Try sponge floating your first coat instead of flattening, works really well. I've tried sponging the second coat and not always necessary especially on board work but still a great way of getting you out of the shit if needed. Best plastering videos on KZfaq for learning. Keep up the good work.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Ok I'll give it a go mate - thanks for the heads up pal!
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
And thank you for the support pal - I really appreciate it 👍
@pauldolton91184 жыл бұрын
How long do you wait before sponge floating the first coat
@SteveStoke2 ай бұрын
I’ve never heard of using the sponge on the first coat but I can see the benefits I’ll deffo try it. Thanks mate. Anything for an easier day.
@SteveStoke2 ай бұрын
Love your channel mate I’m a refina man I’ve been sponge floating for years just takes a lot of hard work out of the job. Cheers mate keep the vids coming.
@dilligaf23864 жыл бұрын
I've used the spunge float got me out of trouble loads , it's a good tool when your learning, especially when you've left it to long and your struggling to flatten the spunge with a spray will bring it back again, a life saver always have one on your van.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
They are great my friend and definately needed in the arsenal of plastering tools. Make a massive difference to the finish of plaster! Cheers 👍
@stevewalker98883 жыл бұрын
I use and have only used for the last 20 ish years my M-T titanium coated perma trowel. Had various hand boards, but my trowel is the money maker . I have exact control always have had. No need for all those posh named toys to make it easier for you. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it . Never ever wet sponge floated a wall. I seen a kid do it once. ( what a ponce ) with his leather trowel pocket holder. I admire you young ens and your gadgets . 52 yr old ,troweled for 30 odd of them . Had the same rib less bucket longer than my wife. Cheers for sharing. New to your subscribers list. I find you entertaining. 👍
@shaunbrennan87394 жыл бұрын
Hi mate great vid again 👌🏻 Lay on - Marshalltown 14” carbon Flatten- ox PLASTIC speedskims Lay in - Marshalltown 14” carbon Flatten- ox STEEL speedskims Refina 18” sponge float Flatten twice - 16” refina superflex2 Wet trowel - 16” nela superflex2 Cross trowel - 16” ox semiflex My methods mate, giving them all a go 😂, ox plastic semiflex is a wonderful bit of kit on your last flick over, give it a couple of uses to let it settle/break in, I’d be lost without it
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Hi Shaun, how's it going mate? Great set of tools - I love you fact you're using carbon steel. I miss my old carbon Marshalltown... It was the best Trowel I've ever owned. And I totally agree - I'd be lost without my plastic Plaziflex. It leaves an amazing finish! Great hearing from you. Cheers!
@henkbielderman42434 жыл бұрын
I watched your videos on plastering and subsequently became a subscriber. Today I tackled my first job. Mate, let me tell you , in all my years I have never been as badly plastered as that wall!
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate I appreciate that! Haha Oh no... Sorry to hear that pal. It does get easier though so keep it up!
@dzjaa4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for info mate! Refina 18" medium sponge float, OX 18" pro ultra flex, OX 1200mm speed skim with plastic and steel blade, OX 60mm speed skim with plastic and steel blade and just started using OX 14" plastering trowel as my old Marshalltown got broken. Really recommend OX one, same quality but much cheaper price wise.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
That's a solid bunch of tools mate! Respect and a few people have said that about the SS Ox Trowel. They actually have a new one due this year that I tried - I'm looking forward to reviewing the finished product because this new trowel is mega. Watch this space 👍
@billyt99214 жыл бұрын
Blaine - you're continuing to knock it out the park and it's great to see your channel growing. Its rapidly becoming the 'go to' resource for all things plastering. I recently had to skim a vaulted ceiling that had been boarded out. It was a large area and the lines between the angles were not that straight - turned out OK, but wasnt brilliant. Have u ever barrelled the joins between the plasterboards with bonding coat first so the boards have an internal radius curve between them rather than a sharp internal obtuse angle? It would be great to a video on that.....
