Plastering MADE EASY - with the Marshalltown Rubber Float

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5 жыл бұрын

In this video my pro plastering mate Gerard is back to show you how to effortlessly remove trowel marks with the Marshalltown rubber float. #marshalltown #rubberfloat #plastering
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In today's video, Gerard is trying out a new tool which makes the process of removing trowel marks after the second, laying down coat, a lot easier than it was before.
Traditionally you would trowel the laying down coat with the same plastering trowel that you had applied the first (laying on) and second (laying down) coat with. This can be quite a skillful, tricky process as you try and remove all the trowel marks and achieve a perfectly flat finish.
However with the Marshalltown coarse cell rubber float used in today's video, removing all those trowel marks is effortless - a great way for a DIYer or professional plasterer like Gerard to achieve a near professional finish when plastering.
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@normanrossall3898 4 жыл бұрын

I am a time served old school plasterer. I was plastering long before even walls were invented and i would never recommend using this method. As a final finish i always apply wood-chip or a very thick heavily embossed wallpaper and always replace the light-bulb with a very low 15 watt unit or damage the light fitting completely before the customer gets back home. As a rule i tell the customer to give it all a chance to fully dry before coming to any conclusions which as it happens is usually just about the same amount of time it takes for the cheque to clear 😉

@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын

That made me chuckle!

@normanrossall3898 4 жыл бұрын

@@CharlieDIYte Haha. Actually the old sponge routine fingy seems a revelation. I have myself in the past tried to liven up a fast drying wall with a wet cheap car cleaning sponge and it certainly has helped in hot weather when it's caught you with your pants down, but to have a dedicated tool and use it all the time, i can see it being a very helpful way to get a good flat finish. Plaster has a mind of it's own, it really does so i think you can't go too far wrong to have an additional weapon in your arsenal to beat the bugger before it beats you Great informative video's and entertaining to watch too. Cheers.

@domanderson1785 4 жыл бұрын

haha proper old school 😂🤣🤣

@andrewmacdonald7090 4 жыл бұрын

Quality 😂😂

@danielwilkinson9939 4 жыл бұрын

Haha u know all the tricks of the trade you oldschool boys🤣

@stevenharris2190 4 жыл бұрын

After watching this video i decided to buy a sponge trowel and boy it has changed my life. I have plastered the kitchen, washed the dishes and even used it to level off the rear garden. At this rate i will.soon run out of things to do.

@mariosavva999 3 жыл бұрын

You haven't used it to lay the carpets?

@NoName-mq8cs 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy it from?

@YNYNYNYNYNYN 2 жыл бұрын

@@mariosavva999 or paint the walls?

@MyName-kd4du 3 жыл бұрын

We were doing this almost thirty years ago with a grout float.

@pikeboyukuk1477 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a nice bloke and a tidy plasterer 👍

@JohnWilliams-jv6gd 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished my third plastered wall, always said plastering was for the professionals but videos like this encouraged me to have a go and I’m pleased I did. My tips would be 1. Start small to get the idea and timings, no more than 1 or 2 full plasterboards, I found 3L to 1/4 bag of multifinish (25kg bag) per board worked for me. 2. Just slap the plaster on the wall quickly (like dot and dab) then trowel it flat, there’s no way you are going to apply it as gracefully as the guy in the video so don’t try. 3. The Speedskim and Marshall sponge are your friends and the only way you will get anything close to professional. 4. Don’t be obsessed with perfect flatness, by the time you’ve painted it, rehung the rad and put some pictures up no one will notice (unless you invite a professional plasterer to dinner).

@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Take a look at this one too. It's a bit more definitive kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdmTZdCYzamRZJc.html

@VeryBadReputation Жыл бұрын

When did you start the sponge? Did the wall feel firm and dry?

@zedman442 5 жыл бұрын

Cant beat a good spread! What a nice chap too! All the best.

@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын

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@zakaionyx6405 2 жыл бұрын

instablaster...

@1stFlyingeagle 5 жыл бұрын

Nice trowl operation. I now watch for the finite technique pros use. I do handyman repairs and do a bit of stucco repair. The sponge is a great idea. I know the green sponge very well. Thank you. Make money and trowl on.

