7 Rules Of Rendering You **NEED To Follow If You're A COMPLETE BEGINNER | Plastering For Beginners

[@flippinheck]

The luxury of having two beads to work against, we used to do huge factory walls, and throw up level pads (render)every derby length, level them of and throw the mud on, scrape off to the pads, a good fibre handbrush and bucket of water will drench the wall better and faster than that piddly garden sprayer, if you get standing water, the brush will take the top off fast so you can get on. There are so many different methods used and mixes for rendering, I used to think I knew them all until you watch someone else with another come along, and now the poly renders are in and sooooo easy to use, nice job

[@nathanpreston532]

Good tips mate, number 1 rule for us is to tape up and cover everything with plastic windows, doors etc, spending 5 minutes doing that before you start rendering saves alot of time cleaning at the end and is alot neater and more professional.

[@seanmcgrane6600]

Hi Blaine, can I just say thank you for the videos. I work with teenagers interested in construction and your videos are great to show real scenarios, the problems that can arise and you show how to prevent problems. Excellent work!

[@simon-d-m]

Thanks Blaine - not only educational but encouraging too!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you pal…hope it’s helped!

[@paulmurray750]

Cheers for great info in plain English, very important tips.

[@andrefrazier6741]

Great work, I did learn a lot about rendering, started a wall, scratch coat is on, looking forward to the end product. Thanks..

[@warrenhaney6038]

So good !!!! Cheers, great how to...helped a lot !! Thankyou

[@stephenwhitemore9120]

Thanks for an excellent instructional video. Great for a beginner to follow.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you for watching…cheers pal!

[@byronfowler5988]

I’m a plasterer myself and I think one of the biggest factors is what your going onto . Be good to see your set up for rendering on thermolite blocks , do you change anything to going on to say a concrete block ..? I do myself so be interested to see if you do .. great video and too bit of work you’ve done there!!

[@thegamblershub6585]

red grit, plenty waterproofer in both coats. top coat, shovel of line and mix of plastering sand and building sand

[@derbyboy1189]

@@thegamblershub6585 is that for mono or a silicon base?

[@thegamblershub6585]

@@derbyboy1189 that's what I use for sand and cement. If your using mono, red grit background, and go as normal. Holds off lovely

[@Rudyace-k6z]

Sand,cement,water...

[@sheepfarm7560]

Brilliant this thank you very well put together

[@brendanosullivan3664]

Hi Blaine I love your videos but when I do sand and cement finish coat I always use a shovel of lime a mix because as you know if it goes against you a splash of water brings it back to life

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I love using Lime in my mix. It makes it so creamy and easy to work with. It’s a must, thanks for sharing mate!

[@Michael-nv5rp]

your good and generous with your knowledge ,plasterers i tried to learn from used to shut the door lol.

[@pdsdownunder3010]

Well done mate!!....gives me confidence on my first tackle at it, built an outdoor fire place that I plan on rendering :)

[@jamesharris231]

Great video. The outside of my house has several layers of masonry paint on the bricks from over many years. I have had a few quotes and some have said it’s fine to go over the paint, one said he would use an angle grinder to cross cross into the bricks! And another recommended covering the house in a metal mesh first which will cost a fair bit. Multiple quotes, multiple different opinions. Does anyone have any thoughts on the right way to go about rendering over masonry paint? Many thanks.

[@tommiddleton7953]

I have the same question.

[@kylekennedy161]

Might be too late now but now you can get masonry paint stripper if you get a set of cheap rollers and roll the Lot a couple times it will strip all the paint itself

[@BebbaDubbs]

​@@kylekennedy161 this was my suggestion! If you're not in too hot of a climate, you can do it diy

[@360AgencyBerlin]

Great video. We looked at tens of videos in different languages and yours was from far the most precise. Thank you very much for the tips! ;)

[@chrisjarvis412]

Great channel. Great content. Thank you for sharing

[@iqbalbawa8875]

Great video. You have made it look so easy. Could you do a video or comment on any advice with rendering over a pebble dash. Presumably the same tips apply ?

