Beginner's Guide to Plastering a Wall

[@stevenporras798]

I've never met or seen a woman with more construction skills than you. Respect.

[@sweetiepie7396]

This is a woman???

[@MarcusT86]

@@sweetiepie7396 go to hell, Leah is amazing

[@karenflowers9711]

@@sweetiepie7396 You're no sweetiepie! just weak

[@loiskatabarwa4961]

Leah is a Pro! I love Leah!. I was struggling to learn how to use a saw and no one could explain from the basics to help me understand . Then I landed on Leah ! I have never turned back. I am so proud of her as a fellow handy woman who has been learning as well as a teacher. She is a wonderful teacher. Go Girl !

[@CForged]

I’m amazed how great you teach plastering! If you’re an A+ plasterer you’re really an A+++ teacher

[@jeffreyschubnell1078]

Leah, my name is Jeff and I am a plastering contractor. I specialize in ornamental and cast mold work. One tip, fill your lime putty 2/3 of a bucket, leaving a good space to fill with water, than add your slow set gauging plaster directly into the bucket. Let the gauging take up (5 minute), using a low rpm paddle drill ,attached with a mudd bit/ mixing bit, push the gauging through to the bottom and drill. Less work, less mess, and most importantly the finish mudd is throughly mixed. This will also aid in the first coat " taking up", so you can get to applying your second coat, better known as the " draw" coat. I was impressed with your tutorial, through. You picked up on all the small but extremely significant details, good job. Just one more note point, next time try using Imperial Diamond veneer basecoat. One coat not 2, and it is a better product. Structo-lite is gypsum plaster and perlite. I primarily use for patching. With this material as I am sure you know, the thicker the material say half inch, the wall becomes extremely hard. Although the veneer mudd is thinner and requires a bit more skill to apply. Well I finally found a KZbin video I can truly relate to!

[@karenflowers9711]

I searched for a long time to find someone who uses real plaster. I live in Maryland and I can NOT find veneer basecoat anywhere, I had to drive an hour to find gauging plaster and order lime online. Crazy, I'm undoing so many horrible bandaids in this old house. I'm 64 and just learning. Love her tutorials. Thanks for the added comment

[@rebicul]

@@karenflowers9711where did you get lime from I’m having the same issue can’t find it anywhere

[@jimbob2810]

By far, and away, the best home improvement skill videos ever produced. Leah, you're a gem!

[@seejanedrill]

thanks!

[@keithdouglas9848]

Leah, 3 years later and I'm still watching your videos! Your a wealth of knowledge!

[@selinap69]

I don't know how many of your videos have helped me. I'm renovating a mid-century concrete poured house. A lot of the walls have deterioted over the years. Our options were to gut everything inside or take the time to repair. the whole interior is plaster on a concrete base, so I've been using your teachings to repair the concrete-seal and and re-texture with joint-compound. (It really works well ( w some tiral and errors) sets up nice and solid and super easy to match the existing texture) this video will help will help with a kitchen wall that needs to be plastered and stamped with subway tile pattern. I'm really suprised with how well most of the house held up over the years and really, your videos have helped us preseve the original details. Thank you!

[@jessicaphillips2471]

This is so fabulous! My husband and I just bought an older home with all plaster walls. Great to have a video for touch ups and such, THANK YOU!!

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Jessica, and congrats on your new (to you) home!

[@jeremypointer3392]

Thank you so much! My home is 112 years old and your videos will help me vastly improve my wall repairs!

[@manuelmorales3755]

Definitely, this is by far the best channel for learning anything. What u do and how you do it it’s perfect, the way you explain it’s marvelous. I work for almost 5 yeast as a carpenter in Manhattan and I never met such a great person like u, with so many abilities. Congrats Leah

[@boeingpete]

Brilliant as always Leah. Everything explained clearly and concisely for the beginner like me. Gives me the courage to tackle a small plastering project. Thanks so much.

[@JediCisneros]

Thank you Leah! My best of energies to you and your family. Thank you for these instructional videos -very inspiring! My wife and I just purchased a 1930's Spanish style home with lathe and plaster walls that need some attention. I now feel confident after seeing many of your videos. Will circle back later and give you an update.

[@ericalosito9420]

I accidentally came across this video and I couldn't stop watching! I don't have anything to plaster but now I want to! You are a great teacher and one badass woman! Thank you!

