I Was Wrong: Drywall & Vapor Barriers // Mobile Home Bedroom Renovation

[@joycejones2979]

Sam, I LOVE Doug and Ashley! That’s how I found you and Angela. He got the peanut butter spoon from you. I’ve been hooked ever since. Both of you are hard working couples and it’s commendable!💕

[@crinkle2649]

I know you had to spend more money and time, but at least you found out before both outer walls were complete. You and Angela, and Doug and Ashley are so lucky you are all friends, you are all wonderful people.

[@odettebaker3118]

Doug and Ashley are full of knowledge, love their work

[@crinkle2649]

@@odettebaker3118 yes they are. And I love them too. I do wish the mean people would just go away and stop upsetting them.

[@Hollybank5]

Yes, it takes a big man to admit an error - but hey, isn’t it nice to have a buddy who has your back !!! Good save by Doug @Diyfferent !! And , I loved the “ whistle while you work “ music 🎶 !! 🤣❤️ You’re moving along nicely, Sam ✅✅

[@f.k.b.16]

I subscribed because you are the first person on KZbin to admit they aren't perfect.

[@carolyncarlson3825]

Coming along great....we all can learn....nobody knows it all....but it takes a real man to admit when he's wrong......hugs

[@1611bloodbought]

Sam it takes a humble man to admit to his mistakes. You are a rare bird. And as always still praying for you and your family for safety and progress. Hope the electric gets installed soon.

[@donnawade5570]

I love how you two young men are communicating together on your different remodels. You are both very smart men and your wives are right there with you pitching in ! Wouldn’t our world be a better place if we all worked together and helped each other! God Bless

[@ericjohnson1008]

Yep, help each other, build each other up,... . You are so right the world will be better, you are helping build it better. Thank you

[@skeeter1]

I didn't even realize about the vapor barrier, because it is what we use in northern Saskatchewan. Could you have used the yellow insulation on an inside wall for sound prevention? Good you caught it before totally finishing. Great job, looking forward to seeing the finished room.

[@patricialora5692]

I thought the same. The yellow insulation was so pristine, that I wished it had been moved to some interior areas like the wall between the kitchen and the bedroom to give you and Angela some soundproofing from those awesome feral boys 😉

[@karendominguez2747]

The bedroom is taking shape. It’s going to be so nice.

[@judycarter8199]

Glad you were able to fix your mistake before the drywall was completed! Although I will not personally be installing drywall, I enjoyed learning how you mark and cut the angles.

[@jimmason5738]

Don't worry about drywall mistakes. The "Mud-Man" will fix it. 😂

[@walterchapman2884]

I was honestly impressed with all the pointers you gave will really be helpful! People like you are the reason I watch You tube , to learn!

[@FoolyLiving]

It's impossible to know about these things because theres SO much information out there. Especially because there are different climates everywhere. We're in FL so we need different things than you do (maybe?!) it's so hard to know. All I know is that houses NEED to breathe so you can't waterproof stuff or air proof anything and there needs to be a way for water to dry itself out and air to get in and out. It's so confusing!! Especially since right now I'm going through all my house to caulk everything up to make it sealed up. Ok, I wanted to know about that silver foil insulation - which side do I put the silver on in FL? I can get 20 different answers to this lol! Also, I want do redo the underbelly and insulation in the floor - I've been told NOT to put insulation on it because it doesnt need it. I've been told to encapsulate under the house, but also told NOT to encapsulate because it will cause water issues lol. OMG So if you go the professional route, they're going to charge you 5k for labor to put in $800 worth of materials lol.

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hi Sam & Angela,great job Sam.We all learn something everyday.Glad you & Doug communicate.Have a great week.🌷

[@chrisp.76]

Looks like you’ve got this all figured out! You probably have a lot of people thinking you’ve been doing drywall for more than just a few jobs. Great job!

