Make Ripped Drywall Look New With These Simple Tips

[@davidrafie7787]

Probably one of the best instructional videos I’ve watched. So well explained and clearly spoken.

[@teeing9355]

Elmer's glue as a sealer and Pink Spackle work well. If you have a lot of repairs to make, buy all that stuff, but it's overkill for one little tear.

[@Mikey__R]

Unfortunately, I've got way more than that one little tear to fix!

[@megroo13]

Dang! Wish I saw this comment earlier

[@justinjones2044]

Any kind of Elmer’s glue? And if I have old paint/mud flaking what kind of primer do you suggest will kilz oil based work?

[@Stevesbe]

If you have 2 weeks to get it fixed sure

[@Manny-mq8gm]

I agree I was thinking as I was watching the video. Why not use a little Elmers glue on there instead of buying a gallon of that other stuff.

[@scyban12]

I've used Elmer's glue or titebond wood glue as a sealer before and it has worked pretty good. Just a FYI.

[@jayjudd6518]

I done drywall at home and learned that the hard way. Taking those glued back hooks off sometimes will give that problem. He explains it well.

[@dante6563]

That’s my exact situation

[@altemose_prime]

Yes, those command strips always tear the drywall.

[@nullReferenceException001]

That’s the issue that I’m facing right now lol

[@naterz-j2v]

Appreciate the full details, how sheetrock is made and why the air can get trapped backwards under the layers. Also appreciate the detail in the how such as hold the sanding sponge on an angle and what grade you use. I've done DIY for years and now know the 'why' of importance of sealing with your prepared 'wrong way' result.

[@NathanHarrison7]

Excellent tutorial. Looking forward to looking for bubbles when I get home on all the patches that I did incorrectly last week. Subscribed.

[@christopheranderson8275]

Distilled water mixed with pva glue works great in place of sealer you used. You also need to add some to your hot mud because it lacks the adhesive in those powder mixes compared to premixed.

[@jwigley3835]

Solid video. Thank you. I just did my first sheetrock job in my spare garage and the finishing work was... not good. LOL. I'm glad I watched this because I have a few ripped paper spots I'll have to deal with and I was originally planning to just put compound directly over it.

[@altemose_prime]

Thank you so much. I just removed some Brady Bunch Paneling in my Family Room. They used a bit of adhesive, and the drywall is ripped in a few places. I'll be coming back to this video as my repairs progress.

[@sunshowerpainting1]

Elmer's glue works great, too, and is much less expensive than Zinsser Gardz. It can also be applied over wall paper if you plan on painting over it.

[@juliocrespo1544]

Guards is a water base sealer, water wets the drywall paper and sometimes makes it loose as seen in this video.

[@rshoe1023]

Titebond wood glue works well to seal! I usually have a bottle on hand, so need to buy the expensive specialty primer. Have done quite a few spots thru out the house over the years, and everyone of the repairs is holding up good, no probs! But you are right getting rid of all the loose and torn paper is key!

[@johnberry1107]

Good old fashioned Wood Glue and Plastic Wood are what we rely on around here. These 2 products mixed with good lighting and patience will resolve most issues. Thank you for the lesson. Stay safe.

[@KentuckyIrish]

First...be patient: Prep all your walls initially. The first thing it says on a can of paint? Clean the surfaces!! Then...any (sub) patching: You score w/ a new blade at an inside angle in one swoop. If your not going deeper than paper...be gentle with the scoring. Then use (guardz or ready patch) primer for adhesion and sealing. Hit it twice and smoothly feather with a good 6-12inc knife w/ 20/20 as to get it right. You can sand primer...you can't sand paint Finish with wall schedule paint.

[@a1tank400]

I just took down popcorn ceiling from the lanai room. And I got some torn paper to fix. I thank you for doing this video and I'm reading some comments that are always helpful thank you all.

[@entropyhead]

When removing wallpaper, I get tears like that. I use Gardz on the entire wall, as it helps with sealing any paste that may remain. Then, after I patch with mud, I also re-coat with Gardz. I have found the patched part will have a different sheen if I don't re-coat.

[@NavyCopMA1]

Appreciate the video... I'm a bit of a drywall nightmare so every little tip helps!

[@mortimersnead5821]

In older homes that have been wallpapered, you can spend your whole life picking at it if you don't draw an irregular line with a utility knife somewhere.

[@crimsonk9]

This video was well timed for me while doing a bathroom remodel. Thanks!