@Lyndalewinder 5 жыл бұрын

A great practical video - love the detailed explanations given - reminds me of Gid Joiner - another of my favourite channels! Keep these practical vids coming Charlie!

@philsavage858 3 жыл бұрын

DIY plasterer tried Gerrards method ordered a Refina sponge float and superflex trowel what a finish thanks again

@mgrin466 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just skimmed my living room and never skimmed a wall in my life and iam renovatingthe who house so got my self a Marshall town trowel and a ox ultra flex and decided to get a spunge rubber float and it definitely helped me to get a really good finish

@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that, Matty. 👍🏻

@drewsmith6066 4 жыл бұрын

Guy makes it look so easy ...cool plastering chap

@jamescoleman5195 4 жыл бұрын

Another great and helpful video for us diyers cheers mate all the best

@jimmybaldwin737 2 жыл бұрын

Gerrard seems the real deal. Those walls that have dried. They look absolutely a lovely finish

@TheSpyUk 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Charlie I like the collaboration with other builders too.. Keep it up!

@CharlieDIYte 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!!

@Rizma 5 жыл бұрын

The super flex trowel is one of my tools and it is brilliant I spray plaster and it’s brilliant for only fine finishing

@deanallan48 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Superflex trowels work great for flatting, lighter and easier on the user too. Sponging used with a flexible trowel can give excellent results on older walls and ceilings I find.

@CharlieDIYte 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean.

@moregearsthenapushbike4772 9 ай бұрын

you don’t flat with a flexible trowel 😂 you want a stiff trowel or it won’t be flat ffs

@deanallan48 9 ай бұрын

@@moregearsthenapushbike4772 really have no recollection of posting that comment and certainly don’t recommend using a flexy trowel to flatten. Should your username be ‘more gears than a push bike’?

@TonyG-iu4td 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea! Been plastering for 37 yrs now and I remember in college they taught us to use a wooden float on the final skim coat. Though most spreads out on site never bothered. TBH, will give it a go and have ordered one! Will update when I have given it a go! Thanks for the idea👍

@omansnowball8027 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really brilliant method

@jamescoleman5195 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video for the beginner Charlie I do some plastering I'm not a expert but with sponge float I've found it far easier...thanks for sharing mate ...all the best

@CharlieDIYte 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, glad you found it useful. Good effort tackling plastering. 👏

@petergambier 4 жыл бұрын

I've been mostly using a Wickes sponge float but after a while it starts to defragment and you end up with bits on the surface. Never tried a Marshalltown, it's much cheaper than Wickes one. The Wickes device is two tools in one because when the sponge has completely gone I scrape off the surface and use it as a float.

@willmorgan6867 5 жыл бұрын

Watching Gerard plaster with a cup of tea on a Saturday afternoon is oddly satisfying. Shame the rubber float got the plaster setting so fast that he couldn't have a cuppa of his own!

@maxlewis233 5 жыл бұрын

Just got myself an ox ultraflex... Brilliant kit

@gerardjames7539 4 жыл бұрын

Using nela superflex 16’’ now

@auggiepereira960 3 жыл бұрын

very useful bit of info on plastering and would get a sponge float for sure makes it look much easier as to save a bit of time like. many thanks.

@rikkich5357 5 жыл бұрын

I have used this method finishing with a nela flex trowl and yes it's much easier as a DIY to get good flat finish and less physical effort on joints ect ,your vids are really great and helpful thanks

@pauldolton9118 5 жыл бұрын

what were your timings between applications, how long did you wait before sponge then trowel?

@rikkich5357 5 жыл бұрын

@@pauldolton9118 timing don't have ,as many factors can make Difference heat ,plasterboard suction,and sometimes my own speed on wall coverage ,so it ts more a question of feel if wall too wet you be taking off and wall too dry you'd have to add water so float glides I found great vid by skill builder on KZfaq how to plaster in one day or something like that hope that helps mate

@djp4206 Жыл бұрын

Been a plasterer for a very long time sponging is no good your making more of the job you can tell buy the wall in the background its been messed with to much steel all the way

@anthonykenny1120 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie, great job 👍

