How To Plaster Corners | Corner Bead Plastering For Beginners

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In this video, we’re going to show you how to plaster corners. This is aimed for beginners but experienced plasterers alike because one of the hardest things in plastering is getting a perfect angle.
You can often get dips in the bead, the plaster can set with ridges or your angles never look as crisp as you’d like.
Unfortunately, one of the things that plasterers are judges on most is angles because this is often where the eye meets when looking into a room. So it’s our job to make sure we get our corners plastered perfectly.
In this video, I’ll show you the exact technique I use when plastering onto corner beads and I’ll also show you some little tips and tricks that will make the whole process a little easier. There is a certain method to follow so make sure you watch the whole video because there’s a lot to learn. I’ll also show you some different variations which are perfect for plastering for beginners.
This will defiantly help you learn how to plaster.
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Plastering For Beginners

[@garethwatson7999]

Hi, I have literally watched all your videos and basically learned how to plaster and being a Maintenance guy and looking after facilities fir a big transport company it’s helped me do many little jobs here and there but recently I’ve renovated a bungalow from start to finish( almost finish, still needs the bathroom fitting and house needs decorating) but I’ve managed to plaster the whole house myself, boarded out all ceilings, boarded out new stud walls, corner beads, bonded all the bad areas, skimmed the lit to a more than satisfactory finish! Thanks for the vide and tips along the way!!

[@pepperday100]

Iv been plastering for nearly 10 years now and I love you channel I still find helpful tips from you so well done and keep up the good work

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate, that means a lot, especially since you're a plasterer yourself. Thanks again - I really appreciate it 👍

[@grahamjohnson7934]

very well explained, i have been in the trade 35 year's, and have to say your a great teacher. well done . nice neat and clean

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you for your kind words mate! I really appreciate that - thank you so much 👍

[@emmanuelawunor5015]

This is awesome! Your videos are so so helpful...its given me so much confidence and now i feel like i can tackle ANYTHING.....plastering 😉 You my friend are a legend.

[@fruitbread3250]

Great video. The way you talk over the job is excellent and informative

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate I really appreciate that! Cheers 👍

[@Sethsetherson]

I literally makes me depressed how easy you make this look 😂

[@julianlyons711]

Good series of vids.. no bull just good info and demonstrations on all of them .. top class work

[@Jeff-gw1dv]

Excellent tip of plastering in a bead .Well done. Pity about mess on floor .Another plasterer told me just to use a small hand spray with clean water to smooth it off.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks pal and I always clean up at the end when the plaster completely solidifies - it's a lot easier that way!

[@jonnyforbes7871]

Is there video how to plaster internal corner? Great job btw

[@taraty2635]

Thank you very much for your videos, I end up watching them for hours at a time! Do you have a video about stopping blisters/bubbles? I'm mainly plastering on old mud walls using a French plaster called lutece 2000l. I seem to always get 1 or 2 areas where bubbles come up. If the plasters still slightly wet and I go over it, even adding plaster they still show. They seem to disappear sometimes when I'm towelling up when the plaster is dry but not always! 🥴

[@alexpatrick8869]

Great work - is it ok just to paint over the metal bead edges or should I use crack tape to cover the edges first?

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

Alright mate, despite doing everything by the book, I still get the occasional ripple. Just did a job where I had to remove loose render back to the block above a window lintel and around the window. I used hardwall which was flattened with a speedskim and was very flat, then I two coated it with multi. Despite using the speedskim, not going over it till it was well pulled in, today when I ran my hand over it there was still a few ripples. Do you think it’s my timings? I’m very self critical and despite that every decorating job I’ve done that’s been newly plastered has bumps and lumps everywhere, I always strive for perfection!

[@neilross9867]

As an experienced plasterer of about 15 years that mostly works alone its always nice to see how other plasterers work, even if they do the same as me. But I've kinda learn something from this video. I wont say what, but thank you for sharing.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I'm intrigued....

[@KFUURE]

Really decent bloke👍, cheers for advice.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate. I really appreciate that!!

