Is This the Best Plastering Lesson You’ll Ever Watch?

[@Onthetrowel]

Roger is a great guy, we had a good laugh. Was a pleasure to meet both Roger and Dylan 👌👍

[@IanPowell1985]

Follow both of you, Had a go at plastering and I am completely S*** at it. Lol. Any more Heat Pump rants yet 😁😁

[@Marxzy]

You're a nice guy mate I've subbed to your channel

[@Onthetrowel]

@@Marxzy thanks mate, good to have you on board 👍😃

[@davidwilliams4830]

Follow both of you, as a bricklayer i know that the wet trades are hardest to learn. Kudos to Kurt

[@DirtyDoggRacing]

Another follower of both channels. great work guys. You make it look easy...but that is years of practice for you - great tradesmen. I've got a small plastering job in Wrexham Kirk if you are at a loose end....? 🤣

[@topgazza]

Two of the nicest and best you tubers demonstrating their trades. Joy to watch

[@Alan.MTB.]

Blown away by how humble Roger is. A man with all his experience, but not too proud to admit he’s not good at something and still so keen to learn from others. What a great guy.

[@Jammydodgers41]

God have us 1 mouth and 2 ears for a reason.

[@keithwebb658]

Brilliant video, Roger you two seem to hit it off right from the start. I was glued to it right to the end. Congratulations to all concerned.

[@noteverton]

Yeah, I thought the same.

[@RedRupert64]

Yup, he's a real good old boy. Old school. His SB vids are really informative.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Roger is old school but he’s not narrow minded. He gives the new ideas and products appropriate reviews.

[@keithwebb658]

Just a quick mention for the cameraman/ editor, brilliant job keeping up with Kirk and being in the right place at the right time!

[@johnhalliday719]

The mashup we were all waiting for. Two top tradeys, two top blokes. As a multi trade, you know there’s always something to learn, even if you’ve been doing it for decades.

[@robertmosen6126]

Generalists always have to learn more about specifics when doing a new job. Ppl who fail to learn won’t be any good. I work in similar way but in a whole other profession.

[@PCLpropertymanagement]

I run 2 businesses one Plastering and one exterior cleaning and if it wasn’t for some of the pressure washing and window cleaning guys I wouldn’t have a clue Nice to see people sharing the knowledge

[@somedude-lc5dy]

I like that they do highlight some of the fact that practice makes a big difference and how some of the extra tools aren't needed for a pro but might be good for a novice.

[@stevedawson4928]

I'm a retired/semi😂 plasterer of 50+years and this is a breath of fresh air to see a young one doing how it should be done👍

[@300ree2]

Would you recommend this career realistically ?

[@stevedawson4928]

@@300ree2 yes you will never be out of work 👍most people will try diy but seldom attempt plastering.

[@Law-h6r]

Yes even Roger has tried to plaster but he still can't do it,he really is a plasterer but he is trapped in a plumbers body,

[@AnthonyTeasdale]

Rogers perfect comedic timing with dropping the plaster.

[@nigelbateman1148]

Ive been plastering 52 years. Thats how we were taught proper 😊

[@POLITICAL-BIAS.]

What an expert plasterer this guy is.

[@paulhaggett3710]

.......You two fellas are top people, I owe so much to you both. You inspire others and have great core values. Great to see you team up. Thanks to you both

[@Onthetrowel]

Very nice comment, cheers mate

[@pauldixon3677]

Great video Roger. Many thanks to Kirk for sharing some of his trade secrets. I'll certainly be using some of the hints on my next plastering job. looks like you both had a great day. Well done.

[@babaana]

Two of my favourite tradesmen on KZbin, together. This video is gold, thanks to you both.

[@paultant6741]

True tradesman kirk. Taking care for follow on trade's. Cleaning electrical boxes and cleaning the bottom of the skim for the chippy. A lot of plasterers don't give a 5hit. Great job and great teacher

[@rustybrownstein8985]

I Ioved watching this video of two top blokes. Kirk is not only one of the best plasterers, he's one of the nicest blokes out there, so is roger. Well done both 👏👏👏👏

[@tschubb1992]

So good to see Kirk on the channel, legend!

