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@GreenEyedJade

13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this breakdown! It makes it so much easier for my brain to process all of this information. I’m a single 28y/o female who just moved into a new house that had horrible smoke damage (nicotine tar absolutely caked onto every single surface, even the windows were sticky from it. I washed down the walls with TSP over 5 times in 1 bedroom and dark brown juice, looked like liquid tar, just kept seeping down the walls). I told my friend/landlord that there was no way I could live in this house because the previous tenants were there for 10 years and smoked NONSTOP. So he was kind enough to spend $7-8k to hire contractors to come in and rip the carpet, let me pick out whatever kind of flooring I wanted (I did luxury vinyl plank in a ‘White Oak’ color) throughout the whole house except for the bedrooms (bedrooms are a white, high pile fluffy carpet), clean/prime/paint the walls (using an odor/stain blocking primer), as well as knock down the texture on the ceiling, prime, and paint the ceilings. He also replaced my front door! But even with all of that work that was done, there’s still so many surfaces that need redone. My first project has been my bathroom which had half textured walls in it. I removed the texture from the walls and found that it easily peeled right off because…. There was wallpaper underneath it! And then I found something strange - under the wallpaper, there’s wood paneling that isn’t in very good condition at all. So I was stressing out thinking I can’t paint this, I’m gonna have to wallpaper over it. But I’m not a fan of wallpaper and I’d rather have my bathroom all one color, opposed to half of it wallpaper with trim in the middle of the wall, then the top part painted a solid color. So I’ve been trying to educate myself on how to use joint compound, drywall mud, etc. to fill in the holes in the wood paneling and also smooth out the “grain” texture that the paneling has. My dad has never been in my life, my brother works 5-6 days a week and has his own life, I have no uncles or any men in my life to show me how to do this type of thing. I’m tackling this project tomorrow and I seriously can’t thank you enough for this video - now I know what NOT to do and what NOT to buy. You are so very appreciated, much more than you know! Thank you

This guy could be teaching how to tie your shoes and I’d still watch. I always learn something from him.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

3 жыл бұрын

I got a great trick for laces too. Cheers!

@stroys7061

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY 😂

@Platos-Den

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Jeff, how long can you store the CGC Machine mud in a box for once the box is opened? Can you partially use this mud and mix small portions by hand? And is this mud superior than Hot Mud for final coat? Thanks

@sLeeZ6ohLuckY

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I'm gonna need you to make the video so my son learns how to tie his shoes... While your at it he could use so knowledge for wiping his.... Actually let's just stick with the laces ... Love the channel ...

@laurenallen4434

2 жыл бұрын

This guy should go on the road and help DIY'ers

I love this guy because although he makes you feel you can learn to do anything, he also reminds you that it will be a pain in the ass. His persistent negative character is honestly refreshing. I also like that there's no music.

@drunkspartan711

Жыл бұрын

True he’s more realistic on expectations. I just took down the wood walls from an old mobile home and puting in 1/4 inch dry wall in. First time working with it and it was definitely a pain until i got into a grove. First room took 2 days second room 7 hours

@markhooker8520

Жыл бұрын

... and no 3 minutes shots of coffee being made!

@TonyScandal

Жыл бұрын

I dont find him to be negative, just real. He dont give a fck about ya feelings.. just like most construction workers.

@EastTexasLindyNdance

9 ай бұрын

Yes. No music, and No BS intro. His voice is music enough.

@rolandthethompsongunner64

12 күн бұрын

I don’t know where you’re getting persistent negative character.

0:00 Intro 1:15 Drywall Compound. Not lightweight and not All-Purpose Mud. Do not use for any project. 2:50 Dust Control. Will not sand to the same texture. Do not use for any project. 5:03 Lightweight All-Purpose Drywall Compound with paper tape. Recommended for most projects. 7:03 Fibreglass tape with powdered compounds having additives. Jeff's favorite is 45 minute, but recommends 90 for most DIYers. 9:44 Durabond 90 vs Sheetrock 90. Sheetrock 90 sands easily, while Durabond 90 has more hardener and is difficult to sand. Don't buy Durabond 90. 12:00 Tips and techniques on preparing to use All-Purpose 13:34 Drydex for small repairs. 16:31 Slow mixer designed for mud mixing 18:45 Mixing the All-Purpose with added water

@charleslong3290

2 жыл бұрын

This guy here has created micro minutes for Jeffs video! I love it, im reviewing this like im at work. lol

@mikemcgee5950

Жыл бұрын

I use dust control all the time.. I have never had that problem.

I lost my dad mid last year from a head injury, 1 year away from his 35 year union carpenter pin at Local 270; and with him went decades of knowledge I never got the chance to learn and build with my old man. We just closed on our second home, one we wanted to gut and remake our own. And, if it wasnt for your channel I dont think I'd ever be up to the challenge. Hoping to make my old man proud. I hope this doesn't sound weird, just wanted to let you know the impact your channel has had on my dreams of carpentry work going forward without a side kick.

