Plastering A Brick Wall From Scratch | NO PLASTERBOARD...NO PROBLEM!!

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In todays video we're going to show you how to plaster a brick wall the old school way. No plasterboard. No adhesive.
Just solid plaster!
Now I have to admit that this is one of the hardest aspects of plastering. It takes time, a lot of physical labour and a huge amount of attention. But I must say that it's the most satisfying part to plastering.
There's nothing better than skimming on a solid base. The finish is 10x better and the skill gained from doing this sort of work in invaluable! Trust me...if you can do it, give it a go!
But don't be scared because I'll walk you through he full process.
I'll show you which products to use, how to prime your walls for success, the best way to apply the plaster and effective tips for getting your walls flat and plumb!! And It's a big one so get cosy.
If you liked this video then please like and subscribe. And feel free to leave a comment because we'd love to hear from you!!
Thanks a lot. I'll see you on the next one.
Cheers.
Blaine Gray,
Plastering For Beginners

[@TheScottyb1979]

Luckily for me Blain,I'm plastering in the day and watching your videos by night, best of both worlds cheers buddy keep em coming 👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you for watching mate. I really appreciate it - cheers!

[@shootermcgavin8793]

Just live at work 24/7 that must be a tough life

[@TheScottyb1979]

@@shootermcgavin8793 if you enjoy what you do, you never work 👌

[@johnniemnemonic73]

This has answered one of the questions I’ve been asking myself. I’ve been watching your videos on KZbin and just signed up to your online course. I’ve just bought a house in Scotland that need quite a bit of renovation and I’m going to attempt to do it all myself. Every room needs some plastering work, some more than others. The best bit is, I’ve never done any plastering before but I want to learn. Most rooms have been plaster-boarded (by the previous owner), haven’t been skimmed but lining paper put on, scrim tape over the joints and that’s it, it looks terrible. One big wall in the living room is original old stone with old plaster crumbling and falling off it. So this video has answered my question of what product to use before using top coat plaster. Thanks for making this video, I appreciate it. I’m new to your online course and I’m about half way through the videos. I’m going to study them time and time again before I even think about attempting to plaster. I sent you an email a few days ago with more detail than this and would love some further advice from my new found plastering guru. Thanks again. 👍

[@lordracula2461]

Just bear in mind that gypsum may not be most suitable to older buildings in scotland

[@CliveSlocombe]

Have to consider the rising damp in old buildings, bridging the damp course (if there even is one) can be an expensive mistake....there's more to renovation that just a bit of plastering.

[@alankopitko5335]

Im not a professional and i learnt 37 years ago using washed sharp, my mentor taught me by letting me only do reveals, it taught me how to keep the mix on a hawk and trowel.... this year having had a big extension built and having a team of plasterers come in i realised i needed to do the plastering, watching your vids has given me a great refresher and although nervous about it im going to attempt K render.

[@artobrien7784]

Pp

[@jeancossigny6411]

Superb workmanship.

[@brendanwalsh3323]

I'm a bricklayer by trade but I love watching your videos, A great tradesman and teacher

[@RobBoFr]

So satisfying to watch a professional craftsman at his trade. Perfection as always mate

[@colincharman4700]

PROFESSIONAL CRAFTSMAN??? Don’t make me laugh plasters are one step up from painters, I’ve been a joiner for over thirty years and the best plasterer I ever came across was a bricklayer by trade, the one and only time I didn’t have to scribe my boxing in to his wall because it was bang on level and plumb, and he mixed his sand and cement and finish by hand! Plus no speed skims or plastic trowels back then! Just a well worn steel ragni trowel and a level!

[@bigballoon1]

Was virtually spot on with the first coat as he showed with the level,should have skimmed that.

[@treforgray1906]

Great spread good to see old school plastering I've been in the trade 35 years great video well done you 😊

[@trevorrussell1981]

Thank you so much been a great help not quite up to your standards but I’m happy with it I’m a 63 year old welder thanks again

[@bhumia001]

Stumbled upon this as i was getting lots of mixed msgs from tradesmen. Not only i enjoyed your video but feel maybe just maybe giving it a go myself for small wall. Noted your professionalism and dedication which i dont see much now a days. This over plasterboard anyday.

[@yourbigdaddyvii1380]

Nice work pal ! I watched a couple of your videos in preparation for plastering my staircase today for first time... I did alright, will need to get sander out when dry lol.

