MUD FRAMING!! How to FIX CROOKED WALLS!!!

Installing tile has a way of showing you what is wrong with the existing walls. This is how you fix it!

[@borntwice4724]

You gotta respect a man who has a passion for his work like this man does.

[@GetToThePointplz123]

As a carpenter I'm tearing up that the drywaller is concerned how the trim will lay👍fantastic work brother

[@stephenholland6328]

Vancouver started as a carpenter by trade, so I’m sure he followed up marginal drywall himself. I’ve come across a number of tradesmen on KZbin that understand the overall process and look out for the guys following. It’s great seeing so many people care about their colleagues in the trades.

[@youtrades]

Hahaha right?!

[@mackz9687]

It's Vancouver Carpenter bro he cares about everyone

[@akaLethal]

I appreciate the time you take to put up these informative videos. Extremely helpful for me. You have a knack not only for performing such skilled labor, but also for teaching your methods as you implement them. The only problem is that you make it all look too easy!

[@christophermonaco7756]

I’m a painter in Michigan and I wish I that I had ever painted after a finisher with half your effort and attention to detail. I’m a way better finisher than most tapers in my area. They all have the attitude of I’ll leave that for the painters. Your videos have made me a better tradesman. Thanks for the content. Post a video of you doing a kick flip holding a full pan and a 6in knife.

[@stevenkipus1505]

Vote for kickflip

[@mikeg1433]

Kick flips are too easy for him. I vote for tre flip.

[@stevencollins507]

trim carpenters did that to us painters in tn if you got behind a air happy nailers u would fill nail holes for ever.

[@Brian-jm2xr]

The owner of that house is forturnate to have you as their drywall finisher. Very nice job.

[@stevenkipus1505]

Is there a drywall rougher and a drywall finisher trade? Unreal

[@joe800096]

This is some artistry. Tremendous work

[@kadenelisha4175]

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[@giovannianthony1675]

@Kaden Elisha instablaster :)

[@kadenelisha4175]

@Giovanni Anthony Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@ChrisZomboid]

I really appreciate the nice focus on the camera seeing the surface finish is crucial to know when things are good enough. I over obsess on my diy projects and this is great.

[@bwelles5983]

In the overly rush to build fast, its nice to see a REAL skilled professional.

[@backtoconstitution1]

While my texture is drying I'm watching this to up my game even more. That's why I get the premium prices for my work 😀 Thank You

[@anthonyfusco9768]

Its nice to see a pro like you showing the right techniques. I’m a DIYer , homeowner. Your instructions are super clear and to the point. awesome!

[@alexjeudy4352]

You’re the Bob Ross of drywalling. You’re vids are awesome to watch, and amazing talent. You make it look, too easy sir!

[@stevenkipus1505]

Alex Jeudy he is Bob Ross great observation. Does he keep pet squirrels?

[@dhollm]

Yes, seeing techniques for more unusual situations like this is very helpful - not only to see how a pro goes about fixing them, but even to just identify that there was a problem in the first place. Thanks!

[@curiosity2314]

I have an 1/8 mismatch between a newly created wall and this does show an excellent way to bring them both within specifications. Kinda wish I had your type trowel, I have the straight 12 inch blue type but I will make it work. What impresses me the most is that your presentation is as smooth and level as your walls turn out. Expert in communication and the trade.

[@richardjensen7186]

The word "excellence" is very deflated in value today. You elevate the term again! I'm working on a new room in my basement, my first drywall project ever. I get a "feel" of the nuances from watching your videos, and my efforts are dramatically better for it. Thank you!

[@dannyl2598]

I definitely like watching your videos. I found your channel because I am dealing with sheetrock in old work and nothing is straight or square. A lot of the techniques you use are new to me and I really appreciate your attention to detail. I am also learning about different products that I didn't know were available, that make the job easier. Thank you!

[@stevenpeterson8444]

dude, i’m envious. i’m just a homeowner/DIYer and, while i’ve learned most “professional” projects can be accomplished cleanly and cheaply on your own, drywall is an art form that takes substantial skill. but you’re helping me get there. thanks so much for your help.

[@alwaysrockn2009]

Dude, you rock! Mad skills and attention to detail are qualities that are hard to come by- anywhere and in any field. Thanks for all your great videos!!!

[@hamsterdaminc]

Enjoy watching you work and seeing the craftsmanship and attention-to-detail. It's like hypnosis.

[@pmny3423]

"it doesn't have to be perfect" (makes it damn near perfect) Excellence!

[@johng9562]

This is good as it represents a real life situation DIYers find themselves in with these types of drywall inconsistency issues.

