You will NEVER learn to Plaster until you can do this.

[@seeingimages]

I'm a fully trained and credentialed teacher with a Master's degree. You, sir, are a natural born teacher. Nothing from a book can improve anything you've said or any technique you've demonstrated. Even your sales pitch at the end was smooth. You've the gift of gab on top of your excellent practical skills and expertise as a teacher. Brilliant! 👏👏👏👏

[@dylankent2759]

You're pathetic

[@avtarsinghhoonjan6660]

Brilliant video thanks 👏

[@waynelewis5656]

Which all sounds good until you realise that being a teacher also involves writing schemes of work, lesson planning, producing assessments, marking assessments, developing literacy and numeracy skills, providing feedback to ensure progress and differentiating tasks to suit all abilities. A natural born teacher can do all of this,not just explain how to put plaster onto a trowel

[@Onthetrowel]

Little troll in the comments 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@waynelewis5656]

​​@@OnthetrowelNo troll at all, just making the point that you're instructing not teaching, there's a big difference. Natural born instructor might be correct.

[@mikebuick2332]

Forget the plastering for a minute, the way in which you explain everything is fantastic. Brilliant video

[@waterboy8999]

What plastering?

[@Onthetrowel]

Waterboy are you a troll?

[@waterboy8999]

@@Onthetrowel not guilty m'lud..... He said forget about the plastering.

[@Onthetrowel]

OK mate, I think you've taken him out of context. I wasn't being funny with you but I try and keep my comments section free from any Bull@hit. Have a God weekend pal👍

[@waterboy8999]

@@Onthetrowel God man, I love your videos, and your amazing personality!

[@peach5277]

Just sat and been fixated on a video about plastering when i have no intention of plastering 😂. What a fantastic teacher and a natural on the camera.... New subscriber 👏

[@neiltitmus9744]

Same

[@peterfoster8004]

Same here

[@EmmaB101]

Same lol 😂

[@romdos11]

+1 lol!

[@SailingTheSeasPirateRob]

me too

[@jamesharris9029]

You are an absolute Artist with that trowel. The trouble with this country is we don't appreciate our tradesmen enough, but give too much respect to office boys in suits and ties. Fantastic video mate. 👍🏼

[@Ash-gg2ql]

well said

[@kjp1232]

Stop paying taxes for matt Hancocks holiday home then and Boris Johnson 1000 pound wallpaper.

[@ronaldbaatjes2470]

Global problem, mate.

[@ericrawson2909]

So true. The trades are under valued.

[@craigmoore5394]

Same here in the US. Stone Mason… 47 years. Just a mule

[@Firedog-ny3cq]

Nice collection of tips. I've been a plasterer for almost 50 years. I'm retired from the trade as a means of making a living but I still have the chops to do work for friends and family as favors. My only advice to add to everything presented in this video is to clean your trowels and hawks (plasterboard) throughout the workday so you don't end up with that thin film of dried plaster on your tools over time. My plaster hoe, trowels, and hawks are still clean to this day because I took the time to rinse them off with a big brush after every wheelbarrow load of plaster. My wheelbarrows also got the same treatment with a hose between loads. Clean tools are a builder's best friend. Thanks for your videos. It brought back fond memories of dancing with plaster for so many years.

[@donaldcurtis9229]

I do the same thing your tools will last a long long time

[@VeggiesOutFront]

After watching a boss waste a 2 ft pool trowel every 3 months I learned to keep my stuff clean

[@markadkins9290]

Plus the tools are lighter!

[@donaldcurtis9229]

@@Firedog-ny3cq I agree hell my wheelbarrows 35 years old original handles to change a couple tires

[@aarontooth]

Yeah and dump all of that waste water into the customer's flower beds

[@michaelhickey2785]

I've processed by trial and error over many years. I've learnt more in this ten minute video than I've learnt by myself. I come to KZbin to broaden my skillset. This is brilliant content.

