Who caught the bonus tip at the end?! 😎👊🏼

After four years of college and teaching for twenty one years, you are hands down the most efficient and easily understood teacher I have ever seen. You repeat instructions just the right amount of times and stress the important points. You even incorporate prior learning into your explanations. You would score a 5 out of 5 on a teacher evaluation. You are truly a gifted teacher.

If you ever want a side “gig”, please consider becoming a teacher. This has got to be one of the best explained drywall mudding video. I’m a DIYer in the process of finishing my basement here in Canada. I plan on watching this video as many times it will take me to get the technique right. Well done Stud Pack!

I could watch someone who's good at their profession work all day. It's almost therapeutic to watch a seasoned pro move along effortlessly. Great work.

No Wasting Mud, and No Waste of words. I like this kind of help.

I'm a pro painter. Been in the industry all my life as my father and grandfather. This is the best, friendly, professional, simple and understandable video on taping and mudding I've seen. Thank you. Super quality and efficient. That's key.

What’s funny is that I’m almost 70 years young and I’ll never have to do this type of taping and mudding. But I’m mesmerized by your teaching techniques and skills. So, I watch like the addicted DIY-er I am. Great job!!

Mudding has been my Achilles heal - needing someone to explain HOW TO HOLD THE KNIFE!!! Man!!! This video has literally answered all of my questions. Thank you, sir!!!!!

As a DIY homeowner, I really appreciate this instructional content. Thanks for taking the time with this great video.

This is the BEST mud and tape tutorial that gets down to business quickly. You had so many tips in there. I've watched dozens of others, but none have given me the confidence to start doing this as this video has. That bonus tip at the very end is crazy... I didn't even know you can pour that much water into a mud bucket overnight and not ruin it.

You get straight “A’s” on this video, your instructions are clear and through. I can’t complement you enough on your skills and teaching. You are a great resource for those of us who taking our own projects.

Well done sir. I have been a contractor/carpenter my entire adult life and tape/mud has always been a weak spot for me... just bought another fixer-upper and darn it I am going to learn this stuff once and for all. You Tube is so awesome for this and you have some great tips.

I’m a general contractor. This guys tips should really be used. His technique is also standard for most mudders that aren’t using the level5 mud/taping tool…. If you can’t afford $1000+ for it then use this man’s technique and maybe expand upon because there’s only so much a video will teach you Best of luck fellow contractors and DIYers

I've watched a ton of drywall videos about mudding and this is by far the most descriptive one I've ever seen... This will definitely help me with my next kitchen or bathroom remodel when we need to hang our drywall... Thank you so much!

My wife and I just purchased our 1st house together. We looked at a lot of new builds through our process. With the knowledge I've gained from watching your videos, I knew how to look for good quality work and saw a lot of bad / shortcut work in these luxury priced homes. I caught myself laughing many times and saying, " not the Stud Pack way"! Keep the educational videos coming. There's nothing better than to tackle a job you thought was to big for ya and have professional results. Plus, YOU KNOW IT WAS DONE RIGHT!!! Thanks Stud Pack!

Man you explain it in easy to understand instructions. Great teacher! I will be definitely watching your video again as I am about to start hanging drywall and this is my 1st project. Thank you!

Awesome! I'm a college professor and a part-time investor who has flipped more than 200 homes and have done my fair-share of drywall work over the past 40 years. I learned more here (that I sure wish I knew decades ago) than I ever learned from hands-on and from watching others. EXCELLENT tutorial. I don't have any current projects, but I'm really itching to do something now after watching. Keep up the great work! -Jeff

I got a funny story for you guys.I have never really read directions for things .so the first time I used 20 minute mud ,I mixed the entire bag and needless to say I wasted about 95% of it.What A very valuable lesson about not reading the instructions the very first time you do something.

I'm a 4th year drywaller and I must say this is a very informative video. I was looking for taping videos to be able to take care of both ends of my own side jobs and I feel really confident after watching this. Thanks a bunch man!

I was a welding instructor for years, and i must say you are an excellent teacher. I know nothing about drywall, but am about to tackle a small project with confidence after watching your instructional how-to. Thank you.

Put a window in a spare bedroom and did the drywall repair ourselves. I had the job of tape and bedding. I was super scared of even trying until I watched your video. You have the gift of teaching! Great video. You covered all the steps and I went into the project with confidence. I admit I had a few rough spots but just reviewed your methods and it came out beautifully. Thanks!

