I’m Getting Better... Learning Venetian Plastering | DEEP RED Application Trial

[@markthomas9440]

Nice to see you've been practicing. It's looking good mate. Definite improvement from the yellow one. When burnishing start off lightly and gradually get firmer as the plaster sets more. Don't try and fully burnish a section all at once. So start burnishing it lightly, and don't keep going over and over and over it, that causes tearing and flaking. Then move onto the next section, lay it on then go back to the first section you done and burnish it a bit more. It would've dried out a bit more by now and less likely to tear when you burnish it. Get yourself another trowel. Slightly larger than the one you're using. Either 240mm or 280mm and use it for laying on only and use that smaller one just for burnishing. If you want to eradicate most of the lines apply the plaster wet to dry and not dry to wet. Hope this helps. Polished plaster is so difficult to master. Timing is key. Keep up the good work

[@maketbadr]

Blaine, you are amazing and self motivated. I used to be Venetian Plasterer. Moved away from it and will never be back to it. My advice is to stay away from it as most of it's customers are pickys. A lot of timing wasting trying to figure out what the clients want and sometimes they change their mind. The last job I had last year, the client changed the colour 4 times after seeing the samples. That day I gave away my tools.

[@MarkMichalowski]

Excellent video - as usual - Blaine! What I love most is your willingness to learn, despite your years of experience. Looking forward to the next installment :)

[@The_Dua]

I learned to plaster watching your videos and I was actually going to sign up to a venetian plastering course on ebay but never did I'm. So glad your doing it. Can't wait to see how far you can push it maybe 2 or 3 colours. Keep it up

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Hi mate!! Thanks for watching and I hope this series can help - like I said, I’m just learning but I want to crack it so I’ll stick to it!! Let’s see how we’re get on 🤞

[@markbushnell4944]

Well done. I use a medium marmirno for the base coat then 3 coats of fine on top. The best method I found is do small fan like motions from left to right dry to wet. The last coat must be very tight so will dry instantly. Then bernish 1sqm at a time in the same fan motions to start then up and down etc. Hope this helps.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate! It’s all a massive help so thank you for sharing my friend. All the best and wish me luck 😂

[@terryhill6734]

Just wait till you’re faced with externals Blaine 😁 Been doing it for a number of years now and still learning. Who Dares Wins I say! Well done 👍🏻

[@lennydrummie4293]

Quality video! I’ve recently been doing the same in my garage to prepare for Venetian plastering in our bathroom. Any tips you pick up along the way are gonna be so helpful. Great video as always. Keep them coming 👍🏽

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Good on you mate - it’s a totally different ball game isn’t it?? Hope it’s going well and thank you for watching. I really appreciate it 👍

[@nolongerhuman13]

Just subscribed. Great work and even better tutorials. One thing. Could you mention at what angle you’re holding the blade at times? Thanks in advance , cheers 👍💯🙏🏻

[@JCJACKO]

Blaine, really enjoy your channel. I’m a drylining by trade and really wanted to learn plastering with watching your channel I recently decided to book myself on a plastering course and can’t wait to give it a go on my own soon. What are you practicing the Venetian Plaster on? Plasterboard? Then do you have to skim over or can it be tape and jointed?

[@thomascairnduff5751]

sometimes from my little experience the peeling can be when you are burnishing you can see different colours as some sections are still wet and if you go over polishing a wet bit it peels away. grab a heat gun or hair dryer and when you are wanting to burnish hit it with that at the same time and you will see better results :)

[@kingofthetrowel1725]

Nice one mate looking good 🙌🏻🙌🏻 I’m tempted to learn Venetian plastering so will be watching 👍👍 funny thing is my normal skimming looks like Venetian plaster , shiny with loads of ridges in it 🤣🤣

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I love it mate. Totally different to normal Plastering but I’m enjoying the change! Haha love that - you’ll be a master then 😂 Thanks but watching my friend, hope you’re well!

[@kingofthetrowel1725]

@@PlasteringForBeginners nice one Blaine keep it up mate 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@alexmortali3975]

Good going for second attempt!! That product does peel easily! Burnish very lightly to start off with then build up pressure as it dries to avoid peeling! Try there product ‘Luciano’ if your struggling with peeling, it’s acrylic based and is much less prone peeling!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate that!! Arrr ok that’s good to know - maybe I’m pushing too hard initially! I’ve seen the Luciano and I’m going to try it once I’m comfortable with this one. Thank you for the advice by the way. I really appreciate it because I’m obviously learning and I need all the help I can get. Cheers pal!!

[@alexmortali3975]

@@PlasteringForBeginners No problems Blaine. Taught my self to plaster from your videos which resulted in a plastering business! Now developed to doing strictly Venetian! All started with your videos!! Much appreciate the content you put out and am more than happy to offer any help you may need! Looking forward to seeing your Venetian journey! All the best!

