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In this video I talk you through and demonstrate how to do a rolling gauge, once you know this secret you will be able to plaster any size ceiling, you will be able to comfortably use 16, 17, 18 bags per day without breaking a sweat.
I genuinely hope you enjoy this video and it helps you.

[@ollielake7421]

Good video that. How long did them ceilings take mate start to finish

[@Onthetrowel]

Cheers Ollie, glad you enjoyed it. From the moment we tipped the powder in the first bucket to the final polish was 4 hours. Now usually if we did that in two separate hits... 1. Big ceiling 2. Two small ceilings It would of taken 6 hours so by rolling your gauges it gets you done faster. I personally don't do this every day because I like to sit and chill between trowels but I did work like this for about a year. The most I ever did was a 17 or 18 bag day. 7am until around 5:30pm I wasn't hard work and I just plodded on all day but I didn't have a single moment to take a break. It's not fun but it is possible 🤷‍♂️ To be fair if you went faster you could get loads more done but how much money do you need for one day 💰🤪😂

[@ollielake7421]

@@Onthetrowel that’s impressive that I’ve done 155 meter ceiling in a day 12 bags but did it in 3 separate hits and that was my limit I’ll try it your way next time 👍

[@angejordan3064]

Very informative 👍. Great video

[@samuelwebster2226]

Absolute legend , thank you for doing this I’ve been asking on the forums if anyone will put a vid up of how you do this for yonks!. I work on my own mostly and I’d rather be home spending time with my kids but you know the pressure builders can put on you to get m2 on sometimes it’s stressful . If I can do this I will be home at a reasonable hour and make some (LESS STRESS) ££’s . God bless ya bro 👌🤙🤙

[@ianking4713]

Genuinely the best plastering page on KZbin. Nobody else gives tips like this. Can tell you know your stuff. Hats off

[@bensmith3613]

hi mate. absolutely love the videos. I'm fairly new to plastering myself, I watched one of your videos to learn a bit more. I'm now hooked and can't stop watching. every vid is so educational mate, fair play.

[@sg5224]

This channel is becoming my naughty secret. The family go off to bed and I get time to watch pastering. Love it. Got some plastering to do soon and can't wait for a try. Got my new trowel in the post today. Happy days. Thanks for all the insight and tips.

[@JC-km5xw]

How did you get on?

[@adrianfulcher4941]

Brilliant work Kirk I have 2 yrs before I retire ,50 yrs on the trowel both shoulder worn but enjoyed ceilings particularly. Just want to say please think about wearing safety glasses got plaster in my eyes 30 yrs ago nearly took my sight away but nurses saved it ,got a real bollocking of charge nurse for wasting nurses time washing my eyes for 3 hours with saline really hurt.

[@johnsuekid]

I had the same

[@martindavis925]

I agree completely Adrian and I’m same as you 2 years to go although I don’t worry if I get a job pushed back anymore I’m happy for the extra rest 👍 going to have both rotator cuffs done and four discs sorted when I’m done

[@terryfincham7252]

Im curious to know what age your retiring .Im 55 and my trowel wrist is fucked , In loads of pain everyday. I cant se myself getting to 70 as a spread but dont know what else i could do

[@adamcunningham2511]

I'm 38 elbow and wrist both in agony all the time , don't know how I will reach 50 spreading. The pain comes at bedtime really hurts and throbs wake up with numb hands alot . Don't know what to do

[@darrenandrews7595]

​@@adamcunningham2511 get a job with your local council and plastic trowel everything

[@user-kd5lw4hy9c]

well done no fuss, no panic, nice and calm approach great guy and good easy explanations

[@mubarek09041985]

I appreciate all the time you are spending teaching us your skills and experience. Thank you

[@Florin_Bolocan]

It’s a real pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for everything you do buddy. You are doing an amazing job

[@SomaticSamurai]

This has to be one of the most informative videos I’ve ever watched on KZbin! The fact that I’m a spread makes this very impactful for my work and income. Kirk, I feel like you just massively upgraded my plastering IQ in one video. Pint Inbound and hat off to you sir!