This is awesome. I am drywalling my entire house, 1st time, and I first watched Jeff's video Drywall A to Z (Home Renovision). His video is great, and so I started on my house. It's hard to remember everything, so after doing the closets, I decided to watch Stud Pack's video for a refresher. I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH THE IMPORTANCE OF A REFRESHER VIDEO. After a few practice pieces you'll know what you can and can't do well. When I watched Stud Pack's video, I was especially curious how they mud factory edges and corners, something I needed to improve on. I was glued to this video as it was like someone was lifting the veil on all my questions. Fantastic content as always. Succinct, friendly, very helpful, and this guy makes you feel like you can do any job. Thanks!

What a great video, Y'all! I absolutely hate doing tape & mud, because my OCD won't let me leave it alone. I keep messing with it way too much and end up frustrated because of that. Your techniques I think my definitely help, because it gives a great formula for success, and stops me from thinking that I need to get it perfect on each successive pass. Definitely one of the best mud videos out there. You're not trying to show off, or play for the camera. You are actually trying to teach and show proper procedures to set people up for success. This is a staple of your channel, and why I will always watch your videos! Stud Pack rules...

All the self help tutorials I’ve ever watch this dude is the most efficient teacher. He goes over what to do.. why to not do something and common problems and how to fix those. One of the things missing from self help is what happens if you make a mistake and all guys doing this long term could benefit us first time self helpers with tips on mistakes they maybe have made and help us along the way. Love the content!!!

Thank you for making these videos. Im doing an entire 1200 sf renovation myself and It's my first home. These techniques are invaluable to achieve the quality I want for my space-- tools in the knuckles, paper tape hanging loose on the roll finding underdriven screws by sounding. The list goes on. Very appreciative of your demeanor as well.

I have done a lot of drywall and taping over the years as a handyman, you just showed me how to speed up the job, because time is money. wished I would have known this when I was younger. Great video and tips!

I discovered your channel yesterday and have been binge watching you. No extranneous content or stupid introductions, great teaching, helpful mistakes, and thank you for not playing music when you're talking, that's a game changer for people with hearing loss, ask me how I know. Y'all are great, don't change a thing in the way you make your videos!

After 30+ years in collision repair and refinish I thought I had a pretty good idea what needed to be done to repair the drywall around our newly installed tub and surround, after watching this video I feel confident that I can do a good job! It’s nice when a knowledgeable pro walks us through the steps with great tips on correct procedures! Thanks! True artisan!

My favorite job EVER was construction. And I became a master sheetrock mudder and painter. But even I learned a few tricks from your video. I'm into my own reno right now and this refresher course with your extra tips really helps. Thank you!

Just watched an earlier vid and it's crazy to see how Paul has grown into being on camera. He used to talk so careful and mild, seeming a bit unsure what topics he could get away with (Electrical anyone? ;) ) and now hes quick and sure of himself really packing the information in while still being as clear as he was early in the channel. Love to see it. I'd give Jordan the credit for that but I don't want him to be any more trouble for Paul than he already is.

I just bought my first home and am finishing my garage. Your guide has been invaluable. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, it has helped me a lot.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! My house settled a few years ago and i have to re-tape and mud all the drywall joints in my century home. Uggh!!! A friend who is skilled in this craft came by leaving me supplies and a "way too fast" tutorial. He left me a 12 inch blade, and as a woman, that was too heavy for me overhead on a ladder, but he insisted that was the only way. So that project never began. I can't tell you how happy I am to see that 6 inch blade being your #1 tool of choice. My project is going to RESTART, thanks to you!!

Yes I was a pro drywall guy, but you have all the tricks already in your video. Nice to see you teaching the people the right way without having to learn slowly on the job. Great video

Cant say enough about how much I appreciate your concise and very practical advice. Makes me want to rip down a wall just to reinstall new drywall with these techniques. Stay safe!

Paul . . at 77yrs of age I am tackling complete remod in my basement family room . . your videos solidified my DIY gene . . I can do this! U R A Great teacher! Thanks.

I’m in Australia and been watching your videos for a year while doing our renovations. Best instructions and best teacher there is! I feel like I need to send you Father’s Day gifts haha! Thanks a bunch! 🙌

It's been 15 years since I did drywall and I've hung a 35 x 48 sheet in my kitchen but needed a refresher on taping and mudding. This is clear, concise, and with your little tips and hints, very helpful. The only bad news is that I guess I'm ready to get to work....thanks for a great piece!

Ive been watching so many tutorials and they were all in new construction situations, it made me feel terrible about the work I'm doing on a remodel. Seeing this made me feel so much better about it! Thank you, wonderful video.

