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Can you plaster a wall without ever using a trowel?? Lets find out in todays video.
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Blaine Gray,
Plastering For Beginners

[@gpcode3827]

Brilliant! Really appreciate you taking the time and effort to educate others- well done!

[@marvinlsd]

Can't wait for the full tutorial. Looks wicked for DIY home improvements.

[@nickgilvey6763]

Tried this in 1992 on a Victorian stairwell. Used a bit of random plastic to smooth it out. Never plastered before and it looked spot on! 👍

[@Mgt461]

Genius idea and brill demonstration. Thanks.

[@kevocos]

This is a great video! I'm equally happy first that it works (or shows the potential to) and secondly that you are the youtuber with the scoop as you seem like a top lad.(yes I know other people have done this method before but you get the craic). Definitely do a follow up video as it looks like a game changer for ceilings perhaps and DIYer certainly👍

[@bramsrockhopper3377]

Oh my god thank you. I wondered if you could roller plaster as I’ve tried it in the past and just can’t (my dad, bless him, was great at it and tried to teach me). You’ve just saved our bacon - and valuable cash and time. We’ve just bought an old cottage and there’s so much needs doing and trades are booked up til the winter. Fantastic.

[@robhobbs27]

You've got skills and it's great that you openly share your knowledge and experience. I also like the fact that you are open to experimenting and even show the mistakes. Great videos, keep it up.

[@LeeLimerick]

When I roller walls with paint, I always put the roller on an extension where space allows. It saves a lot of effort and you're handling it with both hands, so with the weight of plaster on the roller, it should be even more benefit. Might give this a try.

[@philphillips4041]

great video, I've never plastered a wall before but seeing this being done with a roller gives me enough confidence to give it a go. Thank you!

[@nickdutton6218]

Same! I want to do my walls, all I need to do is repair a few areas where it's blown.

[@JamesDixon]

🤯 This a real game changer, espically for DIY'ers who already have a load of old rollers etc. Thanks again for trying and filming this Blaine 👌

[@janesears2602]

Looks great, lifesaver for tired arms and holding trowel with weight on board. Thank you J

[@McFraneth]

The same gestures as Medieval cathedral builders. Artisans are the backbone of society. Lovely to watch. Thank you.

[@davidjosullivan9174]

😮 awesome definitely a game changer I've worked with many plasterers and I'm sure with this technique it would make the job a whole lot easier.👍👍👍👍👍

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

I'm 64 y.o. living here on the west coast of Ireland, doing up an old farmers cottage... I've done EVERYTHING, rewiring, re-plumbing, lowered all the ceilings, installed rigid insulation, I am even building my own kitchen cabinets including shaker doors .... as I said.. everything !! 😂 I also wanted to plaster my own walls too (I know... a glutton for punishment 🙄) but I knew I hadn't got the necessary experience & haven't the time to build that experience... THIS will be my method !! I've seen american vids of guys using jointing compound to do this, but then scraping most of it back off ! This looks doable for me, the professionals may have a conniption but I'll be happy to say its all my own work... 🤗 Thank you for the demo... a sub & a like from me sir... 😏 😎👍☘️🍺

[@ciaranbyrne62]

Hey your living my dream

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

@@ciaranbyrne62 thanks Ciaran ! 😎👍☘

[@user-yh7nn2do9d]

Amazing, thanks for sharing

[@criartoros]

This is brilliant, I think most beginners or DIYers like myself will find this method much easier rather than trying to do the skilled technique. I've got a plastering job on a room in my house, going to try this roller method. Thanks

[@karldruwe1814]

What plaster did you use?

[@andrewmcnulty6789]

That’s pretty darn good, good for you for thinking outside of the norm. I’m going to try this myself as I need to plaster a wall in my hall.

[@hb4782]

Did you do it? I’m about to do mine

[@johncoppock3823]

This is getting me tempted. I know I'm not fit enough to do the traditional method, but this might be a possibility. Big thanks.

