Plasterboard HACK | Every DIY'er Should Know

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[@Josh19088]

MF stands for metal furring not metal frame or fabricated

[@Onthetrowel]

Interesting, if you google it, different manufacturers of the product will give you different names, frame or fabricated being the most popular mate

[@Josh19088]

@@Onthetrowel “The Metal Furring System (MF Ceiling) is a suspended metal frame which allows for the direct fix of plasterboard sheets to create a smooth and seamless finish”

[@Onthetrowel]

To be fair, I've only ever known it as MF so I googled the meaning... You're probably right mate. Do you minds if I pin your comment to the top so others can see it pal?

[@theinstallerguy786]

Think you’ll find Samuel l Jackson will disagree what MF stands for!

[@nigelsmith1198]

@@theinstallerguy786😂😂

[@paulmclean3891]

Very rare for someone to truly know how to explain something in a concise and accurate way. You're a natural teacher

[@clairewiseman-cq8ct]

Just glue it what's with the screws

[@icarossavvides2641]

@@clairewiseman-cq8ct REALLY????

[@pcb1962]

@@clairewiseman-cq8ct Screws will still be there when the house is demolished, how long will the glue last?

[@johneaton25]

@@pcb1962EXACTLY! 👍 Belts n braces as me old dad used to say and it’ll last forever!

[@mooseknuckle8334]

I said the same thing after watching just one of his videos.

[@artursmya2052]

Most contractors can't understand it, but doing little jobs for free (not always, just every now and then, when you are in the mood) can get you really far. It costs 1 hour of your work, but it's almost guaranteed, that person you did that for, will praise you among friends, family and neighbors. That is cheapest form of advertising and from my experience, also most effective.

[@daddydayne]

Absolutely agree it's how we used to do things before the internet etc... word of mouth and reputation are absolutely the best way to get work 👍

[@W124phreak]

And it feels good to help someone?

[@johnmartinez7440]

Suppose it depends if the contractor feels that they need the work. But it would make a nice change from the plumber who came out to cut a hole in my ceiling, tell me there was a leaky pipe (wow, really?), then never return (but still sent an invoice).

[@bodyblow]

bet you go to work all the time and say " hey boss dont bother paying me for this afternoon" lol

[@lbhibbert]

No idea why I watched this as I'm not in the Trade, but watching somebody who is an expert doing what they do well is always a pleasure. Great Job.

[@Onthetrowel]

Thank you

[@sportbilly42]

Same here. I'm a DIY biff and know my limitations. He makes it look easy but this is one job that I know I'd make an absolute mess of and end up having to get a pro in or just have to live mpwith a messy lumpy uneven finish and hope nobody notices...

[@SaraVV]

Me too! 😀 I'm not in the Trade or anything related, but I really enjoyed the video. He's such a great teacher that right now I feel I would not do such a bad job, if I attempted it 😀

[@glennsepelak5113]

Exactly. my thoughts as well.

[@nuthinbutlove]

Same here

[@gapster77]

This Muck Slinger is a real Pro, he’s a great Teacher, and a Kind Hearted Gentleman to boot! Good on you, Kirk.

[@WizardOfCheese]

i have absolutely no business watching vids like this, lol, not a home owner, don't do diy, sit on my arse infront of the computer most of the time, lol. but its good to learn these things, never know when you might need to lend someone a hand. cheers for the knowledge and keep it up

[@vanessaeden8174]

@wizardofcheese Loved your comment, gave me a laugh. Thank you❤

[@london_roubenl]

Excellent offering up the job for free- always great to look out for the elderly and vulnerable. Good job all round, professional.

[@clairewiseman-cq8ct]

Just glue it what's with the screws

[@steves1460]

Never thought about cutting the ceiling to the replacement piece. Just goes to show that the best ideas are the simplest ones! Good video buddy.

[@iskrajackal9049]

Same technique for replacing a small patch of carpet

[@gregtaylor6146]

@@iskrajackal9049 - and repairing steel car body panels.

[@kirkdunn1379]

by far a much easier way....especially out of square or round patches....

[@jafa486]

To all you honest trade persons, a big salute of respect.

[@rcmstereo]

American here - I could listen to this guy all day.

[@jimmartin7437]

I’m a tradesman in the US. 57 years now actually. I like your style dude. I almost never subscribe on the first video but I think you do what is SUPPOSED to be done with your trade and that sets me at ease.

[@anth5122]

Always a pleasure to see quality craftsmanship…. It’s quite rare these days 👍

[@PAUL-hi8gw]

You are a natural for explaining everything concisely but simply, as they say "keep it simple stupid" keep up the great work !

