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@Josh19088 28 күн бұрын
MF stands for metal furring not metal frame or fabricated
@Onthetrowel 28 күн бұрын
Interesting, if you google it, different manufacturers of the product will give you different names, frame or fabricated being the most popular mate
@Josh19088 28 күн бұрын
@@Onthetrowel “The Metal Furring System (MF Ceiling) is a suspended metal frame which allows for the direct fix of plasterboard sheets to create a smooth and seamless finish”
@Onthetrowel 28 күн бұрын
To be fair, I've only ever known it as MF so I googled the meaning... You're probably right mate. Do you minds if I pin your comment to the top so others can see it pal?
@theinstallerguy786 21 күн бұрын
Think you’ll find Samuel l Jackson will disagree what MF stands for!
@nigelsmith1198 21 күн бұрын
@@theinstallerguy786😂😂
@paulmclean3891 22 күн бұрын
Very rare for someone to truly know how to explain something in a concise and accurate way. You're a natural teacher
@clairewiseman-cq8ct 20 күн бұрын
Just glue it what's with the screws
@icarossavvides2641 19 күн бұрын
@@clairewiseman-cq8ct REALLY????
@pcb1962 17 күн бұрын
@@clairewiseman-cq8ct Screws will still be there when the house is demolished, how long will the glue last?
@johneaton25 17 күн бұрын
@@pcb1962EXACTLY! 👍 Belts n braces as me old dad used to say and it’ll last forever!
@mooseknuckle8334 3 күн бұрын
I said the same thing after watching just one of his videos.
@artursmya2052 14 күн бұрын
Most contractors can't understand it, but doing little jobs for free (not always, just every now and then, when you are in the mood) can get you really far. It costs 1 hour of your work, but it's almost guaranteed, that person you did that for, will praise you among friends, family and neighbors. That is cheapest form of advertising and from my experience, also most effective.
@daddydayne 2 күн бұрын
Absolutely agree it's how we used to do things before the internet etc... word of mouth and reputation are absolutely the best way to get work 👍
@lbhibbert 18 күн бұрын
No idea why I watched this as I'm not in the Trade, but watching somebody who is an expert doing what they do well is always a pleasure. Great Job.
@Onthetrowel 18 күн бұрын
Thank you
@sportbilly42 17 күн бұрын
Same here. I'm a DIY biff and know my limitations. He makes it look easy but this is one job that I know I'd make an absolute mess of and end up having to get a pro in or just have to live mpwith a messy lumpy uneven finish and hope nobody notices...
@SaraVV 14 күн бұрын
Me too! 😀 I'm not in the Trade or anything related, but I really enjoyed the video. He's such a great teacher that right now I feel I would not do such a bad job, if I attempted it 😀
@glennsepelak5113 9 күн бұрын
Exactly. my thoughts as well.
@nuthinbutlove 9 күн бұрын
Same here
@gapster77 22 күн бұрын
This Muck Slinger is a real Pro, he’s a great Teacher, and a Kind Hearted Gentleman to boot! Good on you, Kirk.
@jafa486 14 күн бұрын
To all you honest trade persons, a big salute of respect.
@WizardOfCheese 18 күн бұрын
i have absolutely no business watching vids like this, lol, not a home owner, don't do diy, sit on my arse infront of the computer most of the time, lol. but its good to learn these things, never know when you might need to lend someone a hand. cheers for the knowledge and keep it up
@vanessaeden8174 13 күн бұрын
@wizardofcheese Loved your comment, gave me a laugh. Thank you❤
@robertmontgomery3892 15 күн бұрын
I can't imagine how this dude turns a simple job into something much more. Tape and texture and be done with it mate. That's the way we do it here in the good old USA. Forget the SBR and obscure tape and get it done my friend.
@lauriekeats8538 12 күн бұрын
Exactly. A simple job turned into war and peace.
@rcmstereo 12 күн бұрын
American here - I could listen to this guy all day.
@london_roubenl 23 күн бұрын
Excellent offering up the job for free- always great to look out for the elderly and vulnerable. Good job all round, professional.