[@andysmyth586]

I have a new project coming up and I’m going to try plastering myself. Great video and it’s given me confidence. Thank you

[@user-wv7kt9xl8w]

This guys inspired me i am repeat watching his videos To learn i have even bought my self a trowel hawk and skim blade. ❤

[@MicksLife]

Reading some of these comments is the reason some trades never evolve. Dinosaurs with their heads stuck up their arses. Well done for trying something new 👌🏼👏🏻

[@mises9954]

Definately a game changer I am going to try this . Bless for the courage to do this video I have appreciated it Thank you.❤

[@AMMO1981]

I do alot of painting and sometimes a customer will ask you if do some plastering as many plasterers don't really come out for 1 wall or there are bits of plastering around a house. This is an excellent method and I would use a extra long pile masonry roller sleeve to roll on the skim. 👍

[@doombardevon6099]

Brilliant... Also love the speed skim. Typically on site in the UK, if you did that you would hear all the chin wagging in the shadows...but, on your own work it would be ideal. I've been a painter/decorator about 20 years and know me way around filling blades. On a private I will give that a go. Cheers

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Haha very true! But worth trying I think

[@benwalker6530]

I expected some of that in the comments too. Can’t argue with the results and it’s really good news for me as I’ve loads and loads of plastering to do!

[@munkules4386]

Amazing ❤

[@jimbojsm3831]

I used this method this week and it worked perfectly. For my first bit of plastering it turned out great. Thanks for the excellent content!

[@jimbojsm3831]

I couldn't get a speedskim tool so just used a normal trowel and worked well.

[@godfather5047]

Cool, did you dip the roll in water every time before rolling it on the wall, or just at the begining. I thought the plaster would dry up on the roll.

[@michaelhoare5291]

I'm 65 and over the years have turned my hand to most things property DIY with pretty good results, but I always left plastering to the profs. But with the cost of materials and prof rates having soared, with my latest flip project I took on plastering, watched your vids and signed up to your course. My first attempt was a bathroom which I was going to fully tile so it made for a good first try. My problem was not being able to work fast enough, and my mixes were going off, on the walls and in the bucket. Speed-Skimming (your recommendation) helped. I'm now creating a fourth bedroom including reboarding a water damaged ceiling, and was leaning towards Knauf Airless which can be rolled on, in preference to Fill & Finish-ing joints and painting straight on to the plasterbourd. Having watched this vid I'm now going to go with rolling on the plaster and Speed-Skimming. Hats off to you Blane for challenging traditional techniques and giving us non-prof DIYers alternative methods.

[@Billy-No-Mates-ol8nx]

If the plaster is going off too quick, been there done that, try adding some retarder.

[@michaelhoare5291]

@@Billy-No-Mates-ol8nx I'll look into that. Thanks

[@patrickvernall1635]

It’s a great idea , I’ve tried it myself when I first started out. I would say multi finish has changed it formula over the last few years. I’ll give it another go . Brilliant 👏🏼👏🏼

[@Leaferer]

Wow gota try this thanks blaine!

[@stefanoliwa625]

I had an idea last week to do so. You convinced me mate. You are god sending with the video 🤜🤛🤙

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Good luck my friend! All the best 👍

[@frankholehouse1393]

Brilliant video thank you very much for your time .

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks for watching mate 👍

[@MarcusT86]

Blaine you mad lad, I thought this was going to go horribly wrong but what a result that roller turned out 😱

[@magicalwonders]

Great video! I am currently renovating my house and was going to use the Knauf Fill & Finish product, which can also be rolled on. However, the product is expensive, So if regular plaster can be rolled on as you have demonstrated, that will save me a fortune! I may have to buy you a beer or two! Lol.

[@Magic-fq3zr]

I'm now getting started on plastering, I've bought some tools I've seen on your channel. Going to start with my own house, fingers crossed. I do have a mentor f2f but your videos have been extremely helpful. Been subscribed for sometime now.