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Ha thank you mate I really appreciate that! It means a lot - I'm just happy it's helping. Yes, like you said you curve the angles first with Bonding making it easier to finish. I'll try and get a video sorted at the next opportunity I get my friend. Thanks again for watching. Great hearing from you pal 👍
@sSdirtymoneySs4 жыл бұрын
Another great video mate.. I use the marshalltown 16 to put on 1st and the 2nd coat.. flatten each coat with the ox speed skim in between.. bk to the marshalltown for edges and to flatten more.. then the refina superflex for the wet and dry trowel.. bk to the marshalltown for the cross trowel
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leon, I really appreciate that pal! Good process there, that's bang on mate - thanks for the input 👍
@mariusvalentincojocaru31954 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year! Thank you for all your help, during the last year, given me the confidence in doing the plastering, as a novice, with good results. A lot of health, a lot of money for 2020 and all the best to you and your family!
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend - same to you and congratulations on your plastering efforts. Well done mate, you should be proud 👍
@kevinnewmarch57164 жыл бұрын
What speed skim are you using? It’s time to give one ago
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
It's the Speedskim ST (I think ha!) It's the one with the plastic blade. Great piece of kit!
@mitchellmorrisracing18294 жыл бұрын
Got a refina plasiflex 18inch for last dry trowel cross, but for trowling up I’ve actually got a marshalltown steel flexible (PermaFlex) 16 inch finishing trowel they are lighter than any other flexible trowel on the market and produces exceptional finishes, id love to see you do a review on this trowel and I can confirm you will not be disappointed bud👍
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
I've actually been looking at them - I'll try and get a review sorted soon. They are so light!!! I'm looking forward to trying it, thanks pal!
@mitchellmorrisracing18294 жыл бұрын
Plastering For Beginners, yeah I have used the ox flex trowel and Is a great trowel but I do think the Marshall town is superior to it, and thanks for your reply mate 👍👍
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Marshalltown make great trowels! Not a problem mate, great hearing from you 👍
@peterpage73224 жыл бұрын
Good videos Blaine, I come from Hastings too, my best mate was a plasterer down there, in fact his whole family were plasterers by the name of Parsons but he’s probably retired now as that was back in the late 60s early seventies. I use a PermaFlex 13”, speed skim, refina Superflex 2 and a plastiflex. Keep up the good videos as they are appreciated by many. Cheers 🍺🍺
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up mate and it was great hearing from you. Good choice of tools by the way - thanks again 👍
@MrGlenfraser4 жыл бұрын
Did for the first time in ages a ceiling and a wall. 6 L of plaster on first part 2 on second coat. Took me ages as I cant master the length you get when you trowel and also the way you go forward and a bit back with the trowel.... apart from that it was smooth on the wall when dried. I had a couple of bits I need to fill in a few places but on the whole not too bad. Marshall Town 14 inch, Ox Flexi 16 inch, Have the sponge float and a ox speedskim same as yours but have not used it or the sponge yet.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
It's takes some adaption mate but once you get the hang of it, it's great! Just office. Great set of tools - give the Speedskim a go 👍
@voodoocars21344 жыл бұрын
Nelaflex gold. 18”. I use it to flatten 1st coat, flatten 2nd coat and finish trowel. I lay on with a 20 yr old B and Q cheapo trowel.. Never had a complaint.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Sounds good pal and if the trowel works, it doesn't matter how much it costs 👍
@benwilliams97714 жыл бұрын
Nela 14" Stainless to lay on, Speedskim, Refina Superflex 2. I also use an MT 16" Stainless and Plazi sometimes and sponge float.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Sounds good mate - thank you for the response. Cheers 👍
@aniyalouise52833 жыл бұрын
I just apply with my Marshall town and use it to pull in edges and I use the Refina speedskim to flatten both first and second coat then leave to take abit will then do a flatten out with Marshall town then I use the ox plastic trowel for trowel up before the final trowel then again use it for final trowel
@bananamonkeyman4 жыл бұрын
Marshalltown 14 to lay on. Refina Spat to flatten. Marshalltown again for 2nd and then Nelaflex 16 from then onwards!
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
You have a full selection there mate - great choice of tools!
@richh88604 жыл бұрын
Exactly same tools and process as Mike
@samuelellwood36434 жыл бұрын
I used mt 14in for laying on and first trowel then the ox ultra flex 14in for last 2 trowels only started using it few weeks ago its a game changer
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
It is a sick trowel to be fair mate - I'm very impressed with it. A lot of people are buying them now, they've generated a lot of attention!
