The BEST way to Fix Screw Pops in Drywall!!!

Everything you need to know to repair screw pops!
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[@nebula0024]

The contrast between your blue mud and white mud really shows the benefits of the second coat in those screw wells. Very interesting!

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

Details can getcha' ! Yup.

[@mangos2888]

Agreed!

[@tazanteflight8670]

The blue dye really shows the depth of any additional layers. That was cool. @13:33

[@designx8693]

I especially like that you make it pretty clear that this is the drywaller's job. As a professional painter for 35 years... oh boy did I end up spending hours upon hours fixing this kind of stuff before I even got ready to prime.

[@Windowsndoors]

I’m a painter and from what I’ve seen watching your videos you do a great job. It would be amazing to follow you up as a painter. This was a good video. I hate screw pops and this is the first in depth video or explanation I’ve received on how to properly deal with them. Thanks!

[@davidgraham2673]

I've also been watching his videos for a while now, and I agree with you.

[@hexhex7220]

Even if I don't have drywall in the works, I enjoy sitting back watching a pro make it all look so perfect. ( mixed with a little humor of course) Thanks Vancouver Carpenter

[@hudsonstratton7823]

Been doing this for almost 20 years....You are whom I recommend DIY persons view! Love your personality and commitment to the doing it right approach.

[@tombanes]

This guy is fantastic, so thorough. Explains logic and reasoning which most in these industries don’t possess.

[@marklundeberg7006]

I love the smurf mud! I hope we get to see every coat a new colour next time. 😊

[@COJellyfish]

Thank you for all of your videos. I learned so much about drywall from you. Moved into a new house... over 500 popped screws. It was enough for me to buy a drywall screw gun.

[@jeffthewhiff]

I have filled my share of nail pops over the years, Ben, and you did an excellent job of making all of the necessary repairs on this ceiling. As they say in the painting world or in any of the trades, "preparation is 90% of the job!"

[@margaretderen2082]

I enjoy watching these videos as much as I enjoy my quilting and watercolor videos. Thank you!

[@ohger1]

I like to push up on the rock by hand while running in the screw so the screw doesn't have to do all the work to pull the sheet rock up.

[@teknologyguy5638]

Even though you used too much dye, I like the contrast, helps visualize what's happening the second time.

[@JohnChuprun]

I love the blue tint! Helps it show so much better on video, since it's really hard in videos compared to real life to see exactly how you laid it down. Thanks for doing that.

[@robertbamford8266]

Really like the idea of tinting (maybe not Smurf blue) to make it easier to find repaired spots. I seem to miss one or two - have to go back.

[@G4zzzzz]

Really well done. Your attitude is to be molded after. The information you share is always worth the watch. If I lived near you I would work for free if I could work with you on a few jobs. Thanks for all your effort to share your skills.

[@johnschutt9187]

Very helpful. Thank you. I'm really sorry that others write negative comments. Ignore them. You do excellent work. It's a joy to see a pro at work.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

It really depends how they write them. Everyone has a right to express their opinion and it often gives me an opportunity to answer valid questions.

[@billysmart24830732]

Perfectly demonstrates the reason why you need 2 coats. Brilliant video.

[@maurilammi228]

He used 3 coats. 2 is not enough.

[@darenkutchens9765]

Best tutorials around. Your work and knowledge are both top notch. Thank you.

[@4vinylsound]

A perfect video for me at the perfect timing. Remodeling a house I just purchased last year. Screw pops everywhere.

[@acanfield87]

Every single video imparts knowledge. Thanks for sharing your experience and insights!

[@claybear000]

Your helpful videos are the best around. Don't change a thing. Thank you for all your posts.

[@ChannelEleven59]

Ben you did a video on this before and man did it ever help me. I am a painter and we are by default obligated to fix these things. My previous approach was to screw the original in farther and mud over. Now I do it like this and I came up with it before I watched this video. Glad to see Im starting to think more like pro. Thanks again for your videos.

[@diceberg100]

Those were some of your best passes with the mud, especially that last one. I would love to see more camera shots of the mud on the blade before it gets carded off into the pan though. We rarely get to see the amount of mud you are taking off and It would show us a graph-like image of the pressure points you used on each pass. thx.