[@No-tv3nr]

Bit more involved that just buying tools and becoming a plasterer 🤣 keep it up you keep us real spreads in work 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Magic-fq3zr]

@@No-tv3nr I've actually plastered 2 walls and 1 reveal since this post was made. I'd share a photo but YT.... 7 walls to go, 3 ceilings yikes!

[@Phil1982]

This is really interesting. I'm a keen DIYer who is just getting into plastering. I've done a couple of ceilings and rooms. The basic principle initially is just to get the plaster on the wall so why should the delivery method matter? Might try this on a project I'm on at the moment. This might be a better way to feather if you need to as well. Only downside is I can't see this being a good idea on a ceiling unless you want a shower with multifinish 😂

[@twmlloyd5257]

Spot on, looks good

[@edwardhardy3469]

Looks great!

[@polackinyourhood]

Polish plasterers been rolling plaster and using sponge floats years ago i remember. Good to have open mind and try different styles and technics. What ever works and gives good results is GOOD.

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

That’s brilliant!!

[@cameronluangrath]

I’m actually a plasterer myself from NZ I roll plaster on using a 15mm nap and this way it creates even distribution of plaster and it minimises bubbles since you and rolling it in instead of trying to use a trowel to apply it. Definitely best and easiest process for skimming in my opinion! Great video and explanation

[@learnsomethingneweveryday1539]

What kind of walls do you use the technique on? Just wondering what you should do if it's a very rough wall with old plaster with lots of dents and cracks

[@twmlloyd5257]

Brilliant, nice one

[@cameronluangrath]

@@learnsomethingneweveryday1539 What I would do is fill the cracks and dents first and let it set before rolling plaster to skim

[@Infernoplaysofficial]

Whats a nap?

[@sufyanhussain8505]

Can you post the type of roller you're using please? Tell me do you think this would work with ceilings?

[@shamskl3245]

Great idea well-done

[@paulstarr7234]

I will be trying that mate good shout 👍

[@TonyG-iu4td]

Great idea to test. Though I did see a few lumps fly off the roller as you applied! I think the primary restriction is that a roller can only hold so much plaster? (Roller must have been heavy?) Thickness is required. All spreads here would I'm sure agree!

[@Truman77.]

Great video. Just wondering if you have a bag of plaster that goes off quickly despite being within date and using clean water - could you still use this method? As a DIY person inspired to have a go myself by your videos, it is physical hard graft. Once I started, just had to keep going and cleaned up as I went along.

[@end-game2030]

Innovation, this was brilliant. You still mad skills though with that long blue thing.

[@lindairvine7679]

I’ve got osteoarthritis and this method means I can plaster my sons bedroom, thank you so much 😃

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

Excelente y muy bonito trabajo 👍 💯👏👊👌🏻

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you!!

[@darrenwilliamson3614]

Am a joiner i did this last year in my own house. am not as skilled as a plaster but it went on level and I was well impressed 😅😅

[@liviurabet7326]

A very good idea 👍👍👍

[@nick4016]

Thanks so much for this. Got me out of a real hole. Had 2 large ceilings to get in before the kitchen fitters came. I'm a bricklayer not plasterer, so am not fast enough or conditioned enough to do it. I had the labourer rolling it on and me following up with a speedskim and trowel. 3 hours each ceiling, even went home early. Much easier on the body as you said.

[@mexdal]

Do you know what type of roller you used? sponge/thick pile etc. cheers

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

That’s amazing mate! Fair play

[@tedspens]

I've rolled plaster and troweled it, but that speed skimmer is awesome! I must have one 😁

[@hafizipudzi7595]

Hi bro.., 1st of all, u have been very helpful for making all the video for beginners to learn how to plastering and i, myself as beginner have learn many thing through out ur video alot!! Thanks!!! i have 2 question regarding this vid, What type of material roller did you used and is there any prep do u make to the roller before using it?

