Applying all purpose joint compound with a paint roller

[bubba007sss]

Are you just scraping it all back off again or does it leave a little texture.

I did this once with rollers that have like a wire affect to them.

Then another time the Daughter and Son enlaw bought a house and for some reason he liked the textured ceilings so I went up and rolled the compound on for him while he used the stimple brush, I personally like the smooth look myself.

Joe when I added a link to your YouTube site Ion my website I had compliments about your videos they liked them.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@bubba007sss I put the mud on then I wipe it smooth with a 10" to 12" broadknife. I was floating the entire wall since it had old heavy spray texture on it & I wanted to finish the wall smooth. I have more videos that show how to float/skim out a wall. You should check them out. Thanks for putting a link on your website.....awesome! Much thanks. You get a gold star! Is there anything I can do for you? Joe :0

[bubba007sss]

@VideoJoeKnows No Joe I've been a Carpenter Electrician and Plumber going on 34 years now and I can finish drywall with the best of them, but I enjoy your videos my friend You're helping a lot of folks, so my hat is off to you. There isn't much that I can't do to a house, from the furnace to the roof I've done it all.. In the State of Pa. we didn't need a license up until a few years ago so we were able to learn all trades even though my name isn't Jack. : )

[VideoJoeKnows]

@bubba007sss I guess you could show me a few things or two then!!..lol Thanks again for sending me comments. I appreciate the fact that you take time out to do that....it benefits me & all those who choose to read the comment area. Thanks! Joe :0

[bubba007sss]

@VideoJoeKnows Aaa Joe we're never to old to learn, there is always something new going on in this kind of business, and it seems like it's never ending. I can't keep up with it all. I've decided to run a handy man service as a repair man and it seems like with the lack of employment people are grabbing a ladder and a hammer and tackling this business for them selves. As far as I know they haven't separated each field of expertise yet but I'm sure that is just around the corner

[VideoJoeKnows]

@bubba007sss Then hopefully I'm providing a good service to those who wish to grab their hammer & make some money with their handywork! Joe :0

[shattered0717]

Oh I knew about lead paint, but not asbestos in the paint! Thanks Joe.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@shattered0717 You know it might've been the lead I was referring to. The existing drywall mud probably has asbestos in it so you won't want to sand it. Are you doing any floor work? If you have any tile repairs, there might be asbestos in the vinyl tiles. Did the new owner get any asbestos tests done to the property before you started working? There should be a report on that when he purchased the property. Joe :0

[shattered0717]

nor did he bother to winterize, so you can only imagine the mess I have gotten myself into on this contract! Busted out windows were allowed to remain busted out so the weather has done a lot of damage, the lack of heat in the winter or cool air in the summer, and leaking roofs is what I believe caused the majority of the peeling paint...and mold/mildew in each unit. The roofs and windows are repaired now, I am hoping that all of my hard work will not be in vain.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@shattered0717 Sounds like you have your hands full. Stick with it. Joe :0

[shattered0717]

@VideoJoeKnows I do, and I am new to this type of work, in fact, January 12th marked 1 year, I still have a lot to learn but I always watch your videos and you would be surprised at how much of it I have actually learned from you lol. Anyway, I love it, and I will stick with it because I believe it is my calling :) I used to be a secretary (Admin Assistant) but I much rather prefer doing this type of work.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@shattered0717 That's great to hear. Did you get your contractor's license yet? I was thinking of doing a series of videos on being a contractor. You'd probably be interested in that....? Keep up the good work & remember to get in the habit of doing things right. You will go a long way. Don't get discouraged along the way as you will constantly be thrown curve balls, but that's how you learn, by experiencing things & you'll get better by it. Keep me abreast with your project. Joe :0

[shattered0717]

@VideoJoeKnows Joe I would love nothing more than to get licensed as a contractor, but I have no idea how to go about it. I am working too much to research it. I am not sure in what I need to be certified, or how to go about getting certified. I am sub-contracting at the moment, but would love to be able to do my own bids and have my own business. I would love to watch your videos!

