How To Tape & Finish Inside Drywall Corners

[@andrekelly5300]

Watched several videos on mudding corners, but yours is by far, the best. You are a fantastic teacher. Thanks for the help.

[@bobhart1155]

I just got done doing the inside corners of two walls in a room I'm prepping for paint. Thankfully, I watched this video first and am more than happy with the results I got from the information shared here. Thank you Shannon for an easy to follow, well presented tutorial.

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad I could help!

[@djpmnyc]

10+ year electrician here. Huge fan, I love your explanations & real world tips. You've saved my ass many of times. Much thanks brother!!! Happy new year!!!!

[@BrandonSmith-es5sv]

Thanks for the tips. I dont do much taping and mudding but helping out family and redoing a couple closets......alot of inside corners. Wish me luck

[@bdhammi]

That's what I am doing too haha.

[@marv8461]

your video is as smooth as the mud. Well Done.

[@HouseImprovements]

Yes, thanks

[@zerohour7634]

Great channel man, Thanks a bunch. Been working with putty and rock for a long time. watching your stuff has definitely made me better.

[@ninoinkc]

I was second guessing myself on mudding one side at a time. Kept thinking that’s not right because it takes longer. Thanks for explaining why this is the correct option so it saves the headache of redoing mistakes. 👍🏼

[@HouseImprovements]

You bet!

[@suspendedsound]

Coming from someone who is in the thick of this...watching this video and Home RenoVision's version is VERY important. They have slightly different approaches to things and their teaching style is slightly different. Watching both with REALLY give you a clear picture of what drywalling entails. Hope this helps!

[@michaelboyle9512]

Dude i appreciate your videos. Youve got the dumbed down to instructor level figured out. A lot of shows i watch expect viewers to know the trade lingo and basics, as I'm learning and have to guess and figure it out.

[@Kevnadian]

My saviour thank you! My wife and I recently bought a house and one of the corners of the bedroom had the paint bubbling all the way from floor to ceiling. I removed all the paint from the corner. I will apply this tomorrow thank you!

[@CANIGAW]

Jesus Christ is the only saviour!

[@robertgomez5251]

Great video , I picked up some good techniques on how to do inside drywall corners . Keep your videos coming

[@Peteraddavideo]

After many errors that I've already painted over in the past, I now look forward to doing a professional job thanks to your video instruction.

[@markharris1691]

You are one of the best to show how it's done I have looked at many videos on KZbin and you have been one of the easiest to understand

[@ThomasParmelee]

Excellent tutorial. I haven't worked with drywall for years- but I bought an old condo that has multiple walls in need of repair. Your video refreshed my skills and had very good new to me tips. Thank you.

[@davesnipes7926]

Nice video. Good pace, clear instructions and I like how you demonstrated the mix and consistency of the mud. Well done 👍

[@RHGM71]

I wished someone told me this when I was doing my basement. Would save me from ton of frustration. Very nice video: structured and you get quickly to the point.

[@minombre6936]

Seen many corner videos... This one is the most detailed and the best! Thank you.

[@HouseImprovements]

You're very welcome!

[@logantic]

My favorite channel hands down thank you

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@TheKrugen79]

Between you and Home RenoVision, I feel like I can renovate or remodel anything in my house!

[@TheKramalamadingdong]

Great video Shannon.! Very helpful and straightforward. Thanks again!

[@lamarwinters6130]

Nice video for corners. I like the idea of making the mud thin. Thank you.

[@brianrosisnki1328]

I remodeled my whole basement watching these videos. Thank you!!

[@ernestgonzales7289]

If the was has a painted texture do you have sand it down first. Before you start the corners ?

[@russellhope1866]

Great instructional video, sent it to a friend who wanted me to show them how to lay in a drywall corner. Thanks.

[@mikewalsh2985]

Not doing both sides of the corner is a very valuable tip, explains the ridges and groves in corners. Also appreciate the tip of knocking off the dry excess bumps.

[@meikwanwong09mengek5]

he is doing both sides. watch again

[@lcook0825]

Nice video Shannon.

[@philipcatuogno2968]

Damn. Sees a screw hole 8' up in a corner and said he will have to come back to work on fixing that. THIS is the epitome of doing it the right way and taking pride in one's work. I am in the process of turning my small shed (12' x 8' ) into a living space. I feel very confident in drywalling after watching your expert video. Any advice for drywalling a ceiling that you know will have daisy-chain pocket lights? Should I hang one sheet, cut hole, install light and keep repeating until the last sheet is up? Thank you for taking the time to provide us DIYers with such wonderful videos. You are making a difference in the world!