[@philliplewis4212]

I've watched Kirk for a long time, always a happy guy with a great smile, I think anyone in the building trade would love to work with him!!!

[@johnwardle9667]

Roger's first dollop hitting the floor had me laughing. That is real life.

[@kevinbeale4879]

Kirk is such a natural presenter.....great teaching video guys :-)

[@Ste2023]

Roger & Kirk Kirk is brilliant

[@brose199able]

love both channel

[@DMark-c3r]

Great video. Not easy to find 1-hour video on anything that will keep you informed and entertained like this one.

[@paulharwood6864]

Can't believe I've just spent 1 hour watching two blokes plastering a wall 🤦 I must get out more. Seriously though that was a bloody good video really enjoyable watch.

[@DlStreamnet]

I love this lad. I also get the sense he could kill me with one punch.

[@SkillBuilder]

you are not wrong but for all that he has an incredible warmth that also come across on camera 100% genuine

[@RayWilliams-ui7gw]

Henry Cooper was a left handed plasterer who used to work with his twin brother. He said it kept him in shape for fights. Look what his left hook did to his opponents.😃

[@impamiizgraa]

As a lone woman about to embark on a full house reno on my own, these 2 are godsends! I will make mistakes but I am learning so much that I don't feel totally clueless going in. There's something I can follow to help me along. Thank you so much Roger and Kirk

[@SkillBuilder]

Our pleasure, it is nice to know that you are encouraged.

[@robd9863]

Never give up! And never let any of the professionals tell you that you can't do something. Things might take you twice as long but you'll also put in twice the care and attention to detail.

[@Brownjd1974]

Gentlemen, thank you from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I've been in construction for 25 years and old-school fellas are rare. 🙏

[@KrysRevamps]

Finding Kirk's channel was the thing that made me decide that I could plaster my own house, there is no other youtuber that explains things as simply and straight forward as he does!

[@SkillBuilder]

you are not wrong

[@GaryPhillips-n3f]

Absolute pleasure to watch two top tradesmen who encourage others.Thank yoy

[@g.johnson3119]

Been plastering on and off for six years now but listening to Kirk I learned so much more! Thanks mate for sharing skills. Trade legends format truly inspiring👍

[@mrcrumb4302]

Mad to see how easy a good plasterer makes it look. Good skills, great attitude.

[@barrylinton8261]

It’s like Ronaldo and Messi playing for the same team. Brilliant to watch. 2 legends of the game. 👍

[@Bob-kb5pv]

It is a pleasure to watch.

[@jontanski7384]

A KZbin plasterer that knows what he's talking about. Carbon steel. Trowel size and arm wear. Respect

[@dmcgwhisper5945]

Kirk is brilliant! So generous to his viewers. Loved the dot n dab explanation.

[@BleachDemon99]

This was the duo we didn’t know we needed…….👏🏼

[@didgejan]

Dead set one of the best vids on this channel. That Kirk fella has a natural talent for teaching. Brilliant watch. 👍

[@Johnjoization]

Absolutely brilliant video, so much skill, knowledge and experience on display. The mutual respect between Roger & Kirk was a joy to see. As a DIYer I have only "dabbled" in plastering, but I know it is one of the hardest trades out there, but these guys made it look easy. Great finish on both walls. Respect.

[@GBurySteve]

Old habits die hard! It took me a while to start from the top left instead of the bottom left. Fellow plumber writing.

[@CRAZYCR1T1C]

Good to see a plasterer on top of his game.

[@robertmosen6126]

Just have to say wow. In the first few seconds you told us that you don’t know enough about plastering but are now going to learn from a pro. KZbin is full of ”experts” and as a new home owner it’s sometimes hard to spot bad handymen and bad techniques. But you are one of the few i listen to and i like when ppl are humble and ready to learn more.

[@Ultimate-roofing-square.]

