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@youtoob1811Ай бұрын
Laid 3 bricks - "Time for lunch". Proper tradesman! 😁
@Cluedup23992 ай бұрын
Your knowledge is amazing mate I've been plastering 15 years and still learning 👍
@wfb314812 күн бұрын
Just seen this Kirk, know exactly what you mean, builders and fitters always say Oh! The tiler will get over that, well I always did too. Now it’s up to the builder now I hung my trowels up last year when I was 75 that was 60 years of lickin’ n’ stickin’ Yahoo! no more grouting. Keep on spreadin’ 😊
@Onthetrowel12 күн бұрын
Enjoy the rest mate, you've earned it 👌
@531c2 ай бұрын
Nice job Kirk. As a bricklayer now general builder i find myself finishing off and clearing up after every other trade. Electricians and plumbers are the worst. I expect it and price for it so it doesnt stress me. As i do all my own drylining i always get reveals spot on, cavity closers in and fixed. My plasterer wouldve walked off the job and whoever fitted the window without the cavity closers in first wants a rocket where the sun dont shine. Youve clearly got the patience of a saint and a bit of savvy
@Onthetrowel2 ай бұрын
Cheers mate... always the same to he honest
@wfb314812 күн бұрын
Two things electricians and plumbers don’t have in their vans or tool boxes Brush & Shovel! 😂
@rewind123548 күн бұрын
I love the way you explain stuff, really simple and straightforward, easy to follow.
@johnwarwick41052 ай бұрын
Nice to see plenty of dabs on the wall. Glad you recommend to put it all round the socked boxes so many don’t then it pulls back as you tighten the socket screws.
@SuperLinuxAudioGuru2 ай бұрын
Great work mate. The brickie probably left the row of bricks out thinking it would be cased in concrete and also DPC and insulation used to stop cold spots from the sil. This is how it was always done on any sites that I worked on.
@SuperLinuxAudioGuru2 ай бұрын
just realising that there is no concrete sil ( probably just a pvc one ? ) hmmm maybe he just ran out of bricks lol :)
@alvina692 ай бұрын
An absolute pleasure watching a skilled professional at work.
@NAFO_Badger_Brigade2 ай бұрын
Ha ha ha ha! Love the way you became a brickie - is there anything you can't do!? Dry wall adhesive as mortar - brilliant!
@deebee39012 ай бұрын
Love your work mate! You make it look easy, but for most of us (without your wealth of knowledge) it is not. Great to see someone doing things properly!
@lazylad85442 ай бұрын
Some days your the dog some days your the lamppost. Excellent work again kirko 👍👍
@dudeatx2 ай бұрын
Thanks for video, the initial state of that room reminds me why I do as much of my own work and avoid having tradesmen around as much as I possibly can.
@peterlee55352 ай бұрын
"I like to give the plumbers a 5 star luxury experience" That last one properly cracked me up!
@freedmirza3919Ай бұрын
We need more builders like you love the videos learning loads 👍👍👍
@georgegottaste2 ай бұрын
Thank you Kirk. Your videos have put me in the right direction with my plastering. Cheers.
@sa3kes11111 күн бұрын
"There's a wall!" - proceeds to get a better angle 🤣
@garybyass92902 ай бұрын
Joiners are the ones that cover up all other trades 🤣
@ivelinaminkova26462 ай бұрын
I swear this is a form of art! Great skills, well done!
@paulmorgan62692 ай бұрын
Great stuff, please keep them coming.
@paulmorgan62692 ай бұрын
Oh Subbed. Lol.
@moistymartinez2 ай бұрын
Always is,i did a skim job this week and the dry lining was a disgrace not once did they use a level.Great video thanks
@Paul_Holmes2 ай бұрын
Hi Kirk, good to see you back. Would it not have been easier to cut out the window and then carry it in holding from inside the cut out?
@dsmethurst412 ай бұрын
I allways got told when I was learning you start with the reveals first. you find your tightest point and that's your measurement insuring the head cill and reveals will all be the same margins, because if your windows are out the reveals will be aswell
@james000212 ай бұрын
Yes. That is how I was taught, to do the reveals first. The way I was taught was to start in one room, put reveals on first, then put other walls on, then go back to dab the window walls once the reveals have set. Having said that, Kirk must know what he's doing as he's been doing it for years. Everyone gets taught differently.
@mattygiggityАй бұрын
Hi mate I've just bought a 1930s house, can you nip round and do the plastering please? And 1st and 2nd fix plumbing and electrics, internal wall insulation, underfloor heating and new roof? Cheers!