[@fixerofthings]

Thanks for the video. It was nice to see how you are supposed to do it instead of the days I take putting on layers of mud with a taping knife. The finished job looked great. The homeowner should be very happy with the result,

[@joelombrdo]

"There's no need for perfection at this point..." I don't know but it already looks great. You've got talent.

[@jimh2061]

Nice work! When I was framing houses I would take extra time to grab straight studs for shower areas where it was going to be tile.

[@un0m3asa13ah]

Every time you try to show us something difficult you do such a good job on the first pass that you make it look soooo easy 🤣

[@michaeljulius5895]

This was the best! Thank you for sharing your techniques. As a home owner, amateur, I think I can pull some of this off!

[@sarahwalters5694]

Im working with a wavy wall in my living room, im going to try this tomorrow. Thank you for so many information videos, I have learned so much from them :)

[@MAGAMAN]

I have a wall that is bowed in a half inch at the center by whoever messed with it before I bought the house. I literally stuck a 1/2 inch strip of drywall in the center to wok off of. It would be easier to tear it out and fix the framing, but I already have the drywall mud and don't have the money for drywall/2x4s/dumpsters to do it right. I will eventually fix it, but not today and I'm tired of looking at it.

[@jacksp5089]

Great job slinging the mud. I did 20 years of auto body repair and it was never like that. Much smaller-much thinner, but I see what you are doing. That said, I live in an 80 yr old plaster walled home and it drives me crazy when I fix something and my wife comments " why didn't you fix that little bump way over there while you were at it? (This house's walls look like 10 pounds of walnuts stuffed into a one pound bag.)

[@jeffreybovee749]

My dad was a professional plasterer -- a lost art. But Mr. Vancouver is great watch. He actually knows how to plaster! Excellent.

[@zivcovla]

You are are ninja at finishing. I had a similar problem with a living room wall. It took me six coats to do what you did in two and mine still didn’t look nearly that good until I did a bunch of sanding. You are a master at feathering with the trowel. Great video.

[@jessejohnson159]

The biggest UNDERSTATEMENT in this excellent video is "It takes a bit of a skilled touch." YEAH - DUH! And I agree with all of the few earlier comment's I've read. BRAVO!

[@bobjim4202]

im impressed you put this much effort into something that doesnt matter at all. as a finish carpenter i put alot of time and effort into making my outside corners tight with no gaps and at the end of the day the only person who would ever even know is me.

[@5555boneman]

Dude, you're getting like Alfred Hitchcock and Sam Raimi with those camera angles. Awesome instruction - always enjoy your videos.!

[@poopnapkin]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. I know it is a lot of work to do, especially when you have a job to do. Please keep them coming. I really appreciate you!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thank you!

[@colinmckenzie6453]

I have learned so much from all your videos. I have dealt with several wavy walls myself. This would have helped quite a bit!

[@williamwright5155]

Wow I love watching your lessons!! Keep going with these, as I’m learning so much as are others.

[@chaplainand1]

First time seeing this done. Very informative and interesting. Thank you. Didn't know there was a DW tool called a Darby. Now I do. Blessings to you and yours. I appreciate regular playback speed and NO music filler. I am more interested in your drywall skills than your editing skills. Some DIY KZbin presenters get confused in this area. Most people in the trades provide their own music...

[@markherron9512]

I'm always looking to improve my finishing skills. That took some time to float out. Thanks for u sharing your skills with the rest of us.

[@acasey1]

This was extremely helpful. I have this exact issue on a bathroom remodel I'm doing. I hope this channel grows.

[@johngnipper1454]

I find myself looking for your new videos, rebuilt a bathroom using your techniques, looks awesome.. Thanks;👍👍

[@vancouvercarpenter]

You are more than welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@andreleblanc1963]

Keep them coming, appreciate all the experience you share.

[@xkilltheinternetx]

I love watching your videos! Currently repairing my basement ceiling drywall and have found your videos so helpful! If I was to suggest anything it would be to put up a few more "intro" type videos, some of your videos are quite advanced or "non searchable" type things, but something like "how to fix a nail hole and not have to paint a whole wall" would be amazing :). Keep up the good work!

[@hughsherer8747]

Love your vids. Very useful for the DYI homeowner. Thank you and keep up the good work. Stay safe.

[@mathguy829]

Mr. Ben, these videos are very helpful. Keep up the excellent work!

[@chumpchange1846]

"Mud Framing"😆 You are certainly the master of plaster. Very helpful and instructive, I've already put your techniques to use and it's saving me tons of sanding time.