@borys444

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, that was nice to read. I miss my father as well, I wish he could c me as I’ve gotten older. Best of luck on the new place and b sure to take ur time with it. Make ur pops proud and do it right...cheers!!

@ThePerfectSeason1972

3 жыл бұрын

Old man take a look at my life, I’m a lot like you were ……

@eyespy3001

3 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same situation, sort of. Lost my father and took over his house. Unlike yours, my father was NOT a handy man, so here I am, remodeling and renovating on my own. This channel has been tremendously helpful during this process (as well as Ben from Vancouver Carpenter). I just wish they’d talk about the US equivalent of the products they use, since I’m down here in the States. It’s a head scratcher sometimes.

@mattabeln

3 жыл бұрын

@@eyespy3001 same, I'm in Illinois. Guys like us lean heavily on these big KZread channels, they are invaluable. I hope they truly can see that, coming especially from guys in situations like us.

@UnderTheJelloMoon

2 жыл бұрын

Lost my dad in December to a snowmobile accident. He was an incredibly experienced GC who was my mentor for many things. Hurts every day, miss him like crazy. Not only was he the best mentor anybody could hope for, but he was an amazing dad and a loving husband. A true role model. We were going to do a huge renovation together, and he died right before we were due to start. I've been watching Jeff's videos because I can't just text my dad and ask for advice anymore, he's been such a help. I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm very thankful for your comment. Also thankful for the effort Jeff puts into his high-quality videos. Last project we did together (a few days before he died) was some concrete bollards to add required protection around a propane tank. Stupid simple project, but I'm so happy we got to do it. I'll forever look at those bollards and think of him! Edit: also, your comment is not weird at all. Grown men loving and missing their dad is a good thing. Testament to his parenting.

I’ve been doing this for 20 years, this is the best mud explanation video I’ve seen yet. This man is spot on with everything he said here. Great video.

Don't mess with the Zohan! Silky smooth!!

@chorgzent.3978

3 жыл бұрын

Knew it!

@paulharris9537

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t mess with the scrappy coco.

@erinobrien8408

2 жыл бұрын

Love that film!!! In fact, I now know to brush my teeth with hummus! 😂

Love the idea of the hawk over the bucket so simple but so useful. Definitely not for beginners but I wouldn't use anything but Durabond 90 for taping and the initial coat over the tape. We live in a 220 yr old house where everything is always shifting and it never cracks.

Thanks Jeff! I'm an 'old guy' that's been in vehicle maintenance for 50 years. Done LOTS of bodywork/body filler and sheet metal repairs and replacement. So much of your comments were humorous and I enjoyed them. You demonstrated some 'tricks' today I'll use in the near future in my home. Glad to see so much of what I have been doing from watching other videos and other true 'drywall' experts was on the right track. Now with your guidance here, I'll master the finer details! THANKS! 👏👏👏

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jesse, You got this!

I am a plasterer not a dry wall finisher. But I do use drywall mud for patches because it sticks to paint without bonder. I use Durabond45, 2 Coats with fiberglass tape as the backer (if small enough to not need rock). Then Premix garbage mud in a bucket (all purpose) for the finish because you can edge it with a wet sponge once dry for blending without sanding(non setting type). I rarely even use a sanding sponge for any of the coats because I apply each coat as soon as the last one is dry to the touch but still wet enough to slide mud across. The fiberglass tape definitely helps with shrinkage. 45 minute set after mixing gives me about 30-35 minutes of application time before it starts to show its starting to set. Durabond also works well as a skip coat applied with a trowel over paint to retexture a smooth wall. (No sanding) If you want an awesome spackle get the dap 8x. It doesn't shrink and is ready to paint in 20 minutes, best stuff I've seen in 25 years. When I say it doesn't shrink I really mean that I've filled some pretty serious dents. Home depot pails are better to mix in now, I have a stack I've been mixing in for a long time. My paddle is a jagged b****** and still never have any problems. I use that same drill it's 15 years old.

I am building a homestead for my 3 kids and I right now.. I wanted to say thank you so much for just being you..

I had a few colored flakes in my mud after mixing in a Home Depot bucket too and I couldn't figure out where they were coming from. Now I know...thanks Jeff! Love the videos, keep up the good work!

Buddy, you have saved me so much trouble thank you so much! I was using patching-type instead of setting-type mud and I was losing my mind... You're the man.

I’m not big fan of sanding but when i do it I use a vacuum with long hose with sanding kit.Thank you for sharing.Have good weekend

Thank you Jeff. I have watched hundreds of KZread DIY videos and you are one of three that I actually follow. Your easy-going, “don’t worry, you can do it” is refreshing. Decades ago my father-in-law was a master electrician and jack of all trades. OMG, the most patient person I ever met. He taught me so much! I swear, I would not be able to perform any DIY without the memory of his lessons and attitude. You remind me of those qualities and I am very appreciative.

4:47 is why I love Jeff. Haha I was just at Home Depot and almost bought a small jug of the all purpose and didn't. One week later this video comes out. Impeccable timing!

I just used Durabond on a plaster wall repair in my 1950s build home. Worked great. Wall has a similar toughness to the original areas around it. Used all purpose lightweight as a finish coat after.