@asif5304 жыл бұрын
I purchased a nela flex. And also brought the speed skim 600 and 1200 after I registered for one of your course. I'm a beginner and want to learn to do this in my own house only. I had a so called professional recently come in and did a terrible finish as you can see all the bumps and dips on the wall.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
What a shame mate! Sorry to hear about your bad experience, you do get some rum buggers out there! I'm sure you'll do a better job and thank you for joining our course. I really appreciate it! Cheers pal 👍
@jacobnadin85134 жыл бұрын
I used a 14" Ox, which was ok.... more so than my friends Tyzack. I just bought a 14" Marshalltown - and i really like this one; use it for everything. Haven't got a flexi trowel yet, but am excited about how to use them.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Tyzack used to be good actually, I've not used one in years. The old Sheffield steel - sad it's gone downhill! Good choice with Marshalltown. You can't beat it pal 👍
@SkillBuilder4 жыл бұрын
Nelaflex I like the cork handle.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with that mate! Nice hearing from you!
@wayneholden65814 жыл бұрын
I ues ox flex u only ues ox tools for plastering they are good quality tools . When you do round the door frames is it easier to take the architrave from around the fram because its the light switch what does me evertime . Love the video keep up the good videos thanks
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
They are great my friend!! Take the Arcs off if you can and yeah... Light switches can be painful 😂
@ray43abel4 жыл бұрын
16 inch mt permaflex 1st coat flatten with speedskim 2and coat refina 3 16inch quick flatten with 22in refina plaziflex sponge float 2 towels with refina 3 cross trowel and finished.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried the Superflex 3 yet but I think I'm going to try it this year - I've heard great things about it!
@stuartcherry99664 жыл бұрын
Great videos mate. I use a 14in Mt permashape to lay on, levelling and smoothing with 600 and 800 refina spats, trowel with a 16in superflex before polishing with a plaziflex. Works for me. Keep up the good work.
@gavinward12354 жыл бұрын
I use 14” Marshall gold to put plaster on and then refina super flex to finish.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Good choice mate!!
@juancarlosmunoz71772 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, you are inspiring. What I need to know is the following. How long those it takes your plaster to dried? What kind of plasters you used? Here in America they mostly sells plaster of Paris they also have 20, 45 and 90. That means the time it takes for the plaster to dry but they are white. Your plaster is brown. I know to make a video like that means spending money on the materials but that would be a great videos for people that are visual. Also, here in America they use mostly spachulas but I don't hardly ever see you using spachulas. They have different size from 1in to 14inhes. Anyway, your videos are amazing and very inspiring.
@ralphthebrick4 жыл бұрын
A pleasure to watch a true Tradesman....Thank You
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate I really appreciate that. Thanks for watching!
@willkeith49444 жыл бұрын
Interesting, in Canada we just Tape n coat the joints and corner bead Curious why the joints on your wall don’t crack?
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Hi mate! We use fibre glass mesh on the joints which prevents the plaster from cracking. However, we still do a lot of solid plastering over here which ultimately means there are no joints hence no weak points for crackage. That's the theory anyway mate - it doesn't always work that way ha. Great to hear someone all the way from Canada, cheers 👍
@9999prozac4 жыл бұрын
Tip for ceilings instead of stretching with the sponge,spray with water then get a soft sweeping brush. Brush it then trowel 💪🏻
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Great tip, thanks pal 👍
@simonineile80854 жыл бұрын
hi blaine 14 ox ss pretty much all way throu seem to choose this over marshalltown ss think the handle just sits a bit better for me sponge with med course refina finish with 16 marshalltown flex jobs a gud-en atb simon
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
That's interesting you using the Ox over Marshalltown - very interesting. I'll have to give that trowel a go mate. Thank you for your input 😂
@nickcorstorphine82144 жыл бұрын
I use a George.... he's a right tool ... but he gets the job done!
@jamesbailey42112 жыл бұрын
I know I'm late lol but I use a sponge float and the marshalltown permaflex also just used the ox speedskim for the first time today. I think it might take a little getting used to but like it so far
@michaelleneghan74314 жыл бұрын
Great tips but I haven't taken to sponge floating but each to there own.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
That's fair enough mate - granted its not for everyone!