[@lindamccall4200]

Thanks for the help, I have some work to do and wasn't sure how to do it. This helped so much!!

[@edwardfleming7890]

I wish I had seen this earlier but from now on I will do everything you say. I have a mfd home and I'm redoing the joints, corners and ceiling to look like a real house.

[@utubeisshite]

MDF home?

[@nicolukuc5433]

You explain super well, thanks for the video

[@edwardjones2202]

Great video mate. I'm switching to this trade in the UK (doing a course at the moment) and your videos are a great help.

[@jimczekaj6897]

Do you have a video that shows how you handled the inside corner wall that was next to the woodwork? Is it the same only with a smaller trowel? There's less room to taper so do you just build up that entire narrow portion of the drywall or do you try and taper it? I have several of those areas and I want to make sure I do it correctly. Thanks.

[@HouseImprovements]

Yes you have the right idea.

[@jimczekaj6897]

@@HouseImprovements Thanks. I don't mean to be dense, but which is the right idea? 1. Do you just build up that entire narrow portion of the drywall? -or - 2. Do you try and taper it?

[@4characterusername]

Wish I'd watched this before work today.

[@mcclaren807]

Great video. Thanks ! Dry walling my bathroom now and I just realised don't do all the corners at once.

[@faaradar]

Thanks. I was thinking another coat using a finishing mud was needed before sanding. For corners this is all that is needed? Can only use all purpose mud? I am redoing my house where some tape in corners came loose after house settled.

[@HouseImprovements]

You can buy all the different types but you really dont need to. Especially on a small project where yo would not use all of each of the types. Just use all purpose for all the steps.

[@robbiegrove7299]

Thank you so much for all of your help you have given me the information I needed I am pretty sure I can get this done now

[@TheAnotherjonesy]

One of the best videos on this mud process. Excellent instruction and explanation Shannon!

[@ronaldheath2888]

Always appreciate the hints that makes work easier, thank you!

[@josephlundberg1776]

Any tips for fixing inside corners that are already painted? Some of mine in our house are rougher than I would like? Sand paint first and then go right over? I've seen that mudding over paint creates more bubbles than some would like

[@HouseImprovements]

Let the paint cure a week or so and then touch up the bad spots. You may still get bubbled paint but if you use a little drier mud it will help.

[@XperiaVideosCR]

It's always great to see how a real pro works!

[@k-dogstor1170]

Great info. Would you apply the same idea for a small outside corner? I've plaster up the underneath of a turning staircase so I have inside, outside and vertical corners? They seem too small to bead. Thanks

[@HouseImprovements]

Outside corners get a metal or metal/paper bead installed and then finished. We can discuss more in the forum if you post your questions there.www.house-improvements.com/forums/

[@briancraery6390]

Great demonstration. Thank you

[@lazarusrize]

Great video. Thanks! So, if I’m hearing you correctly, you do just one coat of the tape, as long as it’s completely hidden and smooth? We don’t necessarily have to do three coats?

[@HouseImprovements]

That is correct. Usually 3-4 thinner coats will result in a better job and less sanding than one or two thick lumpy coats

[@lazarusrize]

@@HouseImprovements Thank you, sir.

[@ryam8962]

Shannon, you are the best! Thank you.

[@ADAMKTN]

I hope this trade never dies

[@loganmott2015]

I use a corner trowel to finish where the three corners meet and it’s the only thing I haven’t mastered. It never sands perfectly and is so aggravating!

[@ryangibson1748]

Thanks for this. Very helpful as I am about to start mudding a basement I just finished up framing and drywalling.

[@HouseImprovements]

I have a lot of drywall related videos on my channel.kzbin.infofeatured?view_as=public

[@ryangibson1748]

@@HouseImprovements Thank you. i appreciated it.

[@InSterquiliniisInvenitur]

I appreciate the extra context. Great tutorial video. Thank you!

[@HouseImprovements]

You're very welcome!

[@markfothebeast]

I still suck at doing corners and butt joints after 4 years. I just end up sanding more. If I'm impatient I use the corner tool and feather it out with a 6" knife. But I've noticed the corner tool creates too much of a rounded inside corner.

[@AMentorway4u]

Big time Respect for sharing your knowledge and skills. Keep up the great videos.