[@stuwhite2337]

I have immense respect for plasterers. It's bloody hard to do and bloody hard work

[@domdouble5761]

Your instructional videos are head and shoulders above the rest ......this is where you shine!

[@aykutpelvan7058]

Now you need to make part 2, how to put it on the wall.

[@DestroyerofWorlds0x]

This, please!

[@Alexsmith-fh3xh]

I'm pretty confident this was the funniest KZbin comment I've ever read. Thank you for this

[@rogacz962]

Nah, come on. You'd need a degree and 3 months course for that.

[@cornevictor9258]

And a pre-video: how to correctly mix plaster-stuffies

[@romystumpy1197]

That's what I'd like to see,where I went wrong 😂😂

[@deathtakes]

You teach about your craft in a way that makes me want to take part.

[@ADayWithoutYesterday]

Great video. These very basics of handling the trowel and hawk are the absolute starting points.

[@Onthetrowel]

Cheers mate

[@andysmith2417]

I worked in the private house building industry for 28 years from '81 onwards, starting as a gen labourer, to forklift driver to maintenance & snagging, I also renovated my own stone walled house and tried to do as much of the work as I could myself using the knowledge and skills I picked up from the tradesmen I worked with everyday, plastering and " roughing" were the jobs I found the most tricky to get to an acceptable standard, your tutorial videos are amazing and ive learned so much, youre a " natural" teacher with your skills and personality, If only someone like you and youtube had been around 30 years ago...well done mate..youre doing an excellent job ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😊👍

[@markbarry9427]

Great job learnt so much so quickly... No preaching just interested in teaching and helping people... So impressed.

[@irenecostello3941]

Thank for all the trick of the trade

[@cooljets]

I took a masonry restoration class many years ago. The instructor was 80 years old yet he could hold his hawk above his head for hours on end. His idea of a break was to put-on more plaster. It brings back many memories. Great video.

[@farrier2708]

I was once told :- " There are three types of people in this world. Those who can plaster; those we can teach to plaster and you." You have my greatest respect, Sir. 😎👍

[@bushmagpie3312]

Excellent tutorial, you should do more videos, you seem to natural. Absolutely to the point, great information, full of tricks and great techniques. Maybe make part 2, how to put on different surfaces, repairing damaged plaster walls, renovation repairs etc. Keep the tutorials going, your a natural.

[@ianmathieson65]

Not being a plasterer but one who has ‘dabbled’ with small jobs I had no idea there was so much skill and technique involved before you ever get to put the plaster onto anything. Amazing and fascination, and so well demonstrated and so easy to follow. Thank you..

[@Onthetrowel]

Thanks Ian. Really appreciate you taking time to say that

[@romystumpy1197]

Yes I dabbled and failed,but there was no you tube then

[@mikesmith839]

I've never watched a video with so many genuine, rapid fire tips packed into a few minutes and presented in such a friendly and captivating way. You are a true teacher, better than any I ever had! All the best to you Sir. I hope you sell many t-shirts.

[@Onthetrowel]

Wow, thank you!

[@b4ph0m3tdk9]

This guy makes it look so simple, it is NOT. The first many times its chaos!

[@glennjames7107]

YES ! You will wind up with most of it on the ground ! As I did !

[@davidjames1007]

Always great to see a working man sharing his tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing

[@mjmorremail]

Very informative, so well explained. What I hate in these type videos, is some d******d waffling on and on, loving the sound of his own voice, but not conveying the information to the viewer. But this guy, he cracked it, he got the balance right. Well done, I've learned so much in those few minutes, thank you so much.

[@darattaqwa]

Nice no nonsense practical tips from someone who’s obviously very experienced and also gifted with the ability to teach beginners in a clear, easy to understand manner

[@the.parks.of.no.return]

Be aware - he makes this look easy. In reality one arm is holding up weight and the other arm is moving continuously with weight, for hour after hour. Look at his arms and shoulders for the clues.

[@uadimwit]

You meet a skinny tradesman, that's the guy you leave alone. He's got more strength in his thumb than your whole arm. Most trades guys are built like farm boys, just enough extra weight to hide the muscle. The skinny guy is a different breed.

