRAVO

[@LuisPerez-sx1os]

Your knife 🤣🤣😛😜🤣😂😝🤣😜😜😹😜

[@LightGesture]

Buy the blade, dado a 2x6 and you'll get that for a fraction of the cost...

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I just looked and the blade is nearly $60, plus the labor to make it, then it will weigh more, and much more likely to warp, so I'll stick with this version.

[@synthesaurus]

Those Purdy poles start losing the “lock” after a couple of jobs, at that point you start missing a regular pole :)

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Mine hasn’t yet in about 5 years

[@synthesaurus]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY dang! I use them daily for painting every single one stops locking very soon. I end up making notches on aluminum shaft with a saw to helpt it lock.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

@@synthesaurus I guess I’ve been lucky or the ones I buy are better made somehow.

[@anthonyestrada442]

U want to sell

[@drright2410]

Not being able to use standard thread poles was a deal breaker for me. Will not buy, will not recommend because of that.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Now that I have their full set including their poles, I get it. With their design the pole and skimming blade can’t rotate and so it can’t come loose.

[@ceeqeur]

so you are telling us that you wipe the dust off your projects before you skim? Not sure what to say about that, without being rude.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I try to remove some of the dust before putting another layer of mud on a wall, yes. Sometimes I dust it off, sometimes, I vacuum. Depends on the job.

[@ceeqeur]

I'm not talking a small repair job, although I know that wiping is not necessary, but and volume taping would render that practice pretty strange. I figure you work for yourself but imagine paying a guy to remove dust from sanded walls, even a room never mind a house. It isn't a necessary step in any reap way. And that's just the truth.

[@ceeqeur]

Sorry about the spelling, big thumbs and assumed thing were spelled right.

[@flexedout6650]

$90, nah I’m out ✌🏻

[@johnblaze8092]

Dude, why are you wearing a skirt? xD

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Because I can’t work naked. Why do you care? What difference does it make how someone dresses. And it’s much cooler, less restrictive, and I’m not afraid to be different. I don’t believe in dressing like 98% of the population doing this stuff. PS, it’s actually a kilt but it doesn’t matter. Good day

[@johnblaze8092]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Tbh I don't really care, I just find it odd but different strokes for different folks.