@gizmobently Жыл бұрын
Great videos my friend. I have been watching all of them and learning and trying. Need a few helpful links to buy proper plaster and trowels. Have done this before but not any dam good at it. For starts like to go with knockdown textured finish. Using Silica sand in mix. Can anyone offer a link to what exact trowel or towels I need to get started out with plastering over drywall mainly? Like to start on my house going over painted drywall that has no texture on walls and knockdown texture on ceilings. Like to put nice plaster knockdown over walls and ceilings in a sanded plaster texture. What is best plaster type to buy as well as what trowels and sponges to get in USA? Would appreciate it very much.
@neilrawlinson80904 жыл бұрын
Tiger strips is with to much water and trowel has scaled dry bits on trowel ,,I sand my trowel regularly...sponge plastering takes to long no need no need..i let things dry inbetween 2 coats..iv used the same Marshall town for 25 years .I use fella gold right at the end with clean water..thats how I do it.. good vid..
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your insights there pal and a well worn Marshalltown is the best trowel to use but they take so long to break... That's why I got a Superflex. I dropped my Carbon Steel Marshalltown which bent it it of shape. Best Trowel in the world that was...
@paulthewitt4 жыл бұрын
I’m a diyer and use refina trowels... normal, super flex and spatulas I like em!
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Refina do make exceptional tools!! Thanks for responding pal 👍
@kendodd87342 жыл бұрын
Got ragni 17 flex on ur recommendation from toolstation and it’s top drawer and the ox speedskim 1200 what a time saver also on ur recommendation just the Plaziflex to get to make the full set (never used one of them yet) but everything uve suggestsed so far has helped even the sponge floating tried that and that works well too especially in confined areas with socket apertures in the wall where u can’t get a good sweep with the trowel cheers mate all great hacks
@grahamjohnson7934 Жыл бұрын
great vid as usual , i use 14inch lay on , rafina 800mm spat and black addition superflex, final float with plaziflex
@Rureal423 жыл бұрын
I use a Nela mediflex to lay on 1st coat, flatten with plastic trowel, lay second coat with plastic then flatten with plastic trowel. Wait for it to firm up then go over the area using my Nela super flex keeping trowel clean with my brush. Wait for it to firm up again then a horizontal trowel with my Nela super flex wetting my trowel and keeping it clean. I don't splash down walls or ceilings with water just keep my trowel clean and wet. 👍
@adriantempleman25254 жыл бұрын
all the gear no idea me! from watching your videos im awaiting delivery of an 18" refina medium sponge, 900mm plastic speedskim, 14" MT gold stainless permashape and a Nela 14" black edition
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Christ, that's a sick collection of tools there mate!!! That's an unreliable setup - from zero to hero. Good on you 👍
@diesalweasel4 жыл бұрын
Don't know if this has been covered or not as not seen all your vids. Best way to stop plaster from cracking once finished. Ive seen it on other peoples work
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
This usually happens when it's really hot - it's when the heat dried out the plaster to the point it cracks. It can be avoided by plastering away from direct sunlight or heart and turning the radiators down in houses you're working in! Hope this helps pal 👍
@diesalweasel4 жыл бұрын
@@PlasteringForBeginners thankyou for clearing that one up regards james
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
No worries pal!
@jonfenwick62002 жыл бұрын
Nelaflex gold. And i use the nela plasticflex , gamechangers for me, with the ox speedskim sytem
@PlasteringForBeginners2 жыл бұрын
Good selection my friend 👍
@leedrummond1643 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the tiger striping can be caused by to much troweling on the wall aswell. You dont wanna be playing with it too much before its picked up. Thats what i used to do. 😂. Ive got some serious admiration for the way this fella goes about explaining and showing the simple stuff for beginners. I mean, this must put some time on his day and he dosnt need to be playing with walls like that and sponge floating. It must be painful.