@svencise4426

3 жыл бұрын

Same. Used it to repair a 1960s plaster wall.

@slowfinger2

2 жыл бұрын

Same almost. It was a very rough stucco wall that they couldn't keep clean, on the waiters side of a restaurant kitchen . The hard sharp points kept shredding their cleaning cloths. I knocked of the points with a belt sander, applied Durabond, and smoothed it over as I went with a wet sponge. After a coat of white paint it looked great. A smooth bumpy texture like ripples on water.

@theamerican4609

2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you just use plaster on the plaster wall, then finish coat of whatever compound?

@bend4852

Жыл бұрын

I wish I would've known about this stuff when I fixed the plaster walls of my house after removing the wallpaper. I screwed in 1/4 inch drywall to the lathe and taped and put 45 minute mud on

@briggsy1142

Жыл бұрын

@@bend4852this is a better solution imo vs using durabond done it both ways and if ur worried about being cheap use durabond if not use 1/4 drywall

I love all purpose. That said, i'm used to it. Keep your tape flat, and mix your finish coat with water so that it's thinner, and it's great with a hard finish that won't damage easily. Great for residential - especially in high traffic areas.

Awesome video. I'm living in a DIY small house. It's called a shed to house because they sell them rent to own sheds. I'm so glad I found your channel. Since I'm a 60 plus age lady I really need help. Now I can know What to buy when I get ready to do this dry wall mud. I have many tools from my dad and grandpa. Maybe I'll finally learn what they are lol. Much love from Texas.

@crazydoglady5

2 жыл бұрын

ditto here...same age, female in Texas and doing my own projects.

Thanks Jeff. You helped answer my question on you previous video. Just need to wait for the garage to warm up and I'll redo all the taping that is falling off. Cheers!

Great info! I’ve watched all your videos on drywall to get a handle on the very (extremely) small job of mudding two framed in and drywalled closet door openings (prep for barn door). I have no issue with framing and drywall but when it comes to mudding, it’s a job I dislike. No matter how many times I watched your videos I could not get the hang of the skill that I clearly don’t have. Luckily it’s just two door frame openings, otherwise, I would pay any amount to have the mudding done. Thanks to you I knew what I was getting into and had the right tools just not the skill to do it. You make this look so easy.

Great stuff Jeff. It's always good to see when my techniques as a homeowner figuring stuff out by trial and error over the years lines up with what the pros do. Your channel is awesome.

I love all this information! You do such an honest, awesome job of breaking this down, it is literally as funny as it is informative!

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

@rnr4204

3 жыл бұрын

Too bad he doesn’t know what he’s talking about and giving bad advice.

Jeff, you are simply the best for teaching when it comes to drywall info! Keep it up! Trois-Rivières, Quebec. 😉

Hi Jeff, love your videos. To answer one of your comments, I had a use for Durabond 90. Century house, plaster directly on double brick but due to age and moisture, it had cracked and fallen away from the wooden top plate. I used Durabond (we call it Dura "rock") for the first coat, basically filling in 1-1/2" high and 1/2" deep like a rough coat of plaster. It's waterproof, adheres well and doesn't shrink or crack. But like Jeff says, IT DOES NOT SAND!! Keep it shallow and then once dry, use Sheetrock 90 for your 2nd and 3rd coats. The original plaster was never primed (after 100 years!) so I used Kilz on the entire wall.

Thanks for the great tips on the process of removing lathe and plaster and replacing with drywall so I will have lots of mudding to do

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

I use Durabond 90 alot on plaster before a finish coat and alot on applying sheetrock to cinderblock or brick, after it has been waterproofed. Works great!

Really clean way to store it! My contractor told me to cover it with the plastic bag from the box. It works but leaves a mess. (And he left several buckets with mud all over them in my backyard...)

Glad I found your video series. I recently decided to build a garden office and your tips and tricks have already helped improve the quality of my taping and jointing

I love this guy! I've done all my home Renovations just learning from him

Another informative, honest video! You have made my trips to the big box stores so much easier.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

Jeff absolutely love your video's. I have rental property and do all the repair myself and your content has helped me tremendously. Ive done things I would have never thought possible and a lot is because of you. Thanks for sharing your expertise and helping us less knowledgeable folks. I'm in Arkansas way down here in the states from you.

Thank you for all the information! As per your recommendation, it's "homeowner savvy" to clean the inside brim of the mud bucket; no crispy chunks in the finish, lasts almost forever!

Another great video Jeff. Everyone should watch this if your going to do drywall as a DIY’r.

This was really great! Thank you for the right information. I’ve had bad experiences with both of the blue and purple lid buckets already. Thankfully they were applied in the area where the wall isn’t visible.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Misha!

@rnr4204

3 жыл бұрын

@misha half the things this guy said were wrong. If you want to learn about drywall, go watch some videos made by someone that’s actually in the trade. This guy’s a DIY handyman hack.

I wish I had seen this before buying the small blue bucket. It's absolutely true: hard to sand, thicker than necessary and dries out easily if not using the entire bucket. The 45 minute hot mud is so much better. Thanks!