[@KFUURE]

@@PlasteringForBeginners no problem mate come across really genuine, just PVA, bonded, now going to plaster over artex🙈 so you have helped 👍. Just wish I didn't have OCD🤣

[@chrishiggs8195]

Great video thanks. Might be a stupid queston but does anyone know if you need to use the beading if its not a plasterboard wall?

[@husseinosman8017]

My guy should have more followers!

[@happydavid13]

Lots of great tips that I will try next time I plaster. I tend to get a lump over the metal bead that’s impossible to get rid of later! As for suggestions for videos, could you please demo the sponge float technique on a ceiling? Thank you and take care.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Hi mate. It sounds like you might be putting too much plaster onto the bead (which is often what happens). Trowelling the plaster up the bead will help but make sure when your flattening that you really push the plaster into the corner besd. This should keep the angle clean and crisp. Hope this helps and that's a great suggestion. Cheers 👍

[@mikebloodworth9258]

Hi, im a beginner and wondered if a quick set plaster on corners would be better than standard mud. Corners often chip with rough kids in house so thinking quick set will be tougher.

[@kelstajames7319]

Thank you for a great video. You have really taken the time to explain every step in simple detail for beginners like myself. It's clear that you are very passionate about plastering and getting the job done right!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you for your kind words and im glad it's helped. I really appreciate that so thank you my friend 👍

[@georgegordon8859]

Blaine,, Your videos are A+. I've learned a ton from you. Keep these coming, I've learned a stack from you :)

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks a lot for that pal - glad it's helping and thanks again for your support! Cheers 🍻

[@paulfleming1323]

Lots of good tips and suggestions to get a nice clean corner as you say very important customers always seem look at this....cheeky bit off the floor . .absolutely minted really funny as done this as well ...lol 😁 .....keep up the good work always look forward to the vids 🖒

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks a lot Paul! I really appreciate that and thank you for watching my videos. It's great hearing from you again (and everyone needs a bit of floor plaster haha). Cheers pal hope your well!

[@johncarrigan9352]

Perhaps a silly question but why wont we use a bonding and then a skim coat in these circumstances. Also, is the bead still showing at the finish?

[@samuelmuldoon4839]

What I really would like to know is what to put on the corner (the bead) before applying any plaster. Fiber-glass tape? Steel beading (looks like very thin angle iron). Before putting any wet plaster over the dry wall I want to reinforce the corner with somthing, but I don't know what to reinforce the corners with.

[@ExposeClothing]

all your renderer/cement coat is always an orangey colour, here in australia we can only get acrylic render and its always grey, and it doesnt go on as smooth or as nice as the stuff you use. It is possible to mix some up ourselves if the stores dont have any premade mixture?

[@zarobiwala]

Great videos mate.i am doing my loft conversation and internal work myself. Trying to do my homework now by watching your videos to learn,and then have a go at skimming myself. Fantastic well explained and described. Keep up the good work. But I know it will be with practice and the more I do, so will be a challenge to start. But you make it look and sound easy. Cheers mate

[@premmanku751]

Wonderful vid brav..... thx very useful

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Cheers bro!

[@ExposeClothing]

Also, when rendering brick with cement render, do we put the casing bead on with the cement render coat, or is it applied during the white set, or both?

[@gregorydobson4307]

Top job blain, very informative as always 👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate 👍

[@murph5951]

Great upload Blaine ☝️👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate I really appreciate that 👍

[@Zdlifestyle]

Do you always need beading? Like say around a window frame - thank you

[@AmiAki]

Exactly what I needed

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Great to hear mate 🙂

[@AC-gi8cj]

Really good video thanks. A video on plastering reveals would be great

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks for the support and I'll look into that for the next video! Thanks pal.