[VideoJoeKnows]

@shattered0717 There's lots to consider, on being a general contractor & too much for me to explain here. I guess I have no choice but to start making some videos on it....especially for you! Stay tuned & thanks for the comments. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@shattered0717 That's great to hear. Did you get your contractor's license yet? I was thinking of doing a series of videos on being a contractor. You'd probably be interested in that....? Keep up the good work & remember to get in the habit of doing things right. You will go a long way. Don't get discouraged along the way as you will constantly be thrown curve balls, but that's how you learn, by experiencing things & you'll get better by it. Keep me abreast with your project. Joe :0

[shattered0717]

At least 85% of these units have been sitting empty, because of the condition they are in and the previous owner did not want to fix them up to move people into them,

[VideoJoeKnows]

@shattered0717 At least the new owner (it sounds) wants to fix them up to get renters back in. Sounds like a big job. How many units are you talking about? Joe :0

[shattered0717]

@VideoJoeKnows There are around 100, we are doing around 80 I believe, someone else had started the job.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@shattered0717 Wow. Sounds like you have your hands full. Be careful about doing more than your contract states. You start out doing a couple little things for free...then it snowballs out of hand & when you ask for more money, you're told "well you did this & that for nothing, why are you going to charge m for this"? Or you do something first then ask for money after the fact. Make sure you get change orders signed before doing extras. Yo'll be glad you did! Joe :0

[shattered0717]

@VideoJoeKnows cont.. As opposed to being "chained" down to a cubicle. I love making things work again or nice again.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@shattered0717 I'm with you. I'm sure it gives you satisfaction each time you complete a project. It's your signature. Joe :0

[shattered0717]

@VideoJoeKnows Yes, it certainly does.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@shattered0717 Keep with it! Good things are just around the corner for you! Joe :0

[shattered0717]

Joe, what kind of mud were you using? I tried this on a ceiling last week with a quick setting joint compound and it was a mess! It ended up looking textured, like knock down lol. I don't know it was definitely a mess! I have always used the mud that comes pre-mixed in a bucket but for that I was trying to use some 20 minute dry time stuff that you mix up yourself. I really wish I knew how to do this properly as I have a lot of units I am working on with peeling paint.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@shattered0717 I was using all purpose joint compound. I would not recommend using "any" quickset mud since you don't have time to work with it before it dries. Even if you were to have used 90 minute mud you would've had the same results. Get the 5 gallon premixed all purpose joint compound...put a little water in it (not much), mix it up & you're good to go. What's the issue with the peeling paint? You might want to address that before coating w/mud. Joe :0

[shattered0717]

@VideoJoeKnows Thank you Joe you are always quick to reply with an informative answer. To answer our question about the peeling paint, these units are old, built in the early 50's, Ran by a slumlord for many years who took out a loan to make imnprovements, but never did so. Well, he defaulted on that loan so now a bank owns it.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@shattered0717 That's a shame. Too bad the money wasn't used for what it was intended for. Peeling paint in the 50's huh. Be careful....there might be asbestos in the paint. You might want to get it checked out before sanding the walls or scraping any loose paint off. Joe :0

[MiracleOO7]

Great idea Joe! Exactly what type of paint roller are you using?

[VideoJoeKnows]

@MiracleOO7 I think I was using just a cheap half inch or 3/4" nap roller cover.....nothing special. You're going to like applying joint compound this way....especially if you are coating the entire wall. Thanks for commenting. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@jd426999 Some of my videos do not automatically put the comments out until I manually approve the comment first. This method of applying mud is not nonsense. It will help the DIY'er complete his project without a sore wrist. You are right, "joe" is another tool you can use to help you complete your project! :0

[jd426999]

@VideoJoeKnows Ok, I apologize,I deleted my comment. Thanks for the tips with the Roller, I will thin it out a bit and give it a try. It COULD save time, esp if my wrist is sore with the 12" knife, and as we know you gotta keep moving. When you stop, the work stops. I dont do this for a living, but my family has apartment buildings and I used to do a LOT of it years ago. . Now we hire some guys . I will give it a try and try to show it to them.