[@tjac4801]

I love this channel , I love how he explains how things work , especially for beginners like me, great video as always

[@markbrown1609]

good vid bro...no rap music, no showing off your new bass boat...right to the point...i got can of that gurd and know how to use it now, along with other tips

[@sync_440]

“No rap music” 🤓

[@mebeingU2]

Yeah, you seem more like a country music kind of guy.

[@177jamie]

Great video, thank you! I struggle with drywall - looking forward to trying these techniques to repair some chair rail damage to drywall. Much appreciated!

[@AlexisAvedisian]

thank you for solving my minor command strip disaster lol

[@CleverGirlAAH]

Those things are truly evil. Hehehe

[@-iIIiiiiiIiiiiIIIiiIi-]

Minor. RIIIIIIGHT.

[@SavedByJesus-pi3yu]

Yup! That’s why I’m here. They tore up my walls!

[@billybike57]

Thanks for sharing, I picked up a couple of tips I had no idea before, thanks for sharing!

[@KatieHenderson-yb3td]

So, if I didn’t watch this video before I jacked an entire wall up….what would you do 🙈 I have one whole wall painted (I did it a year ago and had no idea about the sealing step) I’m tired of looking at a bubbly wall. Do I need to sand the paint off and start these steps? Or would it just be easier to replace all Sheetrock on that wall? I’ll have to find a video for that too lol

[@rickhenry8760]

How about using "Killz" asa primer/sealer to treat the damaged area before putting drywall compound on it ? Does that work as well or not ? Thanks ! Great Video !

[@dnad1522]

Once you clean the edges, all you have to do is get a wet sponge wipe the area and the loose paper will pop up peel the bad area's and put down the mud down then you don't have to wait and buy that gardz Try it out

[@danschenck9442]

I use kilz2 spray prime its water base . binxer is good but the shellack might be too aggressive hence bubble. I hear Elmer's glue wit acid brush works good too I use blow dryer or heat gun to speed up drying. .You can use body filler. with hardner. mix tight wipe. in 20 minutes good and hard, the season in autpbody filler seeps or absorbs in paper. locks in place. and then apply joiny compound over body filler. will stick. light sponge prime paint

[@joeyespositocomics]

i never leave comments but just have to say you are a lifesaver, thank you

[@15DurangoRT]

The easiest way for me is to cut the paper all the way through and then just use some joint compound. Works every time.

[@brianc380]

great vid!! im a painter and do this in hospitals all day long.. ps hospitals has some of the worse walls out there!!

[@thebabyjumper1387]

I REALLY enjoyed your explanations and demonstrations! I’m a newbie and you helped me to understand a lot of things that I have faced. Subscribed!✨

[@firstmkb]

I noticed the spray product said Shellac, which is one of my favorite finishes and sealers. Dry shellac flakes last forever, then you dissolve them in alcohol. It dries like the wind, and water doesn’t dissolve it. Finish repair is easy with alcohol and another coat of shellac. Very eco friendly too, as is is actually made from the shell of the Lac bug. It isn’t as strong as polyurethane, but fantastic for a quick finish or something you’re going to paint. I’m using it outdoors as a sealer on old Masonite siding before repainting, because I noticed the commercial “rotten wood sealer” acted EXACTLY like shellac. Did I mention cheap? I bought a pound of flakes on Etsy for $16 plus shipping, and it will last me years.

[@montanaplease]

One example you used where you went all the way down to the Gyptian What do you put over that to seal it because you’ve gone past the paper at that point?

[@01stockton]

What if the gypsum is exposed? What can I do then? Thank you.

[@themonkeydrunken]

Nice job! Only nitpick: This isn't a drying compound, it's a setting (cementitious) compound. per the manufacturer's instructions, you shouldn't use a setting compound to skim anything less than 1/8" deep. The green lid or blue lid compound would work for that after you sealed the brown paper. Enjoying your videos, keep up the good work!

[@AlwaysCheckmateNeverStalemate]

Thanks for your version of fixing tears in walls. Usually, I go straight for the pink spackle that turns white and sand it down. However that doesn't ensure that I will avoid air/wet pockets.

[@toksta79]

I applied plus3 joint compound over the paper and sanded. I haven't applied paint yet. Can I still use a pva primer over the plus3 joint compound and still not have bubble effect? Areas are softball size patches.

[@pg18]

Question, I patched without primer now I have a bubble like in the video. After I rip out the paper to the gypsum do I just mud it now? Or do I still use a primer before mudding?

[@jens2763]

Ahhh. The spray on texture that matches the other surface is key. I had no idea this existed! I always hated how the sanded areas were smooth & the remainder of the wall had a texture. Will be buying this today! Great process & tutorial...

