This is the way many people start out finishing inside corners. This technique produces nice results when performed correctly. However, it does require that …
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How to apply knockdown drywall texture.
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Adam Sendek · September 20, 2014 at 7:39 PM
thanks for the videos – it’s refreshing to watch a pro
codmod2killer · September 20, 2014 at 7:58 PM
thank you wow i just started out plastering and i have a good nack for
it… its thoes dreaded cieling corners that srive me nuts. i normaly do
the whole top part of the cieling corners first then the bottom thanks for
the stagering tecknique great vid
vxAREKxv · September 20, 2014 at 8:48 PM
thanks for this videos ! how many coats you need? 1 coumpond and paper next
day … 2 first coat no sadning 3 day second coat 4 day sanding thats
correct?
frank darga · September 20, 2014 at 9:28 PM
great demo bro thats how i do it as well you rock keep it up
vile420 · September 20, 2014 at 10:09 PM
My name is Fast Eddie, I have been hanging & Finishing for 30 years in 12
states. please call me at 757-788-8904, so maybe we can share some
knowlrdge and experience about the art of finishing sheetroch.
TheCactus71 · September 20, 2014 at 10:20 PM
@TheAxecutioner the only reason it will crack is if you leave too much mud
right in the corner as the mud will shrink and crack. this goes for any
application. the key is to sand down the corner to where you almost expose
the tape right in the corner. experience will tell you when its just right.
TheCactus71 · September 20, 2014 at 10:56 PM
@dingdong009 it is easy to totally fill a bead in 2 coats. the key is
setting the bead tight against the corner where less fill is required. it
does three things: uses less mud, drys faster and makes base trim look
straighter.
dingdong009 · September 20, 2014 at 11:21 PM
@TheCactus71 You can’t do 2 coats, or else your beads won’t b filled
properly, and if you do you have to use thicker mud, also u gotta make sure
ur bevel tapes fill in th ebevel completely, or else there’ll be hollows
spots. And you don’t have to prefill, if you know what your doing. First
coating the first day only applie if everything is dried properly from
tapping, which 9/10 times the tape is still wet, if and if u coat while
it’s still wet it’ll shrink that much more.
Colby Ward · September 20, 2014 at 11:22 PM
fantastic video! Thank you for the post. I do all sorts of remodeling and I
have to tackle drywall from time to time. I am by no means a pro at it, but
this video is helping me improve the craft. Thanks again!
Bradyn Austin · September 20, 2014 at 11:40 PM
Isn’t the corner more likely to crack when you do each side of a corner on
a different day? I am not trying to be a smart ass, i am asking your
opinion. To me it seems like it would lose the strength of having
continuous mud that continously dries thru the whole corner which would
make it more likely to crack than if both sides were mudded together. I
guess what i’m really asking is: have you seen corners crack using this
system or is it just as good? thanks 🙂
TheCactus71 · September 20, 2014 at 11:54 PM
@vxAREKxv pre fill any gaps in the seams then tape. You can first coat the
same day. Second coat the next day and if completely dry you may finish
coat the next day. If no pinhole are visible you can sand.
SHAWNELIASON · September 21, 2014 at 12:45 AM
Im a do it your selfer….and this tip really makes sense…. I just did
two rooms and the corners are a real booger. I just got them close with the
spoon, let em set up overnight and spray textured the crap out of
everything. And it turned out pretty good! But i do like this method
sfaster · September 21, 2014 at 1:27 AM
That’s how to do it…………..I love when homeowners try to do both
sides together. They usully give up and drink beer.