[@northernpatriotmanchester675]

I served my time as a wet spread in 1981.the days on the bath scarred me for life 😩 Friday used to be direct load day from British gypsum 44ton of carlite bonding/browning etc. we had to unload by hand and still keep in front of the spreads who unlike today had no mercy on apprentices. Hard times but taught me well and I went onto make a lot of money on the trowel over the years

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

That’s madness mate. Nothing but respect for that - sounds like real graft! Fair play for your time served and thanks For watching. I really appreciate it 👍

[@mrwright5699]

No fun mixing browning in a bath with the shovel is it

[@4NK8A]

Takes me back..it's all in the final noise. I even remember jute scrim and clouds, we'll done sir a noble art indeed

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Ha thank you my friend!! All the best

[@scrapinpennies4365]

Came out beautiful man! I had crappy ceramic tiles in the kitchen of my house in Croatia and it was all old school solid plaster aswell. I was freaking out because after i took the tiles off it was all exposed stone, and i was thinking how the hell was i going to make a wall that smooth but after watching this i think i can do just fine. Thank you for posting, this is the only video ive seen on plastering solid, everyone usually does board underneath.

[@robskibulletmovement8998]

Great video can't fault your technique. Especially when you said usually you should float from right to left and using the D-float 👌🏿 that is correct.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks matey!

[@jimwalker76]

I honestly didn't think that wall could be fixed. The shinny high gloss paint and all the highs and lows on the wall. You did some amazing work on that wall. ❤

[@Mr.Gui.monteiro]

prior to apply gypsum plaster, you need at least 1 coat of PVA bond agent, (Thistle GypPrime), to prevent adhesion failures.

[@simonvanellis2945]

Brilliant mate, really helping me and confidence in plastering my own place

[@lea-rw5cb]

You my friend are a plasterer 👍

[@Topman-26]

Wow what a great job

[@jhutfre4855]

this is the best KZbin video out there. It will one day be part of KZbin Hall of fame. Plastering old properties is the best. and very beautiful. Could you do one project with lime plaster? If possible.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate! There's a recent Lime Plaster video on the channel pal - check it out ;)

[@Suedenim1999]

Best plastering video I've seen

[@snoggy75]

I love float and set take it over board any day perfect results everytime for me love it hard graft but worth it 💪🏼

[@thedonatshop]

fantastic.

[@terryfincham7252]

Not sure how I ended up here but nice to see younger gen learning the trade. I'm 54 and been in the trade to long lol. When I first started out as a labourer one job I hated was knocking up Browning/Hardwall as we didn't have a power whisk. It was done by hand in a bath mixed with a shovel and a rake. Then loaded onto a spot board. Getting shouted at all day by spreads to hurry up as they were on price work. It used to kill me. I would go home and tell my mum I hate this job and would never want to be a plasterer. The whisk came along and saved us all 😁

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Massive respect mate! It sounded so hard back then and I think todays plasterers take it for granted! It was a lot harder so fair play. And thanks for watching…I really appreciate it 👍

[@liammarshman6831]

Yeah the guy I used to labour for used to spit on the spot and say " I don't want to see that f@#ker all day! " 🤣🤣

[@johnnybhoy4278]

I'm a 58 yr old yank and I used to mix mud/mortar in a tub with a masons hoe. First we'd sift sand and then put 14 shovels to two bags of Portland cement. Brick masons screaming all day! Lol I hear you.

[@Pinkpanter.plastering]

Don’t I know it I’m 62 and had over 45 years of it but I’m not getting much work lately probably most the people I worked for are retired or worse and trying to get some to understand that they don’t need plasterboard to stick over nice new Block work even bad uneven walls easier to plaster and with sand and cement any painted walls a splatter dash before plastering will ensure it takes to that

[@paulbullock3831]

Same generation more muck or more Donald working for 2spreads but they paid me on top of my day rate they was on price on the tools by 17

[@chrismcerlean3819]

Another great job buddy

[@karlparratt1730]

Any chance you could do a video for beginners on plastering artex ceilings? I have a few in my house (tested negative for asbestos) Would love to have them smooth skim

[@euro216]

Amazing as always

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you very much!!

[@mct8888]

Absolute artist my man!

[@kathyk479]

Wow you really put that on thick! That's amazing!