[@schnozz87]

I got told years ago the two trades you never pick a fight with are scaffolders and plasterers. Scaffs is obvious but plasterers have endless muscle stamina, they could throw punches for hours without getting tired 😂

[@Guishan_Lingyou]

@@schnozz87 I personally would avoid antagonizing a stone mason ;-)

[@JoeZUGOOLA]

His spine looks like this 🐉

[@JoeZUGOOLA]

​@@Guishan_Lingyou just make sure you're in a glass house.

[@FranssensM]

I’m no plasterer, ask my wife. But, it’s amazing how much skill is involved. It’s all about technique. When you see a craftsman at work, like Kirk, it looks a doddle. It’s so much more complicated than it looks. That’s experience. Thanks for uploading.

[@markcleaver6573]

Wives are negative of their men. I'd rather ask your kids.

[@jimgeelan5949]

Your smile & laugh should be made compulsory for miserable people to look at and that would make the world a happier place 🤗

[@Onthetrowel]

Kind words, Cheers mate 😀👊

[@Smudgie]

A lot of those "miserable" people suffer from depression.

[@jimgeelan5949]

@@Smudgietheres always someone worse off then yourself but try & make an effort to smile & laugh and things will feel much better

[@Smudgie]

@@jimgeelan5949 Have you ever considered a career in mental health?

[@Olm9]

Get a room..

[@billfromgermany]

Proves that you don’t need to have a degree in teaching to be an excellent teacher. I’ll never try plastering, too difficult, but with this guy as a teacher I guess I could learn! Well done!

[@The_Situation]

with plastering its not difficult, it just takes practice. my advice for anyone wanting to learn, is to find a spare wall somewhere, garage, spare bedroom, wherever it may be, and just plaster the same wall over and over. plaster it, plaster over it, board over it, rip it off, do it again. you'll learn the skills quick enough.

[@johnwarwick4105]

Your videos are great. I have learnt do much, used to hate patching up walls as I couldn’t make a good enough job. Since watching your videos I have done loads at my daughter’s renovation and really enjoyed it, thanks

[@timh.2137]

Those were perfect instructions! Excellent demonstrations that perfectly communicated the hows and whys of every maneuver ! This has got to be one of the best, if not The Best instructional videos I have seen!

[@motsy15]

Man you’re a natural teacher. I’ve been around plaster, drywall mud etc. my whole life so I know much of this, but the way you explain it shows the master. Excellent

[@DcfsG327e]

What a teacher! You could listen to him all day and every day, and not plaster a wall in your life. Lovely bloke!

[@douggraves4482]

The priming of the hawk is genius Kirk. Thank you.

[@Onthetrowel]

Glad you like it mate

[@m101ist]

That's also a transferable skill in decorating, priming bare wood, ready for painting and priming bare walls ready for plastering.

[@geoff850]

I wish so many videos on how to do things were like yours. No irritating music, straight to the point, easy to listen to. I not planning to do any plastering, but none the less I find it memorising

[@carportshenanigans5918]

Spreading the plaster out on the wet hawk is similar to what we would do when laying tile that was freshly cut on a wet saw. Just smearing some mud on the back of a wet piece of granite or marble doesn’t give good adhesion, we called it “buttering” the tile. Butter the tile and you were good to trowel it and set it. BTW, you have a very entertaining method of teaching things! Cheers

[@anthonywilson4873]

I have been 15 plus years in Workshops and over 30 years teaching mechanics. You are a natural teacher which is the best, you know your stuff and have the patience to teach it.

[@eamonnquinn9585]

More said in 15 mins than most you tubers say in 15 hrs

[@MTimothyWallace]

I have been watching plastering videos for a couple of years to help me learn the skills needed to work on my house's plaster. You have expertly taught in this video way more practical skills than any other one I have watched.

[@BinglybertSlaptyback]

I’ve got little interest in plastering, but this is one of the best instructional videos about anything that I’ve ever seen.