I wish I'd watched this before I started a project. I'm just glad I stumbled across this before I finished the rest of the work. Thanks for helping us DIY'ers out there!

Best 23 minutes I ever spent on mud. I can now win every argument about why certain muds SUCK, when it comes time to sand. We have all noticed it, we all doubted ourselves because we havent gone to Mud College, but now we know.. that mud DID suck when I tried to sand it.

Bought a house back in September, and I watched your entire drywall video series when I decided to skim coat my entire house (still in the middle of doing is since we really only work on the house on the weekend), and it really helped a lot! You make it look so easy in your videos haha. But I found out that while the tips you gave really helped, you really have to get a feel for manipulating drywall mud. So I learned a lot from the mistakes I made myself (and I made A TON haha). (edit: I was considering doing a writeup of all the mistakes a beginner may make as a sort of warning for people haha. I think this would be different than pro tips, because pros like you wouldn't even consider all of the stupid stuff that a beginner like me did hahah) For instance, one really annoying mistake I made was that I used different types of drywall mud on the same layer. When I first started skim coating, I didn't know how to prevent those tiny bubbles that turn into tiny holes. So I filled them with the 45 min mud mix, and that's when I learned that it's pretty much impossible to blend in the 45 min mud and all-purpose mud with sanding because they don't sand the same way with 45 min mud being almost impossible to sand haha. (btw, I learned that I don't really like using or need 45 min mud because 1) I'm not in a hurry to get projects done, and 2) I'm much better at sanding something to get a perfect shape and texture so I'd rather have the flexibility of a compound that is easy to sand) So I pretty much just got it down to being acceptable and then just skim coated another coat on top with Topping compound (I was going to do two layers anyway, so it wasn't a big deal). I sometimes rewatch the "How to Fix Any Drywall Mistake" just for entertainment haha. But I love that video because you really took the fear out of putting a hole in the wall.

@amilli092

2 жыл бұрын

Toss in a dab of dish soap to prevent the bubbles on the finish coat. Apply and remove opposite ways. Scrape previous bubbles if you sand then pockets will fill with dust and new cost over pockets won’t get good bond and will fall out and will need to coat again

@amilli092

2 жыл бұрын

Taping isnt easy, might be better to do the painting yourself and sub the taping

@FrancoDFernando

2 жыл бұрын

@@amilli092 I've actually grown quite competent at drywalling since I posted this 10 months ago =). Taping definitely wasn't easy when I first started, but as long as I remember the pitfalls to avoid (e.g. making sure to prefill), I've been able to get smooth walls without any blistering or cracking

@dakotasnider2468

2 жыл бұрын

So you wouldn’t mix muds on the same layer? My husband did the taping with 45 min mud and said he didn’t recommend because it takes so long to mix and get it perfect. So I got a bucket of the pre mixed all purpose to do the 2nd and 3rd layer. Haven’t started yet

@FrancoDFernando

2 жыл бұрын

@@dakotasnider2468 Oh, that should be fine. I'm talking about a scenario where you have to touch up one part of your premix skim coat. You won't be able to blend it into the rest. Also, if you do need to patch up anything, and you use the same mud, don't press it in too hard. It'll compress the mud and that part won't sand as easily, and you'll run into the same problem. Hope that makes sense!

Your children are the luckiest in the world to have a dad that knows alot !! Just finished my own basement thanks to you ! I never had a parent to guide me tru but your videos are awsome thank you man !!!

Lots of good info. Its a little bit simpler where im from. We have all purpose heavy weight for taping and you can use it for coating if you want to really punish yourself, plus 3 for coating, and ultralight touchups. And our hot mud is pretty much the same as what you have

Jeff: "You can't shoot a bullet through it..." Project Farm: "We'll test that!!!"

@loichockey1

3 жыл бұрын

That comment made me cry laughing

@DrKrFfXx000000000000

3 жыл бұрын

The ultimate crossover.

@CNTHINGS

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yess

Love that you left in the video that you forgot to plug in the mixer.

You just saved me a whole lot of frustration. I am skim coating my entire home and those small dried chunks were driving me nuts. Thanks for the tips.

I bought the durabond, got halfway through my job, your video popped up. As soon as you said bondo, my heart sank. I bondoed a car at 16. What a job! Looking forward to sanding now!!!

Honestly, I like the pre-mix for finishing the drywall (my walls are smooth). It thins easily, and I never have an issue with little nuggets in the mud. I always seem to find the one or two nuggets in the ready-mix stuff, which leaves that drag mark EVERY TIME

@Cspacecat

3 жыл бұрын

I just pick them out and smoothen the surface.

I’m a homeowner, and I always use Durabond 90 for the first coat - I apply it thin so there’s still room to fill on top with Sheetrock 90. I’ve NEVER had a joint crack. I really think it is worth using.

@olive4naito

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Just wish they sold a smaller bag for crack repairs. Update: Nvm they started selling them in smaller bags.

@tonyc7352

Ай бұрын

I get that you never had any problems with how you use Durabond, but the manufacturer specifically advises against using any setting type compound as a skim coat because it will dry before it hardens.

