FULL Beginners Guide To Plastering A Wall...(7 Steps You MUST FOLLOW For Success)

[@simonvanellis2945]

Watching loads of your work, getting ready to plaster again after a long break. Thanks for putting these up 😉👍🏻

[@danalak4870]

Hi pal thank you so much for making all these video, You might not believe me i was a barber working at the barbershop when the pandemic started we had first baby on the way i was out of work struggling didn’t know when this going to be over didn’t know what to do I said to myself I need to change the trade started watching all your videos now that’s what I do for living Plastering really appreciate all your hard work thank you so much

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Mate...this is brilliant! Well done - what an amazing story. You should be really proud of yourself. Respect for your hard work and respect for your career change. Keep it up and thank you for watching.

[@warriorlove3293]

You're probably the best dude who teaches people properly!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤪🦁

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate. I really appreciate that!!

[@warriorlove3293]

@@PlasteringForBeginners I was watching you today too.. rendering..and added you/subscribed...you telling how it is.. explain like to a 5 year old, and that's refreshing, as other people I've seen skip so many thing too..Thank you for reaching out too 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gazdavies7486]

Brilliant mate. I've never changed my methods since I started following you and watching your videos, the blue print helped me massively!! Always get good results and just getting better and faster everyday. Keep up the hard work and keep the videos coming. Oh and enjoy the holiday 🙂

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you so much mate. That means the world to me and I'm so happy to hear that the Blueprint is helping! Thank you for sharing ...you're a legend 👍

[@probz7535]

Where can I find this blueprint ? Been skimming 1 year still learning lots so would be helpfuk

[@laazt1116]

Hey, great video! What's the time between having applied the first coat and flattening it the first time? Also, should you wait for the first coat to dry up before adding the second coat?

[@OMGitsYourMAMAbigpenisface]

First coat flattening u can do straight away after u apply and for the 2nd coat feel your 1st coat and if it’s sticky to the touch then u can start applying your 2nd coat

[@AMGINE1000]

Great video, I had a go at plastering for first time today after watching your videos all week, messed up on my mixes but did turn out not to bad :) so thanks your channel helps

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thats great to hear mate. The first time is the hardest - it gets easier after that my friend 👍

[@AMGINE1000]

@@PlasteringForBeginners Thanks for the reply, you have a good channel think I would of made loads of mistakes if I didnt take your advice:)

[@potter0708]

Another awesome video Blain

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate!

[@MrIkeybear]

Yes Blaine. Thank you for these videos. It has given me loads of confidence to have a go 👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you for watching mate. I really appreciate that 👍

[@garysykes5381]

Appreciated, wish me luck!😱

[@elamental6775]

Best plasterer in England!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Cheers matey!

[@cat-dad1733]

Due you apply anything to the plaster board before you start, and what type of plaster would you use for a beginner for first and second coats,also what would you tape , fill any gaps before plastering, thank you Mike

[@jasonegan2117]

Hi I’ve have a MT for laying on and troweling but is it worth getting either a flexible or plastic trowel to finish , which is best

[@gianthills]

Did you do an apprenticeship or just do it on your own. How did you get your first opportunities?

[@MarcusT86]

Fantastic video Blaine. Really helped me see where I've been going wrong with my practising.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks for watching Marcus!! Hope it's all going well my friend 😊

[@russellscott1151]

Is the wet trowel done with say a Nella Superflex?

[@gavinfitton6111]

Many thanks for this demonstration, really useful! Do you know what the timings are between each stage? I know some timing are based on the temperature and humidity but on average how do I know the plaster is right to move to the next stage? Keep up the great work!

[@marcoscaetano398]

Just like u not much experienced on that but as a good timing for me I check how hard the first coat is so if is too wet I’ll give it a more time but the problem is on summer where u must be quick otherwise will be in trouble to get it flat…

[@gavinfitton6111]

@@marcoscaetano398 thanks

[@leedrummond164]

Excellent video Blaine ty.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks a lot mate. I really appreciate that...great hearing from you again!

