How To Tape and Mud Drywall (Reduce Sanding Time) | The Home Depot Canada

Working on a drywall project? Learn how to tape and mud drywall the right way and reduce time spent sanding. We'll show you how to drywall inside and outside corners and steps to take to ensure your drywall project has a smooth finish. Read our drywall guide at bit.ly/2WfZcbp
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[@TokenTombstone]

Hammer in those screws. Got it.

[@buttersstotch2014]

😂 right?

[@brettking8663]

You don't hammer your girl while you're screwing? lol

[@keithcooper3159]

LOL

[@HowToDIYThis]

Thrust out, thrust in

[@mikeayia8819]

Lmaooooooo

[@therealsparkman]

I have a great appreciation for those individuals who do this type of work. While I can do it, but at a much slower pace, these professionals can go like gangbusters and do a magnificent job in a fraction of the time. Full props to them.

[@lauriegrube007]

After this 6-minute video, I feel confident I can finish drywall - LOL

[@Crow_927]

Lmao right

[@warrenwright504]

Very informative, it helped me. This is my first time spackling, I'm building a room in my basement. Thank you

[@Bournefort]

Very informative and concise. I'm finishing my detached garage and this was super helpful.

[@Wavelover33]

Hot “powdered” mud - then premixed mud to sand easily. Light light light - put a light right next to wall - a phone /flashlight. You’ll see what needs to be sanded and filled. You’ll never see it unless you light it. Not just a bright light in the room - it’s got to be directional along the wall or else when you prime you’ll scream in frustration

[@dottypotty1445]

Thank you. Excellent tip! I’m about to mud my grandson’s bedroom. The home was built in the 40s, and there are an astounding number of imperfections in the plaster, such as mounds where previous repairs were done. This will help!

[@thomasrennie8805]

I just finished my first time. Your input about the flashlight is the best advice I've ever gotten in my life. Thanks

[@thomasrennie8805]

I just finished my first time. Your input about the flashlight is the best advice I've ever gotten in my life. Thanks

[@raphaeldeguzman7417]

@@thomasrennie8805 that's what she said

[@brettking8663]

You know he's not a newbie like me. His shoes to head were clean. I do one wall and I've got it in my hair, sleeves, hands, pants legs, shoes and globs on the floor

[@steved8714]

And then you start drywalling.....

[@jimduffin311]

@@steved8714 cymbal and drums.

[@topherdean1024]

This guy is not a pro, or if he is, he's going slow for the video. His technique for applying the mud isn't the way a pro does it. Getting mud on you is inevitable, working overhead and in tight places. Also, pros generally use a bazooka to apply the tape and I never use a corner trowel, you can't get the tape tight to the wall with those things. A better way is to slightly round the corners of a 4" knife. When you come back for the second coat, do the corners first and do only one side, let it dry and then do the other side. Generally, unless you're only doing one small room, it will take all day to do everything. Then the next day, do the other side of the corner. Another tip is to embed the tape starting from the center and smoothing out in both directions so it doesn't bunch up. Don't put too much mud on, but enough to be sure you get 100% contact with the tape. Try using the Fibafuse tape for the flat seams, it's stronger, flatter and easier to use, but be careful, it tears easy with your knife.

[@jlcouto85]

🤣 that was me when I started at 13. 25 years later and I can walk away pretty clean... most of the time.

[@jlanam]

I think this video is for DIYers, not drywall pros, which is why he's going slow (so we can learn) and using tools we'd actually own or want to buy (not a bazooka).

[@addonsboutique605]

Good video made it easy and simple

[@narutowindel]

Y'all did a great job with this

[@JosephTruelson]

Great video! Thanks RAR!

[@angelasoto4540]

😆I'm loving this video. It is a very good explanation of mudding and how to apply the joint compound to the drywall.

[@puttyman.paintpark]

좋은영상 감사합니다!