[@NevilleHayfield]

You can't use there Luciano can't go near water mate. But it tells you that with the info you get with it from Impera Italia. Others words, no bathrooms

[@GR-ry6bs]

dry to wet with product work in a square meter b4 first pass over lightly, darker spots wettest so not hard over them or delaminate nearly 10 years with venetian still learning lol

[@willm437]

Definitely looking better mate nice job

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you pal. I really appreciate that 👍👍

[@anthonyconti9626]

Looks good ! Can't wait to see more ! 😜👌

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate. It’s a full wall next...wish me luck 🤞

[@anthonyconti9626]

@@PlasteringForBeginners Good luck mate I'm sure you will have no problem with it ! 👊😎

[@potter0708]

How many coats are you applying blain? It seems experienced venetian plasterers all have their own preference, some doing 3 or 4 coats

[@mattgomes4110]

What do you use for a backing for practicing . Like what at is that paper ?

[@nolongerhuman13]

Sheet rock. Aka shyte rock. Aka dry wall sheeting. Prime with mineral primer

[@mickbaker7573]

Looking good 👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Cheers mate 👍

[@fallguyer3048]

Have u tried doin the marmarino 1 yet

[@werdna21]

Blaine do you have any videos on dealing with plastering ceilings which have the curved coving ? I did a ceiling yesterday and the edges of the Coving had plaster on, it dried so was hard to remove in areas. You can tape the whole Edge as it would rip the plaster off when removing? Also, waste! What do you do with all the plaster waste water !? Sink? Street drains ?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Hi mate! It’s good practice to take the edges out simply write the plaster off whilst it’s still drying. But if you’re starting it then taping the edges of probably best. As for waste, there’s no real answer! You shouldn’t throw it down the drains so sometimes the best bet is the garden! It’s a tough one to be honest 👍

[@kieronlee807]

Wicked mate 👊

[@chrismcerlean3819]

Looks great buddy

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you matey!!

[@jefftell8972]

I got a dvd on how to do this about 20 years ago still didn't try it, I think it's got ground marble in it

[@digslowerdigslower3370]

what do you use as a primer or do you put it on to the wall ?

[@nolongerhuman13]

Use mineral primer. It’s for Venetian plaster esp. works like gold!

[@REKLESSWOLVES1]

What`s up with that ??? looks the mutts nuts to me mate, everything`s a learning curve, ive been a kitchen fitter for 38 years and i`m still learning, thanks to your tutorials ive just plastered me sons new house, finally evicted the fker after 26 years lol, needed lounge and dining room skimming so coz i did it back in me late teens early 20`s, i`m 53 now, i had a go, watched your vide to refresh my doddery old brain and the walls turned out mint, dead smooth, took paint real well, life`s about learning mate and mastering skills and you`re doing great, take care. Claypole.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate and fair play to you!! Respect for your time served - sounds like your a master of the trade. Ha and well done for finally getting rid of your long term lodger 😂 Great hearing from you and thank you for watching! I really appreciate it my friend!

[@Ross-y8c]

Is that a plasterboard you’re practicing on?

[@danielmcewan6322]

Well done 👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate!! I’m trying ha

[@kaimichael5444]

Hi blaine I'm considering doing a course in this. I think the only stumbling block would b actually to get the work as it's not very popular I might b wrong. What's your thoughts on this were would u market this???

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Haha that’s the thing...I’m learning this but no one has ever asked me to do it lol! I just wanted to learn and I’ll try market it later. I’ll keep you posted through this channel 👍

[@nolongerhuman13]

Many folks don’t even know it exists. Btw. When I did my first job , the people who owned the house told me “everyone keeps asking if the wall is glass or marble. What is this???” So I think spreading the word may help us ALL! Cheers mate!

[@johnnybrown7644]

Where are you getting your product from blaine? And tools

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I’m buying it online from Imperia Italia. They are good lads and very helpful! I recommend them pal 👍

[@rockyslack799]

Looks good

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate!!

[@kaimichael5444]

Is it just prime and 1 coat then blaine?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Primer, and 3 coats of Venetian pal 👍

[@devony5813]

That finish is pretty normal, if you wax and buff it makes it more uniform and twice as glossy

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Cheers mate! Just have to get over the peeling now 👍

[@MrChazzahc]

Blaine work the plaster back in2 itself to avoid lines,

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate. I’m still working on this - it’s my pet hate at the moment but it’s getting better ha! Thanks for the advice mate. I really appreciate it pal 👍

[@lessthanprogaming5506]

Nice to see someone who hasnt addopted that stupid "dry to wet" technique! Nice work mate! No unsightly sharp lines anywhere! 👍

[@esoterraearthenbuildingbys5366]

Venitian is lime I think that stuff is paint