@greeney762 ай бұрын
Brill video from the first second seeing the proper silver knife iv had mine ones for about 20 years beats all them posh new ones. You do exactly what my old boss taught me, every little tip, thats why we are the best out there 😁
@Joe-jv5mm2 ай бұрын
I Laughed My 🥥🥥 at the Sticking adhesive brick work, it has More of a Chance of being around in 100 years than the rest of the Wall 😉 🤣😂🤣
@callsignprofessor2 ай бұрын
Great to see some work vids again! Personal Question: what do you prefer when plastering a concrete wall that meets a drywall ceiling? No ceiling and fix the wall first, or plaster against the ceiling?
@Onthetrowel2 ай бұрын
Depends what type of ceiling. If the ceiling isn't being plasterd then definitely skim the wall first and fix the ceiling later
@user-ym1ff1vg8c2 ай бұрын
Well done Kirk Another master class Looking forward to seeing the next video Take it easy
@hugostieglitz2382 ай бұрын
Ello felle. Just come across your channel and gone through your previous videos.😂 a bloke told me awhile ago, it takes a certain kind of person do to become a good plasterer. i’m 30 years in it. We’re all bonkers..
@Michael-s9o5d2 ай бұрын
Hi kirk last time i cut two vertical slots 100x50mm inside the window cutout and used them like handles once i got the board in the room just
@NAFO_Badger_Brigade2 ай бұрын
Nice idea
@blackdotkiller12 ай бұрын
Back a bit back, no back back back he was last seen in the back garden is this OK yes now you are down there make a cup of tea 😂
@Onthetrowel2 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@goldenalex26 күн бұрын
If you dot and dab 4 long screwdrivers on the 4 corners of the window frame, leave it for an hour you can press the board on it and theres ya marks 👍
@neald38362 ай бұрын
fantastic...I have learnt so much from your channel..Thank you
@myrdaalАй бұрын
Didnt see you taking out that packer on the floor! As a tiler, you can just imagine the words of appreciation we have for plasterers leaving those in , especially when they're covered in dried plaster that was dropped, and often have been screwed to the floor.. the least of which is NOT MY JOB to remove them!
@maxwinterburn1513Ай бұрын
Didn't take it out as the board/adhesive needs time to set but I get what you're saying 👍
@stephencrowther19572 ай бұрын
Nice to see pay attention to nice right angled window reveals. I recently had some plasterboarding done near a window and the reveals are all over the show. Pulled them up about it and their answer was “I plaster over what’s there, if it’s not straight it’s not my fault, I’m not gonna get a spirit level on it am I?” Not sure how to fix it now tbh 😢
@kwesip62672 ай бұрын
Love the videos. So much gold!!
@TL-ql7bb2 ай бұрын
Another great video Kirk. Keep up the good work an passion
@leerichards99552 ай бұрын
Now mate a quick question for you. I have started skimming my kitchen wall with multifinish but I encountered a problem so I had to stop half way through the wall so my question is. Is it possible to start skimming again from the dry plaster I have featherd it into the wall just not sure if I need to do anything special. I am no professional plasterer but i used to work as a dry liner a good while back so no the basics and done a couple of walls at home already
@imbonkers36292 ай бұрын
Yes just feather it in 😊
@clumhain2 ай бұрын
love your vids, always cheer me up! thanks!
@5446or54462 ай бұрын
Good to see you back
@bensmith5031Ай бұрын
Whoever done the brick and block work couldn’t be further from a bricklayer 😂
@themekfrommars2 ай бұрын
Why did you not pack the board up to the ceiling, and do the soil pipe section separately? Assuming you need to skim it anyway (I'm new to plastering but done a few jobs so far)
@JCLIPSZTV2 ай бұрын
Finally Kirk been looking forward to a video 😁🤩
@Nickpaintbrush2 ай бұрын
Nice job mate, its a good job I watch your videos the amount of plaster patching and skimming I have to do following so called tradesmen
@BLUEHORIZON-g2b2 ай бұрын
That was a good wee watch, well done bud.👍
@AlfieLanda2 ай бұрын
Finally a Video 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Keep it up Kirk
@Dancopp27 күн бұрын
I always thought Eddie Hall as heavy handed, who knew he was such a talent on the tools
@georgehelyar2 ай бұрын
My dad was a tiler and he sometimes had to finish the plumbing so that he could work.
@skyeturner16342 ай бұрын
Nice work mate as always
@smoll.miniatures9 күн бұрын
Need to get yourself an olfa H-1 knife mate… they are awesome.