[@Onthetrowel]

Thank you very much sir

[@Machine-rx6wf]

Loved watching that . A real craftsman to his trade . I'm a brickie of over 30 years and can do render and rough cast and have done a wee bit plastering helping family and doing bits for myself . Your videos are great content .

[@D.only1.loyalman]

Kirk is the best an well explained plasterer iv watch an a top man iv been doing plastering about a year an iv yryed this my self trying to work this prosses out but this has just put the cherry on the cake thanks kirk top man keep em coming loved this 👍👌

[@matty9007]

Brilliant video, definitely gonna give this a try looks so much easier rather than trying to bust a ball putting a 5 bag set on from the off.

[@calvinjones2136]

Great info as always Kirk. Many thanks. And as Giordano says “Live long and plaster“ ✌🏽

[@paultowns9880]

That was a great help Kirk. A lovely job and your best video yet. Thank you.

[@Onthetrowel]

Thanks Paul, not the most exciting but I wanted to properly explain the process so I think it was abit boring but should be very helpful

[@Daleakefford]

Top video mate, won't be putting 3 ceiling on myself but will use the method for areas larger than I would usually attempt.

[@littlebagheads5402]

Brilliant video mate, you've helped me learn the process massively I'm a bricklayer wanting to skim. Put 2 walls on so far and both turned out well but also winging it but I'm loving your videos thanks for posting!

[@Onthetrowel]

It's a pleasure mate

[@mickbaker7573]

Plastering for years never done rolling mix , heads mashed just watching you😅😅😅😅, great vids

[@joebruniges6478]

Hats off to you Kirk defo cleanest spread I've ever seen! 👏 👍🏻 with out shadow of a doubt I would of cained that oak door by now! 🙈🤣 keep up the good work fella 👍🏻

[@En18009]

Quality video . Nice to see in depth . Top spread 👍👍

[@jayfallows5749]

So informative. This channel is gold. Much❤Kirk

[@ericc9850]

Excellent job as always 👏 👍

[@Trowel1892]

Kirk possibly one of the best explained plastering related videos out there! Start charging only fans ha !

[@finlayhuckerby6435]

Helped me understand this a lot more me and my boss do this a lot now appreciate it kirk👍

[@stephbhoy1]

I’ve been plastering for a few years on and off cos it’s mainly render I do so I always watch videos to keep on my toes, ur by far the best on KZbin for tutorials

[@Onthetrowel]

Thanks mate

[@brandonbaker6143]

Me and my lad use this technique we put on over 200 meters yesterday absolutely brilliant mate keep it mate

[@leechadwick5169]

Brilliant explanation kirk some going there mind lots of people would be lost great content as usual 👍 👏

[@IainHC1]

Cracking vid Kirk 🙂Great technique and very informative 🙂

[@derekmoses5325]

Excellent tutorial, definitely going to be using this system in the future 👍

[@harryedwards9318]

Very clean worker and real nice Guy , well done Big Man

[@hupra72]

That is actually a great little tip. Thanks!

[@bernardscott1783]

Tell you what mate. It’s bad enough doing the gauges but stopping and commenting and talking through it takes some doing. Great video Kirk 🍺👍

[@Onthetrowel]

Nice and steady, I just plod on these days... cheers mate

[@paulcloona9331]

Thats very good. Never seen any my plastering friends do that. 👏.

[@JJPlastering]

Fantastic - your content is the best

[@Onthetrowel]

Wow, thanks! Cheers Jeff mate

[@mohammednasir3110]

Brilliant work

[@yousafamin3187]

Yes yes Bro hope the two of you are happy n well. Im 15 mins in & I'm lovin the vid. I'm over in Speke now on a job. Bonded the kitchen out. Ive had to stop over for the night as the PVA has gone onto silk walls. I PVA'd it before dinner today & it's still piss wet. I've thrown a blow heater & a dehumidifier in ther for the night .......( will that work ? ) Hopefully if the PVA has dried I can be back home in Manchester before the school runs tomorrow as i have 7 children 👊🏽💀

[@joedainton2189]

Some good effort put into this channel. Not an easy job to do three artex ceilings 👍

[@Onthetrowel]

Cheers Joe, glad you appreciate it mate

[@denisconor648]

Great stuff Kirk.