@clairewiseman-cq8ct 20 күн бұрын
Just glue it what's with the screws
@jimmartin7437 13 күн бұрын
I’m a tradesman in the US. 57 years now actually. I like your style dude. I almost never subscribe on the first video but I think you do what is SUPPOSED to be done with your trade and that sets me at ease.
@anth5122 23 күн бұрын
Always a pleasure to see quality craftsmanship…. It’s quite rare these days 👍
@peterjones6733 21 күн бұрын
What a guy! And, bonus, giving us scousers a good name too! :)
@noelstephenryan4837 19 күн бұрын
Scousers and Irish, the best.
@peterjones6733 18 күн бұрын
@@noelstephenryan4837 absolutely my friend!!
@martinrubenstein7943 17 күн бұрын
@@noelstephenryan4837 absolutely right. I spent 4 years with scousers in the Royal Naval Reserve in Liverpool back in the 1980s, and they are my favourite people. And if ever I was in difficult times, I’d only want scousers with me.
@Brockstonepavingpros 15 күн бұрын
Agreed but he’s deffo not a scouser but either way he obviously top of his trade 💯
@MichaelWillby 12 күн бұрын
I thought it was eddy Yates
@steves1460 20 күн бұрын
Never thought about cutting the ceiling to the replacement piece. Just goes to show that the best ideas are the simplest ones! Good video buddy.
@iskrajackal9049 20 күн бұрын
Same technique for replacing a small patch of carpet
@gregtaylor6146 19 күн бұрын
@@iskrajackal9049 - and repairing steel car body panels.
@kirkdunn1379 13 күн бұрын
by far a much easier way....especially out of square or round patches....
@MrGrantspants 16 күн бұрын
Great attitude, it’s good to see that there are people who give a shit still out there. Obviously you know that, what goes around, does indeed come around. Hats off sir, good job.
@PAUL-hi8gw 24 күн бұрын
You are a natural for explaining everything concisely but simply, as they say "keep it simple stupid" keep up the great work !
@Onthetrowel 24 күн бұрын
Cheers pal
@simonmiddleton2990 24 күн бұрын
Offered to do it for free , kind of thing you rarely see these days , massive respect to you pal and thats coming from a manc lol .
@enemyofthestatewearein7945 17 күн бұрын
Customer is happy and he got paid anyway. It's just the kind of thing that gets you recommendations and more work.
@jamiedavies8795 24 күн бұрын
20 minute easy fill is also a good option for these little patching jobs ,2 neat coats and a quick sand job done 👍🏻
@gavincollins9376 22 күн бұрын
In 20 min you will still be standing there waiting for it to go off, then you need to rub it down. 20min only applies when you lay in on paper thin
@jamiedavies8795 22 күн бұрын
Not true ,I’ve been using it for years and I guarantee it would be quicker and get better results than plastering it, if you put it on nice and neat it will just need a quick rub down afterwards and you’ll never know it was there but that depends if you know what your doing and not everyone does especially these keyboard warriors 🤣
@sputnic3032 22 күн бұрын
@@jamiedavies8795 That's fine if the customer is sanding it themselves, but you can't hang around waiting for easifil to cure before you can sand it.
@nathan87 20 күн бұрын
@@jamiedavies8795 Easifill is fine, but there are trade offs between these two approaches. Easyfill is much softer than plaster (more easily damaged), requires you to wait for it to dry out properly before sanding, and sanding means creating dust.
@Onthetrowel 20 күн бұрын
Well I'm a plasterer so it's just as easy for me to work with plaster. If a tape and jointer turned up then I'm sure he would of taped and joined it and likewise a decorator probably would of caulked it. There are many ways to skin a cat. It's just easier for me to work with tha materials that I'm used to. Fellas know this, there are different ways to do alot of stuff, non of them are necessarily right or wrong if the job is done and it's perfect. So each to their own 👍
@adb888 15 күн бұрын
Not sure why this popped up in my recommended videos, and even more unsure about why I actually watched it, but it was entertaining and informative - even if I'll never do anything like it.
@melliflousbufo 18 күн бұрын
Great work, and really pleased to hear that both you and the customer took a gentleman's approach to the bill.
@wiganer9912 19 күн бұрын
Fair play to you for offering to do it for free, brings a tear to my eye.