[@deanmoller5136]

I was a general contractor specializing in Kitchen and bath for over 30 years. I never used a Hawk. All the pros I ever saw used a stainless steel mud pan. After you mud for a while, holding up that hawk is going to kill your arms.

[@DirtySouthFlorida3]

I noticed mud drys faster in the hawk too since it's more exposed to air plus the pan is just easier to store in my car and tool box so I switched back to my pan lol

[@topherdean1024]

It's funny, because I'm in the middle of taping and KZbin recommended a taping video for me, first time ever, and I've never searched for taping videos before, creepy. I've been remodeling homes for 38 years and I'd never seen anyone use a hawk for taping, only stucco. I'm a contractor in Hawaii and I thought, maybe it's just a West Coast thing to use a tray. I know when I'm climbing up ladders and reaching around in closets and stuff, having the mud contained in a tray is a good idea, can't imagine using a hawk.

[@draconite420]

personal preference hawk or mud pan, the hawk isnt actually too bad. Stucco guys use a hawk all day...

[@pauljohnson2590]

I've never used a hawk either, I'm more comfortable using a mud pan

[@rhondazappalewis3685]

Thank you!

[@zazamen1114]

Awesome video

[@ThatChick90X2]

Sooo I'm always super sketchy abt how simple the internet makes things seem .... and this just has that feel

[@frankv.2681]

It tells you to feather the edges, but it doesn't show you how to properly hold the taping knife with one edge slightly raised so that it flattens out even. If you don't get this technique down, you'll be sanding forever!

[@barragueye9347]

Je vais aller visité ce magasin j’aime beaucoup voir vo staf 👍🏿

[@inlinelawncarellc]

Can I screw in the screws or do I have to hammer them?

[@drudown2039]

As soon as he got the corner trowel out and started saying aGAINST , I knew he was Canadian

[@toolman1108]

So where's the follow up video on the finisher coming back to refinish what this guy did...

[@banzaiman1]

Does the 3rd coat get applied to the whole wall or just over the existing 1st and 2nd joints and screw heads?

[@Kevin-me3wy]

Just the 1st and 2nd coats. Widening the coverage with the larger trowel

[@richardross119]

Do you sand between coats of mud

[@00ChristopherRobin00]

This is great that you have a video for Canada, but come on, do you have any videos on how to do drywall mud in America??

[@billwilson5341]

LOL

[@slumy8195]

nope, in america theres no training just figure it out urself!

[@tre2472]

How about texturing

[@TheMacStronggshow]

I love construction 🚧

[@eddyarseneau4822]

Nice gloves

[@garybrady8411]

A dozen different types of compound. Which was he using? Premix, hot mud, heavy, light?

[@steved8714]

Compound...

[@topherdean1024]

I don't know, but use all purpose for embedding the tape and then lightweight for filling and finishing.

[@brettking8663]

Wait I'm in America & just noticed this is for Canada. Same rules apply for me right? Just be fatter and lazier?

[@Mo-fc2vj]

Generally speaking it require more beers in Murica but varies by state

[@brettking8663]

@@Mo-fc2vj 😂

[@Mishkobt]

Idk I know some pretty fat and lazy canadians personally lmao

[@ChristianLosciale]

And we don’t say “a-GAIN-st” in the states. It’s “uh-ginst” down here.

[@embers2ashes]

Then why are they using a 6 inch drywall knife? Shouldn’t it be a 15 centimeter drywall knife?

[@Javynoza]

Wait when do you do the sanding?

[@ironadversity2500]

after your third and final coat of mud, you'll sand it

[@sierraduffy4759]

Do you have to tape and mud or can you just mud?

[@mrbmp09]

Tape is a must, it will crack if you dont.

[@2mystichills]

Taping seems is a must!!!!!

[@brendasavage699]

How to repair drywall seam

[@Mikehawk323]

My uncle's be wearing white gear for this type of work

[@vicki_v1006]

Asked my brother in law to do the drywall in my shed and he only made it worse. So now I have to sand everything then do it my damn self

[@themaddrummer8341]

You don't give him the beer until he's finished.