[@samevans7066]

Making plastering look to easy mate!cracking video that bud experience taught me that trick but wish I saw this video 20 years ago to get the understanding crystal clear 👍

[@Onthetrowel]

Cheers Sam

[@jordanelmhirst7373]

I’m a new plasterer, gaining confidence a little too quickly and have tried to put on too much too soon before. Bit me in the arse. I’ve actually been employing a very scaled down rolling gauge system without even knowing what it was called. Just for what I deem to be a big wall at my level. I thought I’d invented this system haha. Not getting ahead of myself and learning so much from you mate. Thanks again you’re a legend

[@Onthetrowel]

Lovely comment 🙏

[@leonmorris1266]

Great vid mate !

[@Ryan_Clarke_Plastering]

Plaster all day but for some reason I still sit and watch videos of plastering when I get home hahaha. Love the vids Kirk motivates me to make em👍🏻

[@Onthetrowel]

It's in your blood mate. Cheers. P.s. I've been enjoying watching your videos mate

[@johnstaples3844]

You made me think of The Crystal Maze. Top vid, keep up the good work.

[@loganlouie9822]

Great work aswell my friend impressed

[@waynebrewer2497]

Great video Kirk well explained 👌🏻

[@Onthetrowel]

Cheers Wayne

[@nellbrown770]

great work bud, great system too 👍

[@Trekz86]

You're a machine brother 💪👌

[@mickdowney3363]

Old school plastering at its best ,weldone

[@Portsmouth1978]

Great video captain Kirk 💪

[@lmilne4859]

Great stuff Kirk a machine at getting gear on. Well organised.

[@rockroll456]

Quality bud💪🏻🔥

[@Trowel1892]

Great video Kirk very well explained I reckon Kieron is worth is weight in gold .

[@paulknight8254]

Excellent, thanks for that.cheers.P

[@tonyc1167]

Great content Kirk, thoroughly enjoyed it, I thought you was a bit brave not covering them sort of doors using board finish mind, both did a great job 👍👍

[@MrPistolpete1234]

Lol yeah, I would’ve covered the doors, wouldn’t trust myself to not get a blob on them somewhere along the way, but fair play to him

[@bradleyoliver575]

Cracking video mate! Definitely not for beginners this method 😂

[@markmcgrath4853]

top video again kirk !

[@Onthetrowel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thomasbermingham9984]

Thanks

[@stuffoflardohfortheloveof]

Really interesting 👍🙂

[@DannyArbuckle]

I'm gonna try this when I plaster room. Ceiling and reveals first then flatten, then second coat then next gauge I'll first coat 2 walls, then drop back flatten the second coat on first gauge then flatten first coat on second gauge. I think I'm getting it 😂 I can plaster a room in a day on my own but definitely not that easily. I think I'm in love 😂 great video mate your absolutely smashing it out the park. I'd love to buy you a real pint one day 💯🎯

[@Onthetrowel]

Let's see what happens on the 4th... I saw your name on the list mate 👍

[@DannyArbuckle]

@@Onthetrowel yes mate I got all my fingers and toes crossed for this one 🤣 I'd love to come up to you for a day on a sand and cement render job and go for a few after we finish mate 💯🎯

[@D.T.67]

Go and give him a hand kirk on the 1st of may poor guy will need a cuddle from you he will be in the van crying all day 😂😉🇯🇵. great video again but surly that wasn't oak doors? Im waiting for the day you drop a load all over the place better get it on camera😂

[@paulsaunders3700]

That was brilliant tuition was very informative never seen it before although I’m not a plasterer I dabble now and then with the odd little job I find plastering very fatiguing at 58 my shoulders just can’t take it. This system could help me as I work alone and I’m very slow the thought of some jobs going off before I’ve got all of the area covered frightens the shit out of me as I’m knackered . Sorry for going on a bit but well done you’d make a great tutor 👍

[@mikenewman3715]

Amazing vid, I knew plasterers did this but you’re the first person I’ve seen do a vid on it. Well explained top man, might even try it on my ceiling 😬

[@eddjordan2399]

great work

[@Michael-nv5rp]

brilliant.