@stevengordon21454 жыл бұрын
Got one golden rule: new bloke comes in, float & set a wall without speedskims or refina spats. No superflex etc.. If he makes to tea brake I know he's a speard. Don't get me wrong I use Speed skim tools myself, but I get way to many jobs where I'm correcting badly plastering home's carried out by individuals using these tools.. I guess lack of experience with tools so hats off to you in that regard..passing on the knowledge. The Plastering industry has gained an extremely bad reputation in recent years, Due to chancers just giving it a go. It's very interesting hearing your view on plastic rules for and against.. Always tursted MT, nela & renina But ragni have really come on in 2020 some truly fantastic kit!! Think I'm gonna give refina spat & ragni superflex a go.. Thanks to you Keep the flag flying in 2020- beyond 👍💯
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Haha you know a spread. Great hearing from you and I couldn't agree with you more - your spot on with your comments. I only use the Speedskims for finish plaster. Steel rule only for everything else involving backing plaster! Great hearing from you and the Ragni Superflex is lovely. 👍
@swissanthony Жыл бұрын
Can you Cross Trowel with a Plaziflex ? I don’t own a steel Ultra flex…. Cheers
@lukehall30352 жыл бұрын
Late to the comments. Marshall Town for laying on. Speed skim to flatern. Nela flex to finish.
@MT_T9914 жыл бұрын
Lay on Nela 16" or 18"Marshalltown carbon Speedskim Lay on 2nd with 18" Marshalltown leaves its nearly perfectly flat Flatten with 18" Wet with my well used 11" its just perfectly broken in Final trowel with plazi or ox superflex
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Another fan of the Carbon Steel! Definately the best Trowel I've owned. Quality set of tools there mate - I'd love to see the 11" Carbon Trowel. I bet that's a quality trowel to use, good on you and thanks for the response 👍
@ianthompson90584 жыл бұрын
Just a quick question. What do you prefer as a sealent before skimming. pva, sbr or some other method like drenching it. Just out of curiosity?
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Hi mate! I'm still a big fan of PVA but I know a lot of people using SBR. I've not changed over yet though pal 👍
@ianthompson90584 жыл бұрын
@@PlasteringForBeginners OK. Was just curios. That thistle grit sealer stuff is quite good when going over old plaster I've found
@petersomthing95084 жыл бұрын
old bricklayer always use sponge float now ,i like the ox , why pay more , in my time i never seen any plastering done by sponge float i met some great plasterers and some not so good if they used the sponge float it would of been a game changer for them, its not how fast you are on private jobs its the end product , i like ox ,does a good trowel make you a better plasterer , i think yes but i did say helps ,in bricklaying no , if you buy a cheap bricklaying trowel they just break , this channel great not just for beginners
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this comment and thank you for your support. I really appreciate it pal and I agree...Ox Trowels are great 👍
@murraythebaker4 жыл бұрын
Got the Ox ultraflex for my Christmas going to give it a go tomorrow
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
I think you're going to enjoy it my friend 👍
@murraythebaker4 жыл бұрын
Plastering For Beginners I emailed you a picture of my finish that I got with the ultraflex. So happy with it. Just wish I had more walls to plaster
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
@@murraythebaker I missed that! I'll have a look for that now my friend! Glad it worked out and well done to you 👍
@carlashton73302 жыл бұрын
I use MT 14” to put on 2 Coats ,sponge ,then ox speedskim finish with MT super flex
@PlasteringForBeginners2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good to me!!
@andrewbairstow66723 жыл бұрын
16" Mt permashape 1st, flatten with 16" Refina plaziflex, repeat for the 2nd coat. Finish with 16" Mt superflex
@wayneronaldo76794 жыл бұрын
Great video. I put on with MT "16 (12YRS OLD) Flatten with NELA MEDI FLEX "18 And trowel up with NELA SUPER FLEX II. "16 Then polish with NELA MAX "18 (Just ordered 16" NELA Black edition) il be using to trowel up, see how that goes.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Wicked set up mate... especially the 12 year old Marshalltown! I'd like to see that. The Nela Black Edition takes forever to break in but it's a solid trowel when it finally gets there!
@wayneronaldo76794 жыл бұрын
@@PlasteringForBeginners Nice1 mate. MT will always be the best to throw on with. And iv come to like the NELA trowels (Reliable) And i like your videos mate, keep it up. You've got a good channel. Always good to learn new tips. Plastering's more than a trade its a lifestyle haha
@paulfleming13234 жыл бұрын
Hi Blanie, Very good video mate, there are a lot different methods that everyone uses, if someone was to write a book about plastering methods it would be like War and Peace lol well done mate 🖒
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Hello Paul mate, great hearing from you. Thanks for the support!! Haha I think you are right mate - lots of clashing views but it's always good fun to stir the pot a bit ha 😂 Thanks again mate, I appreciate it!