[@2acremiraclerunawaylobster330]

Love your videos !! BTW. I always cut along the edge of a big metal ruler or T square. No problem with straight cuts then 👍🏻👍🏻

[@HalfAssHomestead]

Back when my brother came in to finish off our drywall before finishing, he had a special blade that would "V" cut the butt seems, so that your edges were ready for finishing. I believe it was something he purchased from Erie Materials. He's no longer with us, so I can't ask. But 90% of his supplies came from them.

[@sharonaxelrod4608]

Sorry for the loss of your brother. God Bless.

[@b.powell3480]

The sureform/cheese grater works great, but you can use a sanding block with 80 grit sandpaper, just to smooth the cut edges!

[@brendahogue5487]

Enjoy watching your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. It will be great to see your bedroom when you are done

[@lindacruikshank2656]

Thanks Doug for watching out for Sam and Angela. You all are favorites for me. Really look forward for both of your videos. Great job Sam. Maybe you could do a chair rail or board and batton wall. Just thinking ahead. No rush.

[@roasarioruiz7804]

Great job! The bedroom is taking shape. Talking to Doug was a good idea, he’s a very knowledgeable man. I stared watching your channel because of Doug and Ashley.

[@deborahlehman8617]

As soon as you talked about the different sections of the South being classified in different numbers for insulation procedures and having to take yours out an immediate “ Oh No” came out of my mouth! Doug just talked about that also today as he is insulating his ceiling in the bedroom of his house.

[@lizmarin9568]

I'm curious as to why you didn't insulate the wall between your bedroom and kitchen? Not only would the bedroom retain heat better in the winter, you have the added bonus of noise reduction, just saying!

[@charmanesutton536]

I have learned so much from you 2. You are great thank you .

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Super job! Can't wait to see it all when your done!

[@susangay4866]

Glad you redid the wall safer than sorry. You make it look so easy. I hate drywall, just makes a mess. The bedroom will be so nice when you get finished. Stay safe , blessings!

[@bethbupp5021]

Love watching you guys doing the remodeling. We’ve done that too and built onto out mobile home 1978.

[@buckpowers4837]

Your doing a superb job. Most people would have kept going and said to heck with it. Hats off to a pro job.

[@victoriaahlbrecht9715]

I saw some one take a gallon bag put mud in and cut corner of bag. They used it in corners and on top by ceiling cracks then went with puddy knife. Filled in alot better

[@1977islander]

Ooh, I bet a disposable pastry bag would work like a charm!

[@Jenlightenment]

Love that DIYfferent and y’all have each other’s backs. Completely interested in that back door… looking to replace my side door soon and wondering what I might uncover. Thanks for taking us along on the journey. Truly appreciate it. ✨🤗✨

[@sam-and-angela]

Hopefully that's not too far away then and it proves helpful! I need to get some editing time in to catch people up. :) Currently, we have no floor in the area where our laundry room USED to be. The home is quite the open concept now. LOL

[@meganbutton4320]

I really enjoy watching your progress. It's looking great. Have you guys thought of just doing a full extra video of just bloopers? Could do multiple as needed 😁

[@terifinch8421]

My husband and I had our own drywall company for 30 years. Retired now. But I think you are doing a great job and I enjoy watching you and Angela. Keep up the good work.

[@hubertwebb9869]

Watch Lumnah acres on KZbin and look at the sander vacuum combination that he says saves hours of time sanding. I think it was yesterdays show.

[@melanieeaton3344]

Doug mentioned you guys on his channel and that's how I found you guys. So glad he did! Blessings from Oregon.

[@RumMonkeyable]

Rent or purchase: drywall power sander with dust management system. WEN brand seems like a good choice, if purchased. 😎👍

[@robertboyer5498]

I bought one of those and it works great.

[@_sockninja_]

I watch Doug from DIYfferent and his family, too - in fact: waaay back he mentioned your channel and that is how I found you - been subbed ever since. Loooved the super secret peanut butter jar scraper collab!

[@catheyclarke2132]

Hi you are both doing great well done ❤💙❤💖👏👏👏xx

[@johnson8950]

If you are going to to texture when you you do your walls a suggestion. A professional painter freind of mine said that his crew always mixed in the paint with the texture it saves a step.