[@regryan8044]

Fantastic job! Absolute legend I can not wait ti give it a go. Cheers

[@kenc.2448]

What type of mud did you use? How long to dry before sanding each coat

[@HouseImprovements]

For the most part you can use all purpose mud from a bucket or box for any thing. The dry time depends on a few factors including how thick the mud is applied, temp of the room and humidity. If you apply the mud smooth enough you dont need to sand between coats but that takes some practice.

[@aaronballagh8747]

Shannon, if I am going to put crown or other moulding at the wall/ceiling joint, there is no purpose in finishing as demonstrated correct? Thanks for all the great videos.

[@HouseImprovements]

I would at least tape the corner and 1st coat of mud for fire resistance.

[@mikecase9365]

Not just fire resistance but as a finisher I'm paid to finish. What happens down the road at remodel? What happens when a draft shows up? There are many reasons to finish.

[@stargateproductions]

@@mikecase9365 Honestly depends how you bid your work, if the client is using cove or crown I give them a small amount off the job. I always tape the corner though

[@mikecase9365]

@@stargateproductions I certainly agree but around here paid to finish is paid to finish. I due trim work as well and can tell you I would want to know who did the work...

[@andrewcarr2431]

I agree, tape and give it a coat to seal it up. Looks more professional that way if the moulding is ever removed. Same with bathrooms that you are going to tile over. It seals the joints.

[@charliedillon6097]

Good video.. what about using a corner knife?

[@seangreenwood6307]

Love watching this guy work.hes a real pro and very good at his craft.great instructions.thsnk you very much.everyone subscribe and support this man

[@luisgamez9941]

Dam it Shanon you're good at all home improvements.

[@danielscroggins6806]

Excellent Job: I wish I had viewed this before taping and first mudding now I have to work a lot harder on second mudding to get good edges.

[@elginG80]

Wall To Ceiling joint question: I replaced the ceiling with new sheet rock and I have a 1/4” gap for the ceiling to meet the wall. Will the tape take and sparkle take care of this gap or do I fill it in with thick mud first?

[@HouseImprovements]

Pre fill it first with thick mud or hot mud (quick drying) , let it dry and then tape as usual. With regular mud it my take 12 - 24 hrs to dry.

[@elginG80]

@@HouseImprovements thank so much, I will do so. Thanks for all your videos.

[@ocitalis]

I have a drywall corner in my 25 year old house where the paper tape has pulled away from the corner in places. Is it ok to remove the separated part of the tape (cut it off the wall), and apply a new tape along the corner, partially over the top of the existing tape? Or I have to remove even the good parts of the existing tape first?

[@HouseImprovements]

Should work, you may not even need to tape it again? Post a picture on my forum and we can help more from there.www.house-improvements.com/forums/

[@JennyChef123]

Thank you! This was a big help. (One thing I’d say is that is more ‘soft meringue’ and not quite ‘pancake batter’ 😄

[@logangladson4174]

Thanks for the tips I’m a carpenter but I do run into drywall all the time and it never looks as good as I would like and I think watching your video will help . My steps looked like this tape, mud, wait 20 mins second mud both sides of corner whoops :) I’ll try one side at a time now

[@HouseImprovements]

I find rushing drywall mudding usually is more work sanding

[@G1nn3y]

Wow, Kip really got it together.

[@ernestgonzales7289]

Can you show me on how to tape corners with an exiting texture wall and clean ceiling..every video I have seen has been with unpainted dry wall and ceiling?

[@laszlorostasi925]

Hi shanon, can You possibly make a video on how to stick or put on vinyl 0.7mm 5m roll onto dry walling!!, are they self adheasive?, or must You use glue?, and do you need to apply any primer over dry walling or not?, before sticking the vinyl onto it???

[@HouseImprovements]

Post your questions on my forum and we can talk you through them.www.house-improvements.com/forums/

[@KeepingItKeith]

Thank you for this

[@lan1684]

The best video I have seen to do corners. Thank you!

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@basugantotti5250]

Enjoyed watching the video. Wondering if you have videos on doing 130 degree angle inside corners using corner beads. Thanks

[@HouseImprovements]

no we do not but it is really the same.

[@brianbarry4957]

Depending on what kind of inside angles your doing Flex Tape could be the way to go for you as long as your line is straight when you first put it up finishing it is a cake walk as you don’t need to go fully into the corner to finish

[@ProjectArms4719]

Keep up the good work man!

[@dgrice714]

Great videos. Do you only put 1 coat on for your inside coners. Thanks

[@HouseImprovements]

Once you get the process figured out ,yes. For a first timer it may take two.