@statusquo152 жыл бұрын
always bring out the beads and scrim first and brush them in before laying up the first coat,far more easier, no scrim or bead burn through.
@PlasteringForBeginners2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@diesalweasel4 жыл бұрын
Love your video i have brought my self a refina super flex 2 .not used it yet but i have a mix of plastering tools between ox and refina
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
The Superflex 2 is an amazing Trowel mate - you won't be disappointed 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thanks by the way mate!
@diesalweasel4 жыл бұрын
No thank you for your videos pal
@truebro774 жыл бұрын
Love the second coat application, it's jus so easy
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate 👍
@davidallen5114 жыл бұрын
Hi I lay the first coat on with marshaltown..flatten with plaziflex..second coat with marshal town.. flatten again with plazziflex...then sponge..then finish off with nela or oxx superflex...minimal water...spot on...
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Sounds decent - I rarely flatten with the Plazi but I know Gaz from Plastering Force does so it must be good. Thanks for the comment pal. Cheers 👍
@SoQlowski4 жыл бұрын
Nela od great 😃 i ve made all my walls and ceilings at home 😁
@ianthompson90584 жыл бұрын
Use Marshall for putting on and laying down and use the nelas for getting the finish .obviously both in all sorts of sizes as you never know what you got to go round
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Good choice and your are right, especially for the tight spaces. All the Trowel's come out ha!
@arad63264 жыл бұрын
Was goining to mention in your previous videos but I see now u ditched the fish eye effect 👍👍👍 Top. Very instructive. Keep it up 😎
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
I'll still have to use it sometimes but I'm trying my best to do standard videos! Thanks for watching mate - I appreciate the support 👍
@kevinjackson51914 жыл бұрын
Plastering For Beginners why do you use the fisheye lens? Is there a purpose to it?
@idrizadrx4 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍 one mate. My question is how long do we have to have wait before apply second coat? Thanks
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thanks pal! Usually about 25 mins - depends on the amount of work and it all depends on personal preference but that's a good starting point!
@thegarageworkshop32154 жыл бұрын
@@PlasteringForBeginners if I have a large wall to do, should I start second coat as soon as I've fished first coat. Wall is 10m long and 2.9m high
@jordancorey4 жыл бұрын
Who the hell leaves a thumbs down, complete idiots. Keep the videos coming Blaine, happy new year...
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks mate! I appreciate that and Happy New Year 👍
@yousufantria3724 жыл бұрын
Hey Blaine! Gr8 video . Just trying out some DIY and google for trowel to lay on . Which one would you recommend , there are so many MT permaflex , I’m confused . Can you use MT permaflex finishing trowel to lay on first coat as well? So far the tools I got , 14” cheap carbon steel trowel . Oxspeed skim ST and SF . I would be great if you recommend tools and give me the links to buy them . Thank in advance :)
@christosmanthos12482 жыл бұрын
Super work, well done, thanks for sharing this...
@PlasteringForBeginners2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I really appreciate it...cheers 👍
@christosmanthos12482 жыл бұрын
I'm professional painter so... I do love watching videos From different ppl
@runthomas3 жыл бұрын
how do you become a plasterer? do you just have a go...or do you need to study as an apprentice.
@Htdobb458e3 жыл бұрын
I learnt by practicing on the walls in my garage. Made all the mistakes possible but you soon learn what not to do. When you've got half an idea of what you're doing watch the videos on here to learn the wrinkles. Tradesmen will make it seem like a dark art but it really isnt that difficult. Have a go, what's the worst that can happen
@jasonbrockleworth34854 жыл бұрын
I pretty much use same system as you got all same tools, not been copying you just a coincidence lol, I enjoy your videos pal keep up the good work and happy new year 👍🏻
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
It's all good mate - if it works then it doesn't matter! Thank you for watching and keep up the good work pal. Cheers 👍
@robjb214 жыл бұрын
Top video again mate, haven’t gave the sponge floating ago yet think I am going to try it out, do you tend to buy your tools online?
