How To Get the Smoothest Drywall Finish in 6 Steps

[mobi01595]

just a quick one. Cant tell because the video is shortend, whats the time like spent doing this compared to plaster? how many hours ect. just wondering? Thanks and good video. makes sence to do the second coat. When I have done some drylining I prime then sand then prime again to try and sort the problem. I think ill try this next time.

[cyclesomewhere]

Great video! This is the same exact way I do a level 5, type of mud and all, and the finished product is mint every time. Good point on mentioning a second guy rolling, it makes all the difference in the world with level 5 work, the mud never has a chance to start drying and rolling up. I don't have another guy working with me, so I just grab the roller about halfway through the wiping and I make another pass down the far right side to keep it wet.

[nimrodery]

Love all these comments from guys I would never hire. Level 5 finish = perfect finish under bright light, skylight, daylight etc. Painting this wall and getting a perfect finish is possible on this wall; It is not possible without level 5 finish. Guys who think they can touch up their walls with primer and have it come out "perfect" have a bad definition of the word "perfect".

[OtagoMark]

Unless you use a light when you're sanding chances are you're going to leave scratches all over it, a good coat of sealer will do far more than a skim of plaster. You could skim it on and off as you go faster than rolling it on, any plaster that dries on the tools can be dumped, returning compound to the bucket from that mud pan is asking for trouble.

[nanefy]

So you don't actually need to plaster over plasterboard/drywall?? I am a total noob at this and me and my finacee have just ripped out plaster and lathe in an old building and we are going to put up plasterboard/gyproc and tape it etc, but we thought we then had to plaster over the top of this, but going by this video, that's not required?? I know this is probably a totally simple question, but if I am correct in my thinking it's going to make this job so much easier!!

[MarkoSutherland]

It's similar to a level 5 finish.People think their walls are fine until 500 watt halogens are shined on it.He's clearly doing it slow so you get what he is doing.It is becoming an industry standard for high end work is often specified in the works.

[asheca97]

nice video, handy :)

[akmrmike]

Makes perfect sense.

[powershop1903]

Good to know! Thanks for the video. (for all the people hatin' on this guy; his trademark is called "fine homebuilding")

[DestroyAllorNothing]

WOW, that is insane, I am no pro but my walls in my house are perfect, yeah it takes me a long time but I would die of old age doing this step, just do two coats of primer, Anything short of perfect in my house is not accepted and this is what works for me. You can always touch up over your primer coat any imperfections.

[nimrodery]

@DestroyAllorNothing Problem is for large walls that see a lot of light, you will see every butt joint. That's not perfect.

[neculea1]

sei un imbecile.....non si puo lavorare cosi

[mikedida18]

are you serious....you would need forever to do a home...no on would pay you for that..I would rather apply more primer than do what you are doing...you are definitely bored in your life!!

[nimrodery]

@mikedida18 Look up "level five finish". It's an industry standard. Lots of high end clients pay for and expect this.

[flyingrv6]

Myron definitely knows how to drywall and sand. He is the master of his trade.