@mrhassell 14 күн бұрын
I did an apprecticeship as a solid plasterer, as a young man in Victoria, Australia. Many times, I was having to work on Gyproc and Plaster sheets. When I came to the UK and saw that brown cornice cement, it took me by surprise. Then seeing, entire walls rendered with it, left me completely stunned. Very different techniques and materials, only separated by 16,000 Km. Eazyscrim, a nice tip! Great work, best wishes with your channel and educating the world. A talent learned, becomes a gift only when shared.
@mrseanpride6449 5 күн бұрын
I’m in Australia. I was thinking wtf is he doing.
@andrewsharpe3607 18 күн бұрын
Trades man no? Craftsman very much so my man. Different trades but I know a star when I see one. Keep doing what you’re doing mate. Act of kindness is rare but a good advertisement for a a craftsman with good work ethic.
@martifingers 16 күн бұрын
Perfectly put, Andrew.
@MoondawgStudios 2 күн бұрын
You star ‘ooman Kirk! Beautiful gesture and care of a member of your community
@__Anton__ 17 күн бұрын
Great video, well explained.👍👍👍
@Daiks21 15 күн бұрын
Comes across as a complete pro and a top bloke.
@njsification 12 күн бұрын
I like putting a screw in the old drywall as well right next to the repair. It's unlikely that edge will be especially strong and many repairs are from things like water damage that will cause the old stuff to sag.
@michaelfrost4584 19 күн бұрын
Your a good man 😊
@gordon8858 17 күн бұрын
Good job Kirk, plus some good tips. Many thanks.
@JamesWHurst 13 күн бұрын
You seem totally brilliant in your craftsmanship here, plus your presentation is splendid. Thank you, for creating and sharing this.
@damesworld11 24 күн бұрын
You would make a brilliant teacher mate. Perfectly explained 👌
@philmccracken2012 15 күн бұрын
Awesome video! Clear instructions and right to the point. And no annoying music edited into the video!!
@JohnHill-qo3hb 14 күн бұрын
Plaster board is known as drywall in North America, my Dad was a Brit, he kept calling drywall plaster board, now I know why. We had some work done by a young guy whom I have nicknamed "The Manic Depressive Carpenter" because when talking to him he sounds so blase'. He does very good work, gets stuck-in, when he gave us his bill, he subtracted the material he returned to the lumberyard, this impressed me deeply as I didn't pay for material he would be using on his next job, he is my GoTo carpenter, I would recommend him if asked. I'm in Canada by the way.
@utube1818 17 күн бұрын
Great video, the bit I find most impressive is when you said your conscious about not dropping any plaster. I have never know a plaster yet who doesn’t get more plaster on the floors, windows and anything else that isn’t a wall.
@michaelohare6555 16 күн бұрын
I love to watch skilled professionals. They can be so hard to find.
@Dawghome 16 күн бұрын
Female here, loved it, especially joke about no time to fart!! Great job...
@Onthetrowel 16 күн бұрын
Glad you thought it was funny love, just a bit of banter
@glennsepelak5113 9 күн бұрын
I missed that joke damn it.
@neomacchio4692 9 күн бұрын
He only replies to women. 😂 My man!
@danhydes1537 12 күн бұрын
Very well explained, informative, concise, and clearly spoken. 🙌
@tsakaln1 15 күн бұрын
Just subscribed based on this one video. Great narration by the way... "corner of me trowel". Love it! Am glad that the home owner insisted on paying you. Honest work, honest pay. From Canada.
@thebordernow 12 күн бұрын
Good man with principles - not wanting to charge a pensioner in the first place. But also wise enough to not make the customer feel bad or inadequate by staunchly refusing payment when they really insist on paying.
@markhickson9087 19 күн бұрын
Amazing that you offered it for free. Good on you and well done the owner for paying for work well done.
@johnnyc8775 15 күн бұрын
Really well presented. Each part very well explained. Obviously a seasoned tradesman. Well done.
@enemyofthestatewearein7945 17 күн бұрын
Top work as usual, and great tips. A feathered corner patch is one of the most difficult jobs to get right and your finish looks excellent.