[@shnublythecow]

Spray adhesive lollllll

[@brandonmississippi1]

Why, if the flat joints are only what, 6” wide, should you progress up to a 12”knife? Don’t you have to end up sanding all that width off to get back to flat? Genuinely curious what the reasoning is.

[@chrisdubs121]

The last coat is supposed to be a tight skim to taper the joint out. Please watch any other video but this one to see how to do it properly

[@breedsma]

@@chrisdubs121 Do you have an actual video you could recommend?

[@carverdahlin2728]

@@breedsma watch Vancouver carpenter, or that kilted guy for proper instruction

[@Dude-Smellmyhelmet]

What you're actually supposed to do is this: Go to work at YOUR job. Get paid. Pay a pro to finish your drywall.

[@brandonmississippi1]

@@Dude-Smellmyhelmet For someone with no skills or confidence, sure. But for a handy person who might have some slight experience and the confidence to do it themselves, this isn't a bad way to go. I feel like my walls turned out great. No joint visibility, screw holes, etc. Just a smooth finish. Took me twice as long, or more, but that's okay. I refreshed my skills and learned more.

[@hmong_keeb_kwm]

Easier say then done..

[@claudiusromus6852]

Does the drywall need to be skim-coated before priming? I thought it did.

[@johnames6430]

yes you can do that for a better finish

[@steved8714]

Heck no.

[@topherdean1024]

Hardly anyone does any more, but yes, that is the high end method. I worked with a crew that thinned the mud and applied it with a roller over everything, while his partner came behind him with a very wide knife and smoothed it out, perfect finish.

[@Austinpw321]

I was surprised to hear THREE coats! Wow. I just textured over one coat just barely. 😅😅😅

[@topherdean1024]

Ya, texture was invented to eliminate the time consuming three steps, really 4 with the touch up, but repairing damaged textured walls is a pain in the ass, so I always recommend smooth to my clients.

[@danlewis4886]

they left the most important part. how to do the windows

[@ziggengineering7861]

Bricks …. From a short distance..

[@mainboom4225]

That's a 8 inch knife not 6 inch js

[@seaveyjt]

I have a few questions: I don’t understand the purpose of the tape, vs just using the putty? Should you see the tape after your coats of putty? Should you see the tape after you sand?

[@kevinromero2776]

The purpose of the tape is to seal the sheet rock joints properly,also you should not see the tape after applying the first coat and after sanding

[@seaveyjt]

@@kevinromero2776 thank you

[@lesleythull1949]

Also helps prevent cracking in the joint compound

[@topherdean1024]

Yes, the tape is to prevent cracking at the joints. Get the tape as flat to the wall as you can and mud over the tape. Do not hit the tape when sanding.

[@Rob-mv7oj]

Everything not to do

[@InkedCarpenter1776]

1:06 That doesn't look like a 6 inch knife....

[@TheOrangeRotator]

Rebublicans stay away from corner bead got it!

[@murkypuddle33]

Corner trowel lol we don’t use that sht

[@kingmiller1982]

Good for you dummy

[@marcosmedrano3333]

Agaynst?

[@josefschubert9401]

Great. But I prefer to pick up some workers at Home depot.

[@gregjefferson4372]

forbidden mayonnaise

[@imanakkash8116]

Hi

[@AndrewAce.]

Hi

[@swutted3439]

Hi

[@venictos]

Hi

[@chickensalad]

Hi

[@none4516]

Hi

[@Ignite.insight]

You say to put the mud in the seams with a 6” knife but he is using an 8” knife. Good video though, thank you.

[@pauljohnson2590]

As good as i am with mudding i always have to sand. This video showed no sanding

[@jamespyles6265]

What if you don't like mayonnaise? Asking for friend.

