Venetian Plaster Fireplace Build (Frame to Finish)

[@ladikmk]

And now we know why you're called Vancouver "Carpenter." Beautiful job Ben. Your attention to detail is amazing, but what really stands out is that you crafted this from start to finish all by hand. It looks flawless and I'm sure the homeowners loved and appreciated all your hard work. Also, it's very cool to see your Daughter learning amazing skills from her Dad. Nicely done!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thank you 😊

[@FlatEarthMath]

Mr. Vancouver Carpenter, there aren't many folks doing work like this. You are a true craftsman. 🙂

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks ☺️

[@waikelehawaii4409]

I really like the voice over format. Gets a lot more content in a reasonable amount of time.

[@dazquez]

Ben, you should keep doing more variety projects like this on your channel, you seem to be a highly skilled builder/carpenter. I also recommend you do separate videos on how you price these jobs, as many people (including myself) are equally as interested in the profit of high quality jobs.

[@carpentrylover145]

Nice job! It’s always hard doing something challenging the first time when you have to figure it out yourself without someone showing you how to do it. Turned out great

[@paulpurpi9069]

Enjoy your craftsmanship, it reminds me of watching and learning from my late father-in-law (who was an old time plasterer) as he skim coated and repaired sheet rock ,in my then new house. The finished walls looked like glass. No sanding needed. It's good to see that craftsmanship is still alive. Keep the videos coming.

[@Kellry2]

Your videos have been the biggest help for our last 3 years of finishing our basement and drywall repair throughout our house. You give the best tips and ways to finish drywall so easily and efficiently! Thanks for your videos.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks 😊

[@matthewsaltzman5573]

Man that's absolutely beautiful! And as a contractor, I find vids like this just as helpful as the intricate long format vids. Because even the little bits of knowledge like the small knife in the corners, to the hassles with the corner beads. Gives any contractor the foresight of, damn, I didn't think of that, I better work another two days of labor into my estimate. Which as we all know, could be the difference in making none, some, or what we're worth in profits.

[@marylinditto5706]

Not a lot of people do quality work. I was happy to see people that care, not just to get customer money.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Driving nails is therapeutic. Looks great

[@ianmurchie1567]

Well done Ben 😁🖒👊🍻. I only did Venetian plaster in taping school and it didn't turn out well 😂. You sure do got a gift and it's nice to see you passed that knowledge onto your kid, She rocked that plaster 🖒. I wish I could post a pic of My disaster plaster from school.

[@la196]

I believe very few people have the patience and skill to finesse their way through a job like this:) Attention to every little detail start to finish to achieve this kind of Masterpiece carpentry! That's all I'm going to say about that💚

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thank you!

[@TheArchersTungsten]

One of the only KZbinrs that won’t make a how to video if he’s not 100 percent sure how to do something properly . 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@charleselliott5767]

What a blessing being able to work with your daughter!... may your children's children be blessed....

[@OpenHeartPath]

Always a pleasure to watch you work! Your attention to detail, discipline in how you work (no "looks good from my house" garbage always shows in your final product. And I so happy to see your daughter working with you! As a former contractor, it is always great to see women in the trades, but especially with you supporting her! Kudos!!

[@dhammer5645]

Watching you framing those arches makes me kinda miss my framing days and building arches. Then I bend my knees and remember, oh yeah, my knees say no way, man. Results look fantastic VC, excellent job!👍

[@SteveCohenPhilly]

I love this project. Your daughter seems to have the same attention to detail as her father. Well... She has learned from one of the best!

[@albertm8576]

That looks amazing. The vast knowledge and level of skill that you possess in different areas required on this project is very very hard to find in just one person. You usually have to find a good framer then the drywall guy not to mention someone that does Venetian plaster. Ben , take a bow my friend!!! Absolutely stunning!

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thank you!!!

[@Ikantspell4]

wonderful work, and your voice-over was super on point. Just like the walls there was something smother about the feel of your voice, no harshness, even though it had some nice texture to it.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks 🙏

[@bretwalley4673]

You do good work, Glad to see your daughter working with you.