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
I do mate - I'm a sucker for Amazon 😂
@robjb214 жыл бұрын
Especially with prime 😂😂
@paulcook39294 жыл бұрын
Every plastering video i see makes my arms and shoulders sore at the thought of plastering🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Haha it fits get like that sometimes, I must admit 😂
@developerfilip4 жыл бұрын
Hey, nice video dude! Will come handy when i will need to plaster some stuff lol!
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! I appreciate that 👍
@rayhyland Жыл бұрын
14 inch marceltown laying on then use 18inch nella marceltown fir last 2 trowels
@Nofixedabode8594 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial 👍 I use 14” ox laying on/flat and 14” Refina supaflex 2 for finishing traditional style, what size u prefer and wat u do for removing or avoiding plaster buildup on trowel? Thx
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, I really appreciate that! Same size trowels mate and I always stick to my Marshalltown for laying on. Constantly switching my Flexi Trowels but that's mainly due to reviews to be honest. I often try to lay the "fat" back into the plaster or remove it with my water brush pal 👍
@Nofixedabode8594 жыл бұрын
Sorry m8 not explain clearly, I meant dry plaster buildup on trowel
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Haha oh sorry pal. Fill your mixing bucket up with water, leave your trowel in over the weekend and give it a brush in-between soaking every morning. It breaks down the plaster and removes all that build up with ease 👍
@michelod.i.y.52024 жыл бұрын
Nela 16" flex and a Ragni 16" for laying and couple small ones for the tricky spots. Any else had trouble with predictive text changing Nela to Melanie 😆
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Haha I feel your pain mate! Great hearing from you and good choice of tools! Cheers 👍
@duncanemery43034 жыл бұрын
mint vid can you show QUICKEST way to sort angles out especially ceiling line
@alibeautiful53103 жыл бұрын
Please make video how to do kend on out side old wall? Base coat and top coat. As I requested u before but u did not give any response . Thanks
@PlasteringForBeginners3 жыл бұрын
It all depends on the work requests. I can't just whip out a K-Rend job on demand. I'll do it when the opportunity arises my friend 👍
@Noxxid4 жыл бұрын
At what stage (time in setting) would you float the wall. Thank you
@michaelgrant69204 жыл бұрын
Great video as always 👍, What lights do you use?. I use a 16" marshalltown gold for the first and second coat, Ox plastic speedskims for flattening first and second coat 600, 900 and 1200, 16" Nela gold for finishing and a 16" Nela Plastic Flex for the final.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thanks pal! I got a set up from Screwfix - Ebaurer lights that come with a tripod. I'm really impressed with them actually, you should have a look! Nice sellection of tools pal. Banging 👍
@thegarageworkshop32154 жыл бұрын
How long after first and second coat should I use speed skim
@michaelgrant69204 жыл бұрын
@@thegarageworkshop3215 I speedskim immediately after applying the first and second coats... this works for me.
@thegarageworkshop32154 жыл бұрын
@@PlasteringForBeginners hi blaine great videos. I've got numerous walls to plaster (first timer) should I repair cracks and holes first in wall
@mikeymikes753 жыл бұрын
let first coat go off/set a bit before second coat, first coat still too wet/soft when second is applied and cause movement in the first coat. sponge float is a personal preference. I don't bother with it myself. i use Marshalltown steel and stainless steel.14-20inch trowels. Delehedy and Rifina plastic/flex 14 - 28inch trowels. Refina plastic set and metal set Speedskim
@AO-LetsGo-3 жыл бұрын
MT 14 Nela black edition Sponge sometimes Refina plastic speedskim
@leebrown50904 жыл бұрын
Top stuff fella happy new year !!
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee and Happy New Year to you!
@markoblagojev2 жыл бұрын
I like it :)
@PlasteringForBeginners2 жыл бұрын
Cheers pal!!
@galaxygangster14 жыл бұрын
😂😂wall of doom! Great work Blaine - brilliant channel 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Haha yes Mike!! How's it going pal?? Thank you, I really appreciate it! Hope you're well my friend!!
@galaxygangster14 жыл бұрын
Good mate still plastering and loving your tips you are genuinely helping me ! Wish you could let your humour out even more you’ve always cracked me up 😂all the best mate 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Are you busy with work then pal? Thank you for watching - I'm glad it helps Mike! To be honest, I'm still getting used to the camera mate. It's still weird but I'm getting there slowly pal. It will come out soon ha! 👍
@calvinbates27864 жыл бұрын
MT and Ox for me gave the sponge floating ago last time out you seen the pictures on the Facebook page Blaine which I was really pleased with so that’ll be used a lot more now on my work and I’ve got me a 14” plastic Ox to again very nice finish. What water brush is it you use to buddy been looking for a good brush?