[@kriscub]

Awesome work mate, it given me the best knowledge to tackle this job here. Thanks for posting

[@jauld360]

I used Wicks plastering sand for a DIY patch repair and the sand contained large aggregate, which messed up the finish. My tip. Use good quality, well graded sand.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Very good point!! Cheap sand is a massive killer. Thanks for sharing John, hope you’re well mate!

[@sturmhalo]

I had plastering sand from B&Q a couple of years ago and it was full of pebbles. Also whatever I used it for it would crack every time. We had a plasterer in and he said to use building sand. Ordered from a local place and it was a much better product, nice and fine and no problems with it.

[@Yamaha.ha.ha.ha.]

@@sturmhalo plastering sand is best for render. Travis do a good one.

[@gerardvriend729]

Thanks, this is more clear than mostly.

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

Excelente trabajo 💯 saludos desde chile 👊 👌🏻 👏

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

👍👍👍

[@FinbarrAnderson]

Great work.

[@worldsnomad]

Nice job buddy and very good guidance 👍

[@kevinlee5368]

Absolutely beautiful Blaine 💯👌

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you kindly

[@joethompson6324]

Great video fella, it's given me the confidence to give it a go myself 👍

[@Jason-wl5fw]

Hi Blaine great videos and great tips as allways

[@bitsbytesandnibbles]

Hi Blaine, Can you do a vid on different render finishes than sponged?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I’ll look into it my friend...thanks for the suggestion!

[@Professorclown]

Great 'applying and finishing' technique, but what ratio mixture do you use, and is it 'sharp' sand; cement; water?

[@raymondbruce7175]

Thank you Blaine the render mix looks perfect everything else explained so clearly. Your brew mix would also be appreciated as I'm sure that's great too ha ha ! Seriously though explained so well.

[@spencerphillips983]

these videos are so good! Just about to give this ago, will let you know how i get on ;)

[@gilespanton9354]

You could use SBR as well that would help before the final coat

[@orkastrated1563]

Thanks brother… spot on

[@twillum]

brilliant video, really enjoying your uploads.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate! I really appreciate that

[@michaelhughes1131]

This is a stucco finish mix ratio is everything Stopping cracking and crazing is important and as you have said weather plays an important part to your finishing

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

👍👍👍

[@PiCkLeSaReMyToEs]

Nice finish Blaine, how would you go about doing an 8 or 10m stretch, would you split it up with movement beads?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

You have to split it after 6m with expansion joints. You can buy expansion beads which make it a lot easier to deal with 👍

[@philharrison7846]

Great video again Blaine, I have had some fab results from following your rules and advice so massive thank you and will continue to share and promote your videos boss. One thing I hear all the time now though is monocouche render. Is it any good/advantage or would you always stay with sand, cement and lime? Again great video Blaine all the best mate 👌

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate and thanks for sharing! It means a lot. I’ll be honest pal, I hate Monocouche...it stains so easily and leaves a horrible texture after a few years. I don’t rate it

[@Kiwiflyer7]

Smooth brother 👍👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you!!

[@daveylad2]

A true artisan 👍

[@MrNickarnold1989]

Great videos, thanks. I'm about to attempt a render of similar size so keen to know how much mix was needed to do this as I'm unsure how much to buy? Eg. I made note of the ratios but how many sand bags would I need for etc (about 3-4m2).thanks

[@brianp7022]

Hi pal, thanks for sharing your skills, appreciate it. I’m serious now about tackling the front of our house next spring which is a 4 bed detached (currently with mock Tudor wood half way up and brick below). I intend to remove the old render and wood and apply new render. I can understand most of the techniques but I’m wondering if I require a movement bead anywhere? my wall is broken up by two windows ; wall is around 6 metres wide at its widest but half of the width is only around 600 mm high ( with dorma bedroom roof above) so I don’t feel as though one would be required, or would you recommend playing it safe? Also, if I do require one will it be visible or can it be painted or skimmed over? thanks again Brian

[@zihadrakib9478]

Thanks for this video, can you please show tricks to put angle/corner?