Great video chaps, good to watch Kirk showing his skills. 🙌🏻

[@SlackHoffman]

I’m from over in Chicago and this plastering “geezer”is a top bloke 💪….love my fellow Brits, fantastic tradesmen

[@Onthetrowel]

Thank you

[@andrewcarr2431]

@@Onthetrowel I 2nd that, ex-pat Northerner now in Canada. as a self-taught handyman in various skills, you are correct in that you only learn by doing. And you do it your way adding techniques from others into your method.

[@unusualsponge2145]

What a brilliant teacher! This guy should make instruction videos for everything. He’s amazing. I also loved the other guy who was learning as he makes all the mistakes I’m about to make brilliant video.

[@gdfggggg]

Kirk is the muts nuts. “Plastering for beginners” is also an amazing plasterer/renderer. This is a bright guy; mix that with his practical ability makes a great combination. Well done for having a go Rog. Picking up new skills like this when you’re used to doing it another way for years isn’t easy.

[@slane6545]

Kirk makes it look so easy, I fancy tackling it in my new property

[@tonydalton6756]

I've just used an old bag of plaster where it went off in 15 minutes. The wall was steaming it got that hot. I didn't notice the date on the packet until afterwards. Kirk is a great guy.

[@benwilkinson5457]

Couple of legends!

[@stevenkirby7478]

I really enjoyed your lesson today and it brings back memories of my drywall experiences from my youth(age 14+). I'm 77 now and I've always wished that I had mastered the art of platering. Back in the day, of course, the backerboard was different and more complicated, at least here in the US, and because of this drywall seemed to be the best alternative. Thanks for your demeanor.

[@SJWardBuilders]

fantastic video! Kirk you are an ace teacher! Thank you!

[@Onthetrowel]

Cheers mate

[@Mitzy-0409]

This was brilliant well done lads

[@Non-Doctors-Music]

Almost no internet in plastering or building. However, watched 10 minutes of this and enjoyed it. I put that down to enjoying people who know what they're doing. Thumbs up, comment, and my thanks!

[@dugandav1]

What a great authentic video

[@mikesharp4033]

Absolute Genius. I wish I had known this when I was an impoverished "first time buyer" forced into renovating my first home. Sir, you are the Master. Thank you and best wishes.

[@micheal1066]

Thank you, best plastering video out there.

[@sharonrichards3442]

Absolutely brilliant love watching these gents they are brilliant 👏

[@GeorgeOhYesPlease]

Kirk's a good bloke. Glad to see you guys together

[@jasperchatterton2804]

Yes this IS the best plastering lesson ever, your literally giving aways diamonds there! free!!!😮 Fantastic 👍👏👌

[@rogergriffiths207]

I cant believe how skilled plasterers are, incredible to watch Kirk giving Roger some tips, hints and tricks Kirk is a real Ninja at this lark worth every penny he earns.

[@davidfisher268]

What fun to watch…this guy knows his stuff!

[@phillipdonnelly6430]

Nice to watch. I really enjoy plastering. I need to do some! I need some practice. When I was taught to do the job I was told to keep my thumb over the front of the trowel handle. Watching this makes me feel like plastering a wall.

[@TruthBombTom]

Legends the pair of them. Worth it's weight in gold this.

[@tytaylor8163]

As it always does when watching someone whose dedication and disciplined talent make a skilled task look easy, I am convinced now that I won't plaster my shoes next time. Awesome teacher. Selfless questions from the student. Masterclass in plastering and instructional video making. RIP Tyzak.

[@paulfinglas1305]

Omg can't believe I have just watched an hour of plastering brilliant

[@Exstellisvenimus]

You boys are excellent communicators & teachers of your crafts.

[@finchy3394]

Been watching kirk for at least a year. Been watching you for even longer Rodger. What a team up. great to watch. Already watched kirks video on this. Both brilliant.

[@MateyBoy82]

what a pleasure to watch 🙂

[@callsignprofessor]

Still the best crossover on youtube!