[@cbip8259]

I can tell what a very good carpenter you are by how you drive in nails. Flush, square contact and no wasted motion, professional all the way.

[@Chris.Rhodes]

For someone who has never used those bull nose corner beads, you did an amazing job, and 100x better than I ever could've. Pat yourself on the back for this one brother. Would've loved to see a finished result painted. Beautiful work man 👊🏼

[@jsimes1]

Ben that was sick! What talent! And I love that you are passing on the skills to your daughter! Very rarely do you see craftsmanship like that! You would make a killing restoring and renovating historic buildings in my neck of the woods (New England)!

[@B11video]

Hey Ben. I have a small Lathe and Plaster house and the Living room + hallway had cracks in the ceiling. After studying some of your drywall tips, I installed 1/4inch sheetrock on the ceiling, did the mud and tape. It took me a few days, but I was going to shoot a texture on it today, but my wife said "Do we really need texture? It's so flat and smooth , texture might ruin the look." The PVA primer was applied by her yesterday and it turned out perfect. So , thank you for doing these videos, I was able to adapt my tile setting skills to doing the drywall. Yes I used a hawk and trowel. You have done a great service by sharing all your knowledge and skills, again , thank you and happy new year!

[@evangray4045]

Perfect timing! I’m working on the same thing at my house. You always seem to give me the info and confidence I need, right when I need it. Thank you!

[@dadsalleb]

I forgot you were a carpenter, not a dry waller. Fantastic job!! I have a similar arc design in my house, and I was curious how this was made.

[@ryanodonnell1892]

You put so many helpful tips in your videos with words but also by showing your technique. Thanks for sharing your creativity and knowledge even if it was your first time Doing something like this. Aren't those always the most intense and exciting and terrible? Lol!

[@rhkips]

C'mon man, the channel is called "Vancouver Carpenter," not "Vancouver holy-crap-this-guy-is-a-wizard!" LOL That is absolutely beautiful! Being a kid in California in the early 90s, the bullnose corner look was insanely trendy and popular; every new construction house had it. There's some appeal in the nostalgia of it for me, but WOW does it look good as part of the whole design package you've got here! Absolutely makes sense, and a great compliment to the aesthetic. Killer job with the Venetian plaster, too!

[@monkeygraborange]

The only time I’ve ever built recessed curved niches was in a Venetian palace ( in Boston… figure it out) that had a compound curve that mirrored the window openings. I had absolutely no idea what i was doing, but the clock was ticking _heavily_ in the background so I simply figured it out. It was the most satisfying build I’ve ever done!

[@lennythomas7230]

Tell you what it's good to see you challenging yourself like this. You could see the pressure you were under in the video and it ended up coming out good. Nice job.

[@BrianWingard]

Just saw you on the nine club! I never even knew you skated! Followed you for drywall a while ago. Skater turned house flipper here!

[@jayjudd6518]

😂 That is an art piece congratulations. I’ve done nothing like that I believe you’re a perfectionist genius.

[@josiahamaze]

Been looking for a video tutorial on this subject. Glad Daddy Degro made a video

[@Harvesttechnologist]

Finally, you made a video that actually involves carpentry!! Lived up to your channel name! And a very nice job. You should do more carpentry videos. You actually do very nice work!

[@isaactwining5209]

Hell yeah, Ben. Beautiful job. Loved your interview on the nine club as well. Respect!

[@Todd66]

I did not know what to expect starting out with this, but wow!! How great does that look?! The texture looks really organic and soft, total game changer. I don’t know if I could spot mistakes on video, but it looks freaking perfect to my eyes. All your work impresses me, this seems a little next level imo. Great job

[@harv6803]

Some of my favorite memories of working are with my dad. Always cool to see it happening.

[@davidemmons3867]

I loved this video format, epic final product too! Hats off.

[@tonycatalano4338]

I love a good challenge! We grow as a professional when we step outside our comfort zones and it is a great feeling to make unique projects happen.