@bob_thebuilder 11 күн бұрын
Nice tips for someone who occasionally needs to fix walls and ceilings around the home. Thanks!
@pyroguitars1296 10 күн бұрын
What a great teacher. I teach up here in Glasgow. The kids would love your lessons. College kids too. Great work & thanks.
@missfawkes9214 4 күн бұрын
You sir are a legend and have been watching you from the start of your channel. I now use a couple of your tips and can't believe how it's improved my plastering.. All the best to you and your family and look forward to all the new content 👍
@markhowarth6939 28 күн бұрын
Kirk is real genuine guy I don't know him but i wish he was my best mate keep it up mate your a star
@Centorior 18 күн бұрын
Must admit as a layperson, I was a tiny bit sceptical, but at the end of the video there with the final shot with the angle close to the ceiling. The finish is near if not pure perfection. Wow.
@carle5940 21 күн бұрын
Video production and editing getting better and better, quality of information and learning top notch
@patchcomputers Күн бұрын
What a great video! Well edited and narrated! Awesome work fella
@CrookedSkew 15 күн бұрын
Great to see someone who knows what they're doing fix this up and educate us with a proper narration and what you use. Thanks. I've subscribed.
@trustydiamond 17 күн бұрын
Lovely to see such craftsmanship in action
@aurabyss792 7 күн бұрын
I do a lot of painting & decorating at work, I've probably met two other plasterers in 25 yrs that take as much pride as you. 👍
@Onthetrowel 7 күн бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@afluidmouse 7 күн бұрын
Fantastic stuff ! Listening to all your pro tips is captivating ! There were so many in this video, hard to believe it was only over 10 minutes. Cheers from France !
@Deansontoast69 3 күн бұрын
Beautiful work , love watching this artist
@steveeverett8143 28 күн бұрын
I know nothing about plastering not even in the trade i am inthe motor trade. Learning so much through your videos keep up the good work.
@TineBeo 24 күн бұрын
I like your style Kirk. Fantastic and to the point. Total pro and sound fell to boot.
@euteubier 12 күн бұрын
I've done a fair amount of drywall but still saw so many excellent techniques new to me, as well as products I never see here in Canada! Thank you!
@seandicker6675 15 күн бұрын
Top fella for helping out an old boy who's been let down. Some tradesman see the bigger picture, and some don't 👍
@adriantoole4601 15 күн бұрын
Nice job, and top bloke for offering to do it for free
@alank2296 22 күн бұрын
Great post Kirk .... good job well done.
@ted5669 19 күн бұрын
Top man!!! Brilliant bloke!
@justmemimi7338 16 күн бұрын
“It looks like it grew there”. 😄💜 I don’t even know why I’m watching this. I’m never going to plaster anything, but this popped up, and you were so engaging. Great job!
@Onthetrowel 16 күн бұрын
Stop by again some time 😀
@barrynash5565 18 күн бұрын
Top top man, if there were more people like you, the world would be a better place, THANKS ME OLD MATE.
@andrewwturner 17 күн бұрын
You made that look easy and for me, thats the sign of a skilled tradesperson
@lakispattalis2506 23 күн бұрын
Great trade banter and a blinding explanation of how to get a job done. You are a shining example of a good honest, skilled tradesmen. Served my C&J time, went up the ranks, but always marveed at great plasterers, as a skill, needing great attention and precision, which you excel at. Keep up this great channel.
@kennybyers909 20 күн бұрын
You’re a good guy with excellent delivery. 😊
@stevewells167 4 күн бұрын
Nice one mate. Great job & I loved the fact you wanted to do it for nothing but fair play to the old boy to. Because of your decent morals I've subscribed to you. I'm retired but was a plumber & us tradesmen have to stick together & also help the elderly that can't always afford it or get blatantly ripped off by a shitty scumbag. I'll look forward to watching your videos mate.