Best DIY friendly tool I've found for taping... The Tape Buddy. Seriously, don't knock it til you try it. Great work boys!

I've watched alot of videos on mud and drywall and this video was the best one and easy to understand. I appreciate this man getting straight to the topic without abunch of talk about everything else I don't care about. I'll watch him from now on

We have a lot of drywall finishing to do in the house that we're remodeling. We got a quote from a local drywall professional, and once we got over the shock, we will continue to do our own. We were doing it the long and hard way. I can't wait to try your techniques to see if it works for us. Thank you so much for sharing your tips and tricks to finishing drywall.

Man, this was a phenomenal video to watch. It really did cover the whole process and was filled with important and bonus tips. I am renovating my basement and this will be the only video I'll watch on mudding before rolling up my sleeves. Thank you so much!

I will be taping tomorrow and I was a nervous wreck. But once I was done with this video I feel a lot more confident and ready! Thanks! 10 out of 10

I've been doing all my drywall myself and this has been the most helpful video I've watched so far in my project!! thanks guys!

TOTAL GOAT!!! Greatest Of All TIme! I have to insulate, drywall, and mud my garage after just having emergency neurosurgery! This is my go-to video! You are a credit to humanity, my friend! Thank you for this!!!

Man, where were you guys 50 years ago when i was 15 years old learning to drywall tape and float sheetrock in the family homestead. Could have used all of your tips back then. School of hard knocks I learned from. Thanks for sharing, Ken

I’ve watched a number of videos on drywalling and taping but this one is by far the best one I’ve seen!

I am a young homeowner approaching doing this for the first time in my own home. And you sir have given me the confidence to approach the job, thank you.

What a great teacher you are!!! I am remodelling my basement and right on time got to watch this video before doing a messy project. I will watch it over again until my technique would be sufficient. THANKS

As a plumber of 16 years and a recently self made drywaller, you helped allot Sir! Thank you 🤪

Hi! I'm a beginner and your video cleared up all the confusion. I'm a retired hairdresser on a tight budget. Your video helped me get the job done correctly and you speak to the public in terms that are familiar. I CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH . I like that you use paper tape as that's what my dad used and it's familiar to me. You're my home improvement hero!!! ❤ And great job on the video Jordan 😊 And I agree on the free buckets..it helps the wallet and the environment.

Going to do drywall today for the first time, and this video has given me the utmost confidence. Amazing. Can’t thank you enough

For the best tip/hack of all, in my opinion, watch to the end. Great idea guys. I'm not a person who is mudding but I will sure pass this on to my son who is remodeling his old house right now. He's replacing plaster with sheet rock.

Great video! Having done drywall DIY many times, I can attest to the fact that he makes this look easy! It's not easy. It's one of the hardest things to get right when you're a DIY'er. I'm about to attempt it again in the next week or so and this video has been so helpful. I feel much more ready to do it this time.

Very impressed! I’ve been doing remodeling for 45+ years in my own business. I always pick up a good tip from your videos. Thank you!

I'm a DIY kinda guy. I'm about to attempt drywalling a whole wall by myself. Picked up plenty of tips, but the ending is where it's at. The mud cleanup is essential. Thank you for that tip. Worth watching til the end.

I'm doing one wall and you have given me the confidence to get in done! Thanks. You two make a great team!

Hung drywall by myself in my house and about to start mudding. Really appreciate the tips bc every time I’ve tried it I ended up sanding a ton. Also great tip on keeping your mud wet in the bucket.

Hands down, the best instructional video on drywall finishing. Awesome job guys!!!!

Wow this was incredible. DIYer here. I learned I made a few mistakes but I also learned how to correct them. I was watching this at 11pm and yes I got up, mixed some mud and made those adjustments. The biggest tip for me was using the blade to show where there were high and low spots. It’s seems so simple but before this video I was using my hand. I could feel the valley but I couldn’t tell how much of one existed. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. 👍👍👍

PHENOMENAL Video! I've been building a house using as much "sweat equity" as feasible. Even with 10' ceilings, installing the drywall was no problem (thanks to my Harbor Freight Drywall hoist!). HOWEVER, learning the art of mudding and taping has been a royal PITA, in spite of having been an attentive student at "KZfaq University!!! Unquestionably, this is THE BEST DIY video I've come across! It's a shame I didn't stumble across this one WEEKS ago!!!!

He gotta be the greatest drywall Teacher or pro I've ever seen If the world had more Teachers like him we would have a more educated world to live in .