[@jlynn473]

This is a great video! And I love the enhanced video quality as well. I am often helping my mom with her house repairs, for her home, which was built in 1810. The projects almost always contain some sort of plaster work/repair. I wish I would have had this video years ago, but thank you for sharing your knowledge, so I can use this knowledge on future projects. Great work Leah!

[@seejanedrill]

thanks! glad you liked it. :)

[@armychris9148]

Leah is my favorite teacher of all time I swear to god I have learned so much from you I’ve been watching you for years and I must say I appreciate all of the knowledge that you have given me and also your style/ method of teaching is A1 I was a carpentry and masonry specialist in the ARMY and also went to apex technical school for carpentry in Newyork and I must say you are by far the best teacher / instructor I have ever seen thank you from the bottom of my heart Ps and remember you can do this :)

[@go-farm]

I absolutely love watching your videos, Leah. You take so much time and put a lot of effort into making them interesting and informative that you make us all feel like we can be Superwomen too!

[@bridgetj3008]

I love your videos Leah, and that you give all the little details - the "fair warnings"!

[@semco72057]

I have never done any plastering before, but would like to know how to do it. The video was very informative and gives us newbies information on what to purchase, and how to use it. I have a ceiling in our mother's house which need to be fixed in one bedroom. After watching your video I believe that I could do it myself, and may try it. Thanks for all the information, and I hope you are having a nice week, and have a nice weekend.

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Sidney, I'm glad it was helpful. Good luck with your mother's ceiling! You have a nice weekend too.

[@jenkurtz412]

Leah, time and again, your videos make me feel like I could learn how to do anything. Thank you for the education and empowerment

[@seejanedrill]

thanks Jen and go Steelers!

[@jenkurtz412]

@@seejanedrill yes!!!!! ♥️✨

[@trance212]

Perfect timing! I'm plastering my wall this weekend! Hope you're having a great day and a wonderful weekend! 😊 x

[@mikemorgan4412]

You are really good at explaining all the steps in you videos. Thanks

[@timwhite9255]

Wow you make that look easy. Not only is it hard work, but it takes a lot of talent to get a passable finish. You are a champ!

[@WestinOZ]

You are amazing Leah! Thanks so much for all the knowledge you share. You have taught me so many things and saved me from so many construction disasters. I truly appreciate you.

[@eliasibhernandez9507]

leah you have excellent teaching skills im impressed your videos are really imformative

[@pckilla187]

I love learning paint related stuff. Especially from you. Helps me with my job at a local big box hardware store. Great work. Keep those videos coming.

[@07aussie1]

Leah you are a joy to watch and listen to for making it fun to get things done and understand why you're doing it. thank you!!

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome!

[@tashaj4121]

That wall looks like my kitchen wall. I can't tell the difference between drywall and plaster by looking. It was bothering me so much on how to smooth out the terrible patch job done on that wall.(it's a fixer upper i bought for cheap and was like that when i got here) I'm a big fan and feel inspired and like I really can fix it myself. I live on a fixed income and you just don't know how much this really really really need your videos. Your so clear and easy to follow. I even started a play list with only, see Jane drill videos. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@RutherfordNJDrywallRepair]

I'm new in the trade ( Handyman ) three years now and trying to keep afloat with regulations and insurances and licensing etc, while being a handyman and learning new skills is fun and I believe brings out the kid in all of us it can be hard at the same time because you have millions of home repair issues to learn and think about before tackling any project,but I must say I am learning a lot just by watching your channel, thank you Leah, or is is Jane? lol God bless you!

[@seejanedrill]

Thanks, Steve, glad to be of help! Regards, Leah

[@suetheron4495]

Beautiful work Leah - I've just tuned into your channel and love how easy you make it look and how you explain in straighforward way. True professional. Thanks ps I know it's not as easy as you make it look and this is the mark of a truly skilled tradesperson/ master of craft

[@nurse123abc]

Thanks Leah...you always break the techniques down so that anyone can understand construction...thanks solo much!

[@falconettig]

The voice and demeanor so much reminds me of my professor of Paediatry, She was a damn fine expert. Liked her much. I learned so much from this video. Thank you!

[@MrCbrent]

Here is another well done video. Thank you. Coming from a plasterer of 34 years.