[@bradredcrow1529]

hi ben just wanna say i watch ur channel everyday u have awesome dry wall skills i support u all the way and ur skateboarding tricks are awesome thanks for showing us the right way how to drywall ur awesome

[@beanieweenie9543]

You can see the instant regret when he smears that first coat of royal blue mud

[@jasonbarner9931]

If you need drywall video content my newer construction home has pretty much every single issue you can have with drywall :) - I think Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder teamed up to do the drywall work and paint - I don't think there is a single panel in my house that does not have multiple screw pops - or if they aren't pops they weren't sanded enough so it looks like a screw pop anyways. Been trying to fix my upstairs before moving to other parts of the house and a crew came in to level 5 and essentially made it worse - walls look like the moon and still can see where screw pops were repaired lol. They of course tried to make it out like I am just a problem client and was "looking for problems" when you can literally see 9 inch power sanding disc indentations throughout the walls - areas weren't even sanded when they cleaned up and left..literal nonsense but that's the quality of work people do these days. In any event - videos like these are the reason I can do a lot of drywall work myself - they are greatly appreciated..I just wish I had clones of myself or there was more time in the day.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Are you in Vancouver?

[@jasonbarner9931]

Haha no unfortunately not - down in Tennessee. If you want a vacation to see some mountains and oodles of rednecks, I got ya covered LOL.@@vancouvercarpenter

[@tompower7576]

Nail/screw pops and best corner bead repair method debates- - both Excellent topics! Thanks for the good content as usual

[@lauranellburch9774]

Smurf ceilings... I learn so much from you, grateful....

[@ds61821]

It was impressive to see all the hidden screw pops appear! Wow.

[@billm.8220]

I’ve had to repair more than a few nail pops. I’m sure I will find more when I do other rooms. I use the coarse screws about 1-2 in. on each side after I remove the nail. Mud & sand until smooth then prime & paint. You never know the pops were even there. I doubt they used ANY drywall screws when the place was built just nails. Rinse & repeat every 5-10 years as required. Love the colour variance. Definitely notice how the second coat fills in nicely. Good work as always Ben😃

[@Sid992]

It's so satisfying to watch you do this!

[@richardsmith-qd1kh]

Thanks for the drywall advice. Enjoy your videos.

[@sandmanjr2k3]

Highlighting the differences of use for fine and coarse thread 🤩

[@isitoppositeday6944]

Hilarious, been painting over 20 years, know all about fixing screw pops, not particularly fond of them, but still enjoyed the entire video.

[@user-rs1uy8vb2j]

Dude you're still kicking out super useful info. Big thanks buddy!!!!

[@allisea7768]

I’ve learned SO much from you. Bless you 🙏🏼

[@diredesire]

Especially nice camera work on this video compared to some of the older ones I've seen. Not a slight on the older videos, just giving props to the camera guy on this one. The closeups and lighting (and dye) helped a lot on this one.

[@NauerPauer]

Learned yet another thing!! Thank you for all your expertise!! I'm learning so much from you man.. Really appreciate it!!!!

[@LandonWest]

I’ve watched a bunch of screw pop videos and they usually only fix one and are only placing one extra screw in. This was SUPER helpful to see the process of fixing Many of them and also how it can introduce even more (which should also be fixed). My house is only about 20 years old but they used nails, not screws and I have a TON I need to fix unfortunately.

[@jackjax532]

This was very much appreciated Ben! 💙

[@jerryleejohnsonjr1377]

Great tutorial channel, thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@robertheinkel6225]

When my house built in 69, the drywall installers used smooth shank nails in my garage ceiling. All of them are slowly working loose, and I have a lot to repair. It also has a stomp finish to make it harder to repair.

[@briannelson4122]

If you're planning on leaving a little mud on, I use a bigger knife. I do "smooth" wall that way, something I learned doing production work on commercial sites. We used two nail spotter coats, 6" knife, full 8", full 12" which fills in a lot of the exposed paper, and then a full 12" in between in the areas without mud, being careful to not leave too much, just like spotting but not pulling it too tight. It results in a full "putty coat". It helped with the Flashing you were referring to as well. I found myself doing this on my own jobs too if the hangers or the board was a little on the rough side.