[@Onthetrowel]

Cheers pal

[@mrhassell]

I did an apprecticeship as a solid plasterer, as a young man in Victoria, Australia. Many times, I was having to work on Gyproc and Plaster sheets. When I came to the UK and saw that brown cornice cement, it took me by surprise. Then seeing, entire walls rendered with it, left me completely stunned. Very different techniques and materials, only separated by 16,000 Km. Eazyscrim, a nice tip! Great work, best wishes with your channel and educating the world. A talent learned, becomes a gift only when shared.

[@mrseanpride6449]

I’m in Australia. I was thinking wtf is he doing.

[@njsification]

I like putting a screw in the old drywall as well right next to the repair. It's unlikely that edge will be especially strong and many repairs are from things like water damage that will cause the old stuff to sag.

[@peterjones6733]

What a guy! And, bonus, giving us scousers a good name too! :)

[@noelstephenryan4837]

Scousers and Irish, the best.

[@peterjones6733]

@@noelstephenryan4837 absolutely my friend!!

[@martinrubenstein7943]

@@noelstephenryan4837 absolutely right. I spent 4 years with scousers in the Royal Naval Reserve in Liverpool back in the 1980s, and they are my favourite people. And if ever I was in difficult times, I’d only want scousers with me.

[@Brockstonepavingpros]

Agreed but he’s deffo not a scouser but either way he obviously top of his trade 💯

[@MichaelWillby]

I thought it was eddy Yates

[@andrewsharpe3607]

Trades man no? Craftsman very much so my man. Different trades but I know a star when I see one. Keep doing what you’re doing mate. Act of kindness is rare but a good advertisement for a a craftsman with good work ethic.

[@martifingers]

Perfectly put, Andrew.

[@jamiedavies8795]

20 minute easy fill is also a good option for these little patching jobs ,2 neat coats and a quick sand job done 👍🏻

[@gavincollins9376]

In 20 min you will still be standing there waiting for it to go off, then you need to rub it down. 20min only applies when you lay in on paper thin

[@jamiedavies8795]

Not true ,I’ve been using it for years and I guarantee it would be quicker and get better results than plastering it, if you put it on nice and neat it will just need a quick rub down afterwards and you’ll never know it was there but that depends if you know what your doing and not everyone does especially these keyboard warriors 🤣

[@sputnic3032]

@@jamiedavies8795 That's fine if the customer is sanding it themselves, but you can't hang around waiting for easifil to cure before you can sand it.

[@nathan87]

@@jamiedavies8795 Easifill is fine, but there are trade offs between these two approaches. Easyfill is much softer than plaster (more easily damaged), requires you to wait for it to dry out properly before sanding, and sanding means creating dust.

[@Onthetrowel]

Well I'm a plasterer so it's just as easy for me to work with plaster. If a tape and jointer turned up then I'm sure he would of taped and joined it and likewise a decorator probably would of caulked it. There are many ways to skin a cat. It's just easier for me to work with tha materials that I'm used to. Fellas know this, there are different ways to do alot of stuff, non of them are necessarily right or wrong if the job is done and it's perfect. So each to their own 👍

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

Plaster board is known as drywall in North America, my Dad was a Brit, he kept calling drywall plaster board, now I know why. We had some work done by a young guy whom I have nicknamed "The Manic Depressive Carpenter" because when talking to him he sounds so blase'. He does very good work, gets stuck-in, when he gave us his bill, he subtracted the material he returned to the lumberyard, this impressed me deeply as I didn't pay for material he would be using on his next job, he is my GoTo carpenter, I would recommend him if asked. I'm in Canada by the way.

[@melliflousbufo]

Great work, and really pleased to hear that both you and the customer took a gentleman's approach to the bill.

[@simonmiddleton2990]

Offered to do it for free , kind of thing you rarely see these days , massive respect to you pal and thats coming from a manc lol .

[@enemyofthestatewearein7945]

Customer is happy and he got paid anyway. It's just the kind of thing that gets you recommendations and more work.

[@greggb1416]

Woefully late to viewing this video, and an earlier one on plaster, but in this video title you mention “hack”…, sir, it is quite apparent that your work is not “hack” work…, it is one of a professional tradesman, craftsman, and I might add “artist”. I am constantly amazed to watch folks like yourself, do these types work. I am a frustrated tile, and sheetrock “hack”. Your desire to not charge this customer for more work (as a result of somebody else’s shabby work ethic) is very noble… You may not ever see this customer again, but you don’t have any idea of the return on (investment), that gesture. If I was in that customers shoes I would have insisted on paying you as well. Great video, I am now a subscriber from the U.S., of A. Thank you sir.

[@MrGrantspants]

Great attitude, it’s good to see that there are people who give a shit still out there. Obviously you know that, what goes around, does indeed come around. Hats off sir, good job.

[@wiganer9912]

Fair play to you for offering to do it for free, brings a tear to my eye.