[@nathanmortenson914]

All new houses use Level 5 (smooth finish) it's more initial work, but it's easier to match the repair. Matching the last guy's pattern or texture isn't always easy without looking patchy.

[@darcymillar891]

Thanks for the video good sir! Going to try your method on some walls soon! Appreciate it. Cheers.

[@musicalintuition]

As a DIY, can I just use wood glue for sealing? Trying to avoid buying products when only using once.

[@ItchyKneeSon]

Draw-Tite (not to be confused with the trailer hitch brand) is another adhesion promoter for use under drywall mud.

[@addisonspriggs5720]

Can I use Kilz instead of Gardz? Will it achieve the same results?

[@patriciatimmons2736]

Really enjoy your video! I learned a lot by watching you. Thanks!!

[@nathanmortenson914]

Never had had much luck with those spray cans. They are one time use,don't expect them have pressure on your next job. What may seem as a convenience and a time saver ends up not being. Buy the can make sure it's sealed and it will be ready the next time you need it.

[@Bigfoot14000]

Very good tutorial Nils. I might make one suggestion for future videos of this nature. If the sample wall was painted a more contrasting color to the drywall mud the repair process might be more easily observed by the viewer. As is, it was a bit difficult to follow the work.

[@LRN2DIY]

Very true, David. I also could have set my camera to a lower exposure and fixed focus. A darker wall would certainly have helped. This was an actual repair at my mother-in-law’s but I could set up a better demo for next time. I always appreciate the feedback.

[@semperfi5861]

​@@LRN2DIY try using a dash of blue carpenter chalk mixed in with your mud. I do this to keep track of my repairs throughout a rental property or senior living communities. Nice video 👍🇺🇸✌️

[@glennirwin4710]

Best I have seen.

[@melaniebassa]

Thank you, the sealing part is what I would have missed

[@Edna-p5g]

What about priming with caulking? I did that in orevious job, just spread it with my finger.

[@CuttinInIdaho]

I would think it would be better to cut through the paper, angle the edges, and mud it. Is that possible?

[@jimbendtsen8841]

Good job. I use a 5000k light to sidelight the area to throw harsh, strong shadows for sanding. If it passes that, it's good. Non water based sealer works best. Shellac based or even spray on varnish works too.

[@wmagri77]

The tear reminds me of the Patriots logo. 😊

[@LivingOnADime]

Totally missed a great collab! We should have had you come over and do our kitchen remodel! You would have had content for a year! 😂😂

[@angels3987]

Fantastic video, very helpful and great explained. Thank you!

[@Charlie-cz3jh]

Thank you Sir ❗️🙂

[@societylost4344]

I used carpenters glue for years before mudding. It seemed to work great but yeah new products out there for this are needed so people know they need to seal it first.

[@dennispuleo9575]

Good explanation, clear and simple

[@SpencerWheelock]

Would the standard pink spackling work for this? Or do I need the mud? About to rip off a glued on bathroom mirror and I'm dreading the mess it's going to leave behind on my wall.

[@kaitsphotoco]

The precious owners did the other kind of patches and now there are bubbles all over our home we bought. What do we do?

[@NikiteshVadhani]

Can i just use putty instead of mud?

[@jgerner87]

Anyone have tips to transition from plaster to drywall. There is a seam between the 2. Hot mud or drywall mud?

[@southboundtp2067]

I NEED HELP bad? I want to replace a one piece vinyl or plastic tub surround with a 5 piece tile like plastic or PVC surround which consist of 3 wall panels plus 2 corner caddies. . . The existing one piece tub wall surround seems to only be glued to drywall behind. I'm sure drywall paper will be torn from the drywall during removal but what should I use to fix/patch the torn paper areas and lastly what type of adhesive should be used to stick the new wall surrounds to the drywall 🤔

[@kennymartin379]

It look like that was powder did you have to add water to it or does it turn into liquid

[@ANTinNYC]

thanks for the video and tips... do you have to use mud? Or can you use the pink compound that drys white? thanks!

[@phoneyjoe]

For the occasional small patches I need to fix, a gallon of Gardz is overkill. Even the quart size is $68. What's a good substitute? There's a particular spot I need to do over, want to get it right this time. I spackled, sanded and painted, but it looks terrible.

[@LRN2DIY]

Try just using Elmer's Glue. It's not the same but it should prevent the bubbling.

[@Nick-hb7dg]

Cover tge area with fiberglass tape, then coat several times, overlapping each time then sand.

[@jeffreylittlewood6237]

See comment about using a damp rag to expose loose paper. Base layer of dark paper is usually easy to seal with glue or water based primer.