[@ThePlasterer]

This, and your video came up for discussion on Ask The Plasterer last night, I've seen comments asking if it was possible but didn't think gypsum would roll! Great video mate, nice one👍

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Brilliant! The video is travelling then ha! Cheers Eric hope you’re well my friend 👍

[@ThePlasterer]

@@PlasteringForBeginners great thanks mate 👍👍

[@johnbartholomew2035]

Done that years ago found it took longer need s three coats love your videos been in the game 40 years .Have you tried knocking bonding up in a mixer you’ll need a hose pipe near by worked well for me years ago .

[@JK-tv1px]

On the same vein as using a thicker roller, you can also get honeycomb type ones for applying high build on exterior walls. Might be worth a play too

[@davebroux5853]

That would be a good method for large ceiling. Tape and jointer in America use this method. I am stronger believer in trying new ways of plastering. Useful video 👍

[@grzegorzzmitrowicz8472]

Dobra robota. Good job.

[@carlmcallister7951]

Just shows that sometimes thinking unconventional works. Great video

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thank you!!

[@yewchewb67]

Hi ,thanks for taking the time to make the vid,is the roller just a normal fluffy pile paint roller or a textured roller ( like scouring pad material)......thanks Tony

[@nobbystyles4807]

yes ! haha amazing. i use wooster quick release pole for painting. i reckon 1 shot pole and 1 long pole and youd never even have to bend down once to roll the entire wall out of the bucket.

[@grantkirkham4692]

Amazed that worked, fair play. Ceilings could be messy though lol 😆

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Haha I think you could be right there 😂😂

[@nickyscott383]

Great idea 💡 I was thinking this method would be good for internal/external curves....I feel a better roller (one used for the knauf applications) would make this option more possible 😀

[@willm437]

Nice mate thinking outside the box always a good way to think

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Trying mate! I just get bored I think lol

[@markjones8437]

This is a real game changer - as I see it - just needs a thicker mopped roller to apply more material in one hit but the concept is sound !. I dare say plasterers around the world won't be too chuffed with this because it puts application in the scope of DIYers. I suspect Refina design development Team will come up with a plastering roller after watching this. Good on you though and this will certainly help avoid RSI injuries. Lets see a series on this - worth experimenting more I reckon.

[@rickyrogerson8865]

BOLLOCKS.. havnt got a clue what your talking about mate

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Lads, I was just trying something new! I not saying it’s proven and it was in my garage. Plaster is applied this way all over Europe and it’s not going to remove the Hawk and Trowel. Just trying new things. It’s a Plastering channel where I try new tools and methods all the time - it’s my job! I’m not saying it’s better than traditional methods. Just thinking outside the box 👍

[@markjones8437]

@@rickyrogerson8865 At the end of the day it's about getting material on and flattening it as quick as you can - whether you trowel it or spray it on - why not a roller ???? Yes the roller in this vid was applying too thin but if a roller could hold more material then why not..... I dare say there were quite a few people saying "B*ll*cks" to using spats and sponging at one time. Give the guy a break - he's just experimenting - nothing wrong in that !

[@Mike-ms6he]

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[@eaminslim52]

@@leedavis7663 what the instructions that make you buy more product? Lol

[@edgarpaniagua3064]

Wow it's look good, nice finished just need a to check how much plaster you can get on the wall, but very impressive, I definitely will try it. Thanks

[@waynenrich]

I did always wonder about that method 👍

[@kelvinsrdevans9714]

I have to try this … this method could change the actual process of traditional plastering … if this process was to give same results using trowel and looks good painted as well it’s a no brainier! I would actually look forward to skimming ceilings doing it that way lol

[@TheWully09]

Interesting looks less labour intensive rollering it on for sure would like to see the wall when fully dried out did it look ok ? Think it could potentially catch on especially DIY ers 👍🏻

[@crazytony6226]

Wow crazy, I'll have to give it a bash

[@townsbrook8157]

Doing up my house, gonna give this a go!, surprised it worked to be honest, being a brickie I don’t do much plastering , and this could be a game changer for me

[@mistervelux]

Looks good! Defo blue grit first to stop the sliding!