[@mrwright5699]

When I learned to plaster it was just marshalltown trowels for the job. I've bought myself a spat and a plaziflex to have a play with next time I have to do some skimming.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

It takes some getting used to but it's well worth it mate. They take the stress out of Plastering and in my opinion, provide flatter walls 👍

[@MarcusT86]

Oh wow looking forward to this one Blaine!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks buddy! Hope you enjoy it 😉

[@MarcusT86]

@@PlasteringForBeginners just had a sneak peak and noticed it’s an old wall you’re plastering buddy. Perfect for me as I need to speed up on my practising. Mine’s been going off like a rocket as soon as it hits the wall. Possibly my PVA being over 3 years old is the problem 🤔

[@khansk36]

Thanks for sharing allways helpful appreciated

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks you for watching my friend!!

[@khansk36]

@@PlasteringForBeginners your welcome brother

[@benjones6105]

Can someone tell me the tme frame of each of the steps. 1st coat how long before the second goes on? How long to you wait before the stages of troweling and flattering etc?

[@Robip987]

Hi i have try plastering with Thistle Hardwall Undercoat Plaster on plasterboard, but i find that it dry to quick within about 10 min. I have also try loosing the mixture but it doesn't help. Is there any tips you can give me to keep the plaster from drying too quick. Thank you

[@anwarhashi1704]

Fantastic very good

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you my friend!!

[@witneydiggersrc3251]

Informative video. If a timer was shown from time to time it would help to understand the timings between the various stages 🤔

[@chchedda]

Two things - 1. What trowel you using for putting one ( 1st 2 coats ) 2. What is the best light you use. Used a few in my time some crap some good. Great video pal

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I'm using the Nela Carbon Steel Premium Trowel but I used to use the Marshalltown Permashape trowel which is equally as good! I'm using the Erbaurer Spot lights from Screwfix which are proving to be very good value for money! Thank you for watching my friend...I really appreciate it 👍

[@waynebousie7241]

What are the timings between towelling great vid mate

[@leedangerfield9813]

Hi all I love watching this guy, he’s helped me a lot….manages to dumb it down, even for me 😁 I have a question….I have watched plasterers, & Mr Gray here. When applying your plaster, or flattening off, I notice you sweep back & too with your trowel. Do you lift off, when coming back, or just tilt the trowel? I have tried tilting, & I end up getting stuck to the wall…maybe it’s just my technique, so I lift off, & things don’t seem to flow nicely. Thanks in advance

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate! Really appreciate that. It's easier if you lift the trowel off if you're starting out. It's quite hard to work up and down in one motion so just lift the trowel from the wall for now...it's a lot easier that way! Hope this helps and thank you for watching.

[@c19lao39]

Hi there, I am wondering what types of plaster do you use for your first coats and second. Looking at doing it myself but im still not seeing much about actual first coat mixes. Great content by the way. Cheers

[@leedrummond164]

It's muilti-finish and he's applying 2 coats of. May have used some thistle bonding at the start if the wall was out. But it's the same plaster. Different mix.

[@c19lao39]

@@leedrummond164 alright i see, well thank you 👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Yeah it's 2 coats of British Gypsum Multi Finish which is a finish plaster from the UK. Great product and easy to mix and apply.

[@c19lao39]

@@PlasteringForBeginners hi 👋 Thanks for getting in touch Blaine, i really enjoy your content. Very helpful videos indeed, may i ask if its two coats of multi finish. What do you use for the base as in doing the joins to plasterboard and screw holes? Iv watched most of your video's and i will get through the rest im sure. Thanks again 👍

[@Seancarson0121]

Hi mate, I’m 16 and looking to get into plastering and i am just wondering what you think the best way to get into the trade as I don’t know any plasterers first hand.

[@barrydoherty636]

Great video.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate. I really appreciate that!!

[@ValyArdeleanu]

Well explained. Thank you!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brendanosullivan3664]

Hi Blaine how are you getting on with that new trowel is that the nella

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I must admit, I love it pal! Carbon is so much better than stainless steel. It makes a massive difference in my opinion...a video is due soon 👍

[@desdoyle9176]

Can I ask wat the difference is u feel wit the carbon to steel trowel mate

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

Excelente trabajo 👌👌 saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱👌💯

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

👍👍👍

[@Brick_dont_hit_back]

Hi what is the time between first coat and flattening with speedskim?you speedskime straight after firs coat ?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I just use the Speedskim straight after I've applied it. No need to wait!

