HOW TO Spot Drywall Screws QUALITY guaranteed

With a little practice you can spot screws on a drywall project and get perfect results. Just make sure you avoid ridges. Also make sure you put 3 coats on each screw or nail.

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How to Spot Drywall Screws - Quality Guaranteed

Well, I hope everybody is doing well today. My name is Dennis, and I'm with Home Rehab Pros. Thanks for joining us. I've decided to create a compilation video using segments from our drywall videos where you can see the process of spotting screws.

I took a few of those videos, edited them, and put together this video to specifically focus on the technique of spotting screws. So, if you're looking to spot screws for a small project, I'm going to demonstrate using my granddaughter as an assistant. Maybe you can learn a thing or two about spotting screws from this video. I'm confident that you can handle this if you have a similar project. So, let's gather the courage and get started.

Now, let's discuss how a do-it-yourselfer should go about spotting these screws. To demonstrate, I have a couple of screws right above me. Additionally, I have my assistant, who is learning this process, ready to spot a couple of screws as well.

When dealing with these screws, the process involves applying a small amount of mud to the knife. I'm not sure if you can see it, but there's a little mud on the corner of my knife. I apply the mud to the screw, wipe off the excess, and move on to the next one. This is repeated for each screw.

Now, let's observe my assistant performing the task. We'll focus on just a couple of screws, as I have been teaching her this technique. Let's see how she does.

"Amber, let's see how you apply the mud using the knife. Start by applying a small amount to the corner of the knife, and then go ahead and spot those screws."

"Excellent, Amber! You've done a great job. The key is to ensure there are no ridges. Thank you for your efforts."

That's a solid start on this ceiling. Now, as a professional with extensive experience, I don't spot screws individually like this. My approach involves applying mud to the entire series of screws on my knife. This allows me to work more efficiently, quickly moving across the ceiling.

The method of spotting screws individually doesn't necessarily result in a lower quality job compared to my approach. The crucial factor is taking your time and ensuring that no ridges are left behind. This makes sanding easier and ensures the screws are properly spotted.

First, I'll begin by scraping down all the screws to eliminate any bubbles from the durabond. This step is essential to ensure a smooth surface for coating.

Now, I'll go ahead and demonstrate my approach. I apply mud to my knife and spread it across the entire series of screws. Notice that I haven't returned to my mud pan; I simply had enough mud on my knife. Alternatively, as a DIYer, you might prefer to spot individual screws. Here's a closer look at how to do that:

"Take a look at the amount of mud on the middle of the knife. Apply a nice even coat to the screw and then wipe off the excess. Repeat this process for each screw, maintaining a consistent technique."

So, that's how we go about spotting screws. Thank you for watching. We genuinely appreciate your time and interest in our videos. We enjoy creating these instructional videos. If you found this helpful or informative, we'd greatly appreciate a thumbs up. If you haven't subscribed yet, please consider doing so. Your support means a lot to us.

Once again, this is Dennis from Home Rehab Pros. Stay safe, and we'll catch you in the next video.