[@AC-gi8cj]

@@PlasteringForBeginners thank you, your videos are really helpful.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Not a problem mate - thank you for watching 👍

[@starsonmars9429]

Any links to any videos plastering worn, dry and marked plasterboard. I am using Pro Roll light and max on a large room. The first coat using a roller and a trowel has gone OK but with some effort to get right. I have applied pva to smooth and bond it easier. Still some way to go just hope it works before my arm falls off😁

[@stephensparkes7260]

Thanks mate it helped a lot 👍

[@meganj8925]

Hey. Quick question, what if there is a chunk of plaster missing behind the metal bar? Just sort of fill it with plaster? I’m trying to fix my corners of my walls after my son chewed them all down to the metal bar. (He has autism and PICA) thank you!

[@m101ist]

Do the the metal bead edges show through after plastering and painting?

[@nickyscott383]

Any chance of a demonstration on curved external corners that finish onto an architrave 👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

That sounds very bespoke but I'll definitely film that if I get a chance ha! Thank you for the suggestion 👍

[@nickyscott383]

@@PlasteringForBeginners I come across them in older properties and always a challenge to get perfect 👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Yeah curves are tricky. I'll try and get one sorted soon!

[@michaelleeney7509]

Love the video's, as a keen DIY'er I've learned a lot from you. I've just taken two walls in a room back to brick and fitted new plasterboard. What would you do where the new board meets the existing walls and ceiling? The client just wants the boarded area skimming. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Mike

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

You can only plaster it and inform the customer that it will probably crack. You have nothing to tie the plaster to the other wall. The only option is to caulk it when you've finished but even then it may crack. The only thing you can do is inform my friend 👍

[@michaelleeney7509]

@@PlasteringForBeginners thanks for the reply buddy 👍🏻

[@jlf4698]

Hi mate, which beads do you use? I find the wickes beads don’t sit properly on the corner leaving you with about 8-10mm to fill in down the bead

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Hi mate! I use Catnik beads - they are dearer but the quality of their corner beads are amazing, especially their stop beads. They are the best 👍

[@jlf4698]

Plastering For Beginners cheers mate where are they from??

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Not a problem mate and they sell them at my plastering merchants but you can also buy then online. It's actually cheaper to do it that way to be fair so shop about for a box of 50 if you can store them. Great hearing from you again by the way pal. Cheers 👍

[@Daleakefford]

Used wickes beads today, same problem. Just thought I hadn't fixed them tight enough. Will defo try catnik beads next time👍

[@MarcusT86]

Thanks for another great vid mate. What does “a wall with a big return” mean?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Hi mate, thank you for your support! A return is where there's a 90 degree angle (like this one) which returns back to the main walls of the room 👍

[@MarcusT86]

Plastering For Beginners - thanks for the reply! I was brand new to any DIY/trades in early 2018. So still picking up all the terms haha! I even bought a renovation project to have a go at myself. So your videos have helped massively, thank you. I was even thinking of making a channel to make videos of the house’s progress.

[@Jman7272]

Brilliant - Does the same approach apply to plastering a interior Brick wall?

[@georgerosado5194]

I'm from the states and the coupon for use is in the white color.why is yours a brown color.. just curious

[@TheNomadicTrader]

You make it looks so effortless. I've done a bit of plastering on our home, and ran into the very same problem of pulling the skim into the bead and was left with dips. Great tutorial, and channel in general!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

It's just practice mate - you'll get there with time my friend!! Thank you for your support mate. I appreciate it, thank you 👍

[@deanarnold10]

Do you use the spongeback plazzi, guess it makes no difference on the polish stage anyway

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I don't actually mate, mines just the standard one but yeah...I don't think it makes a massive difference 👍

[@martinbrecken8889]

Great video, don't forget to remind people to wear safety glasses, filled my eye last week and still on eye drops and visits to hospital now,never even mix without safety glasses now,a very very painful lesson 😥

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Good point! Thanks for the heads up and I hope you're fully recovered 👍

[@martinbrecken8889]

@@PlasteringForBeginners Fully recovered thanks 😀

[@husseinosman8017]

What plaster did you use?