[@Zenkai76]

im honestly thinking of making smurf mud lol it really highlighted when I was doing wrong. Love your videos!

[@papiwe1]

It's Always a pleasure to see your videos

[@jamescheever7982]

Agree 100 percent w example of floor repair 2 to 4 ft up explanation

[@rodneyhammon1793]

That was a great video learning about how to fix. Screw pops. Thank you! You’re the best!…

[@maplejames6992]

Incredibly smart video, thank you. Fist bumps from Ontario :)

[@jmi967]

I color my mud for a few reasons depending on the situation. (1) A lot of random small patches so you (or someone else who didn't do the mudding) can see them. (2) To show what has been coated once, twice, etc when there's a large job that you have to skip around on. (3) To show voids, dips, scratches, etc on successive coats (I originally started that as a learning tool, but it's so useful when there's a lot of mud going down). (4) If I need to take photos since it shows up better. (5) In case a homeowner needs to see any of the above. (6) Because it looks cool sometimes, especially after final sanding when multiple colors are making patterns on major repairs.

[@aldawgd]

That’s scary as hell some used fine thread screws in wood especially on a ceiling! People try to get others killed out here

[@Matt-my7pz]

Hahaha the super blue was a great happening. Good for a chuckle man. GJ filming too by the way!

[@milesharlan1]

Thank You. Continue on with your great content!!

[@claybear000]

I thought about again. I think you are more of a drywall artist than a carpenter.

[@James-fs4rn]

👍 very helpful videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@SpringRubber]

Nice! Often times my big box store has no "regular" drywall screws and I guess that's how I ended up with a box of 1 1/4 inch fine threads for steel studs. If Nick is the camera guy, well done! If it wasn't Nick, well done!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

It was Nick 🙂

[@freddyking7388]

This is a veeeeery good video.

[@riccardorinaldo7934]

Love this channel

[@sincerely-b]

My walls are full of these pop outs. Valuable video. My house is going to look almost brand new by the time im done with it 😂

[@oldskoolwayy]

His knowledge is so universal

[@travisk5589]

Ben is my favorite canadian skater/carpenter

[@randykalish7558]

👍 and the additional info about the bead was much appreciated. If you made a lengthy video of additional info I would make popcorn and attend 😃

[@mangos2888]

I appreciate the tint even if it looks crazy in person! Thank you! 😂

[@lebucheron9815]

You're not worried that there is a 120V wire where you put the new screws? Love your channel.

[@vladtepes97]

You're going to love your new blue room.

[@robertseguin4875]

great information thanks.

[@Tarrontrades]

Real ones know you from the skating community. So random seeing you have another successful channel haha

[@jeffdavis9738]

Enjoyable as always Ben

[@deanevangelista6359]

My friend taught me this trick almost 40 years ago, when nails were often used and they would pop as the studs would dry and shrink.

[@jimbennett7248]

Great video. I've been doing this to the ceilings and walls in my own house to repair nail pops. I wish you had included a link for the driver bit you are using to drive in the new screws. Thank you.

[@konjiki240sx]

I literally just did this for my old 1960's house. Most of the nails rusted and fell out of the stud.... I wouldn't have discovered the issue if I hadn't decided to change the ceiling fans in the house. Most of the nail pops were masterfully hidden and could only be spotted with a bright light from right angle.

[@robertheinkel6225]

The ceiling in my garage has lots of pops. They used smooth shank nails that are slowly pulling out.

[@danielcherniske2983]

Yo, sending you tons of appreciation. Your videos have truly catalyzed a large aspect of my contracting career and for that I am quite grateful. Question, would you be interested in doing a video on how you charge for or estimate your jobs? As a one man company charging per square foot rarely seems worth my time, and so I usually just charge my base rate for drywall jobs but can easily get underbid by a larger crew slamming out production work paying their guys $15/hour. How do you navigate this? Thank you so much man.

[@paulcarey9248]

Excellent.

[@georgehutcheson9679]

Thats why gluing the ceilings are a necessary part of hanging sheetrock. We heavily glued everything.

[@AevnsGrandpa]

I liked the video just for the smurf mud!!