[@suesweetpea7]

SAM, YOU ARE LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A GOOD FRIEND AND FOLLOWERS WHO STEERED YOU RIGHT WITHOUT CRITISIZING. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND I LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT VIDEO. GOD BLESS Y'ALL ❤❤🙏

[@Bunefoo401]

Glad you’re friends with Doug and Ashley … I swear, that dude knows more than you’d expect from such a young man because he researches everything over and again. At least you found out now before problems developed where you couldn’t see it. Good work, Sam 🙂

[@sam-and-angela]

Indeed!!!

[@keithnoneya]

A little side not for those guys doing this and would like some noise barrier, put some long drywall behind the outer wall in the pockets and it you'd like some extra put insulation on one side. I found this out when I did my upstairs bedroom wired internet I found this type of sound barrier. It's not perfect but it does reduce the sound considerably. For finishing a friend of mine used to do it professionally and he taught me to use a spray bottle with water set to mist to extend the amount of time you can work with the mud, it works extremely well. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

[@sharonaxelrod4608]

Congratulations on fixing the drywall installation. It looks so good. You did a great job. I am look forward to the next episodes. Have a great weekend. Hope to see you next week. Blessings on you and your family.

[@nellomichi6416]

just the facts sir, just where were you on 7th ???????????? bwaaaaaaahhhaaaahhhhaaaaaaaaaaa lol lol

[@dunerider3809]

Its looking nice in there! One thing about the outlet oscillating attachment is you could get some pliers and tweak the sides out a bit so it would cut the holes slightly bigger, i'm sure it will leave a little drywall in the corners but it would be pretty easy to clean up the corners if needed.

[@nevanichols9220]

Sure do enjoy watching, thank you for sharing.👍

[@kscheuerman5378]

Yes, I saw Doug w/DIYfferent channel & his last video on this subject. You learn something new everyday! Great job & well done, Sam!! I really like how you did those angles on the drywall. You make it look so easy. I sew clothes & I can relate a little bit to your practical methods. It works great!!

[@paulgrimm]

Vapor barriers go behind the outside paneling only. The inside wall has to breath

[@jasonmaggard367]

I've been doing Home Maintenance home repair and construction for 30 years you do a much better drywall job than I do my hats off to you

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

Wow! once again you are so amazing at your drywall installation. I am always impressed at watching you. My first husband who is now my ex and the father of my 2 children that are grown is a contractor so I learned a lot from him on how to install drywall and tape and put on the compound and fill in the screw holes and then he put texture on the walls. I have learned a lot from him, I know how to tile, grout, all that stuff. I really like watching the progress you are making and I missed seeing Angela in this video, but understand that she has that business. I am looking forward to your next video, and do understand that replacing that old insulation with the new stuff was a great idea and better for the end result. Thanks again, sending love and hugs, bye for now.

[@juliehale9491]

I think I would have said oh well I’ll do it to the next wall no one but you and thousands of viewers will know. 🥴

[@marykey5813]

Good thing Doug let you know before the whole wall was done!

[@colinhingston4048]

I really can't believe the way you finish drywall in the states. Here in the UK, we finish our plaster board with two coats of plaster. No sanding. Please look for videos of of plastering a room. There are not many things we do differently over here, but this is one thing I think we do better.

[@sharonaxelrod4608]

I am afraid that here it's more about how much something costs rather than is it the better approach.

[@mrsdig57]

I started watching you when you popped up while I watched Doug and Ashley. I saw where he was talking about the difference in vapor barriers. Glad you didn't get to far before you talked to Doug.

[@chitza3270]

Most contractor crews have what I call universal terminology. My favorite for drywall is to describe the edges. When two manufactured(tapered and papered) edges meet, it’s called finished edge. A butt joint is when the non-finished or cut edges meet. On the butt joints, have you considered or tried V-grooving to get a better taped and mud finish? It was a game changer for my finish work. V-grooving is done by using a utility knife to cut an angle along the joint giving it the taper or cavity to mimics the taper of the finished edge. There are several videos showing the technique if my explanation was too complicated. 😊

[@seekerbee4494]

What a blessing to know the vapor barrier was wrong at this stage for easy correction. Fighting mold, mildew and moisture for future years should go much smoother.