[@perrypesino8697]

Great video to explain how to handle nasty remodeling issues! Thanks so much!

[@mikez5518]

Never have done drywall, always turn to your videos for guidance. Thank you.

[@brandonsamson6278]

That is seriously impressive quality. I always enjoy everything you put up.

[@jkm3297]

What a great idea adding some premixed to the mix. Looks like it works so nice, thanks man great video

[@ronkenney2929]

Watching you slop mud is oddly satisfying and soothing.

[@jkm3297]

I see that

[@mrharlemike28]

Helpful and entertaining. I always refer to your videos when I want a clean and discriptive explanation. And yes, I was totally soothed by the sound of the blade running acroos the wall. 😅😎

[@schmeegledee]

I enjoyed watching this video from start to finish. Great work. if only there were more tradies like you.

[@pats1010]

You make the best videos mate! All these different methods and such n such really help.

[@FarlandHowe]

I did enjoy this. I like them all, but this was very insightful. I had no idea you could make a flat wall out of the ugly mess you started with. Very clever.

[@Tonykayemusic]

Been watching your stuff again lately while I M and T an office shed an 2 bedroom basement addition. Thx dude!

[@nbrown1310]

Nice job…..really appreciate the openness of knowing when to stop and showing the imperfections.

[@TWA717]

Absolutely Love it Ben - Thanks for doing all this really cool stuff I get to try out for myself now!

[@jbonegw]

5:56 “there’s no need for perfection at this point” *has already produced a product at this point I wish I could do.* 😂

[@gregselke8117]

Too true!

[@Courtneysanders023]

Very useful information and watching you put the words into action with technique is incredibly helpful to a newby taking on a project. Many thanks!

[@OGsDangerShow]

Very helpful with my current bathroom wall dilemma. Thanks!

[@dienekes4364]

I have a large hole in one of my bedroom's wall that I've been trying to get ready for paint. This video definitely gives me a perspective that I think will make the patch completely disappear. At least, I hope so! :)

[@briankrouch430]

Very good quality workmanship. Keep the videos going. Thank you for you knowledge.

[@samurai76517]

Yes! I love it ! Even when one is sure of what dto do, its nice to see you do. Makes me know im on the right track.... Thanks..

[@calvinleonard3667]

Ive been watching your videos for a long time now. Comments always praise you as a good teacher to diy homeowners. I was a skilled finisher before I watched your videos, I've learned many techniques. And I'll always watch because of that. Your ability as a finisher deserves praise on every caliber. Not just DIY.

[@jkm3297]

Amen! He is very skilled. First video I've seen but surely going to watch a lot more

[@rainbow-brownhomeservices8605]

Hey I just want to give a thumbs up & a professional opinion of you & your work.. I think your a skilled carpenter & drywall finisher, who actually CARES about there work. That's not overly available these days, meaning even the being good at it, let alone Caring that your giving your clients a Lasting good job. Glad to have you in the Carpenter+ field. I'm a gc here in the Cin., Ohio area. We do basically everything, but I myself have started doing More drywall work personally in the past 3-4 years. So even though I'm skilled in most all areas I'd either had my own guys or subbed most finish work through the past 25 years. The more I'm doing drywall work on a few properties of my own & a few fix & flip houses I've bought, I've started really enjoying the patching & finishing. With that being said, though I've been in construction for over 30 years I've learned a few shortcuts & new tricks from you. So I Know a DIY'er definitely benefits from your vids. Good job. Eugene Brown.

[@francislematt7079]

So satisfying to watch how carefully you work to achieve a flat surface! My builder did such a sloppy job and the wall is visibly wobbly and he put tiles in staggered pattern from right to left instead of top to bottom / bottom to top so the vertical grout lines don't line up! I was not on site often enough to let him fix this in a timely manner and too late as all the faucets and shower installed already :-(

[@kenburt8938]

Awesome video. Useful. You're a craftsman! Thank you for sharing.

[@peep39]

I love this sort of stuff. Late to the party on this video, but I've finally started drywalling my job and I have a place where I need to do just this. This is also the first time I've noticed you mixing hot mud with joint compound, so that's great information and I will try it. Also bought a featheredge just like yours.

[@bTzuR]

I wish all drywall prep was done that way. Very good work. I might need that done in the whole house lol

[@xelaju8]

Great job. You are very skilled. Thanks for sharing.

[@ianmackenzie686]

Leveling such a pain but oddly satisfying once completed correctly.

[@ST-cy6we]

This video is very informative. Every house has at least 1 wall that is a mess.