It's insane what KZfaq can do for someone. I always think "man I wish my dad would have taught me how to do things" but literally anything you can think of there is a video out there to show you how. Great video man, I mean you killed it here, appreciate the lesson!

This is the best pedagog I've ever watched and listen to. The clarity of his explanations makes him the best teacher.

Super helpful for a beginner!! Took me a little bit to get the technique down, but all you tips and tricks were so helpful!!! Great video!

You guys make it look so easy, that’s the sign of true professionals !!!!! I learn something from every video, thanks

I was watching this to refresh my memory it’s been awhile since my last project. I did my garage and now will be doing the basement bathroom. I learned a lot of new time saving tricks watching this video. Thank you for making this video!

Very well put together!! Beyond expectation! As a pro drywaller I use durabond easy sand for my first coat on any gaps in remodels. It's just a stronger formula than the 45min you used.

I think I need to skip a day in my project because twice now I’ve tackled a job and you covered it the very next day. Great tips! Thank you 👍🏼

This was so helpful and answered so many questions to so many little issues I've had mudding. Looked up, and 28 minutes had flown by like it was 5 minutes. Thank you!!

You have the BEST tips and tricks! You kept me engaged the whole way through!!! Love your content!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

Ive always used steel mini plaster veneer beads. Super clean corners and you can plumb them with a level if you have some really funky corners. Only con is it takes a little longer but the end result is so good

We use the all purpose mud to put the tape on it dries really hard the plus 3 it’s softer and the tape peels off easier we only use plus3 for the coating first and second coat. Really good video lots of tips

I was all set to gush over this vid but after reviewing the other comments, there's nothing else to add. This is pure gold! I wish I could have a beer with this guy. 🤙

Haven't worked Dry-Wall in almost 10 years at this point. Watched your video last night, and was able to knockout my unfinished garage walls within a few hours today. I'd say the "warm-up" took about 40 feets worth of tape; after that it was smooth sailing. (And then I rewatched the video and was humbled by the pros again. Haha!) Thanks for the tips! Subbed.

I really hate mudding. Every time I've tried it, I end up making a mess and call in someone to rescue me. When they do it, it looks like artistry. This video gives me some hope. I've got another project next month and I guess I'll try my hand again. I'll watch this video 3 or 4 more times beforehand though. I'm a slow learner ;-)

I'm an electrician, but like most guys who do any construction related job for a living, I've done a little of everything over the years. My partner and I have flipped a few homes and we're hands on through the entire process. Considering how crazy material costs are right now, if we didn't do most of it ourselves we'd go broke! lol Anyway, filling drywall is one of the jobs that I hate the most! I can do it, but I'm not fast and they'll be more sanding to do than there would be if a pro did it. All us guys in the trades pass around favors around here, so that's what I do when it's time to fill drywall. They know I'll remember them when they need something. We're all friends, so we all break balls. I tell them they need me more than I need them because I don't need a permit to fill drywall. 😂

I've been painting and drywalling for 29 years. Your instructions are incredibly spot on. We would work well together👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

This video is the reason KZfaq was created. This has tons of tips on how to drywall. Easily explained and shown. GREAT video! Keep up the good work!

I've been doing drywall repair for years ...... all wrong. Thank you for this video I am very impressed with not only the easy to understand and professional demonstration but that you touched base on every problem I've ever had ( and ones i haven't yet)and gave the solutions to them by the time i was finished watching the video i was excited to go to work and that hasn't happened in 35 years i wish the teachers at my school had your gift of teaching if you ever get tired of hanging drywall you definitely have a teaching career waiting for you WELL DONE!!!!!

I have seen SO MANY "drywallers" apply tons of mud then spend their time GRINDING the excess off. My God! Light layers makes less work. I HATE sanding, but the rest of the drywalling process. It's an art, when done right

Literally watched 8 other videos before this one and had lots of questions...you answered them all. Thank you.

Thank you. Today my husband and I took down our wall kitchen cabinets. Exposing unfinished drywall seams and screw holes. This video is exactly what I need to ensure that tomorrow I will be able to repair the wall correctly. Without having do a lot of sanding. I will have a nice smooth wall to paint. Great job on the video.

I do a lot of my own repairs in the house, but drywall has always been the one thing I’m afraid to try because I don’t want to fail, watching this video has motivated me to go for it. You make it look so easy and describe very well how to get it done. Thank you for instilling the faith in me that I could do it !! Keep the awesome vids coming. I’m a subscriber.

Usually I like to flip quickly through videos to find what I need and not waste my time but I watched every second of yours! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Keep making videos!