[@yousafamin3187]

Badass 👊🏽😎

[@chapmansboxingclub2611]

So good you stated not for beginers i done a 112 m2 ceiling on my stuilts and you cannot stop always turning around and going back flattening out the second coating. You habe to know your drying times. And i work in the heat in spain lucking enough it was all over nive flat board but still had to SBR the entire surface and work like an animal

[@duncanemery4303]

Here mate you are 1 good plasterer I must of lost half a stone just watching you

[@ThePlasterer]

Nice one Kirk, I won't be trying that without a Labourer 😅

[@Fordmad90]

I have been Plastering 20years now 35 you have to treat the job with respect because its bloody hard on the body I mean alot of my work as been on sites I must admit going home knackered and covered in shit is starting to wear thin haha

[@datheat2854]

There is a video on KZbin of a plasterer ( plastering an office unit in Shoreditch London….. he’s on a platform on wheels being feed plaster continually via a large dust bin. Using this continuous method.

[@lukewood385]

Essential to have a labourer for rolling sets I’d say

[@ostapkarpenko5219]

Worked on over 250m² in a 1890th building and used 4x42-25kg sacks. Plastered 9 slooping ceilings, thats a hell of a job putting thirst layer netting 2,20m long. One room was 4 meters height with 2 slooping ceilings which I had to plaster on a aluminium stand shaky as he'll. I worked for a friend to get into the job. I like your wet trowel technique, in Germany it's not usual, They use here the sponge. In my opinion the wet trowel is more smooth to handle and not that much sweating as to work with the sponge. The best way to work is the clean and smooth way. Thank you for sharing your technique, it's nice to compare. In my opinion the technique depends on the weather and how fast the plaster harden, as you showed it in a video where you had to wait to scrape walls outside a house and did a ceiling meantime and ate with your workers. Much respect to your work ethics and technique, I would call it the English way- as usual showed the whole world how it has to be done.

[@Onthetrowel]

Thanks for a great comment, I enjoyed reading that. 🙂👍👍

[@peterrathbone179]

You must be super fit 😁😁. I would need a few days off after all that ha ha. Hats off to you lads 👍

[@KB-vj1mb]

Love your videos mate. I'd love to volunteer a day with you.

[@richardpowell9238]

Hi Kirk, great video as always, when you use sbr do you leave it to go tacky? And I've never used board finish before, usually do 50/50 mix bonding and multi for first coat

[@Adam-ui3ot]

Nice, my elbows hurt just watching.

[@graham8483]

Lots of variables with this i find which include type of weather hot or cool , surface type , access could all effect your setting time its like spinning plates but keep your eye on it great video though.

[@baileyhawkins6532]

I’m a 20 yr old plastering improver just getting confident to lay on 3 bags first coat and still leave professional finish and this video helped a lot now can bigger hits when needed

[@Onthetrowel]

Cheers Bailey, very rare I work like this these days but it's good to have up your sleeve

[@Joe-jv5mm]

Kirk your a good teacher, but lay off the hay bale's, I too find it tricky working in confined spaces, get the greyhound padwan into the sweat box's 😉😂🤣😂🤣 Great Channel, keep swinging 💪the trowel

[@frank__rizzo848]

good money day pal!

[@kadzo1000]

Phew I need a cuppa after watching that! 👍🏻 🤣

[@Onthetrowel]

🤣🤣 Nice and easy, just plod on with it. It's less stressful than doing big hits, you just don't get any rest between trowels

[@abrahamhicksuniverse251]

Fantastic!, please ignore what my channel is about its a side hustle, I've been plastering for almost 20yrs now and never came across this method, you learn something new every day, congrat's bud on an excellent job and a fantastic demonstration, have a great day.