[@TheTbullseye]

I like the idea. Try a long pile simulated sheepskin roller. They are suppose to release the materials more readily. Just a thought. The downside of rolling is it might pull any Skrim off if this was done on plasterboard.

[@barrygreenwood6251]

Cover scrims first should solve that problem

[@geordie-drywall]

This is how some lads apply 'level5' to drylining here in NZ , I gave it a go with a mate and it went alright. I'd particularly use the roller on big ceilings

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Yeah it’s big in Europe also mate 👍👍

[@ACAIDC]

I’ve been tempted to try this, but I just never thought it would work that well. If you could get a thicker coat on the wall this might be a practical way of applying multi finish.

[@rickyrogerson8865]

What aload of bollocks!!

[@markrobson9894]

Sadly with a roller you will never be to get the mix on think enough soon as u apply it with roller to an old wall that need built out it places this method will fail that wall in video was already flat and skimmed 😂 if it worked this wud have been out years ago 🙈

[@ACAIDC]

@@markrobson9894 Multi finish is only supposed to be around 3mm thick. If you need to build the wall out then use bonding or some sort of undercoat plaster to level out the wall before applying the final coat of plaster.

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

I think I’ll use a thicker pile next time and see how it builds out. I’ll keep testing I think 👍

[@gogoasa333]

Of course you can, we do this for years in Romania. Save so much time

[@guywilkinson]

You are the boss 👍

[@breal9176]

Love this 🖤

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Cheers mate 👍

[@swissanthony]

Brilliant…. Wonder if the method would work with a magic mix on an artex ceiling ?

[@ciaranbyrne62]

What's a magic mix? Cheers

[@francoislama8324]

it is important to analyze what you see; Plastering is basically 2 operations : a. spreading the Plaster onto the wall b. finishing it Operation a. is relatively simple you can use any method you wish : you can spray it, apply it with a roller or a paint dispenser, etc. The difficulty is operation b. Finishing the surface : this requires Plasterers with Very Long Experience using various tools to smooth it and to press it against the surface. There are various techniques for applying and finishing depending on the final thickness required. Viewers should not be misled : This is no easy job ; finishing a Wall requires experience, Muscle Power and the use of a multitude of techniques acquired only through long and hard work. This is no DIYers work. Various special materials and tools have been developed to simplify the work, but it needs a few years experience to produce the perfect walls. I always appreciate the incredible work and sweat that Artisans invest in producing beautiful wall finishes. These Artisans should always be identified and their work appreciated

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Very true! It does take lots of practice to perfect

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Very interesting point Roy and probably true. Well put pal 👍

[@peterbalac1915]

@@robjonson629 Strange thing is all the have a go harry's are as pleased as punch with there stipple plaster finnish, ceilings are bloody hard work 99.9 people can't get it on the wall without lookin like a Roman candle. I agree in part with what you said cost and waiting time, trouble is good trowels make it look easy because they know every trick in the book like most competent tradesmen.

[@kelvinsparks4651]

Well done, great job and finish. I can render with cement on outside walls very well but only tried interior finish plastering once a i made a complete pigs ear of it lol .

[@78KRS]

Wtf, unbelievable I'm a plaster and decorator of 20+ years and I've never even considered rolling on the plaster. I'm very very impressed. How did it finish up. Was it as good as it looked on camera Truly impressed I'm glad this randomly popped on my feed. I may just give this a try for a laugh this week

[@wardygroup7770]

Been doing it in Europe and other countries round the world for years..