[@stlee74]

I’m so impressed! Great video! 🙏🏻😊

[@ernieforrest7218]

In my day we would have nailed wire lath onto the brick wall, especially the painted section. Then we would have applied a gypsum perolite brown coat to straighten the wall. Final coat would be a lime mix trowled to a smooth finish. We worked much faster using that system. As for the straight edge, we used those as well, but mostly just a darby for the base brown coat.

[@TheStukkateurmeister]

Possibly demonstrating setting out screeds using box method for beginners

[@MarcusT86]

Damn Blaine, loving the upload rate! And always just when I’m hours away from work! Perfect timing 😁

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Haha thanks Marcus mate! I’m upping it whilst I can pal. Hope you enjoyed it my friend...all the best

[@MarcusT86]

@@PlasteringForBeginners Another world class output buddy. Damn, that was impressive. From rough bricks all over the place to like a sheet of glass at the end! Lovely!

[@marshallmatters1526]

I agree, Hardwall is excellent stuff. Smells a little funky, But, otherwise, brilliant stuff.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Agreed!!

[@jamesharris5637]

A Little tip I use "thistle bond it" over paint instead of SBR gives it uniform suction and grip from the grit in the product. Bit more expensive tho

[@richardharwood3082]

Yes thistle bond it first & thistle bonding for the scratch coat over the painted side,Hardwall is most likely to come away from the paint just sayin.

[@sevrin1965]

Love the videos Blaine, new subscriber! This reminds me why whenever I say to one of the plasterers I use, 'I wish I could do that', he always replies 'so do I' LOL

[@garrywalker8714]

Great job Blaine, fantastic video too, very informative.👍👍👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate!

[@markalmeida3816]

Excellent work thanks for sharing!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate!!

[@durexjim]

Great to see someone do a little bit of solid work.Top job m8 thx for sharing

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks for watching matey!

[@WhithamfamilyTV]

Hardball for high suction. Sbr and waterproofer you've made it like glass that will shell off.

[@marekdesign9854]

nice job, the wall looks great.

[@timyanke9559]

nice work, complements from a Canadian stucco plaster.

[@3tI8P-lj2lo]

Thank you. This is extremely helpful. I was wondering if you consult. I am in the US and virtually no one is doing traditional plaster work. I cannot find anyone to consult regarding how to deal with 2 problems in a 1910 home: 1) how to plaster over brick when the brick was originally coated with bitumen and that is now a bit brittle; 2) a wall that starts as brick and continues as a stud/lath and plaster wall that has been wallboarded. The plaster on the brick had failed after 100+ years and many in more recent times with windows not caulked an painted. I'm on a slow trip to putting the old girl back together. On the bitumin I've been advised to use "Plasterweld". I can get no advise on the brick/stud wall where I'm worried about cracking between the two parts of the wall. The stud wall wallboarded when that plaster failed and someone wire lath over the wallboard onto the plaster on brisk and then used dry wall mud over that. I'm thinking about dot and dab wallboard onto the brick and then treating the joint as any wallboard joint. I'd use wallboard used for bathrooms here. We have a product called Structolite (a gypsum scratch coat plater). We do not have gypsum drywall adhesive ... I'm thinking Structolite + PVA or cementweld. The only person I can find here to consult is an excellent conservation carpenter, but he's not a plasterer. He insisted I need to screw wiremesh to the brick walll. He also insists that I should mix lime putty with the Structoliite for my finish coat. I would be interested in learning if you do paid consulting.

[@petef7323]

Excellent tutorial 👌 Excellent video ❤ Subscribed 👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Brilliant!! Cheers mate 👍

[@larrysdrivein]

ohoo!! Ok, I just learned why my plaster dried so dang fast and then I couldn't work it, it was making me so angry. My walls were very dry. I needed to wet them down some before applying the plaster so it would have time to spread.

[@stephendavies925]

Back in the day using sand and cement on that painted wall we woulld have to rake out the joints and a thin scratch coat because of the weight of the mix

[@margerykirner5604]

Amazing talent! Well done!

[@sanj886]

Great and educational videos. Thanks. Not watched all of them yet but would like to see how you plaster a very high wall and level it. Please attach a link if you have already done it. Also have you got videos on fitting edge beadings and then plastering/skimming them? Thanks for your very helpful videos, please continue to make them. 👍🏆

[@YammyGlover1]

Great video maye it has helped me a lot. Keep up the good work

[@dboi1813]

Master craftsman 👏

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you!!

