THE MOST WONDERFULL ONE COAT, in the world. plastering for beginners

[@bee8583]

I’d love to see a video with some tips on plastering behind pipes and awkward areas.

[@Plastersmurf74]

Ok

[@Plastersmurf74]

It’s tricky though. It’s often better to box them in.

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

Never one coated or sponged. Had a float for ages but never bothered to use it. Definitely handy if it’s a patch or small set I expect

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

Nice work though, angles look spot on

[@semprelazio8864]

The bead didn't look full when he went in to sponge it 😲💭(aahhh don't this isn't going to work) it did come out well.

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

@@semprelazio8864 it didn’t look full, but on a first coat they never do, the bead always grins through, but the proof is in the pudding, came out flush and flat

[@Plastersmurf74]

I’ve been messing with the one coat quite a bit a bit, it does complies the strength of the plaster but the painter will fix that with the mist coat. So many plasterers mistake smooth for flat. The one coat in my experience can be really good, I did a theory video of it. Check it out. 👍

[@NiktheEnglishGreekCypriot]

@@Plastersmurf74 I’ve read that it is a weaker finish than 2 separate coats, but in all honesty, as long as the board work is good and screwed properly, no big gaps etc then there’s no reason for it to crack etc. I’m a plasterer and decorator and i agree, smooth doesn’t mean flat. Hence using my carbon all the way through until a plastic after the second wet trowel. Horses for courses, as long as the work is good and the clients happy then nobody can complain

[@carld9451]

That's some hand board that lad ha big time

[@Plastersmurf74]

16 inch magnesium, by Kraft. Years old that is. Best hawks , really strong and keep their shape.

[@kennethcarey8219]

Great video, thank you. Can I ask what trowel you use?

[@Plastersmurf74]

@@kennethcarey8219 thanks for the comments Kenneth. I use a carbon steel marshal town 20 x 5 inches. Then for the last couple of visits to the wall I switch to a stainless steel flexi trowel such as a Refina 2 or a nela flexi. Some people struggle with the larger trowels and complain about the strain on the joints. A 16in carbon martial town is probably middle of the road. 14 inch is fine too. 13is probably a little small and only comes out on specific occasions. Basically the carbon steel needs to be straight, not curved. It does all the hard work, then polish off with a stainless steel just to close the very surface in a bit. There’s some other videos where I talk of trowels . There’s a bit of a jokey one called the world’s biggest trowel and one theory one called trowel shapes and sizes.

[@semprelazio8864]

Was the 20 inch beast dipped in vinegar ? I bought a 16 or 18 inch ox and took it back. As soon as i started playing with it it felt cumbersome and swinging it around came very close to my eye. Not for a beginner. Learned loads goods to see the "dubbing out" in practice

[@Plastersmurf74]

@@semprelazio8864 na, sharp sand and a bit of brick, the carbon steels can take it, I wouldn’t do that to a stainless. Sharp sand a bit of water , grind that in, take of all that glassy residue , 10, 15 mins of that, the carbon steal rocks. So much lighter, feel I can use the carbon all the way , start to finish, but if one coast, switch to stainless flexi, just the smooth it out and give it a polish right at the end. Remember, you are comparing the strength of the surface of the plaster if you one cost. But you can get away with it if your timing is right, and it doesn’t have to be that right, you get quite a big window of opportunity, to get it good enough, get paid, painter loves it.

[@semprelazio8864]

@@Plastersmurf74 There is a message in hear full off inspiration and wisdom I know it is just need to keep reading it over to find it 🧐 I'm not quite up to speed with it all as iam a painter. I thought it was a carbon you had. BRICKS and sand ! Just sounds like that can't be good for it. What actually is the purpose of a stainless trowel why would anyone use one idk. Great vids btw 👍 I feel you are missing the 80's tunes one the radio I expect in the next one. It has been a funny year you said in another video works been there but not quite as much as has been maybe a recession is on its way. Idk if I can handle another one like the last !

[@user-ym1ff1vg8c]

Nothing proper job Enjoying the content Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@Plastersmurf74]

@@user-ym1ff1vg8c thanks pal, I’m enjoying doing the videos, it’s learning for me too. Getting some interesting comments and suggestions from other plasterers. 👍👍

[@johnkushnirenko4337]

Aw a word ov warning my friend.please don't make videos whilst driving. Its highly illegal as my friend found out whilst doing a fishing vid. 18 month disqualified .just a heads up

[@Plastersmurf74]

@@johnkushnirenko4337 yeah I did wonder that. Although I’m not actually touching my phone whilst driving, it’s edited after. I mean, I’m just talking while it’s recording, I can’t see the difference in having a passenger that you’re talking to. But yes, I agree it’s probably a bit of a dodgy area .

[@seanoxborough5830]

One coat plaster 😂😂 one coat sponge 😂😂 thankfully it's being tiled over

[@martindonaton3603]

The one thing I would say is if you are a true beginner watching these videos I wouldn’t go near a trowel that size I’ve got 20 years experience I think for site work or big hits they might have an advantage I just stick to my 13 inch Marshall town right the way through I’d also stay away from flexible trowels as a beginner

[@Plastersmurf74]

You’re right, the 20 is big. I really like it, it suits my style, every plasterer is different, it’s probably one of the most diverse trades where there’s so many ways to achieve a flat wall. I have my lad use a 16 inch carbon. Depending on the situation, you can use stainless but if you really want to consentrate on a high quality, you need to learn how to use a straight hard carbon trowel. Stainless and flexible trowels have their place. And you can be a competent plaster using just them but there is a danger of falling into complacency. Carbon steel is the next level, 13 I would say is a bit too short for me, but if it’s what your comfortable with then there’s no reason you can’t produce a very similar flatness to a 20, my advice for a starter would be a 14x 4 and 3 quarter. When you get the hang of that maybe switch up to a 16x5. Quite often, with a heavy sand and cement render I’ll drop right down to a 13. As I know I can straighten things up with the rule. You’re right, I agree, a 20 inch is not for beginners.