[@jeffreylittlewood6237]

To make a clean perimeter, lightly score the paper and run a well worn putty knife or razor edge ALONG the edge to lift the upper white layer of paper off. This layer is where most of your delamination problems occur.

[@ericwatson5488]

The first thing you need to do after sanding is feel the surface if you can feel it you will see it.After that use a primer sealer latex of course I guarantee the result

[@attilajuhasz2526]

Great technique, Nils. I've just learned about the sealing product. Perhaps next time, patch a wall which has a dark colour so the contrast will highlight the "feathering" of the bog compound. Greetings from Down Under!

[@brianwoodard82]

Can I get a small amount of sealer somewhere? I can only find gallons. I just have a 6 inch area I need to fix. Any help appreciated… thanks

[@LRN2DIY]

Pick up a spray can of Kilz. It's not the same as this but it will help a lot and will probably suffice.

[@artisticagi]

6:14 why you need to seal Seal products A 3:41 B 3:59

[@shawnduffy279]

Brilliant! I have a bunch of spots like this because our rabbits really enjoy ripping the paper off. 😒🤣 I'm about to sell the house and thought I was going to need to buy new drywall. 🖖🏻

[@tawakoni56]

I use for situations like this a can of clear spray paint to seal it up. Excellent video though. Great tutorial.

[@hjc535]

Can you put the gardz product on the gypsum that is exposed too?

[@Dream-cg5cj]

I'd like answer to this question as well

[@sterlingnorins9236]

Hairspray. That’s it. Even if the tear goes into the gypsum. Coat it with hairspray from the $1 store , skim w/ hot mud & prime.

[@CreampuffgameZ]

I’m going to give bin a try. From numerous amounts of videos it seems the water based primer is not as good as the BIN. Put it on before and after and your good

[@peterryan7340]

@6:00 that was an incorrect patch, not just torn paper. The Vancouver Carpenter channel explains drywall repairs the best

[@renostubbs8504]

Excellent video bro

[@alansmith7626]

what if the brown paper has come off?

[@BiggMo]

3:47 I just use spray shellac… Penetrates and drys very fast

[@mizsparkie5479]

Another good ones, Nils, thanks! I am just getting easy to do this exact repair in a few places (I was a bit aggressive with removing the wallpaper), so this was just what I needed! I have some plater repairs as well-actual cracks in the original plaster-if you are up for that I would love to see a tutorial there as well!

[@shannonjoseph6311]

this is great info, thanks!

[@DerrickSmith-v8c]

What if the majority of the wall is torn?

[@MAW-sf6ru]

Sealing/priming the brown paper is a great tip! I didn't in a spot, then put peal and stick faux tile over it, you can SEE the brown! Oh well, live and learn. You look tired man, gotta find some time to relax!

[@SCROWMD]

Awesome, thank you.

[@tomlazer1124]

excellent thank you

[@TheGuyThatWondersWhy]

Guy: “Don’t dig a hole to China.” Proceeds to dig a hole to China 🤣

[@solangeherault7038]

Thanks for sharing

[@slowwwwBurnnnn813]

Great video! Thank you

[@Nick-hb7dg]

Cover the area with fiberglass mesh tape. Coat several times, overlapping each time, each coat thin down muscat little more than tge previous, sand with 150 paper. Cheaper, and easier

[@-KIMISAFOX]

The only thing that dries fast enough is the shellac based spray can. Even the zinser gaurd saturates the paper too much before it dries.

[@keithhampton9700]

Any acrylic clear will hold that torn paper down..Zinzer make a clear product called guards just for that purpose 😮🤔🤨😁

[@macpakinga1271]

Thank you for sharing Awesome ❤

[@chipperkeithmgb]

Just use knotting seals it great

[@firstmkb]

Knot sealer is probably shellac. Very inexpensive as flakes to mix with alcohol.

[@jamesmacintyre1415]

What grit sanding block

[@LRN2DIY]

3M just sells them as medium or fine so I use medium but it’s probably the equivalent of 120 and 220.

[@etutlf4176]

Super video!!

[@jtika1978]

6:27 but how to properly patch that up… lotsa gypsum going on here lol

[@tjac4801]

How would I fix a hole in painted wood paneling .. just call it the double donk hole!

[@riding2nowhere]

If you see brown paper bigger than your hand, cut it out, rehang patch and do it right .

[@joepacheco7979]

Isn't that the New England Patriots logo?

[@michaelg.294]

My wife would be wicked pissed if I repaired that!

[@fqopi]

Great video, thanks for your hard work

[@steverid]

A pint of cheap "Sanding Sealer" works the best.