Thanks

[VideoJoeKnows]

@jd426999 I'd rather you put your comment back up as it benefits any viewers who choose to read these comments. Thanks. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@jd426999 Now that's the spirit! Let me know how it goes. You'll like it, you'll see!  Joe :0

[jd426999]

This is just silly... boy am I glad I was schooled by a guy who was a Taper for like 30+ years, or ever since they had drywall. He passed away, but he sure showed me a Lot. even how to work a 12" knife, which is NOT easy on the wrist, but once you master it it works beautifully.. and you always use a Hawk when you are taping, or a mud tray when you applying a LOT . . thats how you do it, not some silly roller from bucket.. You probably thinning it out way too much too.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@jd426999 This is a quick method for applying joint compound when you will be floating out an entire wall. You should at least try it once before casting judgement. I also have vids that show how to apply mud with a broadknife & pan as well as hawk & trowel method. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@jd426999 I just put a dash of water in the mix, just like normal. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@jd426999 One guy could apply the mud with the roller & one guy could remove the excess with a broadknife, speeding up the project. Try it. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@jd426999 If you don't do this type of work for a living, this method will preven a sore wrist & will help you complete your project. Joe :0

[tzeleung]

I'm working on my new kitchen drywall , I applied three coats of drywall mud for all the joints and corners. Now, I got mixed information regarding what I need to do next. Someone told me I need to apply the "topping compound" for the whole walls & ceiling after the third coats. But someone told me that I can apply primer right after the 3rd coat.

The video that you are showing, is it the final whole wall "topping compound" that apply after the 3rd coat? If so, what is the advantage of it?

[VideoJoeKnows]

@tzeleung Where do I start? If you are working with new drywall, you can do the corners & the joints then you are ready to install the primer. Before installing the primer make sure you sand the joint compound areas. I have some other videos that show you how to prep your walls before applying the primer......look for them. Some people think you have to install a skim coat over the entire drywall but it really isn't needed....when working with new drywall sheets. Keep watching. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@tzeleung "Joe" is installing joint compound over the entire wall here because the existing wall has a spray texture finish & "joe" wants to make the wall a smooth-wall finish wall....that's why he's floating out the entire wall here. "Joe" installed a first coat, then sanded, then installed a second thinner skim coat, then sanded some more, then touched up some areas that needed a little more work then sanded then applied one coat primer & 2 coats of finish paint. It turned out great. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@tzeleung There's no real advantage of installing a topping coat over all of your work on new drywall. As long as you did a good job with blending your work areas into the drywall sheets, you should be fine. Some people like to install topping mud over the entire wall to hide any of the joint or corner areas that may show but it's a lot of extra work. I don't see many do-it-yourselfers doing this. If your kitchen is small & you think you need to then do it. Have fun with your project. Joe :0

[tzeleung]

@VideoJoeKnows

Thanks so much for your detail response, Joe, you really answer my question.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@tzeleung You are certainly welcome. Stop by anytime you have a howto question. Joe :0

[tzeleung]

I'm working on my new kitchen drywall , I applied three coats of drywall mud for all the joints and corners. Now, I got mixed information regarding what I need to do next. Someone told me I need to apply the "topping compound" for the whole walls & ceiling after the third coats. But someone told me that I can apply primer right after the 3rd coat.

The video that you are showing, is it the final whole wall "topping compound" that apply after the 3rd coat? If so, what is the advantage of it? thx

[madisonsquare30]

You don't mention what kind of compound you use. I know there is a light and a heavy. Someone told me that they mix it with a gallon of paint to keep the compound from cracking. You said you use a low nap roller he used a 11/2-2 inch

[VideoJoeKnows]

@madisonsquare30 I am using the all purpose joint compound. I have not heard of mixing the joint compound with paint. I did not have any problem with the material cracking after it dried. The key is to not put on too thick of a layer or it will crack. I used a low nap roller as there's only so much you can put on at one time anyway & I was not having any problem putting on plenty with just a low nap roller. This is the first coat as you would need to install a 2nd coat after sanding. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@VideoJoeKnows I have several videos that show how to float out or skim out a sheetrock wall.....they might answer more of your questions.....look for them. Thanks for your questions. Keep watching. Joe :0