[@targetedfordeath359]

What is dreyewall ?

[@samanthab3292]

What your wall under the paint is made of

[@NuttedInYoMom]

HAHAHAHA "Dreyewall" 😂 😂 🤣👍

[@user-by6yc8yl7v]

"Start by filling screw dimples and nail head with joint compound using a 6" drywall knife. Hammer in any protruding screws" What?

[@josefschubert9401]

You guys are asking too many Silly questions go back to college and get a construction class.

[@monstar.x9315]

Bf pissed me off so I broke the wall lol

[@micahroberts3564]

3 coats😂😂😂😂😂

[@Johncarey-zg7pm]

Soon as he said hammer in screws I lost faith

[@Dude-Smellmyhelmet]

Please just stop telling people anyone can do anything. Oh my god the stuff Ive had to "finish up" for DIY'ers because they "just don't have time."

[@chrisdubs121]

As a Seam filler this makes me so mad. Home depot what the hell

[@5E__]

Why?

[@FunkyMonkey4567]

@@5E__ Because it is bad techniques and likely your tape will blister

[@yourbestage]

Could you send us to a better video? Thank you!

[@chrisdubs121]

@@yourbestage look up drywall doctor or vancouver carpenter

[@Dude-Smellmyhelmet]

Anyone can do anything. All you gotta do is watch one KZbin video and you're good enough to be a pro nowadays. LoL. It pisses me off. I go in houses where people diy stuff so bad and I'm supposed pick up where they left off??

[@carverdahlin2728]

It's just soooo bad

[@guywhoactuallytapes4497]

Don't do this anymore.

[@chrisdubs121]

Lmao my sentiments exactly

[@5E__]

Why

[@chrisdubs121]

@@5E__ just not a very professional way of doing it

[@tensecondbuickgn]

"AGAYNST" = the pretentious way to say against

[@Forgive_Them_Lord]

This guys mud work gave me a headache

[@ozfishmonkey]

That's a joke, right?... ya should have got an actual tradesman to do the demo 🤣 I'd expect better skills from an apprentice. 1st tip: use an actual 6" blade instead of the 8" shown. 2nd tip: Fold ya internal corner tapes before putting mud on the corners 🙄

[@MintStiles]

Let me see... 1. Mystery compound, 2 drywall touching wood on bottom wicking, 3 doing the factory joints before the butts, 4 using the inappropriate sized and type of knife... Need I go on? There are so many good drywall videos on KZbin. This is NOT one of them.

[@MrX04432]

This guy needs to watch a video how to tape and mud lol. This video is a joke

[@kingmiller1982]

Why? He did a good job

[@luckeycat_]

-Hammer in screws -6 inch knife, dude only uses a 12 inch the entire time. -Never once seen a hawk used for drywall -Ise an 8 inch knife. Still a 12 inch.. This entire video is about as helpful as most of HD employees. Not very.

[@bobbyjohnson5637]

If they would pay there employees the good ones would stay instead they constantly hire newbies

[@Alittlebitsour6]

I’m an apprentice interior systems mechanic (drywall, steel framing, taping and mudding) and I was always taught to hammer in any screws sticking out

[@theetruth4267]

Plus the music is enough to drive you insane. It’s like a toned down ambulance siren.

[@asifineededaname]

Anybody who calls it mud doesn't know what they're doing

[@Mishkobt]

Why’s that? I work in the trades and everyone I know calls it mud

[@Dude-Smellmyhelmet]

Literally every drywall finisher I know says tape and mud. lol

[@loreec90]

Home Depot you such…. Just sell the shit don’t try to explain on how too apply

[@brian7189]

Seek Jesus! Repent for the Kingdom is at hand! Jesus is the way! The truth! And the life! He’s the ONLY way! Open the Bible, read and understand that we are in the last days! Put your full trust in him! Believe 1 Corinthians 15 1-4!

[@AnnaChilders-re2wj]

Amen