Rob Urban · September 21, 2014 at 1:43 AM
First timer (finished my garage after 10 years of living here). Your video
was extremely helpful to me today as I textured. Drywallers are grossly
underpaid and under appreciated. Now I know first hand that this is a real
skill and is difficult to master. 
zenbooter · September 21, 2014 at 2:18 AM
@lovesomecujo,,, if you ever work over an area that was wallpapered,
beware. The adhesive WILL leach through everything.White bisque SG 4×4 and
the Brite White grout for example ,WILL turn yellow,it WILL also penetrate
the body and guess what.You guessed it. Next step?, common sense,which is
not too common.It’s quicker to remove the board.
usmodel1 · September 21, 2014 at 2:57 AM
Good job
George Raymond · September 21, 2014 at 3:42 AM
this shit really blows i mean blows iv done alot of it in hotels prime the
walls though and get big text machine and use a spray sheild to knock down
what a mess
Shawn Wheelock · September 21, 2014 at 4:41 AM
Thanks for your video. I just got done and a first timer. Looks
great….GREATLY APPRECIATED!
tsreindl · September 21, 2014 at 5:41 AM
A professional CAN match any texture.
lovesomecujo · September 21, 2014 at 5:44 AM
@amey2010 thats true! helps to prevent clumps at the bottom
marcy108 · September 21, 2014 at 6:04 AM
next time you should prime the wall first you run the risk of the compound
turning yellow 🙂
mikeinchgo · September 21, 2014 at 6:24 AM
Only an asshole like MY RETARD WOULD LEAVE COMMENTS LIKE this but if he
lived on the top floor of a building where the genius carpenters in 1967
NAILED the drywall to the roof joists, and the nails kept popping through
because of constant movement of the roof over the years, HE MIGHT WANT A
KNOCK DOWN FINISH so MYRETARD? You can shut the fuck up now.
kuhlsnu · September 21, 2014 at 6:32 AM
I’ve never done this before but I am looking for videos on how to do it…
I noticed you didn’t move your trough in a consistent way across the wall,
using different movements the entire time. Does that give you the best
results or was that just the way you figured out how to do it.
ELQUITO12 · September 21, 2014 at 6:45 AM
@klrkevin rofl u got that rite
jairiguana · September 21, 2014 at 7:29 AM
I have a question what is the trademark of the material your use for
texturize the drywall, thanks
gotlogg · September 21, 2014 at 8:13 AM
I’ve done this in rooms to hide imperfections and it looked great. As
opposed to trying to fix bad work that has ten layers of paint on it. If I
was starting with new walls I would recommended priming first.
saucingtonrooster · September 21, 2014 at 8:58 AM
These guys do not know what they are doing
betterpaths · September 21, 2014 at 9:54 AM
Texture is getting a lot of views, keep doing what your doing!
Eduardo Guedes · September 21, 2014 at 10:27 AM
thanks for the video
WOO498 · September 21, 2014 at 11:13 AM
wow.. Im a Drywaller but in Australia, and i can say we do it things
differently and i believe its easier. Great job guys looks good.
randalljames1 · September 21, 2014 at 12:09 PM
why would the knockdown remove a lot of dry mud? I just did this and
nothing got cut off, just “flattened” out.. there was no dry material at
all much less any removed..
msakowski · September 21, 2014 at 1:05 PM
I have been told that if you use the larger opening, then you can reduce
the PSI to as little as 20-30 psi. And, the compound may be ready to knock
down in as few as 10 min. You should always spray and knock down some
texture on a sample panel, or leftover scrap of drywall first, to see what
works for you.
msakowski · September 21, 2014 at 1:07 PM
Not a career. If it was I would be out doing jobs rather than producing DIY
videos.
sdold · September 21, 2014 at 1:15 PM
I just hired a guy that does tract houses to do one room for me. He used
the same tool to do the knockdown that these guys are using. What’s a
“knock down trial”?
DICACIO1 · September 21, 2014 at 2:04 PM
YES, and it works great for texturing walls and ceilings. knock down time
is about 2O to 30 minutes depending on room temperature and/or weather
outside. If floor fans are used for a quicker drying method, knock down
time will be faster.
TomSawyerPainting · September 21, 2014 at 2:53 PM
I think you have the Hopper on Backwards. (Hence The Handle)
msakowski · September 21, 2014 at 3:12 PM
This was a USG product.
HumpinGrannys · September 21, 2014 at 4:06 PM
You fuckin retards dont even paint first. Stupid stunned pricks. Idiots
like you put these videos up on youtube then people watch and say…oh i
can do this no problem…fuck their job up then have to pay 3x the amount
to have it fixed. Dont do knockdown on walls either its stupid, hire a
decent taper!!
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