@humansnotai4912 16 күн бұрын
What a great video. How nice to offer your work for free because of what had happened with previous builders. Well done mate. Namaste x
@dbjlmc 16 күн бұрын
what an awesome human, awesome job, awesome tutorial, and awesome accent (he says from CA USA)
@kd300 21 күн бұрын
Brilliant Kirk mate
@walterbates1654 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for your expertise. I love your accent
@ericaulbach 9 күн бұрын
Plasterer in StL here. I’ve used all the ways mentioned of accelerating the plaster set but have got to say I’ve never peed in it! 😮 But I just may try it on my brother’s house this weekend! 😂
@hectorduncan7449 20 күн бұрын
What a beautiful job.
@roybatty2030 23 күн бұрын
Super video and a top man! Thanks.
@newsoftheday420 18 күн бұрын
Absolute gold mine of information 👍
@Onthetrowel 18 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@suzispringfield7376 15 күн бұрын
How kind of you! Super explanation and video …not that I’m ever likely to do it at my age…😂. Lovely job, young man … well done you! 👍🏼
@davidquirk8097 13 күн бұрын
Nice job, great video, superb, honourable action.
@ollie9709 17 күн бұрын
Cracking video, I’ll show it to the trainees
@dontuno 18 күн бұрын
I've always been fascinated by plastering and it's a joy to watch a pro at work. I also love your take on pricing. Down my way every little job starts at 300 and will often be way in excess of that.
@callumgriffiths4278 27 күн бұрын
The best plasterer on KZfaq I’ve been following for a while and been watching your tips and tricks I done the artex ceilings in my house wouldn’t of been confident enough if not for this channel thank you Kirk
@Onthetrowel 27 күн бұрын
Fantastic, appreciate the comment. Thanks mate
@glittersparkles5877 8 күн бұрын
Enjoyed this so much! Really good video. Well narrated, good job!
@gdibble 10 күн бұрын
🧰 *Great tutorial, in both explaining the subtle and important details, and also in showing the overall and total technique.* Seeing your whole process and listening to you explain the reasoning is helpful in bridging the gap from good to great. _This is really great content, and do please keep up the great work. TY!_ 🔧
@flossredbass1 27 күн бұрын
Brilliant video,many thanks,all the best
@gerrymcintosh4477 12 күн бұрын
Great patch; now, go have a cold pint. 🍻😆👍🇨🇦
@garywright8846 15 күн бұрын
Great job, I love watching this guy.
@classynsassy330 12 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for this!
@chrisholt2474 18 күн бұрын
A fantastic teacher, brilliant job and an excellent film, thank you, much appreciated. Five star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@Rood67 13 күн бұрын
First though: *Great, stretched out a three minute video to over eleven minutes to get monetized* Reality: *WOW!!! To watch a kind hearted professional do a fantastic job and teach in simple and easy to understand step… I would have watched if it had been twenty minutes.* As other comments, no idea why this popped up in the first ten video recommendations this morning; yet, I’m glad it did.
@swordfish211 17 күн бұрын
Great job mate. Well done.
@opentrail 25 күн бұрын
Great video Kirk!
@Onthetrowel 25 күн бұрын
Thank you
@user-nr9kz7xw4n 23 күн бұрын
Good trustworthy tradesman, great service.
@morphix9 16 күн бұрын
What a guy, hell on there yessir ( Manx salute )
@johnwatts6794 15 күн бұрын
Well done Kirk.. great video. 👍
@rush211251 22 күн бұрын
Just watched you for the first time being interviewed by RB . I wished I’d have seen your videos before I plastered out my garden room . Especially the ceiling ! First time I’ve ever plastered a large ceiling (18 m2 , ) and lost my way with it , just about rescued it , as part of it was drying off too fast , and so I was left with a few air bubbles , which I had to sand off before painting . It doesn’t look too bad now , (well for plumber trying to plaster anyway 😁. ) you can seen it’s not the best job when the light catches it at certain times of the day , but it’s acceptable for me . Anyway a great video 👍
@TheWeardale1 20 күн бұрын
cracking work!
@martincoutts6747 18 күн бұрын
Great job. Your a natural on camera.
@brianjonesg8aso403 18 күн бұрын
Nicely done mate!
@tringalij 15 күн бұрын
That paintbrush technique is brilliant!
@Eraserhead.... 24 күн бұрын
Your a good man mate. Great Chanel bud
@mancavemusician 19 күн бұрын
It's always a pleasure watching a pro at work, superb job that pal.
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