[@frednirks3718]

Your instruction is absolute gold - Master Level above all the other DIY video's.

[@jtsotherone]

natural teacher, thanks so much for a helpful vid!

[@ricksteen935]

Dude you are absolutely brilliant and your sense of humor is stellar. The sales pitch for the T-shirt was so subtle but killer!!! It is a treat to see a master craftsman clearly and articulately relay vital information about the craft so even this 63 year old guy could attempt to do the job. JUST BRILLIANT!!!

[@makg9826]

Ah i want to give 2 thumbs up for this video but i just cant. Straight away so much advice and straight to the point. Thank you sir

[@Onthetrowel]

I'm glad you liked it mate

[@RoyFoster-f3v]

As a diy person this has been the most helpful lesson I can remember having. I wish I could have had it 50 years ago. No nonsense dragged out presentation. I loved it, thank you so much. 72 year old Roy from Cape Town

[@shiftylad9938]

Foul the gym. Be a plasterer for arms. Thank you 🙏🏻you have great laugh plus patience.

[@Onthetrowel]

Cheers mate

[@AB-bu9go]

Content such as this is the reason YT is forever valuable across generations

[@MrAdamNewland]

I'm a builders son, my dad taught me multiple trades growing up. Some things stuck, some things didn't. I didn't follow him into the trades but not a day goes by I don't look back on my time on site knocking up and messing up everything you demonstrated. My old mans been gone 14 years this month, but the sound of trowel on board just took me back to my childhood, working with him. Great video. "Looks like a new job." As my dad used to say. 👍

[@ironpirate8]

Thanks Kirk, these are the tips I need!

[@FatManCycles]

Great video from an obviously natural instructor. We need so many more tradies like this, and our own apprentices willing to learn.

[@Flotschki]

And now someone say Men are not Multitasking :D Cheers Mate and greetings from Germany

[@Onthetrowel]

Germany is my favourite place to visit. Baden baden in the black forest is where I stay. Everything is nice and clean, your people are very efficient, the food is lovely and the beer... oh the beautiful beer, it is the best in the world 🇩🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@bobfruit7400]

i dont know how i even ended up here, but you did a good job at teaching me plastering. i didn't know I needed this knowledge, but with a teacher as good as you, i never had a choice. respect

[@amyharr296]

This is so satisfying to watch 😊

[@Onthetrowel]

Thanks Amy, glad you like it... for me the most satisfying bit is the money at the end 😂

[@cedric2194]

I am from Brazil and I am learning plastering, I appreciate your videos, thank you so much, God bless you!

[@PeterOgden-h1k]

I'm not a plasterer but love your videos kirk you just make me smile with your positive attitude keep it up mate

[@Onthetrowel]

Thankyou

[@geoffsayshello318]

Absolutely LOVE the shirts mate 😅 👍 #TakeALittleBitAndGoInNeat Love it!

[@bitslammer]

The KZbin algorithm delivers again. I love watching experts do things I'd probably never do myself.

[@roni9275]

Fun fact : you are laying on the bed while watching this

[@RichestTea]

I’ll go one better, I’m lying on a bed in front of a wall of taped Sheetrock.

[@HexOmega3113]

Got me

[@davfree9732]

As a first time plasterer fixing the render where an old boiler came off, these tips were brilliant to help understand the tricks of the trade, as opposed to 'mix it up and slap it on'. I may have left the plaster a little on the dry side, but only so dry that it reduced the working time to get it on. Since it was a small boiler shaped patch I could work before it dried out to much to the point that once dry, it sanded down without a hint of cracking. I guess that's where the experience element comes into play when working with the mud. Cheers OTT. My brothers worked off his feet and fixing that patch after his boiler replacement helped me help him out. :D

[@gerard_3864]

Right never mind this plastering malarkey, I want to learn how to spin a hawk on a trowel. 😂😂😂

[@timyanke9559]

it's quite easy, put the center of the hawk on the corner of the trowel. if it tips, even a little, its not on the center. once you have the center, give it a spin. I little dried mud helps the corner dig in a stay in the center.