[@davidsanders2806]

Great work mate ,I'm not time served plaster but I've done a few jobs for family and it's came up just like that .

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Good man!!

[@daves4026]

Beautiful work

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you pal!!

[@ioncv5295]

Top man Blaine, Thank you!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks for watching!!

[@ep91monster]

As always, top video👌🏻 Happy easter mate, have a goodun

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate! I really appreciate that - happy Easter brother!!

[@ep91monster]

@@PlasteringForBeginners cheers mate 😎 chocolate overdosing time 🍫😂 keep the content coming!

[@hermannpuntigam8582]

These videos help a lot.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks for watching pal!!

[@d4ngerous4]

Hi, you mentioned best way to learn is from bead to bead with straight edge, but what if the wall was say 8 meters long? If i had a straight edge that was 2 meters long, can i put vertical beading just less than 2 meters all way along the wall in sections and work to each 1, or can this only apply if your at openings or corners? Thanks

[@Yamaha.ha.ha.ha.]

I screw thin batterns at distance to rule. Then remove and backfill when flat and level. Trick is finding right size battern to use. Your end up with lots laying around.

[@paulhotson5820]

Do you start from the right even if your left-handed? Thanks subscribed

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Sorry...I could have mentioned that it’s the opposite of left handed 👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks for Subscribing by the way 👍

[@artfulsplashertees]

Once new render is dry, do you have to do a miss coat like when plastering before good paint? Thx.

[@charmedprince]

Do you sponge right after floating? I really need to know thanks in advance my man

[@everlast2658]

Great advice

[@andrewmonahan6513]

Sbr day before when weathers hot , not chasing the gear next day , consistent background, you can keep a head of the gear , timings will be on point easy graft from there , good work though mate 👌

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks for the suggestion - cheers pal 👍

[@victorpaskalev9013]

Thanks Blaine, appreciate yor dedication. Sorry that we don't have any of British gipsum products here in Bulgaria.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you for watching and sorry I can’t help you with product selection!

[@victorpaskalev9013]

@@PlasteringForBeginners I've tried with almost everything on the market and it's not near close to BG products. We don't have any "retarded" product here as close to BG products. Most of plasterers work with polymer plasters and they send after, which means a lot of money for equipment. I watch your channel from two years, and i find it very helpful. Thanks and keep going !

[@adegordon5456]

How do I calculate the materials for both coats? Is it rendering sand and cement throughout?

[@nobbystyles4807]

what add mix do you use for external render? ive been just chucking random amounts of sbr bond in and it creams up nice and makes it workable but ive read you should be using a proper water retardant like everbuild 202 integral liquid waterproofer (this is only for a job patching up a few sections where im chasing round after a guy did some damp coursing on an old rental property.

[@marketingscarborough]

can you render over pebbledash wall - is there a way without removing the pebble dash - thanks

[@Steve_9024]

Hi Blaine can you paint on this finish or is it a different product / process for a white finish? Thanks

[@sean550]

Yes you can paint over this when dry...its basic sand and cement.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Yeah pal. You’re fine to paint it 👍

[@Gary-n5n]

Do you need a scratch coat for acrylic render??

[@whispjohn]

I worked in Germany and used machines to put the plaster on the wall. We should use them here, it is much faster and saves the donkey work. As for wetting down the scratch coat, I wouldn't bother myself. I know this much, some people will try to spread render and after around half a dozen tries the hawk and trowel will be thrown away and a beer will be required. Remember when you first tried, come on, you took a while to get the hang of it. Good job mate!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I must admit I’ve used them and it’s a lot faster for big areas. It’s just the clean up time but you are right, they are better! A beer is always required after a day Rendering 😂

[@jaseb2223]

Love these videos I'm actually thinking of having a go, could I ask as I live in a 1930's house which I believe is 9 inch brickwork with no cavity! Would you go for a Lime render or monocouche mix? And does this get applied in a similar way to this video? Regards

[@rikinamua4112]

don't do it, you'll eventually have damp problems. I live in one...