@jaireidca

Ай бұрын

@@tonyc7352 When I say I apply it "thin" - I don't mean a skim coat. I mean for joints - the first coat on corner beads and inside corners. The reason for saying that first coat is "thin" is because you have to make sure it doesn't stick out beyond what you want for your finished surface because it is almost impossible to sand once it sets. If your base (wood/metal) construction is solid, you'll never have a crack because the Durabond is as strong (or stronger) than the drywall itself.

@tonyc7352

Ай бұрын

@@jaireidca Okay, I see how that is not thin like a skim coat, I mistook your description. I do like using Durabond, (and regular setting compound) too. I've used it mostly for pre filling, deep fills or areas that are prone to moisture like drywall-return windows.

Wow, I am glad you set things straight for the Durabond. I have used Durabond 90 and 45 for years and I loved how it set up, and I'd mix it like butter! I love the stuff. But man oh man does it set up hard!

This is fantastic. I HATE drywall work. I just did some with the All Purpose. Would love to see a drywall techniques video next (assuming there isnt one already) because cutting drywall, mudding, sanding and fixing is the just worst.. especially with an old uneven wall.

I'm so glad I found this channel. I JUST closed on my first house, but she needs some updating badly and while I'm ready to get my hands dirty, I definitely need guidance like this!

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!! Cheers!

@DCS101

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun. My girlfriend and I bought an old farm house...man did it need some work. Learned a ton and the interior is a completely different home then when we bought it. Now, for the exterior 🤣

@rnr4204

3 жыл бұрын

@karimonster find a different place to get ur info from. This guy is a joke giving bad advice. - an actual drywall finisher.

@markk518

3 жыл бұрын

@@rnr4204 Get a job RNR !

@rnr4204

3 жыл бұрын

@@markk518 apparently you aren’t bright enough to comprehend ‘an actual drywall finisher’. I own my own drywall company you putz.

Hey Jeff, thanks for another great video! I've been watching you for a few years and really appreciate all the great information you pack into these tutorials. Two questions: 1) I've always bought the setting type powders (45 and 90) since it's convenient to always have around and it lasts for years. That said, there seems to be something to the machine mud in terms of consistency and not having to worry about it setting up so fast. Is there such a thing this in a powder form? It'd be nice to have something on hand that didn't have a hardener mixed in. 2) You mentioned that the paper tape should not be used with the setting type compounds. I've never heard this before - is that really true? Care to elaborate? I just did a bit of reading and while I can verify that fiberglass tape should not be used with machine mud, I was not able to find anything that indicates paper tape should not be used with the setting type powders.

Wow, holy cow, excelllent and incredible!!! I’m doing my last (I hope) general repairs and inside painting. Found you a few weeks ago. Your an incredible teacher, honest apart and a huge help. Makes me want to, almost, be a drywall taper😊. Thanks a million

Surreal timing: I was standing in the drywall section today deciding between them for patching some cracks in my 70s home.

Jeff, I just finished my last application of mud on a bathroom renovation project. I wish this came out sooner. Working with it has been so frustrating and this video showed me why. Thanks.

@cyborgrat

2 жыл бұрын

came here because the bucket stuff made me think i was doing something wrong, often pin holes or lines.

my system, as a non professional, has come down to 2 products. I use the dry 20 or 45 minute powder for my base taping/patching with fiberglass tape. Then I use premixed boxes of what's called Plus 3 for my texture and everything else. I add about 2-4 cups of water to each box, depending. The plus 3 doesn't shrink, and is easy to sand. Essentially it creates a 2 coat system. I tape and patch with the 20/45, then fill/level and texture at the same time with the plus 3. Done.

@Ty-hq8pm

3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY! this is a true patch person!!!!! get it done, you may not be a pro but your doing it like a pro. i have been Drywaller for 30 years and you my friend spelled it out to the "T". one thing i add is topping MUD to my finished patches or coats due to its Non Shrinking characteristics so its smooth as butter.

@AnAbortiveRomance

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ty-hq8pm Well, it's gone beyond patches. I'm remodeling 2 homes right now. So a combination of new drywall from gutting some rooms, knocking out walls, repairs, and I'm hand applying a custom texture everywhere because I'm sick of looking at the knocked down orange peel spray texture. It's labor intensive covering every wall/ceiling surface by hand, compared to spraying, but I really like the texture I've come up with. I tried the general purpose, but it would take 2 coats to cover the existing texture since it shrinks. The plus 3 has worked great for me since it doesn't shrink, allowing a 1 coat combo fill/level/texture coat. They don't sell topping mud where I live.

@Ty-hq8pm

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnAbortiveRomance ya all purpose all the way for the initial coats to get coverage and fill in the deep spots. hand textures are tough, i do alot of what i call skip trowel which resembles exterior stucco but i use topping mud with silica sand and turns out sweet, and then stomp brush textures are always fun. keep up the great work because your end piece will bring great satisfaction my friend

Thanks! This is timely for me. You’re helping me be brave.