[@kenjd57]

Great video. Very helpful. Only thing that would have made it more interesting would be if you did it with your shirt off so we could watch your muscles move as you worked the Morten mix. Thanks! 😎

[@paultowns9880]

Fantastic work and a great video. Thanks.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate! I really appreciate that - it means a lot!

[@tommywokko784]

Love your videos 👌 always valuable lessons to be learnt 👍💯

[@anthonyconti9626]

Hi Blain ! When I was working with an old boy plasterer many years ago he would build out with render then he would get me to mix hardwall and multi 50/50 he would build out to where it needed to be then he would trowel it up to a perfect finish ! He was amazing but moody ! Dennis Mathew's ! He must 80 odd by now ! 🤔

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I’ve never seen this before - sounds interesting!! I’ll have to give it a look, thanks for sharing. At least you don’t have to work with him any more though 😂

[@anthonyconti9626]

@@PlasteringForBeginners he was amazing on a trowel tho ! He always eat his lunch on his own . Every wall was like glass ! But he hated the painters ! 😂😂

[@michaelmoroney4594]

Did he just use the 50/50 as a final coat

[@anthonyconti9626]

@@michaelmoroney4594 he did ! And it worked .

[@annanutherthing6786]

@@anthonyconti9626 what was the logic behind this or benefit of it please?

[@wayneholden6581]

Really good video on how to plaster for beginners awesome video 👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you pal!!

[@mazklassa9338]

That was a prof quality job!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you pal!!

[@sa4540]

Hi mate. See when you went over it with water in the last part of the vids, is that a finishing trowel? Great vids by the way.

[@shaunoconnor2549]

Shouldn’t the SBR be made up as a slurry with cement and then left tacky to give it a real chance of binding with the plaster, as the paint can still flake off the brickwork in the future ? I would of made sure the paint was properly keyed up and then slurried to give it the best possible connection.

[@joejoe-ij4qy]

we used to needle gun all the paint off. tanking old coal cellars under the pavements in london, 3 days with a needle gun ,no fun at all, even if you put slurry on thats no different with the fact that paint could detach under the slurry, he could have just pva'd the paint and dampened the bare brick but he wanted even suction over the whole wall ,ideally paint should be removed but it should hold up ok. when you think about it when you skim internal walls that are painted you just pva and skim so no different really. its all about whats practical in different situations ,mess,time etc

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

There was a decent key from the brick and the paint was completely solid. I did a test first on the smaller wall with the same conditions and it worked a treat. If the paint was loose then I’d have to scrape it all back like Joe joe said. I was debating using Bluegrit but I wanted the suction to be frequent throughout so I thought SBR was the best option. It worked but like a said, I tested it on a smaller wall so I was covering my back. I used a slurry on a previous video when using Sand Cement but I found Hardwall grips to anything...even plasterboard 👍

[@mikestacey1531]

I agree mate should of grind a key on the painted area

[@horridhenry1805]

The jobs only as good as the paint but it's obvious when paint still has a secure bond to brickwork nothing is going to go wrong with this finished wall... Grinding a key is making work and dust especially when not needed

[@alana9354]

No Feb bond them mix bonding plaster straighten float then skim coat if you want your bonding plaster to go off quick use dirty water or a handful of cement

[@alexlee735]

Nice work Nice guy

[@gardenrose264]

That looks hard work?.. Great job..

[@deetailing]

Could you do a video on your opinion of using hardwall on solid brick external walls? Some people say hardwall shouldnt be used there. But I didn't hear you mention this on any of your videos on hardwall?

[@elliotcowan9442]

Great video. Makes me feel I ca give it a go! But would there have been any additional value in doing this with lime plaster to allow the bricks to breathe? Thanks

[@jonstafford4512]

I've always 1 coated hardwall and filled the vallys as I rule off using a H section refina straight edge for the ruling, because I find it easier to grip... Mind you the walls have never been that bad 😆

[@garywalker4392]

Lovely job mate! 👍😉

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Cheers mate!

[@2476222]

Imagine in the far future a chunk of plaster cracks and falls off..the tenant discovers "theres a brick wall there!"

[@Participant616]

Stud, plasterboard, and skim for a flat wall though

[@havadatequila]

American here--plaster of paris is what's widely available here, can that be used for a final coat?

[@benweston9158]

Genuine question: if that's a solid wall, surely it needs a breathable plaster (lime/breathaplasta) on it? The gypsum will seal in the condensation and cause damp issues further down the line.