[@torridice]

Nice job! This looks super fun to build. I’ve been thinking about redoing my fireplace with a white oak wainscoting type of look. I think I’ll try to tackle that at some point in 2024. Oh I just noticed that detail of holding the arch up and flushing it with the claw of a hammer on a screw! That’s a great tip

[@mikemiller347]

Great job and what a treat to be teaching your kid along the way.

[@shaunraymakers]

Really nice job Ben, I appreciate your attention to detail

[@gregbennett2339]

Turned out great for your first one. It gets easier after around 30 of them..Thanks for the video it was nice watching some else do it.

[@NewWestEd]

Great job Ben. I'm hoping we don't go back to the bullnose bead. Did so much of it in the 90's. It is finicky and time consuming, but 25+ years later, I guess it could be considered retro.

[@jessenunez-hl1dt]

Beautiful work. Now I want to build one too. Thanks for your great videos and tips.

[@peltona]

That looks amazing. You have every right to be proud. I think it's fantastic you passed on some of those skills to your delighter/ I know my skills and knowledge have benefited from your content. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheMixmastamike1000]

your daughter is a total badass for picking up the tools 👍👍

[@fishynut8252]

A MASTER with the drywall knife!! 😊

[@robertbamford8266]

You should be happy with it. Masterful. And you even got in a bit of carpentering.

[@Paul-jp8zz]

So satisfying! I think this is probably my favorite of your videos so far!

[@TheSquibt]

Excellent job, excellent presentation, keep em coming

[@trig]

Damn it feels like the 70s are coming back again. Its time to start making pallet furniture and hanging flock wall paper.

[@billmillar7234]

Very nicely done.....I really enjoyed seeing how you approached the task and the processes you used to get the desired result.....this from an old hand (74 yr old finish carpenter)....still do some framing and drywall......this would be a project I would tackle......( Maybe).....lol

[@Timbo428CJ]

Man, what a job eh! You always underestimate your drywall skills, whether it hard, lite, quick set or plaster. Awesome work, that's all I can say ! 👌👍

[@alexmarcu4437]

Awesome job ..,and beyond, exquisite ... Great job !!!

[@anthonysmith9410]

How very true about using the template…… Where is your electric T-50 stapler? Excellent job…looks really really nice.

[@otnipraccoon1828]

Thanks for this little inspiration. My drywalling itch is going to need scratching again soon

[@sattandawg]

Nine Club?!?!? I was so excited to see you were the guest!

[@chrispugh75]

That's a Beautiful piece of art! Be proud !!! Sk8 or Die!

[@natethegr8230]

I know what you mean about the nails vs screws. I started out framing houses. We didn't use air nailers and we didn't use trusses. Stick framed everything by hand. Feels good to swing the hammer once in awhile.

[@HawaiianNeal]

Ben… this is where precious allowances comes into play! Both you and I know that square openings fall in the majority of not being square. Sometimes we are deeply pushed into something I call “MacGyvering a previous job”! It’s okay, because they are only limited to what they know. The added plus side is that they create job security for us.

[@reggiekilgore7448]

You and your girl did a great job your teaching ger right looks like

[@markdarragh6620]

Looks fantastic. If would be awesome to see a follow up of how this was painted and ultimately decorated.

[@michaelpasiuk9332]

Great Job!! Can you please do a step by step video on Venetian Plasta?… maybe a small bathroom ceiling.. it’s such a beautiful look.. Thanks for always putting out great content))

[@billlyttle8224]

Great Job Ben, During the time i have been watching channel. I have only seen you doing Drywall. It was great to see you doing nut nail and stud construction. Keep up the good work.

[@bhami]

Super work! 6:28 I didn't quite understand how you transferred the curve to the cut in the drywall.

[@suatbaylav7623]

good job Ben, I've learned many things from your videos, I really appreciate your enthusiasm, I was wondering how you did joint the inside arch edge with the wall, I meant taping between arch edge and back wall.

[@DIY101]

I had tried about 20 years ago a product from Sikkens called, STUCCO ANTICO - FINISH . It takes alot of effort to apply to start but once your on it , it goes pretty good the results are fantastic as well. Great work of Art !