[@Zombie-adventures]

Love you guys helping each other! You and Doug are both trying to do an awesome job on your homes- and your wives are right there with you working too. I hope your families can meet up sometime and do a collaboration project, or just have a fun time together, or both!

[@whip205inthebam3]

The only reason I brought up the plastic was because I helped a man who thought he would be more energy efficient by adding that over his insulation inside and outside. That was the first and only time I had ever heard of doing such a thing. That man wanted me to finish the drywall which I said sure no problem. I told him we would need some drywall tape and another man there said they don't use tape anymore. I said well you finish it because I would not take part in that. Some time later I went by that house an that was the biggest mess I have ever seen. Mold was everywhere and ever seam in the drywall was cracked. It was awful on a level I had never seen ever in my life. Now in regard to drywall screws whenever we used screws we had an adjustable drywall screw gun so that all the screws would be more uniform. We adjusted it so the screw would be countersunk without breaking the paper and when finishing our trowel would not detect any screws. Made finishing the drywall quick and easy. I have used two types of drywall tape one is paper another is fiberglass I have never had any problems using either of them and I prefer fiberglass now because it eliminates having to bed it in which takes up more time. Some may argue to differ but mainly because they don't like change. I have never had any complaints or problems using fiberglass drywall tape. However you be your own judge.

[@catheyclarke2132]

Best to go back now then later No damage later xx

[@ADJ458]

You and Angela are so 😎 and by the way I watch Doug and Ashley as well and they’re pretty groovy! Y’all are straight up good families ❤️🌸🌻

[@ericjohnson1008]

Hey getting the information out is the best thing to do so that others can learn and get the appropriate vapor barrier for their zones. Y'all are awesome for sharing.

[@redrickgrass]

I dont know squat, all the hard work you folks do is always enlightening, and you folks are cute & funny! Great Channel

[@POSMhorsefarmer7]

Thanks for the tips, Bro Sam. Thanks.

[@glimmermomma4373]

You are doing an awesome job, that black stuff is the glue sprayed to attach the fiberglass to the paper..

[@wannabefunnyman]

How goes the process of getting electricity to your home?

[@kitzimmerman9843]

Doug knows his stuff. I'd live in any of his builds.

[@hephzibah1966]

Great work

[@ibobvt2]

Hey Sam, just found your channel. As far as drywall finishing is concerned, some advice from my 35 years of working in the manufactured home industry. Use paper tape instead of mesh. Mesh is thicker than paper, is harder to hide and is easier to become visible again if your not very careful while sanding. Sure you need to get a technique while putting it on because its not sticky, but a bit of practice and pretty easy. Just mud the crack sufficiently, ( make sure to cover in mud enough to make sure the entire underside of the paper tape is bedded in wet mud), measure and press the paper into the mud, and cover and smooth it out with your taping knife removing any extra mud. Use good pressure and a wide knife, 8". Remember while taping, LESS IS MORE!! With a bit of practice, sanding can be held to a minimum. Feel free to contact me here if you want, there isn't much on a mobile home I haven't rebuilt many many times. Great videos by the way.

[@sam-and-angela]

Great advice, I appreciate it greatly!

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Looks very nice Sam,, So glad you did that out side wall too! Can't wait till the next one!

[@unfinishedbusiness3164]

Fun fact on drywall. Most people don’t read the back of the drywall mud buckets, but most people sand it and cause a very dusty mess, but on the back of the bucket, it says to get a wet sponge and wet sand your seams. Meaning you have no dusty mess. We tried it and it’s sooooo amazing. You’ll be mad you ever did it the other way.

[@warrenstamps6553]

Sam, I just bought an 8" sander to do the seams, in the house I just finished. I redid all the drywall in it. This saved several hours of sanding. I bought it from Amazon.

[@sam-and-angela]

Awesome, thanks for the tip!