[@rajivvashm6046]

thanks - very useful tips

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks for watching!

[@danrizzo7151]

lovley job spot on👍🏻 see you use sbr, can that be used before re- skimming over old plaster?? or is pva better.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Cheers pal!! SBR is ok but I prefer PVA personally 👍

[@gizmobently]

No doubt you do a great job my friend as this wall was all over the place. I actually don't know how you got it so straight both horizontally and vertically. One question is why don’t you put on screed boards to plumb up the walls along the length using drylines or a laser? I suppose that is how I would have to do it as I have no experience. Please explain your work strategy to a beginner who has no experience in walls like this? As always I enjoy these very much and hope to someday do some of my walls which are papered plasterboard.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate - check it the latest video. It shows exactly what you’re looking for 👍

[@gizmobently]

@@PlasteringForBeginners Using drywall as the grounds is quite clever and Iike that approach. would you happen to know what product made here in USA closely matches your material? I am referring mainly to your British Thistle Mult- purpose. We have a few I have seen like Structolite for base and Diamond for finish. Would this work as well? Appreciate your time and this info will spread out your videos to our beginners here as well. It all started where you are.

[@shanoj3srd397]

I watched this video and had a go myself lol you defo make it look a lot easier than it is! What do you do to fill the edges to the ceiling and floor and walls adjacent? What is your slurry made up of for each stage and what are the ratios? Is it all hardwall gypsum? Is it 25kg to 12litre water as bag says for each layer?

[@shanoj3srd397]

And when do you apply sbr and why?

[@angrydad901]

Did you clean and prime the wall first

[@philsavage858]

Hi Blain your tutorial videos brilliant helped me to plaster like a pro and invest in some great refina tools for my house refurbishment. Question: decided to try drywalling ?? 🙄on a new gyproc wall all that rubbing down and re coating 🤔 i gave up !! can I just plaster on top of the new drywall compound now its dry or will I have to upva to seal it first cheers.

[@johnwardle9667]

I've found those drywall jointing compounds can suck a lot of moisture out of your multi-finish, and they have quite a dusty finish. I'd recommend using some PVA on the whole wall first. Like Blain explains with half exposed, half painted brick, you want to try and get the suction consistent across the whole wall, so it might not hurt to do 2 coats of PVA across the whole lot.

[@philsavage858]

Thanks John for your reply and advice 👍 very much appreciated can get on with two coats of pva before plastering thanks

[@russellscott1151]

If you’re doing a large wall and one bag isn’t enough do you just feather off the edge and do second coat over what you’ve done then do the section left? Or just whip up some more plaster to finish wall then get ready for second coat?

[@stevealderman2049]

Can you explain all the pros and cons between hardwall and bonding. Always worked with bonding but it is a cow to work with sometimes.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Bonding is for medium to low suction backgrounds. So existing plaster/ plasterboard etc. Hardwall is designed to be used as a backing plaster for high suction backgrounds like Block/ brick etc. Also, Bonding sets faster than Hardwall because of the nature of each product! Hope this helps pal 👍

[@GeorgeMcG90]

Can you sbr hardwall the following day to increase working time and control the suction? Can render and plaster but don't have the speed from doing it every day.

[@timgranthunnisett380]

Interesting! SBR? Doesn’t this form skin when fully dry? PVA even when dry will still react when it gets wet, hence the reason it should never be used externally. I was always taught to apply SBR / PVA - Render/ plaster/ bonding while tacky pulling in and controlling the suction and workability. Carlite bonding we were always taught never to be used on a cold wall as it draws in moisture. Hard wall is suitable for cold walls with medium moisture backgrounds. Can’t beat sand and cement with a plasticiser. I’ve seen so many plasterers using sand/cement with waterproofer retarder internally causing the internal walls to sweat. No criticism here just mad how we all do/taught things differently 🤷‍♂️ Very nice job well executed and presented!

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

Hey Blain, I'd be interested in your thoughts on something... If you had your own house built out of blocks, internally, would you dot n dab with plasterboard then skim or sand n cement then skim or hard wall n skim etc

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

If it’s double skin then all options are available. But I’d personally use Hardwall because it’s faster and in my opinion, a better product 👍

[@waj4177]

Wouldn't sand and cement be cheaper and rather then hard wall with the same results?

