How to Mud Drywall THE WRONG WAY!!!!

I’m no beginner and I’m definitely no expert, but it is absolutely amazing that you can dig at the bottom of your bucket for mud and not get a single speck on your hand.

I just want to say THANK YOU!! Historically I have completed numerous of jobs with sheetrock repairs and my joints have always looked horrible UNTIL I came across your videos! I have watched hours of your videos and in one of my more recent projects I can finally give myself a pat on the back, THANKS to YOU!! Your videos are so informative and detailed! You have been such a great instructor!! Thank you so much!! Please keep doing what you do my friend!!

My dad is 80 years old and a retired house painter and I showed him this video and you made his day.

I've learned more from this guy than any other youtube series. Ty for taking the time to make these videos for newbies like myself.

The painters that are lucky enough to have to paint a house that you've prepped must be smiling. Great job as always.

As a plasterer of 40 years I can agree with part of your process. No plasterboard finish can be achieved in one coat or even two it generally requires three coats of which the final coat is sanded. The taping coat and second coat need to be applied with a basecoat which is a gypsum based compound that sets up with a limited work time (usually within an hour) this compound has minimal shrinkage and is generally half the cost of a premix product ( a vinyl based compound) the top coat does not liked to be applied any thicker than 3 mm because it will create very fine bubbles that are hard to sand out and may require a recoat. I found the first 10 years of my trade the hardest. The trade has largely been condemned to the DYI realms but when you see a true master of the trade at work you will marvel at the speed and consistency. Ninety percent of any citizens in any country can drive a car but not everyone can drive like Michael Schumacher. Just observations.

I wouldn’t never got this good at drywalling without your videos. There is a very large community grateful for you sharing your knowledge.

As a taper w over 20 yrs experience I love this video. It is something I instill in my apprentices. Well worded. I especially loved, think of this a liquid wall.

I don't know why, but your channel is one of my favorites out of many. I've learned a lot about all of the things I have done wrong and improved quite a bit . Thanks for sharing so much.

EXCELLENT! I am a heavy DIYer. I just took out three walls that were tile halfway up. and replaced the old wire and concrete tile with drywall. I thought about just mudding the gaps. But then I thought "self, you handsome devil, your best chance of making those gaps invisible is to mud the entirety of the new drywall, and then sand it all smooth. I did not know if that was the way it was supposed to be done, but it made sense to my logical processes. It is already done, but when I saw this title I had to come see whether or not the pro thinks I am an idiot for the way I did it. Turns out I got it right! Now I will sleep better. Thanks man!

I am a former professional drywaller and finisher. Everything you said and demonstrated is 100% true and you obviously are very skilled and comfortable demonstrating it. HOWEVER - I highly recommend that you give the mason his tools back and learn how to use REAL drywall tools like a (stainless steel not plastic) mud pan and actual drywall knives. I promise you will be very happy with the results. I know the old school plasterers used those same tools you have, but they are still masonry tools. Drywall knives are very thin and very flexible and once you learn to use them it is like magic. You have very gifted hands and you will love them. Art from Ohio

Nice job. I use pan and knives rather than hawk and trowel but, whatever a guy learns on works. I was a taper for 23 years as a profession and still dabble in drywall today, 42 years later. Started in ‘81. On a patch this size, I’d probably break out my Darby. I was one of very few that used a 4’ darby to float bad areas. Ultimately, always remember that sheet rock is cheaper than mud and labor. If an area is too torn up, remove it all and start over. Gonna save you a lot of headaches and a bunch of time.

I admire you man!! I love watching your videos because I can see your passion and respect for your trade . When ever I need to reassure myself on a project involving drywall, I literally go straight to your videos and no where else!! Keep up the great teaching and content !

I stumbled upon your channel and watched about six hours worth in the last day. Can't wait to watch this one. I'm beginning the mudding and taping phase of my garage this weekend and needed these pro-tips before I start! First time trying a big project and glad it's just my garage 🙂

Best advice I've ever taken from your videos is "You're not making it flat, you create the illusion of flat"

I really appreciate all your drywall videos. You are the Mr. Roger's of drywall and mudding! Thank you.

Mudding is a tricky trade to learn. This is why I subscribed to this channel, thank you for taking the time to give us tips. Drywall patching is a big part of my remodeling gigs.

Ben you are excellent at what you do and always make applying mud look so easy!

"drywalliest carpenter on the internet " 😂😂

I would like to thank you on ur hot mud videos and teaching us the ways to use it . I do alot of repair work and hot mud has saved me so much time