@emmaellis6840 4 жыл бұрын

I know this guy and not only is he talented but he is a generally good guy. Anyone who thinks this was good tell a friend or/and family. Do it for Gerard. Because he deserves it. Like if u agree I \/

@gerardjames7539 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emma

@emmaellis6840 4 жыл бұрын

gerard james that is ok :)

@752brickie 4 жыл бұрын

I have tried using the floats on skimming inside houses where people are living and I really think it does help flatten the walls. In the old days you would go over it three or four times to get a good polished surface. Here in the states when you have a good lime and gauging finish coat just the trowel works good. When you are working with a product that gives you less than an hour you really have to turn and burn as we call it. Thank you for your videos ! A wise School Administrator once told me” not every teacher is a craftsman- but every craftsman is a teacher”! How very true! Keep up the great videos. I love how you guys over there still plaster more than we do over here! Everybody wants to do drywall cause it costs less but the quality is not the same! All of our houses we own are plaster!

@oglaz 5 жыл бұрын

Best tip today on yt. Cheers fella.

@CharlieDIYte 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I really appreciate that!! 👍

@handsfree1000 3 жыл бұрын

Think I’ll get one and give it a go!

@uBmaniac 5 жыл бұрын

Much easier than sanding after the act. Fantastic!

@ImranAli-rp4kd 7 ай бұрын

I don’t think anyone does sanding in uk

@uBmaniac 7 ай бұрын

@@ImranAli-rp4kd professional painters and decorators

@ImranAli-rp4kd 7 ай бұрын

@@uBmaniac I don’t know but plaster in UK is very hard to sand, it’s not like level 5 stuff abroad which you can sand without any issues, but just plaster alone is not designed for sanding if you mess it up

@uBmaniac 7 ай бұрын

@@ImranAli-rp4kd I'm from the UK and work in the trade. You still have to sand it down to get a perfect paint finish

@ImranAli-rp4kd 7 ай бұрын

@@uBmaniac A plaster will never sand plaster in UK and a good plasterer will have it smooth and flat and ready to paint, your not meant to sand plaster down and UK plaster is not designed to be sanded, I’ve never known fresh plaster sanded down, yes if it’s already been painted but that’s a different topic than the video

@fef777777 5 жыл бұрын

the refina superflex i have been using is really good but u can only use it for 2 rubs max when finishing as any more than that can leave bumps , best way steel trowel after sponging and 2 superflex trowells to finish leaving about 10-15 min in between trowels worked best for me

@SuperBoycie123 5 жыл бұрын

I use a medium rafina sponge followed by the nela goldflex 16” and 8” to finish up. Really nice trowels and great price.

@752brickie 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a Nela trowel a few years ago and it is great. The flex trowels are finally making their way into America. They make your job a lot easier! You guys over there have a lot better tools available!

@robandamyp 5 жыл бұрын

Tell Gerrard to give the speed skim another go I mainly do over skimming work in kitchen and houses like yours I use the speed skim to flatten and straighten up my fist coat it allows you to put the 1st coat on a little thicker as it seams to tamp the plaster and take out the water also the nela super flex 2 is far superior to the refina I'm like Gerrard traditional I only have 20 years on my back tho great video by the way

@mrteye5819 4 жыл бұрын

I pressed liked.. for Gerard 👍

@TheAlboextreme 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve used one back in 2002 in London Plasterers started using it for float& set ( skim over hard wall ) and it really made a difference. No method beats two coat skimming ,in my opinion Good video, and very well explained btw

@markgilder9990 4 жыл бұрын

Wished I had seen this earlier. Just plastered my bathroom ceiling, came out okay, but sponging would have put it on a different level.😂👍🏻

@harveysmith100 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice to watch such a lovely trowel action.

@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын

He's good, Isn't he! Thanks for the comment 👍

@jamessanderson834 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I have been plastering for 16 years and I tried this today, couldn't believe how quick it is. Thank you. From james at js plastering

@garethnorris5029 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a time served plasterer. Been using these in Spain for over 10 years

@davejohnson3474 4 жыл бұрын

I've been using a sponge float on 1 coat and was just thinking shall i see what its like on multi finish. Answered my question as i gotta ceiling to do next.