[@nanetteowens9134]

Be glad you have actual 2x4 studs!! I have 3 ...... 1972 mobile homes............... The studs are not even 2x3's..............they're toothpicks. It should have been illegal, what they got away with in the early 70's!! I've spent years, fixing these tin cans and making them respectable. Actually, have performed miracles

[@boedacres]

When you get to the wall and ceiling joint just caulk it and put some crown molding up.

[@sam-and-angela]

Good advice! No sense in lots of work to just cover it up!

[@tammyschwartz6066]

Thank you We are trying to figure out would it b better to buy are camper or buy a tiny home when I retire in 6half more years

[@sam-and-angela]

Wherever you live, check the local regulations on both. :) Not everywhere will allow you to live in them. Officially on paper, TN is "no" to camper dwellings -- they call the Ready Removables. You may get away with it here or there, but technically it is illegal. Tiny homes are hit-and-miss too around here. Our county says no, while neighboring counties don't care. It's all about location location location! :)

[@diyfferent]

You crack me up, haha. Great work, especially on all those tricky cuts.

[@sam-and-angela]

Thank you, and thank you again for giving your advice, it is always welcomed. :)

[@lauranicholas3914]

When you get ready to mud the sheetrock, check out Al Lumnah's (Lumnah's Acres) video about taping the corners. He used a large Zip Loc bag that he snipped the corner to apply the taping compound. He said it was a huge time saver. Your sheetrock looks really good. Great tip you got from Doug. He's hung his fair share of outer wall sheetrock.

[@19Photographer76]

Funny, every time you say 'Palm Harbor' I think you should call it something else, you're in Tenessee, land locked...

[@crutterjr]

WOW Sam, watching your video's that I love BTW, the screw company must love you along with the hardware store LOL....

[@susan_halla]

The other thing I always like to do before I put up the gyp board is take a photo of the wall. That will remind me later when I inevitable forget, where the blocking is and what the framing looks like in the corners where it sometimes gets wonky. I always THINK I’m going to remember, but after forgetting one too many times, a photo is worth the few seconds it takes and reinforces my memory. Great job, Sam and Angela!

[@laurieg673]

I did that when we built our house. I've gone back several times to look for blocking & electrical.

[@SUGR17]

I guess they have the advantage that they have these videos they could refer to if they ever needed to recall where they had placed framing and blocking. Unlike us mere mortals who have to rely on photos and our memory 😂

[@ohjoannabanana]

Doug is a smart guy. I actually found your channel because of him and Ashley.

[@fallshillsidehome]

Good tip in the beginning for cutting panels for vaulted ceilings. I'm about to do the same for my lean-to cabin but using wooden 1x8 boards. If my 2x4 technique doesn't work, I think I can modify your technique and do what I need to. Thanks. Good video!

[@hnhardin1217]

Where were you on the 7th!?!? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@practicallyIndependent]

Ugh! That sucks you dealt with that. But I have to thank you so much for sharing this. I literally just started to put up a plastic vapor barrier and looks like I will also be tearing that down. 😫. I was hoping to keep the insulation to save money since things are tight. I may have to research another option. Thanks again for saving my butt Sam!

[@minniedease7477]

We all make mistakes. Part of learning. Glad you had a good friend to assist! I love watching y’all and Doug and Ashley. Nice families, doing what they can to improve life for the whole family.

[@dmor3359]

I am about to install an acrylic walk-in shower with 3/4" plywood backerboard into a trailer that used 2x6s for floor joists. Do you think the weight of this 3/4 inch plywood backerboard will be a concern weight-wise for the trailer? The trailer currently has a fiberglass walk-in shower...to be changed to an acrylic walk-in shower weight permitting. No tub. It will be installed over the cantilevered portion of the 2x6s. Any thoughts, suggestions, or concerns?

[@juleswins3]

Yep! If Doug from DIYFFERENT says do something, do it! That dude has it going on with anything remodel.

[@doncc6080]

Sam I use my 12v driver which has the right torque to drive the screws in perfectly. Check out That Kilted Guy channel for great drywall mudding techniques, he over 30 years experience and gives very good teaching.