[@matthewlennonschofield7016]

What mixture do you use?

[@nickgraves5564]

Very good info. I was rendering around some patio doors , I have done a few small repairs before but this helped me get a perfect finish. Thanks 👍

[@robbie19robbie]

Can you do a vid on corner coins?

[@elyzeceus5791]

Great job

[@minnietoby]

Hi great video, what is the mix for the finish coat, & do you use any additives wash up liquid etc

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

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[@MarcusT86]

Fantastic result buddy. Loved the timing tip on showing the render close up. Any plans to do one for plastering old walls buddy? Real close up with light shining on the wall stuff would be much appreciated :D

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate and I’ll look into your suggestion!! Hope you’re well my friend 👌

[@robowen66]

I don't know if it's of interest but I use a hose on shower setting to wet sunny walls. By the time I get to it, they usually still need a couple of sprays on the mist setting.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Great advice- cheers pal!!

[@djmickyk1]

Another tip I would add is...if you are doing bigger panels always focus on the joints first, If you don't it will stick out like a sore thumb.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Good point mate. I’ve seen this done badly so many times and it ruins the finish 🙈

[@thomascresswell4262]

Man i know how to render because of you and i seem to also enjoy it 😂 but maybe u have some vid regarding rulling off on a larger wall that would be impossible to use the beeding say a 5m wall

[@suelane6749]

Great video

[@Seanieboi20]

Did u SBR ur scratch coat ?

[@markbarrett5394]

Hi is it possible to do 2 coat render only 10mm thick

[@potter0708]

Blain a big question if you have time. Render beading around a curved window? If the wall face above a window has a curve so cannot be fitted with a straight bead what could be done? Would we need to rebrick the window edge? Is there a way of building it out to a straight edge? Or can we bend beads and manipulate then into shape? Thanks Blaine.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Hi mate. I usually form my angles for curves. So I create a template of the curve from Ply and use that as a guide to form the curve. Hope this makes sense...it’s hard to explain without showing 👍

[@potter0708]

@@PlasteringForBeginners Thanks mate. I know what you are saying but have never tried this method. I will look out in your future rendering videos to see if you ever demonstrate your method.

[@potter0708]

Blain can you explain the different types of render? Also all aspects of beading on a house. Do you work with anything other than sand/cement? Everyone wants K render now days whats your take on it?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Good suggestion pal. I’ll look into it but I’ll say now that I’m not a fan of K-Rend. It’s stains and collects algae like nothing else in the market. Not my cup of tea ☕️

[@lloydy138]

Hi mate, going to do my garden wall and never done this before. one question if you don’t mind, how thick do you take the scratch coat? Worried out going to heavy or thin on it and then not having enough or too much thickness for the top coat. Do the beads help you determine this somehow, thanks

[@derbyboy1189]

As long as you’re quite below the beads in terms of thickness you’ll be alright ❤️

[@paulashford4155]

Thanks!!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks for watching!

[@jonathantalks7]

This is insane !

[@mrbuster7255]

Can you silicone rend over sand and cement????

[@markbrayfield1]

Would you use the same approach with something like Tarmac one coat render? Thanks 👍great video and finish btw

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Sorry mate, I’ve never used it so I’m not sure 🤔

[@tazzieastwood2147]

Hi mate. Whats your mix ratio. Also do you add plasticizer and if so how much.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

This video should help pal 💪 Best Mix For Render…FULL GUIDE | Get The PERFECT Mix For Rendering kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIPNfJeZiNKle9E

[@jamieanderson8171]

Is that sand and cement?