@bernardlane4517 3 жыл бұрын

Charlie diyte the man who makes DIY videos with someone else doing all the work

@wurzel1873 3 жыл бұрын

I've been plastering for around the same time and all I've used in this time is a 14 inch stainless steel Marshall town. First coat second coat till job done. Can be time consuming. Its how I've been taught. But heard people are using all these new products. I say new but it's not really now is it. I've got some big hits coming up and its not getting any easier. Sponge floats, spatula's 🤔 I need to change my game abit to make it abit easier. Thanks for the review 👍

@onpointplastering 5 жыл бұрын

I only ever use the sponge float method on walls that need it now my method is mainly sponge float 1st flatten with marshalltown Ss then finish of with a nela superflex the big test is shine a light on it when its painted you need to know what your doing with these flexitrowels yes it looks great when dry but be very careful as you can get very bumpy walls nice upload got a sub👍

@CharlieDIYte 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gordon - for the comment and the sub!! Makes sense that. Sounds like the superflex is great but you've got to be experienced to get the best out of it.

@onpointplastering 5 жыл бұрын

@@CharlieDIYte I agree I've been uploading my journey with the spongefloat method over the past year it's been alot of trial and error but got it sussed out now lol👍

@jfarinacci0329 3 жыл бұрын

Good vid. Thank you from Los Angeles. Thank you.

@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, and I'm humbled that you've found my video in Los Angeles. 👍

@Billy-dl7yg 3 жыл бұрын

Use this method a lot due to doing a lot of heritage work where as the material is lime putty but never done it with multi/board finish. We all got our own ways of how we plaster, anything that makes the job easier is a bonus, jobs hard enough.

@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Thanks for the comment 👍

@ianthompson9058 4 жыл бұрын

I don't sponge float but I absolutely swear by the super flex trowels. I use a nela one and it makes the job an absolute breeze. But only for the final stages

@DBromell 5 жыл бұрын

great finish ,be carefull not to leave the lines in finish,if trowlled at the wrong time,they have been out for many years,first used in the eighties, a german method for one coat gyps.

@jamesredmond5952 4 жыл бұрын

Here in Ireland we’ve used the orange sponge float for years leaves a great finish

@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын

Some of the best plasterers have come from your shores 👍

@lurpakskims9199 4 жыл бұрын

Top spread he is.Just look at that dry wall ,looks flawless.I like the idea of the sponge but not sure how it would work when youve got a few walls on

@ultra2extreme Жыл бұрын

Put simply, sponge floating is good for evening out plaster on a wall where it was hard to get an even initial coat, say blue grit or hardwall/base coat. On plasterboard the only reason to spongefloat imo is if you screw up and let the 1st or second coat firm up without flattening properly, spongefloating will revive it enough to even it out.

@vistron888 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie. Actually that sponge float has been around for quite a while. I bought mine almost 20 years ago as it's recommended for use with One Coat plaster.

@kevinwebster576 2 жыл бұрын

I was doin this in 1997 in Ireland this is not a new idea

@ozzyozzy6728 Жыл бұрын

Wow great talent

@michaelstevens3479 5 жыл бұрын

I can wait they will bring out a WI-FI version before I get much older.

@nbco55 5 жыл бұрын

This guy's great, it's like he's the Hell's Kitchen version diyre plastering.

@kayecordes5897 3 жыл бұрын

Funny you should say that as I thought that Charlie looks like Gordon only better looking and a fab personality.

@Ireland-bc2gx 4 жыл бұрын

Good video lads

@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@dilligaf2386 3 жыл бұрын

I used a spunge float 5 years ago on a room the walls ended up perfect, I've just done 3 walls in my kitchen and I'm not happy with it I've ordered another one but I need it today it hasn't come yet so I'm going to screwfix now. I highly recommend them . You can get your walls spot on, no matter how good a plasterer you are you won't get it as good as a spunge float.

@ryank8385 5 жыл бұрын

You could use the super flex to put your second coat on and then see it to the end of your final trowelling brilliant bit of kit to have mate 👍👍

@CharlieDIYte 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. That's great to know!

@4NK8A 3 жыл бұрын

I was using a sponge float 30 years agp.....worked especially well with siraphite not new at all

@spencebespokedreams 5 жыл бұрын

Iv got a refina super flex and they are amazing for the final trowel

@gerardjames7539 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you get superflex from?