[@ladonnawoodley5279]

"hogging out and not chunking up your stuff." That was an exact visual representation of how my stuff looks after I try to cut a straight line. Thanks for the tips especially about looking where your going instead of looking where you've been.

[@bobgosnell5866]

I disagree.i think you need a vapor barrier because of diffusion of heat into the wall in the winter.You like me have no outside sheating just metal siding over the studs with 2x4 walls.What happens when hot air hits cold metal siding??Instant condensation.When insulation gets wet,R factor goes down way down.Have ever pulled old insulation frim a between 2 studs and its seems stuck matted to the metal?Thats insulation in a metal siding no sheeting mobile home.Thats why bottom plates rot out in them.I live in a Giles Kentuckian 1987 model which we have rehabbed.Welcome to TN.Ive lived in the county of Greene for 50 years.Rural King in Morristown is a great farm store.

[@terryhenderson424]

Sam, your wrists' and elbows' repetitive motion injuries (RMI), or simply wear and tear, will be lessened with the electric stapler over time too. At minimum, your 80 to 90 year old self will thank you.

[@beckypage6041]

Oh well, live and learn and today I learned something. Magical craft paper. Now that’s special!🤩 Have a happy safe weekend God bless

[@deanbarr5740]

Thats what you call Quality Sam. You did it right. Sometimes we all hafta take a step backwards. I've not got too many drywall skills myself. Can't offer any advice, but don't look to me like any advisement. You gotter under control.

[@denisewilson8367]

I'm glad Doug gave you a shout about the vapor barrier. I only know about Michigan. Since that's the only place I've lived. I'll be moving south so it was great info for me to have. At least it's done right now before the room was done. Bye Sam. Loved the giggles Angela.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Sam and Angela

[@joannbirdsong583]

My two favorite channels are collaborating. I love it. You’ve both got a lot of work to do, but here is a channel to watch that I think will cheer you: De Hoeve, Old Belgian Farm. I really feel sorry for that family.

[@Andbygrace7024]

These are the 2 I follow as well. Beware if you use paypal....my card was hacked and these are the only place I used them. I dont think either of our channels did it. Bank can't tell. The hacker used a text now phone number. Watch your email

[@sailme2day]

this is faster for smoothing cut drywall edges. 6 in. Pocket Surform Plane. Less than $10.00

[@coredozer1996]

I’m sorry but that door wall was literally 3sheets. 10 foot tall 2 taper joints and done. Also your straight line “cutter” is what you used to draw the pencil line. Trade out the pencil for your knife. Barely slice the paper snap and slice and back snap.

[@fadedglory1045]

Love Doug and Ashly. DIYfferent .. you all and good and simple living … best

[@brendahaire8824]

It takes a man to admit he is wrong

[@chloesamclutch]

I did the exact same insulation however, maybe entirely wrong as I'm no construction guy, stapled it( with a similar electric stapler after trying it with a manual one ) inside the stud boards instead of overlapping the outside. Hopefully it'll be good to go. Original construction had no vapor barrier except the ceiling. Haven't noticed anything weird and it's been installed for a year or so. I'd say after our new HVAC system installed if you have anything not vaulted, look into more ceiling insulation. I have to figure out how to blow some into a double wide.

[@1911customz]

With the new vapor barrier and insulation would you still be able to put plastic on it? Only reason I ask is the last time I Did wall work, I installed plastic on the exterior wall Under the sheething, and the interior Just over the installation. My thought process was to compare it to spray foam, where spray foam usually Creates a draft free environment and moisture free I wanted my wall to do the same. Which so far the walls I have not done that way I can still feel a cold Draft occasionally compared to not feeling anything on the wall that I completed.

[@footplate0]

So this weeks topic on YT is insulation. What with Doug and Ashley and your self I have learned so much. Its a shame that I can not use this information as I am a tad old and where I live in Cyprus we build in cement ( like your studs) with an infill of bricks. Great for earthquakes but not good for heat. Thanks for posting