[@monomango4568]

you’re the best tutorialist. thank you for your generous work and knowledge!

[@itsmeecjay4769]

The best teacher in the world!!! Great attitude! Perfect in detail, very informative!! I applaud you! 🍻

[@mrharlemike28]

I would've never known all these tips about plastering. You Rock, Leah! Thank you!

[@frayktm1506]

Fantastic video, you explain how to do this job so clearly and give lots of confidence to try it myself. Thank you

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome!

[@mobaumeister2732]

great video. I love the relaxed way you explain things, straight to the point and no frills.

[@faceofthalia6171]

You're awesome! Just gave this girl confidence to finish a job ✨✊🏾

[@clintprice2123]

As always, you did a superb job. Thanks for showing it at a pace that the viewers can replicate. Most importantly your way of explaining it gives those willing to try, the confidence to do it. Many you tube producers show a how to but it's based on their ability, not the first timer who is more than a bit hesitant and then says oh heck, and then hires someone to do what they wanted to do themselves. GO LEAH! Thank you.

[@seejanedrill]

thank you, Clint! Thank you for acknowledging what I am always trying to achieve with our videos...to teach people that want to learn how to do this type of work.

[@holly6648]

That is so true. Exactly!

[@bridgetf4197]

@@seejanedrill Hi Leah! I'm in Lowe's now and trying to find the bonding agent to plaster my wall. I'm a first timer! 😁

[@teresaweeks3846]

You rock! Can’t wait to get my 1900 built home’s walls beautiful again!

[@FranzCritchlow]

Plastering is a skill I have always admired.

[@seejanedrill]

😄

[@TheArchersTungsten]

I really like that most of your videos touch on different scenarios . Most other videos I find teach you with the most ideal walls and situations . Great channel .

[@bossdog1480]

Leah, I'm really impressed. That is a dying art and you do it SO WELL. Love your technique with the 'blister buster'. I haven't seen anyone do this in 40 years. As a painter we had to go around and fix all the little nicks the plasterers left behind. I'm sure your work would have put them to shame. I know a couple of hard wall plasterers but they really only do render. It's the same technique though for the first stage, but that's as far as they go. Did you learn off an English person? Some of those old tradesmen are still around. .I've never seen the gauge plaster method ever, so I'm learning something completely new from you. Modern houses are just not done like this any more.

[@bradlansing3744]

I just viewed this video It brings back memories, my step father in Tampa Fla. Did plaster and stucco for over 40yrs. And later when he had his own business, all he did was custom work . He would always getting jobs restoring old homes in the area due to the fact that had a lot of plaster walls and plaster molding. And nobody could do good quality work as good as he could. He would make his own plaster template for running plaster molds and make very good money. So suggest your next video should on how to run a plaster molding on a wall. That would a good video.

[@matteonicoli]

thank you! You seem so nice 👍 I did plastering once for a friend and I screwed up totally. In Holland they don’t do the 2 finishing coats. They dry the base coat (until bouncy) and spray it, or sponge it, so a wet film is created (the finish coat) and then they start ‘knifing’ (with a spackmes), it can end up as smooth as you like. I never got it down, but I have seen it done. Thank you 🙏 for this video, I learned a lot of new things.

[@vitaliyzakharov6708]

Thank you very much for this informative video Leah! This and your other plastering videos helped me so much in learning and understanding critical details(especially the water troweling part which is like a miracle and leaves an awesome glass like finish in plaster). And after a little practice, I find working with plaster much more intuitive and satisfying as opposed to drywall compound. I had to close off a few doors in my house and using blueboard and veneer plaster(very similar skills to lime putty coat in this video) I was able to acheive a perfectly smooth and blended result, all in one day and no sanding!!! I can't wait to see more of your plastering videos. I know it might be hard to convey in a video, but it would be awesome to hear on how to tell if plaster is correct consistency when mixing.

[@michaelfoster4382]

Your Videos are all Jet Flying! I've been a sub for over 25 years. Lady you get it and we subs thankyou for that. No run around or beating around the bush Lowes DIYS BS. Just step step step step boom done. Much Respect!

[@seejanedrill]

thank you so much, Michael. That is very kind of you.

