Beginners Guide to Plastering

[@markalmeida3816]

Renovating my house, you are the first vid i have come a cross that shows in detail how to tidy up the corners, really appreciate that, thanks!! Alex 👍

[@woodcote90]

Best plastering channel on KZbin. I've learnt loads from your videos. Thanks👍

[@MarcusT86]

Absolutely incredible video. Thank you so much for making this buddy. The lighting in this was so invaluable - it was like being stood there and having an in-person tutorial. I think in conjunction with your timings video this is the final piece of the puzzle for me. My last practice was my best result yet, and I got compliments off my plumber doing the boiler service that it was better than most professional work he'd seen in his time, but I still felt it wasn't quite right and still didn't quite have that synchronicity with reading the state of the plaster to know when to carry out each stage. But now thanks to the lighting in this video, I can tell I was performing both the flattening off and the closing in that little bit too late, and the first wet trowel that touch too soon. As it happens, my next practice is on Friday, and thanks to this video I absolutely cannot wait to get on that trowel. Thanks so much again for uploading buddy (and sorry for the essay)!!

[@bloggs692413]

top class plasterer only one on youtube now I look for tips your method is really good

[@arronnorton8457]

You make it look so easy but I think it's definitely a skilled job well done love the videos

[@paulcloona9331]

Very good video Alex. I'd say you explain the process of skim coat the best I've heard, 👌 . I have two friends who are plasters and don't use a speed skim ,I think it's a non brainer. Way better wall for me.

[@matthewbuck1604]

Awesome video pal top finish !!!

[@martindrury4815]

Another great video. Thanks.

[@joebruniges6478]

Great vid mate lovely finish 👌

[@ThePlasterer]

Congrats on Hitting 3000 subs mate 👍👍👍💪

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

Thanks Eric.

[@duncanemery4303]

Y0ur ceiling lines are immaculate

[@kainejoyes2981]

Great videos Alex thanks. Sounds stupid but would love a fly on the wall video on you 'set up': how you lay out your work space, buckets, cleaning routine, (apart from have a labourer!) van lay out. Cheers mate keep the videos coming, it probably feels like your rehashing the same thing but honestly the more time I watch new stuff the more it sticks in.

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

We are planning on doing a van walk around and set up. We get asked to do that a lot for some reason.

[@Frankieee-bj6nu]

Good job that bud nice one 👌

[@popeye4827]

Great stuff as alway's alex....

[@bgamble9957]

where about in England do you do plastering mate

[@CheckFred]

If I took on Spreads on back in the day who stopped short at the top of the wall/edge of ceilings because they knew coving was coming later, or they left the bottoms of kitchen walls, they were taught - Instantly! - how to do 'The Walk Of Shame' back to their Van/Car 👍😎

[@dominicdurso3672]

Any K- tend , monoche vids coming ?

[@phillipgregson7035]

Hi mate ty video lots info will take sum on board that refina bucket which one need get that show me right amount to one bag finish thanks

[@pfv3462]

I have plastered walls myself I am not a professional plasterer but a plumber, afterwards I had problems with powder coming off the walls long after they had been plastered! What could have been the cause here?

[@phillipgregson7035]

Has refina said when them releaseing new 15 l buckets

[@bloggs692413]

they're on sale now refina website £16.20 but the web IT dwn til march

[@phillipgregson7035]

@@bloggs692413 just check ty for that will get one soon has web bk up thanks

[@bgamble9957]

can you try a ox speed skim to see the difference mate

[@malcolmwootton2815]

Great Video Alex thank you so much A lot learnt How long did the set take ?

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

This set took about 3 hours. Maybe a little less as it was pretty small

[@RollCorruption]

I'm curious how you learned your trade. I'm currently looking for Saturday work to get into it but also wondering if evening classes etc are going to be my only option.

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

I learnt from another plasterer taking me on. But I had a bit of experience with plastering for some time before I started. Best bet would be try and do some free weekend work with another plasterer. Or have a practice at home. Try and keep an eye out for old plastering tools on eBay. You can get some great deals on there.