@benjiskitts2 ай бұрын
That's funny I've always wondered why everything is left to the tiler 😂
@danmurphy64502 ай бұрын
Or the chippy
@benrutherford74712 ай бұрын
Another great video, mate 👍
@stephenfanthorpe27082 ай бұрын
One thing i always do is to foam the frame gap if its not been done it’s a bad spot for cold entry and it’s to regs that way. Not a criticism you always do a good job m8
@ollie97092 ай бұрын
Hi Kirk, really like your channel. You’re clearly a good bloke. I hope you start wearing a dust mask especially when you’re removing old plaster
@bradleygair49582 ай бұрын
Love these videos keep them coming 👍
@jeffs38132 ай бұрын
Ur a great man kirk!
@darrenburns162 ай бұрын
Been a while, but i love playing the maracas .........
@Excel5102 ай бұрын
Well done sir!
@GR-ry6bs2 ай бұрын
thats neatest i seen a window bordered 😂👍
@billweeks960618 күн бұрын
Try being the cabinet guy. I've been blamed for holding up a roof installation.
@Doug....2 ай бұрын
Nice job Kirk. I have to disagree tho. Bridging the cavity is just plain bad workmanship, and lack of insulation is shocking.
@Onthetrowel2 ай бұрын
Your not disagreeing. We are both on the same page 👍
@Doug....2 ай бұрын
@@Onthetrowel Yes mate👍. Great channel if you were an aspiring plasterer. Always well explained.
@RustyD.I.Y2 ай бұрын
Have missed your content Kirk. Chuffed to see you back
@robertwithington42502 ай бұрын
Do your trade a favour n get an apprentice. In fact watching this video you could probably handle two ! Sovini Ed.
@markhannan47122 ай бұрын
Great to see another video missed them
@Smuttleydog2 ай бұрын
wouldn't mind betting that external wall will condensate to buggery especially if the studs and ceiling around it are insulated
@jimgeelan59492 ай бұрын
As always thinking of others, and doing others jobs 😊
@Conormufc72 ай бұрын
Talk about putting the effort in fair play 👍
@jtsotheroneАй бұрын
You can tell a channel is good when there's minimal armchair experts ripping you a new one. Excellent content, thank you!
@keithscott13612 ай бұрын
Hi Kirk, watch your videos a lot love the advice. Could do with picking your brain though. I skimmed over an artex ceiling on Friday. Second coat was on by 11:30 thought great. Plaster was still soaking by 4 o’clock 😮 plus when I tried to towel the ceiling I wanted to tear real bad. Have you had this before?
@Onthetrowel2 ай бұрын
Was the stuff in date mate.
@keithscott13612 ай бұрын
@@Onthetrowel first thing I checked yeah plenty of date. I usually find with artex the plaster takes up pretty quick. Never seen plaster stay wet for hours and hours like that. 4 o’clock on a Friday is time for the pub haha
@justycrusty2 ай бұрын
I hope the "bricklayer" is cringing watching you clean his snots bridging the cavity. Good on you for cleaning it out. You, my friend are a tradesman👍
@billystar512 ай бұрын
DIYer here. For longevity shouldn’t moisture resistant board be used in a bathroom?
@Onthetrowel2 ай бұрын
They usually just put them in showers pal but in my opinion, you'd be better using cement board rather than any plasterboard.
@eddjordan23992 ай бұрын
Legend.
@Knoxy-h2w2 ай бұрын
Have you ever used this new “storm” plastering accelerator?
@Wetangle2 ай бұрын
Rough with render on exterior walls is proper way, but for a quick job, gotta do what you gotta do i guess 👍
@petecoley-ww7xl2 ай бұрын
Hi Kirk what did you put in the cavity , plaster board or cavity closers
@ironpirate82 ай бұрын
looked like PIR insulation
@Whoop02 ай бұрын
Another excellent job done, continually amazed by your professionalism and ethics, you're a great man Kirk. Really wish I could find a plasterer like you in East London, long shot but if you know anyone please do let me know - happy to throw 100 quid your way for the referral.
@Lats24902 ай бұрын
Bloody bootiful big Kirk 💪🏻
@vincemarshall8550Күн бұрын
yep the plasterer is the second class citizen in all this shit , even the tiler thinks hes superior ,love your vids son
@TheWESTSIDE19672 ай бұрын
Being after the plasterer being a painter they always leave us tidying up there bits of filling & mess around smoke alarms or sockets etc 😠
@Onthetrowel2 ай бұрын
Not me pal
@Sanka-ya-dead2 ай бұрын
This is why i had to go work for myself, i always had too many people cutting corners and expecting me too, i will happily spend an extra day going balls out on a job so i know it is absolutely perfect. Way too many people who just want to get paid and fk off to the pub
@astonman42 ай бұрын
Sheer quality....👌
@calvinjones21362 ай бұрын
Received my pink Sbr. So exciting 😂
@kevinjackson51912 ай бұрын
C”mon, you’re not THAT old that you need to be working in inches 🤪 Cracking vids buddy, keep up the great content.