[@ryandavis6592]

Awesome video as usual Blaine I like whatching your video just a quick question as a bigginer plastering 2 walls as won't be quick at doing plastring would it be best to do a wall at a time

[@robmacrae7824]

Great videos you do,thank you. A couple of questions, firstly I've never done plastering before but really want to learn. I have old walls that imo will need bonding first. Has the bonding got to completely dry before I put the first coat of plaster on. Secondly how long do you have to wait before I start the second coat. Many thanks.

[@ACAIDC]

Bonding needs to be dry before applying the finishing plaster. Wait around 20min between coats of multi finish. Just enough time to clean off the tools and mix up a new batch of plaster.

[@damianjones6546]

Thanks for these videos, really helpful. I'm about to try plastering a room for the time. I've got some bags of multi finish plaster but the date in them is about 2 weeks ago. Will they still be ok to use??

[@XORknight]

How many minutes do we need to wait between each step?

[@user_i.d]

How long do u have to wait before applying the second layer of plaster?

[@dfeltoon]

Fantastic video as always! Love watching them and a great top up with the blueprint as your guide. Quick question through; how do the timings look when adding in the speedskim, as the blueprint doesn’t include the use of it? Thanks again!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you mate - I really appreciate that! You just replace the closing in stage with the Speedskim. The timings stay the same...you just replace the trowel with the Speedskim. Hope this helps my friend!

[@moodySnoopy]

How do you prep the walls for the skim coat?

[@ACAIDC]

Remove any loose paint and plaster or wallpaper from the walls. Fill any large voids with bonding and then prime the walls with watered-down PVA before applying the multi finish.

[@sunchildstyles7495]

cant find that speed skim anywhere in stores in America, I think its called a blade darby here. Its funny because there arent a lot of tutorials from people in the states about how to plaster walls. I've been watching videos for days and 90% of the creators in this field are in the UK!

[@AngusRobins]

How much pressure is needed with the speedskim?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Quite a lot of pressure for it work effectively mate. More pressures the bigger the Speedskim - hope this helps pal 👍

[@AngusRobins]

@@PlasteringForBeginners yeah loads, thanks Blaine. When I started white water kayaking it seemed like people di moves in their boats effortlessly, then when I would try to do the moves I would flop, of understanding how much effort was required. You make that all look effortless and although I guessed a fair bit of pressure would be needed. It all helps. mate, ta!

[@deemdoubleu]

Hi a couple of Q's - why did you you mix a fresh batch for the second coat - was it because it was going off in the bucket or because you had used it all or most of it? Also how important is the trowel - I have an old clean steel plastering trowel and aluminium hawk - is it going to matter that much if it isn't the latest and greatest trowel in the shop? Thanks great content.

[@ACAIDC]

(1) You only have a small amount of time to work with the plaster before it goes off. So it's important to mix a new batch of plaster for each coat. (2) The trowel and hawk always depends on the plasterer. If you find the trowel comfortable to use then you shouldn't have a problem. The only difference between cheap and expensive trowels is how long they last. If you're a DIYer then there's no need to buy the most expensive tools in the shop.

[@deemdoubleu]

@@ACAIDC Thanks!

[@AC-tc2oc]

If I had to plaster over an internal wall and the base is sand and cement what would be your suggestion? Should I first use a bonding plaster and then the multi finish?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

No...just 2 coats of PVA! No Bonding. Just use Multi Finish plaster - it's designed to be used on all backgrounds so it'll be fine. Hope this helps pal.

[@AC-tc2oc]

@@PlasteringForBeginners Many many thanks! Should the PVA be 3:1? I guess I have to wait for the first to try entirely, then put the second, wait for it to be tacky and then go with multi finish 2 coats?

[@Lloydwood2k11]

Good video blain you just need to go into trowel angles at different stages more, when you should open your trowel and how far away from the wall it should be

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Great recommendation. I'll look into it my friend... thank you for the idea!