[@adb888]

Not sure why this popped up in my recommended videos, and even more unsure about why I actually watched it, but it was entertaining and informative - even if I'll never do anything like it.

[@damesworld11]

You would make a brilliant teacher mate. Perfectly explained 👌

[@utube1818]

Great video, the bit I find most impressive is when you said your conscious about not dropping any plaster. I have never know a plaster yet who doesn’t get more plaster on the floors, windows and anything else that isn’t a wall.

[@lakispattalis2506]

Great trade banter and a blinding explanation of how to get a job done. You are a shining example of a good honest, skilled tradesmen. Served my C&J time, went up the ranks, but always marveed at great plasterers, as a skill, needing great attention and precision, which you excel at. Keep up this great channel.

[@zedwpd]

Im married to a Brit and she says struts. You say studs like me. You also use inches for the size of your trowel like me. But you say plasterboard like her instead of sheetrock. This back and forth is my life daily being married to her.

[@dontuno]

I've always been fascinated by plastering and it's a joy to watch a pro at work. I also love your take on pricing. Down my way every little job starts at 300 and will often be way in excess of that.

[@TineBeo]

I like your style Kirk. Fantastic and to the point. Total pro and sound fell to boot.

[@Daiks21]

Comes across as a complete pro and a top bloke.

[@CrookedSkew]

Great to see someone who knows what they're doing fix this up and educate us with a proper narration and what you use. Thanks. I've subscribed.

[@colinearwaker3329]

Nice one mate. Nice job and great you’ve got a set of principles that helped that guy out. I wish all tradesmen were like you.

[@MoondawgStudios]

You star ‘ooman Kirk! Beautiful gesture and care of a member of your community

[@missfawkes9214]

You sir are a legend and have been watching you from the start of your channel. I now use a couple of your tips and can't believe how it's improved my plastering.. All the best to you and your family and look forward to all the new content 👍

[@euteubier]

I've done a fair amount of drywall but still saw so many excellent techniques new to me, as well as products I never see here in Canada! Thank you!

[@enemyofthestatewearein7945]

Top work as usual, and great tips. A feathered corner patch is one of the most difficult jobs to get right and your finish looks excellent.

[@philmccracken2012]

Awesome video! Clear instructions and right to the point. And no annoying music edited into the video!!

[@JamesWHurst]

You seem totally brilliant in your craftsmanship here, plus your presentation is splendid. Thank you, for creating and sharing this.

[@humansnotai4912]

What a great video. How nice to offer your work for free because of what had happened with previous builders. Well done mate. Namaste x

[@kev1nroy]

Love watching skilled tradesmen and hearing the explanations of the process, very enjoyable vid.👌

[@pauld3638]

Your the man Kirk, wish I was a youngster again I would have loved to be taught by your good self.

[@mancavemusician]

It's always a pleasure watching a pro at work, superb job that pal.

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

This was brilliant. I have never done this but believe with your instructions I could.

[@chrisholt2474]

A fantastic teacher, brilliant job and an excellent film, thank you, much appreciated. Five star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@gordon8858]

Good job Kirk, plus some good tips. Many thanks.

[@stickykitty]

This video made me subscribe It's so nice when someone Takes the time to explain What to do And what to do it with Thanks for the info Look forward to watching more videos Cheers ❤

[@tsakaln1]

Just subscribed based on this one video. Great narration by the way... "corner of me trowel". Love it! Am glad that the home owner insisted on paying you. Honest work, honest pay. From Canada.

[@carle5940]

Video production and editing getting better and better, quality of information and learning top notch

[@pyroguitars1296]

What a great teacher. I teach up here in Glasgow. The kids would love your lessons. College kids too. Great work & thanks.

[@graemewiltshire312]

I’m always amazed at the finish you to get on the large walls , fascinating.

[@gdibble]

🧰 *Great tutorial, in both explaining the subtle and important details, and also in showing the overall and total technique.* Seeing your whole process and listening to you explain the reasoning is helpful in bridging the gap from good to great. _This is really great content, and do please keep up the great work. TY!_ 🔧

[@CraigEvardson-hb3kw]

O wow kirk what a great presentation full videos only teaching that's the money shot pitch the idea to the plastering company I'm a bricklayer you present Brilliantly well dun the very best of luck to you young man

[@kennybyers909]

You’re a good guy with excellent delivery. 😊

[@barrynash5565]

Top top man, if there were more people like you, the world would be a better place, THANKS ME OLD MATE.

[@walterbates1654]

Thanks for your expertise. I love your accent

[@garywright8846]

Great job, I love watching this guy.

[@Deansontoast69]

Beautiful work , love watching this artist

[@steveeverett8143]

I know nothing about plastering not even in the trade i am inthe motor trade. Learning so much through your videos keep up the good work.