@SteS 4 жыл бұрын

@@gerardjames7539 they're on amazon. Check out plastering for beginners on KZfaq too.. He uses them for finishing and has great tuts on plastering.

@willmc2456 4 жыл бұрын

iv been doing this for 20 years and the last couple of years iv made my own trowels out of long pvc stop beads smashing 40 mtrs a hit = 80 mtrs a day and out the gap by 2 oclock .money for jam

@Michael-di5cl 4 жыл бұрын

ive been plastering a while and useing a sponge float seems to make the job harder,i put on with mt 16,keeping it flat,2nd coat with same,then flatten with refina plastic,then dry trowell with flexi.i think the sponge may work on larger areas ,im not knocking it and i havnt tried it yet but it just looks like more effort.

@mrasul4658 3 жыл бұрын

Rafina superflix what a beauty the best to use for finishing in any method of plastering and gerad and charlie plasteeing videos was the ones i watched just before i set of for my first ever job .And have subscride and been learning a lot of tips .👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Glad you've found them useful 👍🏻

@mrasul4658 3 жыл бұрын

@@CharlieDIYte your welcome buddy

@bikerchrisukk 4 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely sponge floating next time, it's agg to do it the old way. Speed float for me next as well 👍

@gerardjames7539 4 жыл бұрын

Sponge float and 16’’ superflex trowel is brilliant,started using Nela trowel.

@larrysullivan6536 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant I’ve got to get one of these rubber floats cheer well explained larrysullivan in London

@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry 👍

@kickupthearsenal356 2 жыл бұрын

using a sponge float since 1996, makes the job a lot easier, and sets it off a bit quicker too.

@CharlieDIYte 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Liam. Great to hear that, as not everyone seems to be a fan.

@stevenpoundstone7181 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job, did you had to break in the superflex before using or was did you use it straight out of the box? Thanks

@CharlieDIYte 5 жыл бұрын

Gerard hasn't bought a superflex yet, he's using his normal Marshalltown trowel in this video.

@jimtomlinsom1279 5 жыл бұрын

Good to go straightaway

@louissherwood5221 4 жыл бұрын

Most important, keep us lubricated. Indeed. Haha

@joelaw5207 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂 yes now i have the refina superflex trowel I can't imagine life without it, any other just won't do Its amazing you can skip to work when you own a refina superflex trowel. Also available is the dog paw print sponge for dabbing in wet cement & concrete for outside jobs.😂😂

@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын

That's good to know. Thanks buddy 👊🏻

@eyecatcher1509 5 жыл бұрын

I live in Thailand and this has been the rendering method for donkeys years. They floats are simple plastic with spikes on, 50p maybe, then you buy 10p sponges to stick on the throw away as they wear out. Yes they give a mottled finish as there is no finish plaster here but because its so hot render dries out in minutes so the sponge keeps it damp. The technique here is generally two thin coats but you need to work fast. I had never rendered befored, but i rendered all the walls around my house with the sponge float and it looks great.

@HSilver341 5 жыл бұрын

Rwf 0067 aka Gaz as been using that method for a while Did u give the wall a dry trowel after your cross or was that it

@gerardjames7539 5 жыл бұрын

I gave it a dry trowel as well.

@neveryoumind9237 5 жыл бұрын

gerard james how can you be a spread of 27 years and think a sponge float is a new system????

@gerardjames7539 5 жыл бұрын

I know it’s been used for years,but it’s new to me.

@charliechimples 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid, thanks for sharing. 🐵

@opentrail 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you posted this video and it brings a few questions up for me. Why do plasterers use two coats in the UK? Is it because of the plaster material? In NL and DE I see plasterers and myself use Knauf MP75 or redband one coat and your finished in half the time. It doesn't cost any more than in the UK, but I see it is difficult to find at the likes of B&Q, Wickes, etc. In fact for large areas, to my amazement, they even spray the stuff on and finish it off in record time. I thought those sponge floats were for polishing, or are there different types? After trowelling the stuff on, flattening it, using a speedskim. Let it harden a bit and then use the sponge to polish the surface finishing quickly with a flexible trowel. Timing is everything and I regularly end up working like a maniac in some situations where the plaster is drying off, or I haven't got it on the wall fast enough. Polishing gives it a super smooth finish and no sanding required afterwards. No trowel marks. You don't mention it in the video, but I often wonder why manufacturers sell sanding equipment/vacuums in relation to plastering? I can only think, to sand, is for disasters or am I missing something? Less dust is always better. Anyway, thanks for posting the video, I get a lot of useful information and enjoyment watching them along with Skillbuilder and Plumberparts.