[@Fxrai_invested]

Great content. Keep it coming 👌🏾

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate and it's great hearing from you again my friend! Look forward to hearing from you in the future 👍

[@dtb9196]

When I tried to brush straight on the wall it just left brush streaks, not sure if I'm on it too early but it was already pulling. Maybe the type of bristles?

[@benmjt]

Noticed you're using mesh tape on your inside corners, do you ever use paper tape for these, or is it mesh for everything?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Hi mate! I only ever use fibre mesh for my taping mate - I've never used paper when I'm plastering 👍

[@camillawalters9168]

Do u need to leave any time before tye 2nd coat

[@Ben83597]

Nice job!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks matey!

[@HSilver341]

Great info no sponge used though ,your brush was alternative this time good finish ,on par with the sponge ?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate! To be honest I always mix it up depending on what I'm doing but the finish is always similar. Maybe slightly better with the sponge 👍

[@tomdelve9790]

Brilliant video - thanks for taking the time to upload this. You sound like a fellow Manc? Bought my first home just before Christmas and have every room to plaster, so I have no doubt that your videos will be invaluable. I’ve already done one room without much of a clue, as a complete novice, and lots of lessons learnt!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Hello mate! That's good to hear, thank you for the support my friend. It means a lot! Haha yeah I'm from Stockport mate. I lived in North Reddish/ Gorton. Not now pal - I'm down south in Hastings ha! Great hearing from you and good luck with your plastering my friend 👍

[@nontobekosigubudu5768]

Hi can i buy corner design instead of plastering corner design.

[@Ghade3245]

Brilliant Instruction Top Work...Does using the same mix for 2 coats effect the integrity of the plaster? Or do you need to use 2 separate mixes thanks man 🌟👏

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

It doesn't matter to be honest mate - it just means you have less time to apply and spread the plaster but it all dries the same 👍

[@dazzaskillz9278]

Do you still bother with a good old rusty carbon for troweling up or is that a thing of the past now mate?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Hello mate! I miss my old carbon trowel pal - had one for 7 years (I used to cut my fingers it was that sharp). Dropped it out of shape one day and that was the end of that. Never had one since but it was the best towel I had ever owned. Just plastic for finishing now. Can't replace my old bad boy though 😭

[@MrRdt1970]

Hi all how do you get smooth corners on 1920s house. A normal trowel digs in and you can get consistent curve there's no video on KZbin that shows how to do it. Plasterboard 90 degree corners are easy but sweeping corners are hard any help guys

[@Thespecimenhunter]

Brilliant videos and so helpful thank you

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you!! 👍

[@philtowle4683]

Great video, you sound like Max from Corrie😂

[@Tobias.T.H]

When and at what time would you use a corner trowel? Videos are fantastic and very helpful!

[@dleon3855]

On corners mate. Jk don't think they are really needed

[@gsdbellaoneone9325]

This is really helpful thank you. I can't see any of your vids on internal corners - have you done any? I need some help with these please!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks pal and I'll look into making some. Thank you so much for the recommendation 😊

[@thesensoryclinic3500]

Size laying on trowel do you mainly use mate

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Hi there! 14" is the standard Trowel I use 👍

[@bearwoodcarpentry]

You've mentioned several times, breaking s trowel in, what does this mean? Please explain in a future vid?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Good point... All the usually plastering trowels have a very straight blade and the edges are quite course. So when it comes to finishing, the trowel will leave marks on the plaster because the edges are so rough and flat. To "break a trowel in" means changing the shape and sharpness of your trowels blade. A lot of new trowels are made broken in now but they often still need a lot of work before there perfect for finishing. Hope this clarifies things mate

[@Gandalf4137]

Hello bearwoodcarpentry. There's a video on "how to break in a trowel" on the channel, have a look. :) Most factory edges have burrs which need to be removed. Using fine sandpaper, whetstones, etc will fix that. Basically you have to polish the leading edge of your trowel, because it's next to impossible to obtain a smooth finish with a rough edge. Rounding the corners of the trowel will prevent them from digging into your work. A lot of the pre-worn trowels are also slightly bowed. Hope this helps. :)