[@danervin2530]

Hope you made a decent coin on that job, and on this video. Outstanding works and thoroughly enjoyed the b-role style Timelapse.

[@min2oly]

Absolutely beautiful! work!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@als1023]

Great job! Beautiful idea for that room ! Where does one get Venetian plaster in Vancouver ? Also for those considering and have some skill or a friend in commercial drywall, steel studs reduce the work tremendously. Comm guys build the frame using drywall instead of plywood, usually 5/8" firestop.

[@AudwallJay]

informative video, amazing outcome! And for cleaning bull-nose I find cutting my own piece of bull-nose with tapered edges worked best

[@itammarakam8836]

You are best at your job ❤

[@tonydif]

Looks Good, not easy to do. Some pro-tips, pack Taping compound on the curve and underneath the 3-way. It fills the splits and holes of the vinyl, plus allows for some manoeuvrability to perfect the radius. The glue is best for beaders that clinch and nail , and don't mix compound. Also, for plaster, spread a large piece of wall , then go back and make pattern

[@jimmyhp3212]

Gracias maestro 👋🏻saludos 🇲🇽

[@bemckinn1985]

Looks great! Well done!

[@terrapreta1]

Really nice work!!! 👍

[@kenbagwell8551]

Congrats on an amazing job, thanks for sharing!

[@dustinboyce25]

I find it ironic that during a Vancouver Drywaller, errrmmmm, uuuhhhh, Carpenter, video, I got an ad with Brian Baumler touting the benefits of Trusscore over drywall 😂

[@lolabear6788]

Beautiful job. Thanks for sharing.

[@Tablesaw818]

That looks really good Ben

[@truecanuck97]

Excellent video! Very descriptive. One question I have, though, is what happened to the old fireplace? And without a connected flue for the gasses to escape out the chimney, is it safe to assume that what is going into that space is an electric heater that maybe has a digital graphical display and not a fireplace?

[@Boomkelly]

Nice one Ben!

[@nswsparky]

I like the voice over style

[@Tdrums8]

you did a fantastic job bro ...Happy Holidays

[@jhalleck]

Nice job Ben! Was wondering if you ever use hard paperboard or corrugated box board to make templates. I will use what I can find to cut templates as it is easy to shape and cut with a utility knife and less expensive than plywood. I found the hardboard they use in shipping crates is great for this.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I don’t use it often but occasionally when fitting shelves/countertops.

[@jibrilm6248]

This is amazing!!! I have been looking for tutorials and this is by far the best one. Thank you for your video. Now, I'm a girl on a mission to transform my living room. Question, if I don't want to use the venetian plaster, what are the steps to spray painting instead? TYIA

[@Zooky424]

That looks amazing!

[@keeblerkelloggs]

That looks amazing! I wouldn't try it myself though.

[@dbains2k6]

Hi Ben. I'm always impressed by your knowledge and wonder of it's possible to hire you for a small job in Vancouver.

[@stihl0256]

Beautiful job.

[@FormidableOne]

This is crazy good! High level stuff

[@jimsubtle886]

Wow, such an amazing job! Will this project get a faux finish to even more add to the story? I hope to be able to use this technique some day to emulate a full historically accurate ancient Roman recreation that doesn't require an actual stone quarry

[@Jcooper96]

Very nice ben. .

[@dgar7272]

Your daughter is very tall😅. Thanks for all your informations and skills.

[@rickduque5799]

What a stunning project, amazing that you framed it, drywalled and finished it. And cool that your daughter helped apply the plaster, thats not easy. How long did this take ?

[@vancouvercarpenter]

2 weeks

[@Jordan-id9jf]

Hi Ben! Thanks for putting this video together. I’m a long time viewer, but first time commenter. I’ve been planning a project to coat my fireplace in Marmorino KS for a couple weeks now. I was thrilled when I saw that you just did a similar project. Can you tell me if you used the untinted version of Mamorino KS, or did you have this tinted to a color?

[@jbichl]

I like the voice-over

[@dustinkrebs8229]

Let's go big BEN! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@cgarcia3723]

Beautiful!