@gerardjames7539 4 жыл бұрын

We use thistle multifinish or board finish which goes off quicker ,two coats gets a flatter wall,I give it a sponge float after the second trowel as it flatten the wall better then give it a cross trowel with 16’’ nela superflex trowel.For the video I only did one wall,but normally would put two walls on,it’s about 90mins setting time with thistle board finish.

@pixelrangerstudio86 5 жыл бұрын

I love his accent :)

@burkitali7423 4 жыл бұрын

Brummi I think

@israeladesanya4596 3 жыл бұрын

Yam yam?

@FriendsOfTheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

I tried plastering a wall in my house, it was a complete mess and was only descent after days and days of sanding, had to go out and buy a decent electric sander. Spent about a week hovering up the dust and kept on clogging the filter on my dyson was a complete nightmare wish I just got a pro to do it haha

@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that, Ian, and yes Dysons are definitely not up to that sort of challenge. You should invest in a Henry if you're ever contemplating this again 👍

@FriendsOfTheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

@@CharlieDIYte haha that's strange you said that just got a henry last week

@IainHC1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm new to speedskim. Got one ready waiting for me to pick up at screwfix. Next weekend I'm on a big ceiling where spongefloat and speedskim will both make a first appearance!

@CharlieDIYte 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how you get on 👍

@IainHC1 2 жыл бұрын

@@CharlieDIYte I will :-)

@yensabi 5 жыл бұрын

I've seen a few plasters using this new method on sites now and they say it's a great timesaver.....👍

@CharlieDIYte 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks - good to hear and thanks for taking the time to comment.

@cosworthjn2 5 жыл бұрын

One coat 👎

@CharlieDIYte 5 жыл бұрын

@@cosworthjn2 Who said one coat??

@cosworthjn2 5 жыл бұрын

@@CharlieDIYte time saver = 1 coat

@CharlieDIYte 5 жыл бұрын

@@cosworthjn2 I'd never employ a plasterer who applied just one coat. A guy did that on my bathroom here and the finish upsets me every time I walk in the room. Would have done a better job myself.

@cobberpete1 5 жыл бұрын

The best way for a DIY'er to get a good finish on a wall is to get a professional like Gerard to do it in the first place. Plastering is a 'Art' and all praise to those who can do it. My skill with plastering stops at re grouting an electrical conduit or plumbing run ;)

@markrowland5393 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree. I can do small areas and repairs but I always get a top pro to plaster larger areas. I know my limitations.

@risoojitterbug9505 3 жыл бұрын

Good!

@deet1558 3 жыл бұрын

Does the sponge float make the wall flatter

@nathaliamendes4794 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work, my sitting room just plastered week ago 2 guys did it in a day and they are on horse. I'm thinking to get another plasterer for redoing it. Trying to find that their on vans this time.

@creativemario101 8 күн бұрын

What that means

@kafkaian 5 жыл бұрын

Love Gerard and will be calling him back, as a modern technology adopting plasterer (lol), to finish off my Birmingham-based Edwardian terrace.

@kafkaian 5 жыл бұрын

Should've said. Thanks Charlie, great video again

@CheckFred 5 жыл бұрын

Back in the day we used a wooden Cross-Grain Float - Lasted years, always a great finish - try it - you'll be pleased you did - Excellent for internals, keeps the straight'n'true, no need for angle-tools - Needs a good old soaking at the start of every day though :-)

@CharlieDIYte 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter. I read about those when I was researching for a small plastering job I did in the spare bathroom a few years back. Haven't been able to find anyone who's used one though - until now!

