Beginner's Guide To Drywall Taping | A to Z

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I'm a professional home improvement/remodeling contractor. What I've learned is that every one of us needs a mentor and teacher and you do an awesome job of being that for me, Jeff. I always struggled finishing drywall but I have gotten so much better at it as a result of watching your videos...over and over again. I'm grateful and so are my clients. Thank you!

I'm a mom with a very busy husband and I wanted to learn how to remodel on my own. And I watched so many of your videos and I wanted to give a huge thank you! My walls came out smooth with beautiful corners! It almost looks pro. Thank you for all the time you invest into teaching people what to do and not do!

9:12 horizontal join 17:08 ceiling to wall join 25:57 inside corner 36:57 outside corner 49:20 second coat inside corner 57:08 second coat horizontal 59:01 second coat vertical butt join 1:03:14 second coat outside corner 1:11:51 second coat wall/ceiling join

2 years ago I purchased a home that needed a lot of work. Since that time to now, you've inspired me through countless videos on a wide array of tasks! Your willingness to share your knowledge is extremely commendable. The amount of work you (or someone) has put into creating these videos, the editing, audio, and uploading is quite a task in itself. If there was an award for the international tradesman of the year... you'd certainly have my vote. Thank you from Oklahoma, USA.

I had been installing drywall in my basement over the past few weekends now, as a complete noob. I went through a bunch of your old videos and while they were definitely helpful and enabled me to get the job done, THIS is exactly the type of video I was looking for and would have liked to see. Thanks for uploading this I know it's going to help thousands of people who were in a similar situation as I was. Even now that I've finished my project I'm still enjoying this video and am watching it and learning what little mistakes I did and what I could have done better. Thanks Jeff, helpful as always 👍

Been doing home repairs and small renos for 17 yrs, most contractors hate and avoid drywall work (because they suck at it). I like it... and 95% no issues, this video has shown me the errors in my methods and how to avoid them. Love learning, great presentation. Thanks for all you do.

You, my friend, did not just make a video, you did a Beginner's Guild to Drywall "MOVIE". Thank you for spending the time to do this. Wow and well done.

This guy is absolutely remarkable. He doesn't powder coat everything was so much BS that you can't get any real usable information out of it! He keeps it simple he includes tips like painting so that you go with the rays of the Sun I wouldn't even have thought to tell someone such a thing and I been in the drywall business it's just something that I never even thought about! Very very good instructional videos the man has a real talent for teaching! Watch and learn! Excellent job!

Others have said this, and I will too: this is the best drywall video on YouTube by the best home renovator on YouTube. Bookmark this damn thing. Brilliant stuff.

I've watched dozens of drywall, tape, and mudding videos and this was definitely the most comprehensive with nothing left out. Actually watched the entire hour and a half+ video without skipping anything and glad I did. Also appreciate the "mess-ups", because us newbies absolutely have them and now see how to actually correct them. Seriously, thank you. Definite subscriber here!

Please understand this guy is incredibly skilled and makes it look very easy. It definitely is not easy, takes a lot of patience and time to get this good!!

You are the best DIY teacher on YouTube. Clear, straightforward, warm natured, on point, and it is clear you know your content. “Thank you” does not get to the bottom of my appreciation—not even close.

The best mudding video you will ever find on YouTube. The priming and reapplying mud to perfect the finish blew my mind. I don't know why because it's basically the same concept as repairing an existing wall. Awesome video.

I absolutely love this man. He makes everything look easy and therefore not intimidating. He’s an excellent teacher. He knows his skills very well and his explanations just flow as he’s working. I just found him about a month ago and I’m binging on his channel. I’m a female DIYer that wants to get into some woodworking and learning more skills. You don’t need to look anywhere else folks. He will teach you everything you need to know about the home

Tip 1. The first thing a 1st time DIY drywaller should do before starting a drywall project is get a file and round those sharp edges on the drywall knives to keep from cutting the drywall paper. Tip 2: Have a 2nd bucket with water and run the mixer in the bucked with water that way you clean off much of the compound, then let it sit in the bucket of water so it doesn't dry and gives you time to clean it after finishing the mud job.

I like how Jeff also explains engineering of things, rather than just showing how to do it. It's necessary, to make right decisions in non-standard situations.

From Peterborough, Ontario. I just built a 24x24x13 garage last summer with my father-in-law. What a learning experience! I finished the insulation, vapor barrier, and drywall in the fall by myself. By procrastinating all winter long, I was able to come across your video and finally have the motivation to get the mudding and taping done. For this I thank you! Thanks for the great video!

Hi, Jeff! I am a hands-on, love tools, working with my hands, kind a guy. I was in electrical supplies for many years, but as soon as I was out of it, I got my contractor's license to do small jobs. I ended up building custom fireplace mantles, and fireplace stonework, as well as building custom outdoor kitchen islands. I have watched countless videos of yours and have really learned SO much! Thank you for your outstanding videos, and excellent content! You are not only a craftsman, but a wonderful teacher as well! Cheers! Ron Star

“Sexy corners!” “share with friends!” -entertaining and saving me time sanding from over mudding—thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!