[@markhowarth6939]

Kirk is real genuine guy I don't know him but i wish he was my best mate keep it up mate your a star

[@johnnyc8775]

Really well presented. Each part very well explained. Obviously a seasoned tradesman. Well done.

[@sjtutty]

Beautiful work and a great attitude - love it!

[@suzispringfield7376]

How kind of you! Super explanation and video …not that I’m ever likely to do it at my age…😂. Lovely job, young man … well done you! 👍🏼

[@icarossavvides2641]

Nicely done. Coincidently I have quite a lot of this to do as I'm extending/refurbishing my house!

[@Stewart_Bell]

Top job very clearly and comprehensively explained. Much appreciated thank you.

[@SheenaRea]

Nice job! I have to do this above my mantel. Many thanks!

[@trustydiamond]

Lovely to see such craftsmanship in action

[@scottcuk1]

Fantastic presentation and voiceover. Top job

[@adriantoole4601]

Nice job, and top bloke for offering to do it for free

[@afluidmouse]

Fantastic stuff ! Listening to all your pro tips is captivating ! There were so many in this video, hard to believe it was only over 10 minutes. Cheers from France !

[@mikenco]

I've done a little bit of plastering. Some nice tips there, cheers.

[@nolanburton7985]

Nicely done. I have a similar mess to clean up in a closet that had some water damage. Thank you. Thank you.

[@markhickson9087]

Amazing that you offered it for free. Good on you and well done the owner for paying for work well done.

[@callumgriffiths4278]

The best plasterer on KZbin I’ve been following for a while and been watching your tips and tricks I done the artex ceilings in my house wouldn’t of been confident enough if not for this channel thank you Kirk

[@Onthetrowel]

Fantastic, appreciate the comment. Thanks mate

[@michaelohare6555]

I love to watch skilled professionals. They can be so hard to find.

[@dbjlmc]

what an awesome human, awesome job, awesome tutorial, and awesome accent (he says from CA USA)

[@martincoutts6747]

Great job. Your a natural on camera.

[@celticmugwump]

Thanks I’ll be using some of these tips 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@glittersparkles5877]

Enjoyed this so much! Really good video. Well narrated, good job!

[@tringalij]

That paintbrush technique is brilliant!

[@tlabort]

Your just a great bloke and i wish you all the best

[@thumper1747]

Nice job, great attitude and compelling to watch 👍

[@andrewwturner]

You made that look easy and for me, thats the sign of a skilled tradesperson

[@alank2296]

Great post Kirk .... good job well done.

[@rachelpydiah4186]

Wow, what a fantastic simplified video for a rather complexed task. you made it really easy to understand. First rate tutorial sir. Beautifully presented !! I'm now subscribed.

[@bob_thebuilder]

Nice tips for someone who occasionally needs to fix walls and ceilings around the home. Thanks!

[@insightphoto]

this is a great video, please do not miss.... especially the bit where some take the p155!

[@RADCOMJ1]

Nice little video ...I watched it all the way through even though i was looking for videos on drilling through plasterboard 😆. Top bloke who you'd have a pint with...subscribed 👍

[@oggierock]

Nice vid. Good voice over. Turning the mundane into interesting. Thumbs up 👍

[@topsysdad1]

Top bloke and top job. Thanks for this

[@SaraVV]

Great info and great editing! Thank YOU 💜

[@__Anton__]

Great video, well explained.👍👍👍

[@kickcanlurky7147]

Good advice, and a proper kind Gent, were a dying breed 👋🏻

[@karenmusa3052]

Your a good man Charlie Brown, cheers ❤

[@Centorior]

Must admit as a layperson, I was a tiny bit sceptical, but at the end of the video there with the final shot with the angle close to the ceiling. The finish is near if not pure perfection. Wow.

[@justmemimi7338]

“It looks like it grew there”. 😄💜 I don’t even know why I’m watching this. I’m never going to plaster anything, but this popped up, and you were so engaging. Great job!

[@Onthetrowel]

Stop by again some time 😀

[@rush211251]

Just watched you for the first time being interviewed by RB . I wished I’d have seen your videos before I plastered out my garden room . Especially the ceiling ! First time I’ve ever plastered a large ceiling (18 m2 , ) and lost my way with it , just about rescued it , as part of it was drying off too fast , and so I was left with a few air bubbles , which I had to sand off before painting . It doesn’t look too bad now , (well for plumber trying to plaster anyway 😁. ) you can seen it’s not the best job when the light catches it at certain times of the day , but it’s acceptable for me . Anyway a great video 👍

[@johnwatts6794]

Well done Kirk.. great video. 👍

[@heatpump8566]

Top video bud, a man who is on top of his game