[@kelvinsrdevans9714]

Good video mate … do you use plastering sand or building sand? Also do you use much 3in1 with lime in the top coat? 👍🏼

[@trevorleggett1777]

Lime mix is 5 or 6 to 1, 5/6 sand 1lime 1 cement

[@MrC1066]

Blaine, Great work as always. I would like to add a couple of comments for total beginners. The first is always to work upwards as shown, as working downwards can cause problems with the render not sticking properly, The second is to ensure that you do not leave the trowel flat and pull the render off when you pull the trowel away. If you do encounter any problems with the render not sticking this could be because the render is too dry, the mix shown in the video is good, Do not panic if the render seems to come away when you first start, re apply the render where it has pulled away. It is a job that does require a little practice with application and getting the coat thickness right but you will get it if you follow the video. You may need to add a bit of water to the render as you go along but not too much, try and keep the consistency as shown. Blaine you can add any comments to this that you feel it may help or if I am not being too clear. By the way Blaine you are looking very serious, you are starting to join us old 'uns Ha Ha. Regards Richard,

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Massive help Richard! Thanks for sharing and anyone reading take notes because he’s bang on! Thanks again for sharing and thanks for watching. I really appreciate it

[@Supbeeatch]

@@PlasteringForBeginners hi mate , what about the top edge where its harder to do a circular motion with the float , unless I missed it ?

[@Nofixedabode859]

Hi m8 is that plastering sand looks lovely to float like floating soft sand

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

It is pal. Mixed with a decent amount of hydrated Lime 👍

[@dublinforthesam]

how do you render on lumpy concrete. builder Instead used cement in-between the blocks so is very rough and lumpy

[@paulokeefe6976]

Where are you based Blaine l take it you still do rendering work?

[@fergilism]

Brilliant

[@plastercraft23]

What's your go to ratio for scratch and fine down mate ?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Scratch is 4:1 and top coat 5:1:1 (Hydrated Lime)

[@plastercraft23]

@@PlasteringForBeginners Cheers Mate, Top Man

[@hupra72]

Is there a certain bead you have to use for rendering, as in depth? Thanks in advance.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I like to work to a 15mm bead 👍👍

[@johnmurphy9550]

Outdoors use stainless steel beads not galvanized, otherwise it's likely you'll get rust spots after a time

[@Stuey1221]

I’m about to render the walls on my outhouses, never done anything like it before. Pretty sure I’ve watched about 3 hours of your videos to get an idea of what to do. One question I have though, some of the brick faces have fallen away due to frost. Would it be best to cover these in mortar before rendering over the top or can I just render over straight away? Apologies if that’s a bit of a dumb question.

[@squidlings]

I did a house as my first effort. Everything which could go wrong did go wrong. The shortest Route to a good finish is the longest way. Enjoy 😂😂 you'll be knackered.

[@Stuey1221]

@@squidlings already am thinking about it 😂 fortunately the outhouse walls are only a few square meters

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

If you’re new then put the time in to repair the damage first. Rendering is tough so you want to make it as easy as possible for when you start. Good luck my friend 👍

[@Stuey1221]

@@PlasteringForBeginners Yeah I’m going to mortar over the areas where the faces of the brickwork has come away then say a few prayers to the plastering gods and see what happens 😂

[@JaiJai-by4tp]

Tip for you ,scratch up/ down too .Put a ton of water on it drains off what it dosnt need

[@Agstonys]

Top video

[@davyhh396]

Never used them Refina floats look decent

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

They are mint mate!

[@djstyloh...ripundah..ripst3860]

What sand you using ??

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Sandgate Plastering sand pal. It’s lovely to work with 👍

[@georgeomalley6066]

Top Tip's, Haven't watched your Channel in a while, flat out working, b🤣ll😂cked after work, I don't know where you get the energy from, Graft/edit videos and run your business and have family time 😂, keep up the good work, 🖖

[@russelljbriscoe]

2:53 in … unless you’re left handed 👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

👍👍👍

[@larryravago4304]

Why not use a hard float

[@AngusRobins]

How thick is that top coat?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Its an overage thickness of 15mm my friend!

[@westcliffkoipond6786]

I've just subscribed

[@markstringer9039]

Looks like nice quality work can you give me a quote

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Cheers pal…where are you based??