[@Lloydwood2k11]

@@PlasteringForBeginners look forward to it mate, keep up the good work 👍

[@ryno8547]

Hi can I skim a lime wall with plaster I keep getting told different things some say yes just pva really well others say I Can’t

[@krzysztofr6933]

Hi, what length do you recommend for the Refina plaziflex and Ox speedskim to use for the first time?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Hi mate. I recommend the 1.2m Speedskim ST and the 14" Refina Plaziflex

[@krzysztofr6933]

Thank You .

[@snappyfish]

No flexi trowel used in this process?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Yeah...I used a Flexi for the Wet Trowel my friend. Just didn't have time to mention it 👍

[@naseerkhan9588]

Masha Allah. It’s means that you don’t get a bad eye 👁. Maya friend you’re doing great job Helping people. In there work we call this a charity. Charity doesn’t mean that you give money to other people. Helping other people in Islam is a charity to I all way Watch your videos and learned Form you thank you 🙏🏽 I hope you don’t mind I have used some Islamic Word. Thank you

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you!! That means the world to me and I don't mind at all...use whatever language you feel comfortable with. I'm just happy to help! Thanks again for the comment. I really appreciate it. Hope you're well my friend 👍

[@kdavies2849]

Best video to watch if your learning, like subscribe and comment. full support from myself

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that - glad it’s helped you

[@benwilkinson5457]

Hi Blaine, great video mate. Even though I've been plastering for a long time, it's great to see how others do it and learn new stuff. You've actually taught me to sponge float plaster! Anyway regarding the speed skim what type is it? There are 3 different blades, which do you prefer?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Brilliant mate! It's great to hear that it's helped. I'm using the Speedskim ST and I swear by it - great bit of kit! Mines 1.2m long if that helps 👍

[@benwilkinson5457]

@@PlasteringForBeginners nice one mate, I'll give it a bash!

[@victorzedwings]

That's cool! I came to the same technique by many tries and mistakes... But I use primer/sealer instead of water, for final cross-travel. Where do you work? Do you have jobs there?

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

That's great to hear mate! I'm based in Hastings and I'm self employed so I just work for myself pal!

[@rustymckenzie6252]

Would love to travel overseas and work with you on a job I have a small crew of four the three can only leave United States for whatever reason

[@brendanosullivan3664]

That's because of that clown 🤡Biden in Ireland where I live it no better but we can travel to the rest of Europe

[@rustymckenzie6252]

Actually one is a convict , can't leave the mainland, He robbed a couple of banks bout Ten years ago , cuz I have points and by the way we're all Irish/ Anglo-Saxon ,

[@rustymckenzie6252]

We have a family reunion every five years in Northern Ireland ( Lisburn)

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

If you ever get chance to come back then I'd love to have you my friend! Thank you for watching 👍

[@rustymckenzie6252]

Thanks for the reply cousin , who knows maybe I'll travel that way in the spring of 22'

[@georgeomalley6066]

Brilliant Video for beginners, Simple steps to follow, can't go wrong, Like Mr Miyagi Trowel Up, Trowel down 👍 Even a 🙈 man could follow your instructions 🤣

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Hahaha thank you so much mate! I really appreciate that...cheers 👍

[@Participant616]

"One foul swoop" lmao

[@honeybadgerisme]

👍🏽

[@margosdesarian]

You didn't say what size bag of plaster - per 12.5 lt of water. You might say it's obvious, but that doesn't help anyone. I will assume that it's 25kg but i dont know for sure that thats what you mean. The last time i did any plastering was in 1979 when i helped my dad and i am sure the "normal" size was a lot bigger in 1979

[@mountainleopard5370]

Always follow what it says on the bag

[@jameswheatley93]

Why don’t plasterers go all the way to the bottom ?

[@simonpidgeon949]

💯👍👍

[@werdna21]

If it’s 5:1, can we simplify this and say 100% multi finish and 20% water? Lol

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

It's 12.5L of water to one bag of plaster matey - that's the perfect mix 😉

[@smokeydiamond489]

I bet the wall is almost as bad as it was before, probably still not straight. The layer is just way too thin.