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Cheers Gandalf 👍

[@chillsterdlux]

Absolutely brilliant channel I was wondering what lights would you recommend for plastering I have watched nearly all your vids but cant remember if u have said.cheers

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate I really appreciate that pal! These lights are good: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3K7n3qfZc2ojZY

[@stevenheritage1547]

Hi Blaine i am 52 changing my career. Doing golden trowl in romford ,am I to old to be a plasterer for a living cheers

[@alanhowell3646]

Steven Heritage takes its toll on your body mate. I’m 57 and don’t plaster all the time but my shoulders are shot. Ceilings are the worst.

[@jrsuk1170]

Something else very important that plasterers are judged on. The mess you make and the mess you leave behind. For a good reputation, work tidy and leave no mess when you leave. 👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

You are right mate. I always clean up after my working day 👍

[@jrsuk1170]

@@PlasteringForBeginners That wasn't a pop btw. It just a handy hint for beginners from a chippy whose spent 25 years following a lot of messy workers.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Ha no it's great advice mate. You are completely right - thanks for saying. 👍

[@jasonbrockleworth3485]

One tuff drop cloth, 15 quid each from tool station best things I’ve used

[@esoterraearthenbuildingbys5366]

Is this gypsum?

[@spencer1384]

Beautiful. Thank you

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Cheers pal!

[@barnsimon]

Hi thanks for your channel. Is it possible to plaster just one side of an angle bead? If not I have to do most of my chimney at once rather than nice bite size bits.

[@HSilver341]

Hi y would the finished plaster once dry sometimes feel dusty,chalky and is it normal to have black bits showing once dried

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I'll be honest mate this sounds very unusual! I'm not really sure why it would do that???

[@HSilver341]

Ok mate I won’t lose any sleep over it I mean it’s not everywhere just in the odd. Areas, could be where there is high spots on oringnal surface getting the area flatter(straighter) the skim is thinner 🤣🤔👍don’t know

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

It could be that and like you said i wouldn't worry pal! It will be fine 😂

[@RAM335D]

I got thought to only do 1 coat onto plasterboard but plastering onto plasterboard and on to exsisting plaster is totally different you can try and control the wall suction with pva but it still goes off quicker then it would do on plasterboard

[@smokeyjoe4248]

How do u run the trowel back and forth or up nd down in one stroke without it sticking to the plaster? I've been having trouble trying to do this.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Always leave a slight angle with the trowel and never have it completely flat. Try that 👍

[@premosti9672]

Whtat is the best time to do stage 4 & 5? Do you wait until the coats are slightly dry?

[@wesleytaylor-rendal5648]

I'm a total noob so forgive the ignorance but I thought you didn't need to plaster over drywall. I thought you just needed to skim the joins and fasteners.

[@simonpidgeon949]

💯👍👍

[@joewestcott1629]

Are you self taught

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I am my friend. I've not had any formal education but I have worked with some amazing plasterers who have shown me the right way to do it. I've been lucky pal!

[@ukefriction595]

Them plaziflex's are a great trowel just not on reveals, them beads chew them up in no time :(

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

They are brilliant trowels mate but as you said, you do have to be careful with them!

[@katarzynanewton8162]

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[@PlasteringForBeginners]

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[@garycarolan9460]

Not sure this is for beginners . No information here at all.

[@petemason57]

How about showing a plain wall with preparation then application, you have everything already prepared here. Beginners don't know how that was done. This video shows nothing for a beginner.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I have lots of videos on my channel which show how to apply corner beads, how to prepare walls, how to plaster onto brick, how to use an undercoat plaster, how to work with plasterboard... Just have a look at my channel. I don't want to repeat content to the subscribers who watch my content every week. This tutorial was aimed for plastering onto corner beads which is exactly what I covered!

[@drewsearle940]

Top man

[@nannasfeet]

great vids mate , your doing a great job .

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate I really appreciate that 👍