[@terryfincham7252]

@@waj4177 Not advisable to sand/cement render a painted wall. Especially that thick as its a lot heavier than Hardwall. You could end up with issues

[@orange1666]

A render mix of your chosen type will give far better thermal mass and will seal the wall better than dot and dab , wet plastering is the preferred technique for passivhaus for the reasons I mention .

[@CliveSlocombe]

So did you really finish plaster the whole wall (twice!) on top of that unevenly drying hardwall?? What I want to know is if you came back the next day when it was all dry, would you use SBR or PVA again to stop the now hardish and very sucky hardwall from sucking all the water out of your top coat multifinish before you had the chance to trowel it flat.........enlighten me please!

[@alisdair9]

Second video I have watched and again, really well presented. Waiting to do my outside wall which is slightly similar in condition due to bricks blasting out in the winter. If I can get it done half as good as this I will be chuffed to bits. Thank you and looking forward to many more.

[@jodieconlon3744]

How long do you leave the bomding on before plastering?

[@LondonStuff.]

Silly question, why would you do this rather than plasterboard? Is is different for bathrooms?

[@williamdryden4368]

Hi, Blain, as a keen DIY'er I really enjoy plastering and found your demonstration really educational for me. I live in a very old house around 200 years old where the walls are granite and nowhere near even. Could I use Hardwall and do what you did to achieve a good, even surface?

[@drfishmusic]

A 200 year old house you need to use a lime based backing plaster. Haired render.

[@Smithb83]

Agree with dr. Fish, you must use lime or you may create issues for yourself

[@eddjordan2399]

so you sbr the wall doesn't that make it into a low suction background? and you need to use bonding?

[@johncunningham3707]

Thanks so much - great videos! I have a room that I'm going to attempt to do myself. The walls are made from slate and are very uneven. I don't want to use pasteboard because you get that hollow feel not in keeping. Would Hardwall be good for this do you know - or bonding plaster? I seem to remember using Hardwall before and found that it sagged (but maybe I made the mixture too wet!). Many thanks.

[@4eyes239]

Over painted brickwork you need to gyproc thistle bond it which is a green grit slurry ready mix, then use bonding instead of hard wall. Read the back of the bag. 100% that will fall off. British Gypsum will guarantee this method. I had work fall off before so now I know the right way to do it. Not being a hater just I been in the game for a long time. -Green grit it -apply thistle bonding (purple bag) -then skim. Hardwall is meant for masonry blocks not low suction smooth surfaces.

[@garymoore3455]

Totally agree I would never use hard wall on painted brickwork, gypbond first then bonding scratch coat, then hard wall for me, 👍

[@mrboyban]

Gosh that was a heck a lot of job. Whose idea was that of painting bowed brick walls? Where is the skip?

[@barrybruton4577]

Hi Blain by Monday I've used a ton in hardwall.from the 1st of March God give me strength

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Ha oh mate it’s tough on the body!! Fair play to you my friend - big respect for that pal 👍

[@MarioSpiridonov]

Hi I had a builder who has plastered my concrete wall but it is really uneven can it be corrected ?

[@marniep4332]

Hi, Do you do work in Greater Manchester area?

[@brendanosullivan3664]

Hi Blaine real plastering you are a toll pro what plastering trowel where you are using I just like to know I am learning new things I am nearly plastering 40 years but I am still learning

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Cheers mate! That means a lot. It’s the Nela Premium Carbon Steel trowel. I love it mate - it’s a beat...leaves a lovely finish!!

[@brendanosullivan3664]

Thanks Blaine ever trowel you have told me to buy has made me a better plaster Thanks Blaine enjoy your weekend

[@guyonacub4335]

can you let the drywall dry and go over it the next day if so do you just go straight over it or treat it first with something

[@sixftflicks]

Hi, great video… would you please recommend a ready mix? (as I’m not confident mixing the gypsum myself)

[@djhago3123]

I always wondered why people don't scare the paint .. if it's water based paint it just turns to crap.. I know you had primer but it's still just the paint that's holding everything on to the wall.. I always had a fear of it popping off so I spend a bit of time hitting it with a wire brush or a grinder

[@AlejandroTaylorEscribano]

Did you wet the wall before applying the first render?

[@mikescatena5732]

Do you or anybody know of comparable products to us in the States? I go to my local big box store and only find concrete mixes

[@unitedtrades2746]

If is a small brick wall do I need to prime it first?! Or can I just plaster straight away?

[@paulhevan322]

How I miss Browning 😕

[@chloebradley-almond5911]

good but should show the mixing and ratios