I’m using 45 minute hot mud on my DIY basement finishing. It’s mainly to cover any larger gaps or outlet cutouts that I screwed up. I’ll use “all purpose joint compound” for the rest. Your videos Rock! - Some dude in Georgia

@scottslotterbeck3796

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah all purpose works fine. Been using it for 50 years.

"Smooth as Silk": from a 2008 Adam Sandler movie named, Don't Mess With The Zohan". And thanks so much for the advice - extremely helpful.

@SophiaAphrodite

3 жыл бұрын

"I just want to make people silky-smooth!"

Man you remind me of Red Green for some reason, in a good way.

Nice, informative video. Of course, I have been using the blue bucket 😡. No wonder the drywalling has been so frustrating for me! That’s going to change now!

I use Durabond for repairs on plaster and those smaller sheetrock panels that were used in the 50's-60's between the plaster era and modern drywall. Deep repairs as it don't shrink and repairs behind door knob bumpers and railing supports as it don't crush out like lightweight compound does. I did use it as a skim coat over plaster when I ran out of Easy-Sand once many years ago. Once!

I use durabond for prefilling, and i use all purpose heavy mud for skimming ceilings that are getting texture... i wet sand my hard edges and i get great results. If i was doing production work all purpose light all the way. My van has fix-all, 20lb bags of 5 minute mud, 45 minute easy sand, and all purpose heavy. I find all purpose heavy mud to be great for texture as it doesn't scratch easily when i go back to sand it.

@jimflorez7396

3 жыл бұрын

My

Hey Jeff, I can't find the machine mud on the home depot or lowes website. Is there an American equivalent you would recommend?

Thanks Jeff, you’re a life saver, I’m doing my first paid handyman job tomorrow doing drywall some wood repair and drywall 👍🏻

Oh my goodness. Where was this video ten years ago when I was doing my first diy job for myself? Thank you for posting this video. VERY helpful and I've since learned and use the pink stuff.

I've been using all purpose lite, can get in box or pail. Keeps well in the bucket. I still have lousy technique, but love the knowledge you lay down for us, it keeps me going

“Sick of having to repeat myself” dad energy

I love the way you say "Uhbouut" aka About. Lol. Love your videos!

Very informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Blessings to you and your family!

I have used the All Purpose Drywall Compound 12L pale for my entire basement using both paper and fibre mesh tape and had no issues whatsoever... minimal sanding and wall texture after priming was great. 1200 sq ft. I would recommend it

@andrewcarr2431

3 жыл бұрын

cannot use generic mesh tape with pre-mixed compound, perhaps you can with fiber fuse branded tape?

@scottslotterbeck3796

2 жыл бұрын

I've been using the all-purpose for 40 years with no problem. Except lately, after a couple of months, I find large amounts of BLACK MOLD!

You're making me want to go mud some walls. Unfortunately, I have a house that I am still stripping lath out of and am probably five steps away from installing drywall in at the moment.

Thank you, Jeff. Wish I had watched this video before I wasted so much time and money on the mud you advised not to use. Your videos that I have watched have all been very helpful with my first DIY bathroom renovation.

Early this week I was picking out pieces of my Pepboys bucket off my drywall patches. Fortunately I was using 90m instead of 20m so I had time to mess around a little more.

I like to use the powder on the first coat and then use Plus 3 on the final coats, almost no sanding, just have to knock down ridges and feather. I also like using the vacuum sanding attachment that Hyde tools sells that goes on any shop vac.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

3 жыл бұрын

great advanced technique!

@urloverbaby219

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Didn't know that existed! Tysvm for the comment!!!

@georgebush6002

3 жыл бұрын

Like the hot mud too. If you catch it right in the hardening process it feels like you are carving it flat. Keeps dust down and is quick. Sometimes it's so smooth I just finish with the hot mud.

Perfect timing. I'd just been thinking I might not be using the right mud, but I pressed ahead anyway.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@rnr4204

3 жыл бұрын

@gareth don’t listen to this guy. He’s a DIY hack giving bad advice.

This video should be titled, "Never buy this, buy that". I shook my head when Jeff said, "when you go to the big box store, I gauarantee they won't know what you really need." so true Jeff. I love you for that.

Could have used this yesterday. Mixed up mud. Came back a few minutes later....rock.

A few bags of Durabond 90 allowed me to save all of the plaster & lath in my house after a total rewire/replumb. Miracle product. I went in knowing it sets up like concrete and I had absolutely no problems with it, even having never done any drywall or plaster before. Wet sanding is key

@jeffstone2585

3 жыл бұрын

Back when I started there was no Easy Sand stuff, it was all Durabond. You did not want to make a mistake with it, let’s just say that!

@jk12428

3 жыл бұрын

Jessica Goodsell, shut your negative mouth, and get off Jeff’s channel if you’re so smart‼️

@OrganicGreens

3 жыл бұрын

@@jk12428 How is he negative lol,. TAke your pills

@danervin2530

3 жыл бұрын

Love the stuff. Really excels with prefill, crack susceptible joints, and taping/bridging massive gaps. I use it to wet shim drywall, kerdi, and backer board all the time. Get the 20 min, slap some on the studs, add just enough screws to pull the board straight, then in about 10 minutes finish it off. Laser straight walls and tile substrates.