Wow! I just graduated from mudding, and it didn't cost me a penny. I really enjoyed your tutorial on the tips and tricks. Great job, sir!

Hands down the absolute best all around comprehensive tutorial on tape and mudding. Thank you so much! I discovered a lot of this tonight in trial by fire but learned a lot watching this after the fact. I was happy to see I was on the right path, but even more happy to witness and learn these great tips and techniques. Well done. Wish you could help with my project!

Hey stud pack! Awesome videos! I have a quick question about the mud for setting the tape. Have you ever used the green lid all purpose mud for that step? I’m not sure how true this is but I was told it’s best for there because it has a higher concentration of glue to go into the paper on the drywall and tape.

You two are so good at both skills and teaching, I knew all you did, Im in the construction 40 years, but love to watch your style, its so uplifting. thanks for this view into your world, hope to see Jordan and his son doing this too one day.

One of the best, efficiently done, well explained, full of practical tips DIY video I’ve ever seen. Well done, sir!

Hey guys. Im a GC in Wisconsin, and the only two things I do differently are...I use the green bucket instead of the blue. And, I use plastic corner applied with a spray adhesive. It is quick and no pre-fill is required in the corners. Otherwise, everything else is exactly how I do it. Great job guys. Excellent as always. I'm onto the drywall stage on my current job this Monday. Your video was great to get my brain in the right space.

Just a recommendation for the future. Don't use plus 3 mud to tape doesn't work very well with the tape and also created bubbles of air because is not for that. The plus 3 is for applying coats and texture because is light and easy to sand instead using plus 3 for taping use all purpose mud (the green box) it does have more glue and stick to the tape and wall very easily. You can tell the difference between all purpose and plus 3, also never use all purpose for applying coats or texture. It's impossible to sand. Great videos and keep going. Good vibes.

This is "thee" best how to on working with drywall and tape/mud that I've seen. I did a kitchen and bathroom remodel, and I wish I saw this first, Outstanding video,

I truly like the way you speak on what you are doing while you are doing it, thank you so much for all the hard work, always making me feel like I can do everything I set myself to do, stay Wonderful, you are a blessing to many of us.

A couple additional tips for you: 1. Fold your inside corner tape where it meets the ceiling and clip the end at a 45 degree angle before application for all three corners to eliminate build up of mud in the ceiling corners. 2. Partially clip tape end corners to avoid flaring (I.e. don’t leave a square end) 3. You absolutely can apply mud over the tape during the bonding (1st coat), just make sure they don’t intersect-i.e. coat paper only on butt seams but not beveled seams; and coat on 1/2 of all inside corners on all three where they meet. This technique saves time and steps. If you were to wait, you would still have to do this but then wait until it dries before applying the perpendicular joint. Depending on the size of the job, you would save a day of waiting/dry time. Lastly, instead of filling that deep void in the ceiling where the new meets the old, you can WET SHIM instead without taking the sheet down. Pull the screws within the voided area and squirt a few pulses of canned polyurethane foam in the screw holes, then immediately reinsert the screw but only 1/2 a turn by hand to allow the foam to push the sheetrock back out. (don’t use window/door foam as it’s not structural) The screw acts as a plug to prevent oozing. This technique takes some practice to get the correct amount of foam squeezed in. If the sheetrock sprung back before applying foam, then you know it’s a true void. In this case turn the screw until it’s almost flush after foam application to prevent over bulging with foam. This technique is useful for spots where there’s and obvious void. Think of it as concrete slab leveling for sheetrock. Hope this helps.

One thing you didn’t mention is that if you don’t bed the tape right it could start to bubble. It needs moisture to bond with the mud. Pre mixed mud sometimes doesn’t have enough moisture in it and you get wrinkles and bubbles.

This is excellent. You know what you’re talking about and you’re a fantastic teacher. Your videos helped me finish my addition like a pro, which I am not. So thank you.

Thanks for this video on mud and tape. It took me years and lots of DIY projects to get some comfort with drywall taping. You’re explanation really helped me to see where I’m making mistakes ad where I can save some time.

Also, for some reason when mixing hot mud, or any powder, it's better to add the liquid first. Including baking cakes and mixing thinset.

Quick question/observation. When demonstrating the screw filling technique, I noticed a bunch of ripples in the tape on the horizontal tape joint just below the screws. Do you guys worry about that and fix it, or just coat it in the next coat of mud? I have seen other drywall pros make their mud loose and wet for the tape so it soaks in and supposedly prevents this. Keep making great videos! Thanks for all you guys do!