[@78KRS]

@@wardygroup7770 I had no idea 😂 Im genuinely impressed I have a small bathroom wall to do that I know is tiled so I might give it a go

[@wardygroup7770]

They normally use a thicker one coat ,but its the same principle

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

👍👍

[@ivanfinlay7758]

Great stuff it works ok with dry wall compound please chase this up and show us what mix is best eg sloppy or stiff and roller sleeve best suited

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Cheers pal…I’ll look into it 👍

[@ALRPBean]

Interesting how different you do it in the UK. In Denmark, painters both plaster and paint. We also don't use the same plaster, ours are much easier to apply and you can do more walls a day. You sand it down afterwards, but calculating time spent in total it's less than what you're spending. We also plaster using a spray machine to apply the plaster, we're able to cover three 50m2 houses a day when windows are covered with plastic etc. (2 man job - one spray, one spread out with a speed skim like your own)

[@davidh2191]

This video has changed my life

[@markspelman2773]

Potentially the silliest video I've ever watched

[@davidfawcett4282]

Would like to see it on a slightly uneven wall. not sure if it would work as good when trying to build up certain areas ! 🤔 Worth experimenting though

[@alphabuilders]

All tools in the box. Right tool for the right job, But I agree wonder how or if this can be adapted to take a typical wall with 5-6mm built up in corners etc..

[@Infernoplaysofficial]

Looks ace, gonna give it a try. How long did you wait between coats? Cheers pal

[@gpscrapper7028]

excellent though and looks easier than traditional

[@user-od3rl5mc]

Sick lad

[@johnclowes3894]

I think like most trades practice makes perfect. The more times you do it the better you’ll become. And as you’re already a good plasterer you’d pick it up easy than someone like me. Maybe try out different thicknesses of roller plus use a pole so you can use two hands/arms 👍

[@nikkion2140]

Thanks a million. It would be a fantastic way for a woman doing this. You are great.

[@Carlos.Radders]

Might have to try this tomorrow. See whether it works with the Owd Spanish Yesos fina 😎👍

[@margarettodd1074]

Going to try this 😅👍

[@mikem4138]

Impressive

[@RizwanIqbal-pf8yd]

Hello just wanted to ask what type of roller did you use is it a special type for plastering ? Thanks

[@skinnydog3662]

Looks like a good idea for fairly good walls,I’ve been plastering for 40 years +and elbows and shoulders are just about shot and i think the weight of the roller when loaded would be a killer

[@familymediacentre2547]

Pole and scuttle. 2 arms rolling on no problem. My elbow hurts and used joint compound with pole and roller. Never been brave enough to try plaster. Will now

[@wayneparsons1243]

Use a pole that would solve that 👍🏾

[@skinnydog3662]

I’m 64 and everything is knackered

[@ciaranbyrne62]

I wonder why? Is it lifting unbalanced loads favouring one side? 🤔 I'm no stranger to laying patios for a living and brick, block and stone work. I hear it a lot builders/ plasterers doing there backs in and neck. I'm 50 but I do exercise a lot. Swim 3 hours a week, run 1.45, gym 2-3 times depending on work. I wonder did you keep fit whilst working?

[@ivarvoorderhaak1446]

In Europe we have this kind of products. You can spray or roll it and finish it. Nice video!

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Thanks mate. Really appreciate that - cheers!

[@Billy-No-Mates-ol8nx]

Very interesting, a much better performed experiment than the Skill Builder one which seemed to me negative right form the start.

[@davidfoley8189]

Very interesting mate

[@PlasteringForBeginners]

Cheers pal 👍👍

[@fastlilpig]

Great, Great video!! Are you dipping your roller into a bucket or using a paint tray? Also, what size nap is the roller? I'm staring down a plaster job at my own home with sanded diamond plaster, and readily admit I suck with a trowel. I've actually used a 4 inch chip brush and believe it or not, the finish wasn't terrible at all. Certainly better than my trowel work.