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
I've always known you're a massive Ox tools fan - you gave me the heads up about the Ox Ultraflex if I remember rightly? I have a Faithful, (that's the brand), 6" water brush. It's heavy but it has treated me nicely; I think I've had it 2 years now and it's still going strong!
@happydavid134 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a great video. I’m an occasional plasterer and so I take my time, follow your tips and generally achieve a result I’m pleased with. I have 2 walls to do next week so I will invest in a sponge float and Ox Flexi trowel. These are all great videos you make. Best of everything to you for 2020.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, I appreciate the support and well done to you! Give the sponge float a try and good luck with your walls next week - thanks for watching!
@darrentaylor85113 жыл бұрын
To much water to much troweling shouldn't need to do this unless your beat by a big hit and sun's out to much mess.
@karlarmit30974 жыл бұрын
First and second coat marshalltown flatten inbetween coats wth 600 Eze spat then Nela superflex ☝️
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
I've heard a lot of good things about the Eze Spat - that's one tool I'm really excited about using! Cheers, great input mate!
@shaynedaff44224 жыл бұрын
top job bud
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend!!
@davesheppard87974 жыл бұрын
Happy New year Blaine!!......Marshalltown gold 13" for laying on. Medium sponge float. Refina superflex 2 & plaziflex. Dave Sheppard.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, great hearing from you and Happy New Year pal! The exact tools I used about a year ago - bang on pal 👍
@davesheppard87974 жыл бұрын
@@PlasteringForBeginners Thanks for replying Blaine. So how do your tools differ now? The addition of the speedskim perhaps? Dave 😁😁
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
No worries mate! The big difference is the use of Spats (in my case the Speedskim), but everything else is the same pal 👍
@bloggs6924134 жыл бұрын
Refina 1
@craiggraddon81933 жыл бұрын
I use the ox flexi
@FatterTony4 жыл бұрын
Nela flexi changed my life
@MarcusT864 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year mate. Wait, angle beads are meant to be exposed? Mind is blown. I always thought they get plastered over!
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Hello pal! Happy New year to you!! I only scrape the edges to create s nice, clean angle. It always makes your corners look crisp 😉
@MarcusT864 жыл бұрын
Plastering For Beginners, thanks for the reply mate. So there is supposed to be a nice shiny sliver of metal exposed on the corner? And exciting times for me. The loan I had to buy my renovation house will be paid up end of this month. All my money can finally go towards renovating and modernising the house. Hope all my endless viewing of KZfaq vids counts for something.
@twmd4 жыл бұрын
the metaal takes up the pain and leaves a great finish. if you have say a mm of plaster over the bead then it's just going to crumble as soon as its banged into.
@MarcusT864 жыл бұрын
twmd, I guess I’ve just never noticed the external corner of a house and a sliver of metal showing before!
@twmd4 жыл бұрын
@@MarcusT86 for internal plaster it will be painted. I did my kitchen last year and the corners look quite seamless once painted - really clean. You can get plastic beading which is white in colour (this is also useful for lime where even galvanised beads would be corroded by the high alkalinity).
@spencercolgan4 жыл бұрын
Great job. Where a re you living>?? Ireland??
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thanks pal - Hastings my friend!
@shavenhaven68694 жыл бұрын
ALWAYS go UP your beads !!!!!
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Yep!!
@latitudedude74 жыл бұрын
14inch permashape then 16inch nela then to give it a polish up 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
That's they one pal 👍
@kevlar86324 жыл бұрын
How come you only use the speedskim to flaten the first coat and not the second
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
I usually do a quick flatten with the Speedskim on the second coat but I like to fill in any low spots with the trowel. It's all preference but I mix it up all the time to be honest pal! It always changes.
@giggitygoo39454 жыл бұрын
I lay on with marshall town and finish with ox superflex
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
The Ox Superflex is a mint trowel to be fair mate. Good choice!
@stevenheritage15474 жыл бұрын
Hi Blaine i am 52 is this to old to plaster for a living