[@andrewwatkins8325]

This guy is a absolute legend sharing his knowledge so people van better themselves. I thought I was a plasterer once said to myself how hard can it be 20 minutes later most of it was on the floor. When the plasterer turned up I told him I just moved in and needed him to sort the wall out.....

[@RUGRAF-rf8fi]

I love watching genius at work! The hands on folks don’t get enough love for their skills!!! Thank you and yes I @ 70 have seen master craftsman at work. It is a work of art in its own right!!! Be blessed these skills are important!!

[@WulfbergTV]

killed it! thanks for all the valuable tips. Feel like I just got 3 year college level plastering diploma in 11 minutes and you never even started plastering! 👊💯

[@alexanderlvt]

Life is easy when you know how it works. These are some great tips that make all the difference. Very helpful. Thx 😊

[@abuladula]

Man has excellent teaching skills. I want to plaster my own kitchen but terrified with handling plaster. No one on the net has explained this so effortlessly

[@deanhall5363]

The first thing I was told when learning to plaster was don’t try and put too much on your board for the first time, gradually build it up as your confidence grows that bit of advice was probably the best advice I got and within a few days I was using the board like a pro.

[@jwright4222]

What a great teacher, showing us his skill and experience in a simple to understand and informative video. Thank you! 👍

[@chrismulhearn7903]

At 52 yrs of age, a tiler, mason & self taught plasterer largely renovating bathrooms, I can assure that each and every one of the points you bring to light, are logical, applicable and the most efficient methods in undertaking what is a very challenging occupation. Using these principles, anyone can turn these challenges into a labour of love.

[@MrSpliffy3]

Experienced Tradies are gods . I'm a flooring god. A joy to watch you mate

[@danvez5656]

Love seeing people passionate about what they do. You're a legend mate, great tutorial

[@joelb6605]

I’ve watched loads of plastering videos and yours are by far the most informative and enjoyable to watch. It’s the small things you explain that other teachers overlook which really make the difference to my ability to utilise the skill. Hats off sir.

[@khosrowjalali7898]

I'm not a plasterer, but I learnt so much from this video that I would tackle rendering my Garage on my own. Your tips were helpful on how to get the mud on the bull float and not drop any. I guess the more efficient you become at this profession , the faster you get things done with minimum effort. Thanks for making this Video Kirk. 👌

[@lookandlisten5740]

As a DIYer ive had a go at various building tasks but plastering was the most difficult... Definitely an art form.

[@rodpetrie1088]

Brilliant video !! I don't know anything about plastering or building and you know what, I don't want to either but this was quite interesting and to a degree quite entertaining. I agree with the previous comment, you're a natural teacher, shame we didn't have a few more like you in the schools.

[@hahaha8697]

Most honest builder I have ever seen!!!!

[@adzg4m1ng85]

I love to do as much as I can DIY. Plastering however, has always been a step too far for me. Top respect.

[@jamesbooth3360]

Every KZbin creator should come here to learn how to market their merch store and incorporate their sponsor's ad. MAN, you held my interest and kept everything relevant. WELL DONE!

[@biggles258]

I've done about an hour's plastering in my entire life, but I have a porch that's crying out to be done and this video has given me lots of confidence to finally give it a go. Great video and a really easy watch. Many thanks. Subscribed!

[@SAK_-]

I have no plans to plaster, but I love to see how others describe what they are doing. I was a car mechanic for 10 years and work now in IT and to get out your thoughts you have while doing something and explain that to someone is allways a think that is hard to learn. As a mechanic I can do it good, and in IT things become so abstract so fast that its just harder for me. But watching things like that will allways teach you something, something so "simple" when you see it but cant copy it and ask yourself why it looks so easy when he does it and he explains it so good that you have the feeling that you can "catch up" to this fast is the way to motivate newcommers to try their hardest. Love it!