@RobinHood-uv6uw 4 жыл бұрын

I was the same Peter, we used the cross grain float on all internal corners, window reveals etc. We also used a yellow pine setting float too, for 3 coat work, (setting trowel, setting float, setting trowel) , also used a "twitcher" for all internal corners etc. No corner beads then either, all corners formed and returned "wet".

@rafesaunders3373 8 күн бұрын

We yhave been using sponge finishing for over 20 years in Italy! Mainly on lime plater though....

@eddo167 5 жыл бұрын

well gents what ever happened to the good old cross grain float, in my day steel trowel first coat, cross grain second and final with steel and if I say so myself an A1 job

@eaglecot 5 жыл бұрын

I've used these for years..... .. as push blocks for my router table

@peterfitzpatrick7032 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds more like the rubber grouting trowels you have ! .. 🙄 The sponge ones would be rather soft I'd imagine but I could be wrong ... 😏

@worzelbxoy3565 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea l'm gona try that 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

@5084204 3 жыл бұрын

Pop to your local Polish building supply market and try Cekol C45, Atlas Gipsar or Śnieżka Acryl Putz (all powders about £12 for 25kg) - you will get a perfectly white, smooth finish just with a skimming trowel. Then any latex or acryl emulsion paint to enjoy pleasant microclimate as gypsum takes and gives back humidity

@nzshareman 4 жыл бұрын

What Gordon Ramsey doing Plastering OMG !

@Tez73 4 жыл бұрын

He needs a bit of money on the side during lock down in Cornwall

@joellepike3004 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie.so he trowelled on his first coat of plaster, flattened it out, second coat of plaster, flattened second coat then coarse sponged it then used flexi trowel?

@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. For a more traditional approach, check out the full video here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdmTZdCYzamRZJc.html

@Mr123bohemian 4 жыл бұрын

i was using these 15yrs ago

@BirdsEyeView72 4 жыл бұрын

Not in a million years would i use this method...plastered from the age of 16.. marshaltown trowel to lay on followed by a few goings over with a refina plastic trowel jobs a good un and way way quicker

@shaunsart 4 жыл бұрын

Why don’t you just trowel up with the marshaltown? That’s all I ever did when I used to do it. Plastic trowels weren’t even invented I don’t think. What advantage is the plastic one? Also are they the same size trowels ?

@BirdsEyeView72 4 жыл бұрын

@@shaunsart advantage of the refina plasic trowel is..... if you have ever used one.. saves time drags the water out of the plaster and you use less water when you trowel up . So all in it cuts the time you spend on each set.

@TheClembo 4 жыл бұрын

Could you ask your plastering mate for advice on how to make good an old mouldy artex finish above picture frame please?

@gerardjames7539 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry it’s late,scrape high stops off pva it ,tight coat of thistle bonding over it ,leave to set and skim.

@adrianthorburn3435 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah superflex is so versatile,great on the walls,great for cleaning blood off the car,badgers,cats and many more,great in the bath after plastering,great for wallpapering but leaves shit everywhere if you don't clean it properly,great for wetting envelopes,it's the dogs bollox.

@willmcghee1774 5 жыл бұрын

Good method, I use steel13-14 “ Marshalltown put on, flatten with Rafina spat, second coat steel Marshalltown then rafina superflex another once over then ox plastic. Have to try the sponge float method, especially if it speeds the process us.

@Tez73 4 жыл бұрын

Charlie s a far better guy than Ramsey . He’s genuine to boot

@CharlieDIYte 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry 👍

@alexbaldwin1267 3 жыл бұрын

I was told using a sponge doesn't compact the skim down enough compared to using a trowel

@Xanderbelle 8 ай бұрын

Could probably use a wooden derby in a similar way. Like concrete work.

@nt7604 Жыл бұрын

So we use the rubber float to take away uneven plater? what happens if you put more plaster to smooth the trowel mark, is that not the correct method? 1:80

@davidgibson8523 3 жыл бұрын

Gerrard is the business

@CharlieDIYte 3 жыл бұрын

He certainly is David, and a lovely guy to boot!

@lameduck3630 3 жыл бұрын

first coat always use a tiling trowel , the one with the ridges in it - sets the level then fill in the gaps with a normal trowel. I've never tried this but if you do let me know if it works.

@superseven220 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