[@Galois32]

This is stellar content. There's a million vids with the basics for beginners. This is real useful stuff for actually getting good at it. Top stuff. Love to see more shadowing of great tradies

[@andywilkie1986]

Hes one of our own, hes one of our own, kirk Johnstone hes one of our own

[@ianpercival8517]

Kirk is a friend of mine and he is as honest as the day is long and he was that busy even i couldn't get him to work on my house 🙄

[@noskills9577]

I like Kirk, thinking man’s plasterer if there ever was one

[@Onthetrowel]

I'll take that... cheers pal😊

[@robertlawson8572]

@@Onthetrowel There's an expression used in a lot of trades... "Use your head to save your legs" (get everything you need out of the van / stores and to the work zone in one trip, don't go back and forth all day collecting this and that, then those...) No doubt you do that, since you've also, and quite brilliantly, explained "how to use your head to save your back" by "counting dips" at about 17 minutes in... The number of times I've been told that this that or the other bit of wasted time and effort "was only a few seconds"... But it's a few seconds times thousands of instances every year... 3 seconds x 1,000 = 50 minutes... and that would just be four instances of wasting three seconds per day at work... We had an apprentice (not plastering ) on one site, to whom every day was day one... Site was remote from shops, but he arrived every day without his lunch, without a drink, and without his cigarettes... Never learned...

[@trevordarby467]

Brilliant to great tradesmen to watch never to old to learn something new

[@teddybeargrylls6663]

Wonderful banter between the two of you, great fun, plus i picked up some good tips. I got a small skim job to do tomorrow, so ive been searching for some inspiration. I feel confident. Many thanks

[@LuukvdHoogen]

True experts always seem so humble, as if they can't even remember the last time they felt they had to prove anything.

[@wendythebearboston5304]

Highly informative. Highly entertaining.

[@AC-gm6bq]

Great plasterer. Like his channel too when i have watched it.

[@Onthetrowel]

Appreciate that mate thankyou

[@reginaldsaunders4319]

I like the efficient use of the trowel

[@scottnever8732]

i love @Onthetrowel already subscribed. Welcome to Skill Builder Kirk love your work.

[@Onthetrowel]

Cheers mate, I quite like it over here.

[@deanambrose9475]

Smashed it ,thanks for taking the time to make this video. I just finished plastering my living room well nearly just need to watch a ceiling being done. Thanks again. LIKE A BOSS.❤👌

[@Gazr965]

I worked for a building tool makers in Bradford, some plasterers would ask us to 'break in' their finishing floats, so we used a fine grit p120 linishing belt also slightly radiused the corners, then buffed to a fine polished surface on the buffing wheel which was also used for finishing foundry moulders trowels, they were impressed😎 Gaz Yorkshire.

[@Phoebedumplings]

This is the reason I love KZbin, great people giving great advice and it’s great to watch

[@darwi4]

As an old decorator I find it such a joy to see someone who really has a feel for their craft working. An apprenticeship with a craftsman like this is the gold standard and all those little details. Fantastic, could watch this all day.

[@simonbray4113]

When I was decorating I saw all sorts of skimmed walls. Great video😊👍

[@BettySwollocks13]

What proper likeable fella- brilliant instruction.

[@Onthetrowel]

Cheers mate

[@zeljomirtanackovic1529]

I love plasterer amazing guy looking after sparky, as a sparky I usually have to chase back boxes twice, once I install them and second time after plasterer. I pissed my self laughing when plasterer said “having smart apprentice stepping on your corner trowel. Amazing video.

[@42RHD]

Huge admiration for skilled trades. And new trowels are very discouraging to a beginner.

[@lukepjd]

2 of my fave youtubers. Brilliant episode. Thanks guys 🙌👍

[@victorlucaslindbloom2450]

This is better than a movie. Thank you for the good lessons.

[@madintheheid]

Noting that there are many ways to accomplish the same task and not 'the' way, helps a lot; continually re-adjusting what you do and not how you do it, leads to early-onset fatigue and rapid disillusionment in your work, particularly when you're a 'occasional user' of the trade as a general builder. It's also good to see demonstrated that items part art, part science. That's the best plastering video I've seen since the SB plastering intro vid and b'fuck, I've watched a fair few! Very many thanks, all.