@kylezeiger7672

2 жыл бұрын

@@danervin2530 I'm definatley gonna try that on my next project. That's a great tip!

Hi, former joint compound formulation scientist here! Love the channel, it's helping me a lot with my kitchen reno! Great recommendations all around. Some of the products are definitely not as easy as others for DYIers. Hard to sand products will have higher compressive and tensile strength, which are made for drywall contractors and manufactured housing. Ex: using the products you showcased, the Durabond would be used to prefill joints before the tape coat, patching holes with areas that receive high volume impact (like chairs hitting walls), or anywhere one might want added strength (outside corners).

@mattpeterson553

2 жыл бұрын

I'm just a home owner fixing a poorly finished basement, and I gotta say Durabond is some awesome stuff. Use it where ever you need strength: big fills, floating out wavy walls, patching corners, fixing underfilled cornerbead. As for sanding, underfill with durabond (fill to 90-95%), then finish the rest will all purpose. I've screed out some walls that were so wavy I was debating whether I should rip out the drywall and plane/shim the studs. Instead I screed with Durabond using a technique that was probably closer to plastering, and then skim coated with all purpose. I only use easy sand when time is an issue (5-minute or 45 minute) or a repair would shrink too much or take too many coats if I used pre-mixed mud.

@karlb8481

2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love the honest opinion. And like the scientist guy sez, if I need a super duty joint, repair, or base in a humid prone area I use durabond for the plaster content. I also use it for 100y old plaster repair. You are correct though, as you need to know it might as well be cement.

@Standswithamiddlefinger

2 жыл бұрын

@@mattpeterson553 same thing here...in excess of 1/4” hollow spots that really could only be filled with Durabond as the bulk filler mud. But I’ve had some bond failures I cannot explain. I had previously skim coated over orange peel with AP (green), realized the area was really hollow, then tried 45”. Still needing more, I bought Durabond due to it being 25 lbs. and cheaper. It must have activated the original skim with AP because I had large chunks easily chip off revealing the orange peel which had been painted with latex. I went back with 45” to repair those spots and it’s really stuck.

@jordanhess5805

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Joshua drywaller here. My father's been doing it for 30 years, green bucket to tape then dark blue to coat, easy sand to fill large cracks. My question is, the stuff that is harder to sand, is there any credence to the idea that the tougher stuff to sand is less likely to crack? We still are not sure. Sometimes I think the tougher stuff is more brittle, and in new construction may be likely to split all your joints as your framing moves and settles. Good application seems to be paramount but I would guess there's performance differences between these products right? Maybe? It's why I'm even scouring youtube for the answers lol

Durabond I believe is a high glue concentrate that is made for plaster applications. Pro mudders will use because they are experts at using it. Also the green pale sold here in the U.S is to have higher glue concentration according to my coworker that did dry wall for a living per sheet. He like to use it for conners and use 90 or 45 on his other joints that don't have high traffic contact.

Great advice, especially the part about cleaning the sides of the bucket when you are done!

Thanks for explaining! Been doing diy bootleg drywall for decades here and there and always use easy sand or whatever I have laying around then end with spackle. I've used hot mud, but it's more stressful (like concrete) so usually don't. Really like how you summarized the products all in one. Thanks

Ya those home depot associates always just give me a blank state when i ask a question. Lol

@dmlkcs8620

3 жыл бұрын

You tell me! I am a female and asked for a sheet of drywall and if they could pls cut it in half. 3 guys working together who didn’t know how to score a drywall sheet!, I had to tell them how on the 2nd sheet... they almost messed up the 2nd one too! .... and they work at HD in Building Material, not kidding!

as a tradesman i am always looking to learn more it is never ending as a tradesman. your videos are simple and direct with great information and tips.

Holy Smokes, I've used that dust reducing one and had every problem you mentioned. You're 100% right about that one. Took me ages to decide it wasn't me causing the problems. Dust falls nicely to the floor, but doesn't adhere well, doesn't blend well, and is prone to micro bubbles if you try to (manufacturer approved) thin it.

Jeff, you're such an asset to the DIY community! Love your common-sense approach to DIY. Keep up the great work!

I am an advanced DIYer, currently finishing the basement. I used Durabond 90 to prefill all the gaps and embed the paper tape, mesh tape as well as inside and outside TrimTex corner beads. It shrinks less than the regular all purpose and gets rock hard. I did second and third coat with Sheetrock Plus 3 (it's lightweight all purpose) sold at Lowes in US.

@stephenholland6328

3 жыл бұрын

Try using the D90 to fill voids and depressions, then tape and mud in a second operation.

@paulmarentette5346

3 жыл бұрын

I am using Durabond90 this weekend to repair deep cracks in my plaster on lath home, as well as plaster that popped off shared concrete wall (semi-detached house.) DB90 fills larger voids, dries hard and doesn't crack. I really like this product for building up the base coat and repairs, then topcoat it with Sheetrock45, which is sandable.