[@s.t.kkennel2325]

Swear you are the best teacher on youtube

[@PaulPeck]

Wow! Great plastering demonstration. Not many of us do plastering anymore.👊🏻😎

[@seejanedrill]

Always nice to hear from you Paul. Love your channel btw!

[@PaulPeck]

Wow! Thank you so much! Your channel is very inspirational to me and many others. Thanks for all you and your team do to keep your channel so rock solid. 👍

[@mike1968442]

Closet is an excellent tip especially angles, corners, ceilings etc. When I first started plastering I used an old scrap piece of drywall. I have never heard the term slicker, I thought they were all darbies. I like plaster over mud/tape because of the sanding. Very nice video!

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, Sally, glad it was helpful!

[@MrJohny4U]

One of the best videos on how to plaster a wall !!! Great job ! Keep it up ! 😀👍

[@samanthagreer3951]

You are an awesome teacher. I feel like. Pro just listening to you 💪

[@michaelkelley1943]

Very well done and professional Leah! Great work and will definitely use this video as a reference for my own plastering work at home. Thank You!!

[@mc4kvb]

Wow, Leah! You got a workout showing how to do plastering. I had an Uncle that did Sheetrock and did the ceilings with all of the designs they used to do back in 70's by hand and it was beautiful to watch him make the different swirls and designs. He had the biggest muscles from using his arms so much. We all expect you to bust out those muscles of yours now, lol, just kidding. You did a great job explaining it to us. Thanks for taking the time to show us the whole thing. Have a great weekend!

[@Jessica-mq3mm]

My mother was a mud dobber too! She loved doing the fancy designs for clients, because it was a rare treat and she got to really show off her skills. I used to do basic drywall jobs with her in the summers as a teen to pick up cash. I should've paid attention more :/ Her lungs were ruined from the dust, but plaster seems a bit friendlier on a body that way.

[@ord2mia]

I love you Leah! You give me courage to tackle anything!

[@cityscene121]

LEAH! LEAH! LEAH! three cheers. Great communication of the WHY's and the techniques. Leah's not just another pretty face. Thank You

[@kadieladie2535]

Your great at explaining! Helps alot! Just bought an old farm house built in 1900 and we have lots of plaster to fix

[@seejanedrill]

kadie ladie. Congrats on the farm house and good luck with all of your future projects.

[@thegypsyvanner4142]

Leah, your still my hero! ❤

[@melindakelly9709]

Fab tutorial ! Thank you !!! I saved THOUSANDS doing my own after I had a flood in my house. First hired "SO-CALLED PRO'S" that actually worked on million dollar homes. I re-did most of ot, & it came out so much more incredibly better ! You give practical instructions & great tips that the "pro's" don't even bother to do because they just want to get in & out fast, saving a buck.

[@seejanedrill]

I appreciate your taking the time to comment.

[@marthawalton165]

Leah, is Plaster Weld paintable? I want to create a chunky-layered effect with my plaster on top of my old plaster walls, so I will not be covering the entire wall. It will be easier to have the bonding agent on all areas so I can be flexible with where I put the plaster, then I will paint the entire wall. Thank you - you are the only one online I have found to explain if I needed the bonding agent and why!

[@seejanedrill]

Interesting question. I have never painted it so I can answer this question from a position of experience. Sorry.

[@youtubemovierecap]

Thanks, I love your videos, you really explain how to do any job that is understandable and easy to follow. I really needed this, First time I saw you was on Stone coat, Thaks Leah.

[@paulappleton1529]

Great video Leaha. I probably will never get to plaster, but the video was soooo instructive., and I enjoyed every minute.

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, Paul!

[@susieirwin3346]

You have a tremendous amount of skills!!!

[@holly6648]

What a great video! You are a wonderful teacher and a credit to plaster. Thank you so much for this.

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome, and thanks!

[@stephenhernandez4403]

Thank you Leah....you are so motivating. From California

[@3tI8P-lj2lo]

Thank you SO much. I can always count on you to give good complete instructions. I do need to know how wet to mix the structolite. Also how to prevent cracking.

[@shawnmoore4292]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@joshuaalvarez9796]

You have the most helpful videos! Much appreciated.

[@snoww2009]

Wow, so amazing tutorial. I save every video I watched from your channel to my playlist.

[@357CLOUDY]

Nice! Never thought about the walls of centuries old buildings.