[@tj9382]

Great video. Once you have learnt the rules and mastered the craft, then you know how to break the rules, but in the right way. Trying to explain this to a beginner or novice is very difficult.

[@gwynwilliams4877]

Absolutely brilliant. Can’t wait to mix another bucket on my test wall and try again.

[@SkillBuilder]

Have fun! I need a practice wall too

[@lewishumphries2893]

So much knowledge in that room . Im not a plasterer, never plastered but im subscribed to kurt and find it interesting and he comes across as a great bloke

[@Onthetrowel]

Cheers mate

[@garethmcrae668]

Great fun! Really liked the top of wall method- will adopt that. Rog's angle of attack is so steep that he gets the gear all over the floor- needs to sail closer to the wind! We usually run plaster up the bevel joints first to give the extra depth a chance to set up; Kirk doesnt seem bothered and no struggle to get it sweet. I like how he's not prescriptive though- he knows his stuff but not arrogant.

[@woldtop8922]

That Kirk seems a nice chap. It's nice to know these people are still out there.

[@Onthetrowel]

Thankyou 😊

[@PCLpropertymanagement]

Definitely He has the knowledge and happy to pass it on which is rare nowadays

[@HariGuru-b6o]

Hað one plaster do my house stairs, had to replace carpet, more on floor than wall. Need this guy next house amazing view. Amazing. 2 Plaster gods, Roger is a humble, great guy. Love it.

[@malcolmhouse9547]

What a nice couple of blokes and great advice

[@siaddersl2936]

Really enjoyed that, only problem could only give one thumbs up...

[@REDGRIFFIN100]

Top job, two brilliant blokes. ROGER I'm not knocking you but I can see where you could really benefit, In plumbers terms...you need to feel the "hydraulic pressure" between the trowel, material and the wall, and you need to feel it by changing direction without taking the trowel off the wall, like guiding a wave back and forth. Otherwise it's not floating it's just pushing lifting the trowel off then pushing it back again which doesn't have the hydraulic pressure part. It's why you prefer a thicker mix, put less on your trowel and it would massively change how easily you can float material into corners. For one wall (best on a blank wall without cables sockets etc) try to really get used to floating the material back and forth from one trowel edge to another by rocking your wrist and the trowel WITHOUT taking the trowel off the wall. Forget about trying to make it tidy just concentrate on moving the material back and forth on the same area and you'll notice the plaster starts becoming more fluid and glides and does the work itself. That's it. I hope that helps, it helped me massively when it was explained in a similar way.

[@SkillBuilder]

Don't worry about giving me advice, I always take it positively. I really like what you are saying. When I watch the footage back I am disappointed that my technique is not fluid so I will try what you say. I love to watch Kirk and Blane Gray putting plaster on the wall, I find it relaxing, but when I watch my plastering it is frustrating.

[@REDGRIFFIN100]

@@SkillBuilder sorry Roger I only just saw your reply. Be warned you'll probably catch the trowel edge when first trying it because you've been so careful to work using one edge at a time for so long. But once this clicks and you are moving this wave of material back and forth I think you're going to be so happy you'll kick yourself it didn't happen sooner. All the best in your endeavours and remember to enjoy it 👍

[@jondawson3449]

The BEST plastering video on KZbin

[@figsworld12]

I totally agree

[@LykeArgy]

22:43 i'm an new electrician in Croatia for about 4 months now and this just hits right

[@jimhealy5993]

Wow, I’m stressed looking at it , knowing the clock is ticking on the mix ..super skills

[@SkillBuilder]

loads of time, we even stopped for some lunch

[@TineBeo]

Two great craftsmen. So much to it when it's been done properly. Great video boys. A word to Roger.. its inspirational that a man wish such a depth of knowledge and experience has the humility and patience to be taught to refine your skill. So many young lads without either. Again, inspirational. Respect from Ireland.