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

I've got one screw pop on my bedroom ceiling. The main issue is it's a popcorn ceiling. Had some roof damage several months back due to a near miss from a tornado and now also have some water stains on the same bedroom ceiling. So will more than likely remove the popcorn, repair the screw pop, refinish the ceiling, cover the water stains and finally repaint. Uggg!

[@versarious1292]

I find taking a wide junk bin stepper bit to old screw holes destined for mud makes a really clean surface by cleaning the paper and tapering the hole nicely.

[@billprezioso3677]

Have you ever tried mixing the compound with plaster of Paris when I do it there’s no shrinking one and done time is money but good job finding the pops that weren’t revealed till you drove in the screws.

[@GLHerzberg]

The 2nd coat of mud was a great demonstration illustrating the NEED for the 2nd. Each of the hollow divots would have been noticeable. 👍

[@rubysliver33]

Love this! My dad is a master carpenter. We just installed a ceiling and a closet in my son's basement bedroom. He was just talking about this stuff. I think he also mentioned some sort of cement Incase the drywall seems show?

[@phillyfathead]

Excellent, just excellent!!!

[@rhondakennedy819]

This guy is meticulous! His attention to detail helps me learn more!

[@billlovelace1522]

THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO..... I HAVE TONS OF POPS IN MY HOUSE.

[@marcusoconner2805]

I love screw pops! 🥰🥰🥰

[@ATrainGames]

Your videos are informative and well done. Thanks for taking the time to do this! I am a window blind/shade/drapery installer in Dallas, Texas, and find this fascinating. #ILearnedSomethingToday

[@DanAuns]

I've done similar with plywood when ive had access to the back of a wall. Rather than fiddle with anchors for a very specific placement requirement that didnt line up w studs at all. I fit a half inch piece of ply and PL'd it to the back of the inside of the wall cavity.

[@joedaes03]

I did this today!

[@demon__adrian393]

omg good thing your there. that ceiling might have caved in later on.

[@paulkolm8225]

Excellent tutorial as usual. How do you fix screw pops that are popping through the tape on inside corner where ceiling meets the wall? Same process or different because of the tape?

[@jlh2119]

Thank you for the video!!! What do you do for screws hollowing out vs pops? I have an older 70’s home …. The ceiling drywall was screwed directly into the trusses … the trusses shrink and expand considerably with winter / summer temps. I have a bedroom that has multiple rows of screw indents & pops. Also this spring I’m noticing tape joints appearing all over .. like everything is frying out and shrinking? These joints have been there for 40 years… I’ve noticed the walls and ceiling getting wavy too … the drywall between the studs looks to “sinking” in

[@eggbert191]

All the cool kids use urnal cake blue mud lol. As always though thanks for doing such a great job teaching

[@johnmcintosh4546]

love your videos , lots of help going to attempt to mud , tape and sand my basement walls after hanging.. any way you can do a start and to finish video on a wall with butt joints , first coat second coat and what mud you use for each stage, I go to Home Depot here in Ontario and I'm confused in the mud section on what to buy, if you have videos already, can you tag me in them ...Thanks John

[@jameswilliams5428]

i tint my mud with chalk line powder 🤷‍♂️seems to work no issues with cover up with primer

[@bibberp4036]

Add to the list of hated things: popcorn ceilings. If ever I build a house, there will be none of that garbage.

[@dingo5208]

Painting my house I used a 200 count of screws fixing all the screw pops. What a pain in the butt (or tired arms). Looks much better than the last guy left it.

[@BasedBidoof]

Thanks for this very helpful video. Do you think it's necessary to get one of those drywall screw tools? Could I get away with carefully installing the new screws? Is it better to just get the drywall drill thingy and let the tool do the job?

[@13odman]

My shoulders burn looking at this.

[@JD-pz7ll]

Big fan here Ben. Stupid question , I heavy second coat, then thin third coat. Any difference ?

[@rhondakennedy819]

Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all

[@pyromedichd1]

One thing that has caused a lot of screw pops I've experienced is installation of drywall over studs that have been exposed to rain during construction. After a couple of years when the framing has dried completely and shrunk it leaves space between the drywall and framing resulting in screw pops.