[@ronniebarker79]

U been wacky wines captin lol spot on content m8 as always

[@Onthetrowel]

Kyran says it every hour, it's just inside my head now... I've never even seen the video 😅

[@ronniebarker79]

@@Onthetrowel knocking all that gear on i thout you was on the prime lol kiz hes a good kid

[@thesilentjinjaninja2543]

My god 3 ceilings done in 4 hours how many sqm is it? I’m a plasterer of 23 years and I’m feeling like a beginner watching this guy,, it’s not a nice feeling 😳🤣🤣 massive love and respect 🫡

[@JohnSmith-fq1sh]

Very ,very intelligent man!

[@stevem60]

Kirk, my first plastering job for a builder was to skim 13ft high walls. Used a rollling gauge , started on scaffolding and two coated the top half of the wall and finished by feathering the edge. Took away scaffold and did the bottom half and made sure I had plenty of PVA on the join and used water when blending in. Used the same technique on large ceilings. Comes up a treat. Not sure if I’ll have the nerve to try your technique, another great vid!

[@geoffsayshello318]

10:25 😅 I saw you,mate 😉 😂

[@Onthetrowel]

Ssshhhh 🤣🤣👍

[@paulodonnell3893]

Been watching u for a little while kirk when I do artex I put a coat on let that go off then do 2 coats have you tried the fast set plaster is handy for small jobs

[@jasonbraithwaite2794]

Great vid out of curiosity do you apply it neat to ceilings

[@afg197]

Goodman

[@brickers911]

Awesome, who knew plasteres used spreadsheets?

[@shaunchadwick756]

Hi Kirk, If I’m mixing up and washing out on my own would I alter the method? Cheers, love the videos, Shaun

[@Onthetrowel]

Hey Shaun. Just practice it with smaller amounts, say just go half a bucket at a time and you will soon get used to how much you can use after a week or so mate.

[@shaunchadwick756]

Nice one pal 👍

[@Jim-fw4rx]

I'd have had to cover everything, me. Especially those nice doors. I take 3 hours plastering and 5 hours scraping and cleaning up 😅😅. But then I'm only a diy'er.

[@marcusdaviso]

18 bags. Mate I'm 55, had elbow surgery, knee surgery, a hernia op and a heart attack. I don't do 18 bags in a week.🤭 Joking aside, although all I've said is true, rolling gauges are the way to go and is what I tend to do most of the time here in France as the gear I use is the same that you float and set with. Just got to keep an eye on your thicknesses and backgrounds.

[@leegorman3329]

good graft mate, do u have a link to the trowel your using please

[@swissanthony]

Brilliant video 👏👏👏👏 When doing a monster ceiling would you scrim between the sections ? Then remove the scrim when you 2nd coat each section due to there now being a hard edge to plaster up to ? I’ve confused myself now with this question 😆

[@Onthetrowel]

I understand what you mean mate... no it's fine, they just blend into each other 🙂👍

[@swissanthony]

Cheers mate

[@mrmunawa2456]

You can teach an apprentice to do the flatten stages in no time. This also gives them a chance to learn the patterns you follow to lay on. You can’t work like this a lot. Your joints will be ruined.

[@gunzowillis545]

I used to roll sets but stopped after a few houses. You do get through some meterage but for me I like to have a break. I just use half time or extra time now

[@garywheeley5108]

Kirk Is there a reason you don't use a board and stand ? What about stilts ? What about joints if you've got 1 big ceiling 🤔 great vids by the way 👍

[@ussfanyounis6384]

Great work! Im a start up in plastering and i get dimples in my plaster i think it could be air bubbles. Whats the best way to avoid that from happening and why do you think its happening? Thanks in advance!

[@Onthetrowel]

Hey mate, I get them sometimes, uts the background that your going over, you will get them less if you use sbr but don't worry about them, they just trowel out. Sometimes you just need to give it an extra hard trowel at the end

[@johnsuekid]

Best plastering channel and good laugh too

[@RYAN8909able]

Best video yet mate. That was really informative and explained brilliantly. Would you need to alter it if it was all on backgrounds with different suctions?

[@james00021]

Hi Kirk. Would it be possible to do a rolling set on a 27 foot length X 10 foot artexed wall if I did half the wall then the other half? Would you see the joint doing it this way?