@Ant989862 ай бұрын
After the trash tradesmen ive had since owning a house its nice to see a professional
@peterjones27612 ай бұрын
Why is there so little detail paid to fitting the cavity closer? Very little info on KZbin. How was it fixed? How did you make it sturdy enought to stick your board to it?. The plastic is very flimsy. I personally think these closers are crap, prefer the old method of closing with brick/block, much stronger. Would like to see a video of you doing external render on a door for example where you have to fix some form of expanded metal lathe over the plastic closer. Got to do it at home, builder just left it because he didn't know how to finish it saying the plasterer should know. And guess what. Wish you had 100 clones working around the UK? 😅😅
@worwor17212 ай бұрын
Left for the painter!
@andywilson8704Ай бұрын
Awesome
@ThomasCarroll-x5k2 ай бұрын
It’s not! It’s all left to us decorators, that includes fixing your half arsed plastering!
@Jafmanz2 ай бұрын
His plastering is never half-arsed. That aside how do you fix bad plastering as a person who does colouring-in for a living
@stuntmanwill2 ай бұрын
One day I want to build a house with all the top traders from KZbin!
@Ireland-bc2gx2 ай бұрын
As a plasterer myself it is amazing how many times you run into shite like this, they get charged simply as that👍
@chrisbeach442 ай бұрын
What about decorators? They put right all the other trades cock ups
@John-ou4rm2 ай бұрын
Correct, my brother gets F off about all that. Pressure on to hand over the job and everything been banged about, and other late running trades are walking through or in the same space.
@chrisbeach442 ай бұрын
I could write a book on this subject. The amount of time I’ve lost due to other trades in my 40+ years as a decorator. It’s criminal.
@imbonkers36292 ай бұрын
And tilers cover up the bows in the walls plasterers leave 🙄
@petemoring672 ай бұрын
When I worked on Sites - We always came across Brickies leaving stuff out - a bit niggly - But I always put it right myself, rather than ask them to come back and fix it - Other spreads would say - "We're not paid to do THEIR! work for THEM!" - and used to ridicule Me for making - 'Their' work Easier! - But GUESS who took home the BIGGEST wage at the end of the week - ALWAYS!! 😂
@anthonyhendley16892 ай бұрын
That drink is 😮
@PER5Y2 ай бұрын
You don't need to worry about fire protection on external walls mate. If anything, the architects etc would prefer for those walls to fail, lets smoke out quicker.
@Onthetrowel2 ай бұрын
Just how we had to do every wall when we were on site pal
@PER5Y2 ай бұрын
@@Onthetrowel I get it, I do. It can be hard enough to expect a plasterer to tape a joint, let alone think about fire protection. Keep em comin !
@lewisriggs65962 ай бұрын
We say at work plasterers are water talent have to be chippys brickies plasters and some time painters lol
@SubjectiveFunny2 ай бұрын
I hope you report the people who do shoddy work. This is not a tradesman's code, those are thieves and liars!
@bsbplatering2 ай бұрын
I'd like to think I'm a professional plasterer.. Open the bathroom windows 1st for dust etc... Also cut the reveals 1st get them dabbed on and setting . Then board the face of the wall Good job though kirk👍 Making me want to do a KZbin channel
@Onthetrowel2 ай бұрын
I used to do reveals first but came across to many windows not in square so now I just get the wall where I want it and make the reveals to fit mate
@samreeves421727 күн бұрын
Window board should be fitted first and should of put off cut on the bottom.
@Onthetrowel27 күн бұрын
Tiled wall mate, no window board unfortunately
@darrenanthonygribbin8504Ай бұрын
A painter once corrected me when i asked him had he any painters mate he said this stuff should be be called joiners mate cause it hides up all your xxxx ups😂
@MrMigido2 ай бұрын
Lol.. Usually left for the painter
@nigelhaines79002 ай бұрын
Thats builders for you
@davepangolin49962 ай бұрын
Haha ... I got fed up with spreads leaving me junk or not turning up so i learnt to do my own plastering ,,, that was 15 years ago and i have not used a spread since. I recommend it to any young decorator doing your own domestic private work
@m.c.SHoppIng.cenTrE2 ай бұрын
I hope the plumber stuck a few more screws in those boards before tiling, lol