[@matnewton3123]

Love the channel Alex. Quick question, why don’t plasterers appear to use spot boards any longer? I thought it would be quicker to draw the plaster from a board as you don’t have to change trowels. A marginal difference I accept !!

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

We don’t because we do much larger mixes. Spot boards only take 1 bag, generally we mix 3 bags at a time. Even if you were to pour it out a bit at a time the bucket would be too heavy to lift up. Lastly they take up a lot more room where we are working, and it’s another thing to carry in the truck Hope this answers the qs.

[@matnewton3123]

@@AlexMorleyPlastering great thank-you

[@leegorman3329]

hi mate, been using my 13 nela carbon 6 months now, just breaking in nicely, but noticed the heel of the trowel has turned quite a bit, it has got quite flexible which is great, but wondering will this be a trowel that will last me years, as i look down the blade and its a bit all over

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

I have had my 14” Nela for 6 years. Fairly average wear tbh. My Previous boss had his for about 26 years. (MT carbon) It will be more flexible than SS. Regards the waves. Although I wouldn’t be overly concerned. It’s worth looking at how you store your trowel. As that can massively effect how wavey the blade is.

[@leegorman3329]

@@AlexMorleyPlastering do you prefer the 14 over the 13? i’ve just received the 14 , to see the comparison

[@whatsgoingon3822]

Why do you need to do a wet trowel

[@bgamble9957]

can you do more one coat videos

[@jasonrichardson7762]

Hi Alex. Was you using the 13 carbon MT on that job ?

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

14” Nela Carbon. I wanted hassle free so could leave quicker.

[@nathanielstroud6861]

Hi Alex would you recommend the nela carbon 14 inch? Looking for another solid option too My MT and was wondering what your experience is like with the nela

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

I have had the Nela 14” with a wooden for about 6 years now. By far the best trowel I have had. I would by another. Most of the time it’s the only trowel I use for all stages of a set. Gives a better finish that a flexi.

[@nathanielstroud6861]

@@AlexMorleyPlastering thanks for insight. Will definitely have too order one and see👍

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

It’s a great trowel. If you can break it in on render it’s much easier.

[@nathanielstroud6861]

@@AlexMorleyPlastering ok thanks mate. Appreciate the insight 👍

[@nathanielstroud6861]

@@AlexMorleyPlastering ordered it last night coming Monday ready for a big week😂👍

[@brendanosullivan3664]

Hi Alex what's going on no video

[@netsektor]

You might want to invest in a wireless microphone, keep it up.

[@elginoctave]

I was going to make the same comment. I am from the US, so the British accent makes it a bit harder to understand. But using the mic in the camera introduces a lot of room echo, and the audio level goes up and down, depending if Alex is looking at the camera or away from it. And there were key points, where I just couldn't quite understand......... A wireless mic would bring up the only minus point of your fine videos..... (Your content is great, your videos are fine, and your presentation is very good,,,,,,,, only your audio is lacking............. Thank you,,,,

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

I did order one. It didn’t work. 😖😖 it’s the next thing on the list. Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated

[@davidmcmanus1094]

Have you had any issues with either board or multi finish lately. Seems like pot luck lately. Grainy/ chewy. Horrible to trowel up.

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

We have had some bad bags. We just make the best of it. Most of the time I just blame Louie. 😂😂😂

[@davidmcmanus1094]

@@AlexMorleyPlastering 🤣🤣🤣 poor Louie.. we started our first job for a loft conversion company. Typically the plaster was awful to use. Like you say. Had to make the most of it. Turned out well but had to put a lot more unwanted effort in to it..!! Also. Just ordered a carbon 13MT can't wait to try it. Heard nothing but good reviews

[@homermann8259]

🤭 P R O M O S M!!!

[@MGH2000]

Should of plastered all of the walls really buddy 😕

[@AlexMorleyPlastering]

Kitchen going in. Fitters prefer we don’t. Makes it easier to fit the units tight To the wall.

[@MGH2000]

Not heard that one before. but I supposed that room will always be a kitchen. top channel by the way one of the best out there on KZbin 👍 have a go at covering venetian plastering if you get chance on one of your jobs you could have a go at that no problem 👍