Drywall Third Coat MASTERCLASS (Start to Finish) | No Sanding Tricks, Tools & Pro Techniques

This is the complete drywall third coat masterclass - everything you need to know to go from taped walls to a smooth, paint-ready finish. We break down the entire process step-by-step, including compound consistency, proper sanding techniques, tool selection, and how to handle every part of the job - seams, screws, corners, cross-butts, and more. You’ll also learn what most beginners get wrong, like over-sanding, leaving edges, and not understanding how to properly feather compound. More importantly, we explain why each step matters so you can confidently apply these techniques on your own projects. Whether you're a DIY homeowner or someone looking to improve your drywall finishing skills, this video gives you a full blueprint you can follow from start to finish. If you stick to this process, you can achieve professional-level results - without creating a dust storm or overcomplicating the job. Hi, I’m Ken Landin. I’ve been a professional drywall finisher for over 40 years, and this channel is all about teaching the same techniques I’ve used on the job every day - so you can learn how to do it the right way. Whether you’re a homeowner taking on your first project or someone looking to sharpen your skills, my goal is to break drywall finishing down step by step. I want to take the fear out of the process and help you understand not just how to do it, but why each technique works. If you’re willing to take your time and follow along, you can save money, build confidence, and experience the satisfaction that comes from doing the work yourself. I also want this channel to be a resource. If you have questions about anything covered in these videos, feel free to reach out. You can visit our website at www.drywallwithkenny.com to learn more, explore our services, or check out our merchandise. You can also email me directly at [email protected] We post new videos regularly covering drywall tools, taping, and finishing techniques. If you find this content helpful, please consider liking the video and subscribing - it really helps the channel grow and lets me know this is valuable to you. Feel free to leave a comment below as well. I’d love to hear your thoughts, answer questions, and help however I can. Thanks for watching - and let’s get to work. Video Production: Anthony Sericolo (@lincolnst.media) [email protected] https://www.drywallwithkenny.com 0:00 Intro 1:30 Who And What This Video Is Directed Towards 2:40 What Is The Standard In Drywall Finishing 5:27 Overall Procedure For The Third Coat 6:34 What The Third Cost Compound Consistency Should Feel Like 7:25 The First Thing That You Should Do - Walkthrough The Job Site 10:32 What Sanding Blocks I Recommend 13:17 The Process For Sanding Your Walls (Don’t Mess This Up) 17:28 How To Check If Your Walls Are Flat 18:29 How To Properly Sand Your Walls (Don’t Mess This Up) 22:03 What To Do If You Sanded Too Much 29:04 What Tools You Need For The Third Coat 31:05 Proper Consistency Of Third Coat Compound (Continued) 31:37 How To Apply Third Coat To Your Seam 33:14 What To Do If You Leave An Edge On Your Seam 34:30 What To Do About Dust On Your Walls 36:04 How To Apply Third Coat To Your Ceiling Seam 38:54 Why You Should Be Freshening Up Your Compound 40:16 Third Coat Wall Seam (Continued) 39:50 How To Position Fingers With 12 Inch Knife 43:39 How To Apply Third Coat To Screws (3 Methods Explained) 53:47 How To Apply Third Coat To Your Inside Corners 58:02 How To Apply Third Coat To Your Cross-Butts 1:00:47 What To Do About Drywall Imperfection 1:02:14 How To Apply Third Coat To Your Ceiling Cross-Butt 1:06:36 How To Apply Third Coat To Your Corner Bead 1:09:59 How To Apply Third Coat To Your Caps 1:13:50 What To Do When You Notice Your Seam Isn’t Flat 1:17:00 How To Make Sure Your Caps Are Square 1:21:19 Real Time Third Coat Application To Your Corners 1:23:25 What Is A Brush And What To Do When You’re Donw 1:27:00 Closing Remarks #DrywallWithKenny #Drywall #DrywallFinisher #diy #howto #DIYDrywall #HomeImprovement #DrywallTutorial #DrywallTips #Construction #DIYHome #Trades