@kendalgee5808

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenholland6328 Good tip thanks. I was thinking the same thing. i use fix it all from home depot. It dries literally in 10 minutes and gets rockhard. If somebody punched a hole in the wall, you could use fix it all to fill it by itself. Just make sure to feather it before it dries. Otherwise you're going to be standing rock, lol.

@mar1video

Жыл бұрын

@@paulmarentette5346 - same here. Using D90 for plaster repair.

thanks for the tips. instead of the pink spackle, I am using DAP Alex Plus spackling - it's made for drywall, white, fills even deeper holes, does not shrink, easy to sand.

CGC Synko also makes Red-Filler All Purpose (white lid) that I have been using in commercial renovations for years. Skims nicely, and sands out fairly easily. Prime with BIN 123, then topcoat over primer with finish paint, then final finish coat on walls. No flashing, perfect finish every time.

Hi Jeff. Great vids. Best d.i.y channel on KZread. Awsome information and demonstrations. Brilliant! Looking forward to more. Take care and stay safe. 🇬🇧👌👍😊

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do! Cheers!

First reaction on the notification: “TELL ME THE TRUTH ABOUT drywall mud............” LoL

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Right?!

@DCS101

3 жыл бұрын

Preach it!

@villeinwilliam6239

3 жыл бұрын

Yes 😆

I just used the dust control in my entire basement Reno, kitchen, bathroom. Obviously I didn’t buy it for dust control all though I feel like the dust drops to the floor better than most compounds. I used it for jointing and taping. It worked well and easy to sand!

As a medical student who just moved into a new place that looks like a kid built the room this is much appreciated. Drywall here is so cheap that if you knock it with a little force it shatters into chunks. The paint is so worn out that it looks like it's never been cleaned plus it flakes right off the walls. So I decided to strip the room and start from scratch. So far, I followed your advice and it's turning out pretty good. Thank you :)

Jeff, In the US the first one you talked about has a green lid, yes it's garbage. But the White bucket blue lid is our equivalent of machine mud. It's called "lightweight" here. Dust control is grey bucket blue (if i recall right) lid. We're lucky that joint compound still comes in buckets here. It's my favorite source of buckets (even if they're not quite 5 gallons).

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Nick. Good top see I wasn't crazy about that cheap mud. Cheers!

@themalacast

2 жыл бұрын

@Cozy It says you can on the bucket, but I think bedding the tape would be better with one of the fast-sets or the green lid all-purpose heavy.

@craigmartin4303

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, this is what I've been looking for - the stateside conversion table. Thanks!

@scottslotterbeck3796

2 жыл бұрын

I've used the small premix green lid for years and it works great.

The all purpose drywall compound in the US (green lid) is really easy to sand and comes in 3 sizes. And the "easy sand" quick set is much much harder to sand

@borys444

3 жыл бұрын

Facts!! Never had a problem sanding AP in the states. I don’t know y ppl r hating on dust control either because if u compare dust control to AP or plus 3 the amount of dust in the air is significantly less hence the name dust control. Ppls expectations in having no dust is unrealistic from the start. If u watch the amount of dust in dust control that falls to the floor versus any other mud u can very easily c that this is where the dust goes as opposed to the air

@zachmiller4930

3 жыл бұрын

@@borys444 yeah very true! I always know when someone is BSing their level of experience on a job when they say "why dont we just use easy sand" for the final coat....clearly not realizing its near impossible to sand.

That durabond 90 is for pre-fill before taping. We use The Dura bond in new construction it helps with settling cracks.

Great content. Love that you started the video with what not to buy. Loving it!!!!!

Use durabond all the time to prefill large gaps before tape and standard mud. Helps tremendously in preventing cracks

@TheRevolucas

3 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely, if you use premixed lightweight joint compounds as a first coat you risk hairline cracking. Using durabond or any other mix yourself joint compound might seem like extra work but it saves you time in the end because it will dry faster and harder.

@borys444

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRevolucas 1st coat never use lightweight premix cause then ur likely to have cracks going forth on ur joints. Use AP green lid (US mud) because there is more adhesive in it. B sure to let it entirely dry though b4 u recoat it with a lightweight which will make for an easier sand.

@andrewcarr2431

3 жыл бұрын

if you read the CGC/USG/manufacturers booklet then you are doing it as per the manual. many skip the pre-fill stage, but like many processes it is the necessary step if you have large gaps (>1/4") between your drywall sheets. You can use lightweight but durabond gives the best results.

@dschafer6634

3 жыл бұрын

Gents, appreciate your comments here, we’ve got some small cracks in walls and for some reason my wife thinks all men know how to do mud and taping. Your comments will help.

@borys444

3 жыл бұрын

@@dschafer6634 tell her many can do it but few can actually make it look good. That’s the difference between a pro and a weekend warrior.

Very helpful, and entertaining. Love the way you don’t edit out bloopers like inverting the hawk and mud falls off. Just explain it and move on,

This was SO helpful! First time homeowner just trying to fix a bad job done in my builder grade house.