[@coacoa289]

Great video from one plasterer to another. From Charleston S.C in the states. Well done brother

[@user-pe9qg3hg3k]

Thank you for this video, Kirk. Its always awesome to see a master at their craft imparting their knowledge. Youre an excellent teacher.

[@JOXVOX]

Thanks for sharing your years of experience with us, I most appreciate all your trouble in teaching us,Great video

[@Onthetrowel]

Thank you

[@gregoryheelan]

Thank you for the lesson. I'm grateful you shared your knowledge.

[@GG-gotr6]

What an excellent demonstration by a guy who knows his skill.

[@MK-pm5sc]

Great teacher. I had learned to load up a new wall for the skilled trades to come behind and level and finish each coat. The techniques you are showing are ultra useful and clearly explained. Love the sales pitch for the t-shirt. Brilliant 👏 , great teaching, engaging, and informative.

[@harryseddon3616]

Fantastic tutorial I have learned so much from this video Amazing!! I never knew the intricacies. No wonder I was hit and miss , trade secrets are so valuable. Thanks so much 👌👍

[@GTAHomeGuy]

What a great tutorial for the nuances that will make everything easier (cleaner too!). Thanks for putting the time in on this!

[@ukpot]

Fabulous tips as ever!! I’m not a plaster by trade. but i do all my own plastering mainly for family, but before i do any new plastering i always recap before any job by watching your channels just to refresh my memory, thank you for all your expertise and advise ...

[@winstonalan5731]

This reminds me of working on drywall, many of the same skills, techniques and principles. I've never tried plastering. Very good work at explaining the how and the why.

[@catlady8324]

Brilliant! Bloody Brilliant!

[@IamMagPie]

Nothing quite like watching a skilled craftsman at work. 👍

[@rickhanna2606]

Hello,im from California usa,i once was a hod carrier for 3 old time plasters, mostly did room additions inside plaster and outside stucco,i was 20yrs old when these guys were middle 60's and could hardly keep up with em,i can still hear em yelling,"i need more mudd",hard work but great days for sure,enjoyed your video,much continued success to you😉

[@damianwebzyx6613]

This man knows, what he‘s talking about .. WOW 👍

[@ricardogutierrez1023]

U are a real professional,very well explained with every small detail.God bless you

[@restoringbonaire]

Nice tips. We have an 1812 house in Virginia that I will be doing a good bit of plastering in. I love smooth coat plaster. I hate drywall. It's been 30 years since I have plastered, but looking forward to viewing more of your videos to get me back up to speed for interior plaster work.

[@philipmoroz3470]

you would be a great teacher at a tech just honest good advice from a craftsman which are fast dissapearing

[@Onthetrowel]

Cheers lovely comment

[@slippyg]

FFS had I seen this video two years ago I couldn't finished that wall I started. Best video on KZbin for this!!! Kudos sir!!

[@garylacour]

I'm 69 years old. All my uncles and cousins were plasterers forever. And I'm still amazed in watching your video. I love the way you presented everything and taught it perfectly. Once in awhile I'll still do exotic plasters for friends and family. But you sir are amazing. God bless you. Thank you for your time.

[@Onthetrowel]

What a great comment to read. Thank you Gary

[@weddieddy]

Where has this video been all my life? Pure skill.

[@charlescollier7217]

You sir, are an excellent teacher. Thank you for sharing this artistry.

[@tankprohp]

Learn more from your video than from 20 others thank you trying to get ready to fix some shoddy work from another contractor

[@stevengardner81]

just hung me trowel up. after 30 years in the game .body can't take any more punishment. tools are in my shed .haven't got the hart to part with me tools .me trowel was my best work colleague for all that time 😂 then me radio 😂

[@mattyboy2037]

Another great video packed with great tips. Best plastering instructor on KZbin.

[@Onthetrowel]

Thanks 👍

[@biomorphic]

My friend, who is a professional, plastered some walls in my house, and made me try. This was years ago. It is not easy at all, I was throwing plaster all over the place. Today I learned the right way, and if I will ever do it again, I will check this video out.