[@the_hunterghost9231]

lots of respect... amazing video with lots of detailed info for the pros and beginners out there. Keep it up . take care

[@seejanedrill]

thank you

[@elained2448]

Couldn't have come at a better time! Thank you so much for another useful video!

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, Elaine!

[@sonomazin3422]

Wow! I love plastered walls...you did a fabulous job...wish I had your talent! Thanks for your videos, Leah...so educational and practical tips, like practice on the the inside of my closet, first! :D

[@seejanedrill]

:)

[@honeybadgerisme]

wish I'd have had that advice before starting in on the living room wall--months later--it's smooth as glass! Use the mister!!! it can be forgiving--but the muscle required to properly "smoosh" is very understated here-lolz-I got muscles-now!

[@honeybadgerisme]

❤love my garden mister!!! It's plaster magic!!

[@timcaron9049]

Hi Leah, You said a little practice, well I honestly think for me I will need to do months of practicing and I still don't think I could do a nice a job as you. A great presentation, I learnt a lot. thanks and take care.

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Tim. It is true that plastering takes practice. I always suggest people start in a closet when they are first beginning to learn.

[@justiningold7039]

What a great teacher !

[@AzazelsWings]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! So many skills are lost in these times of trying to make everything cheap and quick.

[@harmonicwaves8383]

This is the best video I've ever seen on youtube.

[@karastak1]

I will plaster 2 rooms in my house to cut down the costs, and then paint them. It is impressive to watch a woman who is an expert in renovations. Interesting to watch, thanks a lot for tips. 😘🤩🤗

[@steelman86]

Wow! So many steps to do this! I need to do this but with a final heavy texture. I think they call it skip troweling perhaps??

[@tomfear-ws4bo]

Leah, you’re the best !!!!!!!!

[@ljo7560]

Leah, thank you so much for this. I bought an old house which I’m learning how restore. Lots of work! This is the best plastering tutorial on the Internet. I have what I think is called salt creep in a lot of areas. Can you do a tutorial on how to repair this? I can’t find anything and I know I’m not the only person who has this problem. Thanks for wonderful tutorials..

[@Cisco6x]

Love the way you explain everything. Great video Leah thanks!

[@willdavis2324]

Great video Leah.

[@miscsilliness]

Good stuff Leah. Your videos are excellent.

[@seejanedrill]

thank you!

[@tracietv2]

You are an excellent teacher!!!!!

[@KaiserVon]

I have learned so much from your videos, they are great and easy to follow. Thanks again!

[@CrankyPantss]

That was such a good video. Well done, as always, Leah.

[@seejanedrill]

:)

[@jclarkk1]

Good timing! I'm thinking about tackling this in my house. It's very common in the UK still. Hope to see tips of repairs to exterior render from you also. I have some cracks on the exterior and want to repair them before I paint. Thanks!

[@Iburn247]

This isnt the channel for exterior render or dampproofing. Im a plasterer in the states and have many friends in the UK that plaster. Its a whole other ballgame my friend. The guys in the UK are another level

[@DeathWish92]

@@Iburn247 gee Adam, thanks 😁😂

[@skigeek]

You videos are just incredible! Thank you so much for taking the time to create these.

[@johnphilly]

This is an excellent presentation

[@seejanedrill]

Thanks

[@JohnMiller123]

Very nicely done; video and workmanship! Kudos!

[@theamartinez7060]

Wonderful teaching video! Thank you.

[@barstad-9591]

Thank you, Leah.

[@davidjohnson5262]

Love the video, i have a repair for plaster but the finish looked more like brown coat... Real rough, gritty, and half moons... Thank you!

[@findsweety1119]

OMG how beautifully explained. got great learning from you thank you so much Leah.

[@seejanedrill]

Thank you

[@pauldubczuk2916]

Jane, I plan to skim my sand swirl plaster walls with joint compound. I assume that I don;t require a bonding agent because joint compound contains its own glue/bonding agent. I'm pretty certain that's what you covered early on if your video, but I just want to make sure that I'm correct and about to make the right application?... I really dig you channel by the way, you're full of knowledge and a great teacher. Paul

[@20kundersea34]

Thank you for sharing! One of your best vids so far.

[@felixramos720]

Thank you so much Leah.

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Felix! :)

[@grizzly22485]

Thank God for dry wall! The old guys had to be masters...