[@truepainting9568]

How long did it take to complete all coats and sand for that size room? Thanks for the video

[@brianonthego]

Easy for you to do. I'm in the middle of a drywall project. I get so many cracks at seams. I used that mesh tape.

[@morehp1]

Good looking 67 Camaro you got there,

[@brianonthego]

@@morehp1 it I nice...it's just not my car. Just a car at the show I saw.

[@yenierrodriguez6691]

You have to use hot mud for mesh tape

[@andrewcarr2431]

Mesh tape only works with powdered or "hot" mud, the stuff you mix and goes off in an hour. The chemicals in the joint compound do not like mesh tape and it will crack over time. Regardless of what the manufacturer or others tell you. You can finish coat mesh tape with regular joint compound but I only use it for repair work, otherwise it is paper all the way.

[@Lammy12]

Man I swear, there’s nothing you can’t do lol. You’ve helped me out so much while re doing my old house! Hope all is well! 🤙🏼

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad to help

[@victormalagon5172]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@johnmullen2048]

Question, method on corner joints between an already plaster skimmed wall to a insulated plasterboard wall that's just installed which is tapped and jointed ? Use regular tape and joint method ? Prepare the skim with anything for adhesion?.

[@urielbautista9629]

what if it wasnt done right when it was first done? the tape is coming off and its cracked, do you take it off and re do it or tape over it?

[@HouseImprovements]

Remove any loose tapes and cracks and re do.

[@chrispascoe7644]

Good job

[@barruzza]

Thank you for making this video. It helped me so much and saved me so much work. I usually have to go back three times to smooth it out but this process is MUCH better.

[@carloscastillo9886]

Excellent video

[@jenjones6284]

This is an extremely helpful video! Thank you!

[@ernestgonzales7289]

Is that non textured wall and ceiling?

[@HouseImprovements]

Yes

[@grantones]

Great tips. Much appreciated.

[@robbydobbywabisabi]

Thanks for the great instructions

[@redlense4]

Thanks Shannon! Your a class act.

[@wesbishop3790]

Very nicely explained! Thank you soooo much!!!

[@micahjohnson4302]

Great work, but can you play hockey?

[@EVH5150iii]

Thank you, big help

[@dcastro8492]

Very informative. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@amhtelrev4808]

this is probably a stupid question. But why must plasterboard joints be mudded at all? like what is the core purpose?

[@HouseImprovements]

To fill and cover the joint? If you want smooth walls without seams you need to fill them

[@amhtelrev4808]

@@HouseImprovements ok, thank :)

[@jimfromri]

Really helpful, thanks!

[@zeeratus8504]

Great instructions, Shannon! Made my job a lot easier! I will also say it's crazy how easy you make this look..lol. Thanks man!

[@loveolutiontoday]

I have a question, I covered my drywall with thin wood panels and was wondering if I could use this method to fill in the gaps between the wood panels that meet each other? What would you recommend?

[@deliawood1]

I had ply panels which were grooved to look like planks so I used general purpose compound to fill in the grooves then gave it a quality paint undercoat with two topcoats and it turned out great.

[@Mysteriousaus]

Great video , how to do it , why to do it like this , what not to do , straight to the point and very easy to watch, the first time I did this I totally fucked it up and created heaps of work for myself , thanks heaps for posting this and sharing your trade knowledge and experience

[@Bobster986]

Great video, but why not just wet the tape before you install it to get a permanent bond to the wall and mud?

[@HouseImprovements]

I've tried that actually, wetting the tape before applying to the mud, it does help but its another step.

[@geworthomd]

Don’t I have to hand trowel the start corner?

[@cjso09]

Excellent video! Subscribed ✔️

[@jasonoliver7881]

Very nice, the only other thing I'd recommend is getting a flashlight when sanding, shine across your dried areas as you sand, if you can't see any bumps, valleys, scratches, etc with a light, no eyeball will see it without.

[@HouseImprovements]

Yes sanding with a light is a must.

[@silverfox596]

Why wouldn't you use the mesh tape

[@summerville22432]

Mesh tape is thicker and requires the use of "quick set" which is a lot harder to sand. Mesh joints with all purpose will crack

[@JimmyLarsen1]

What kind of mud is that. Easy sand 20?

[@HouseImprovements]

CertainTeed light all-purpose

[@markrodriguez8014]

Great Job

[@marceldaigle5477]

Do 1 wall at a time! Makes so much sense. I did a basement bedroom and cursed and swore the whole 2.... yes 2 days it took me to mud 3 walls roughly 12 feet long.