[@familyLTD]

Thank you so much!! Ive been looking for this exact video, just needed you to be the one to make it. Good job

[@DeLuini985]

Great job. Thanks a lot, these videos about flatening walls out evenly are a life saver. Can you make one about leveling out a really crappy made warped wall. Had a huge problem with that in my late dad's old house. And making poorly made pillars and frames close to perfectly square? Also, is there some video about what mud to use for what and when? I am not familliar with the mud you used for mud framing that stairway slope with steel beads. I am from Europe, this is one of my favorite channels for construction and mudding.

[@kaylawarner3669]

I could watch you be awesome all day long. Love your skills.

[@smarro71]

Oh man I wished I would've watched your video las year. I have like a 3/8 gap on top(in some areas) of my baseboard molding, and I hate it. Great video. You are the man

[@AV8R_Surge]

I DIY plastering at home and am not very good at it. So I enjoy watching your technique and learning. For example, I never considered scraping the lumps off.. I've always sanded them between coats. This creates so much dust.

[@David7pm]

Nice job! Thank you for your hard work.

[@zx4133]

Dude, love your videos. Thank you so much, they are really helpful. Recently started a project where I framed out and built about a 3-foot extension to a wall. Problem is that the existing wall wasn’t really straight. So now I have a vertical jump down the middle where the 2 walls butt together. Luckily I’m doing a heavy knockdown texture that should hide things fairly well. But I had all sorts of issues using mesh tape and having subsequent cracking. I watched your videos and redid it with paper tape. All is good now. But that vertical hump is still kinda there. So this particular video on how to fix crooked walls will really help. May I ask what kind of mud you used on that first coat? That looked thick!

[@kennyphillips8255]

You're the best on youtube for drywall!

[@MrBigray11]

Great job Ben keep up the amazing videos. You are the teacher!!

[@cyborg4r]

I love the safety squint when scraping the drywall.

[@lestalkmorebasss]

Having worked on old crummy walls I figured they probably existed but until your vids I’d never actually seen a darby - thanks man

[@stephendintino6076]

Great hands, great eye, great personality!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks Stephen!

[@peterhunter1990]

This was great, although it was about a month late. I had a nightmarish wobble wall that I had to fix with mud and this would have saved me a lot of time and effort. Oh well, I guess I’m ready for next time😂. Cheers!

[@codykanz1350]

You're the frikin' best. Thanks for your great work and chill style.

[@edover50]

Very informative Ben, I always wondered how it was done.Thank you

[@vancouvercarpenter]

:)

[@GuiltyMalice]

Watching your videos I’ve learned so much. You sharing your knowledge and experience has greatly improved my skills repairing drywall and taping. One especially important thing I’ve learned from watching you is when to leave it alone. I used to get so carried away trying to perfect the mud at every turn even when I’m mostly happy with the outcome, there always seems to be one spot where I put my knife on it like perfect now I just wanna take down that line or fill that small hole I missed and every single time I put my knife to it I f*ck it up lol. Now I’ve learned when to just leave it alone and adapted that to my skill level like ok fix that on the next one because if I f*ck with it I’ll def f*ck it up lol. Thanks for sharing brother.

[@MichaelMantion]

TY for showing the after painting.

[@KustomKrosses]

I love this channel...learned so much!

[@KonradTamas]

Freaking Loved It !! My Painters just wanished. Half of the house is undone. Im trying to finish it myself ! As a former cnc machinist i know a thing or two about flatness and working by layers to achieve it. Aldo this will be additive not subtractive. Anyways your Awesome and your techniques seem great. I have high hopes finishing my apartment by learning from you. Wish me luck and stay awesome!

[@inspiredscreens]

I enjoyed this video very much. I just discovered your channel last week and I really like your videos. Thank you.

[@veromarquez4996]

You’re awesome! Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@elsewho]

Great job and nice clean lines when you finished.

[@EvaBongoria]

We want as much content as possible, brother. Excellent stuff.

[@bryhigh8486]

I've done this before and found it very helpful to use a super long sanding block that I made from a 2 by 6 (33" long) with three sheets of sandpaper stapled to the sides

[@foreverwood1963]

Man this dude simply does excellent work period !!

[@jeffreyblye287]

Totally relevant to what I'm doing this week.

[@tayred81]

This video is perfect. Gonna Reno my dotters bedroom, the drywall isn't exactly flat. More off a wave form. Thx man 💪🏼

[@carmenponcedeleon2693]

This is honestly so cool to watch and learn to do!

[@gigik9287]

Beautiful work! Wish I could hire someone who does excellent work.

[@nhenrylam]

Learn so much for these vids, keep it up and thanks for sharing🤗