🔨 DIY Plastering Adventure: My First Attempt and Beginner's Guide! 🔨

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5 жыл бұрын

Hey DIY enthusiasts! 👋 Join me on my very first plastering journey as I dive into the world of DIY home improvement. I've binge-watched countless KZfaq tutorials on plastering for beginners, and now it's time to put those lessons to the test!
In this step-by-step guide, I'll walk you through my experience as a plastering newbie. From mixing the plaster to applying it on the wall, you'll witness the highs, the lows, and maybe a bit of mess along the way. Spoiler alert: my arms were sore for days, but the satisfaction of learning something new was totally worth it!
Whether you're a fellow DIY enthusiast or just curious about the plastering process, I'm here to share my insights and tips. I'll be honest-I won't be quitting my day job anytime soon, but this journey was a blast, and I'm excited to pass on what I've learned.
🛠️ What to Expect:
Mixing and preparing plaster
Applying plaster to the wall
Hints and tips for beginners
Honest reflections on the process
👀 Why Watch?
If you're contemplating plastering for the first time or just want to see someone navigate the challenges of DIY, this video is for you! I'll share the fun, the frustrations, and everything in between.
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@markpetty 4 жыл бұрын

Really good video and professional presenting style, it’s like watching a DIY programme on TV. I’m going to follow your advice for my own plastering job at home, thank you!

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you - good luck 😊

@johnjtplastering6991 3 жыл бұрын

Mark petty I wouldn't but fair play to her she gave it a go

@DAPH1918 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I would say don't follow this.

@adfro76 4 жыл бұрын

Fair play to her! What’s the worse that can happen? You have to get a pro in if it goes wrong! Give it a go people, I did today for the first time and surprised myself👍🏻

@davidclarke918 4 жыл бұрын

Why so much hate in the comments ? Get a grip ! Massive respect for not calling a plasterer in , if you can DIY. Great video , something I want to do my self as I have a full house to do and would cost a fortune so definitely going to have a go myself 👌👍

@steveesti 4 жыл бұрын

If you need any help give me a shout on here and I'll send you my mobile number and give you some tips.

@inspire734 3 жыл бұрын

I have to do mine myself too. A cookie sheet and yard stick works fine for me. perhaps a mixer. I am rebuilding the house myself too. Just a few family members and a couple professional electric and water people to make sure those are correct, but with family will do most myself. It is a big art project.

@dominicthespacemandale6738 3 жыл бұрын

David Clarke how did you get on with that job?

@dominicthespacemandale6738 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheStevenWhiting people either want it done right or they dont..it took me years to master plastering and then for some eejit to come along and think he can just pick up a hawk and trowel and do as good a job annoys me

@daviddale6056 2 жыл бұрын

Not even finished the video and even though I am saying to myself where I think she has went wrong I am still well aware that she has more experience of plastering than me so like you say fair play to her for trying. It is an underestimated skilled trade and takes confidence to tackle.

@NiqueNaturalTM 4 жыл бұрын

She was off to a rough start but it was inspiring to watch her use techniques to fix it and not give up.

@philjackson9301 3 жыл бұрын

It's great to see someone who has no experience just have a go, a few more practices and I think confidence will shine through, well done you xx

@grahamd5418 Жыл бұрын

Even plasterers were beginners.

@isabelladeane4885 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this - it's good to see a person who is not a professional do this so my expectations are realistic for when I try this! You did a wonderful job and it looks really good!

@stakkerhmnd 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Excellent guide for those who would like to give it a try!

@keshawndancer8408 4 жыл бұрын

Very great

@peterrathbone179 5 жыл бұрын

Good job, I think from experience that plastering is or has been for me the hardest skill to get good at as it takes many years of regular work to become good at it. That's why maybe its not a diy job as most people doing up their house don't have the time to spend learning how its done. Its absolutely a practice makes perfect kind of job ! Nice video.

@IainHC1 2 жыл бұрын

Hats off to you lass :-) I'm a plasterer and thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Sponge float is a good 'Get out of jail' card!...... But don't leave it tooooooo late :-) Verrrry well done indeed :-)

@a.s.rcinematicproduction1209 3 жыл бұрын

I salute you for the effort you have made in the plastering. Well done for that work

@Mark-xk1ec 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Georgina, Well all I can say is more power to your right arm! A job well done and it was nice to see your expression turn from trepidation, through 'its not so bad' to 'Mmmm I'm pleased with that!'. Thanks for sharing your experience and top tips, always a bonus! All I now have to do is look for a wall to plaster, as you do 'inspire' with all the things you have a go at - you can now add this to your life experiences - well done you!!

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Ha ha - thanks. Have fun if you do find a wall 😀

@kenyanana Жыл бұрын

O m g! How ive enjoyed watching this video. Im in the process of building my own home and will attempt to DIY some of the rooms myself. Ive been watching professionals most of the time and it gets intimidating knowing Ill probably never achieve a finish as good as theirs. Its actually mind blowing to see such a great result achieved by a first timer. Thank you so much! 💓 This was 3 years ago... your plaster skills must have become stellar with time.

@GeorginaBisbyDIY Жыл бұрын

Good luck

@Stuart3162 Ай бұрын

9:17 that’s the nicest bum crack I’ve ever seen on a site 😊. Thank you for the video. I need to plaster a wall and I’ve learnt a lot from your video 👍

@theajayis- 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Georgina we really need to try and diy plaster skim some textured walls so your video is really encouraging

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Ahh good for you. Good luck 🤞

@ThePlasterer 4 жыл бұрын

I think it's great, better than my first few plastering jobs🙂

@stevenolivero5207 2 жыл бұрын

She is better than some pros out there

@michaelahanti9189 2 жыл бұрын

At last, a plastering lesson that doesn't make me feel inferior. It's certainly a skill that doesn't come naturally, but it can be learned if you stick at it

@tonymac7706 2 жыл бұрын

This video is giving me the confidence to have a crack at plastering my bedroom wall..fair play to you..and your wall looks great to me..thank you.

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@dantaylor1724 2 жыл бұрын

You had the guts to try it, so good for you !! I enjoyed watching it !

@russrussyboyblue8991 5 жыл бұрын

I'd agree to have you in the van with me driving off to our first job of the day, good effort well done

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vote of confidence 👍

@colettebegster3868 4 жыл бұрын

Well done....we soon starting similar extension job to you & looking for all hints tips can get...I actually nervous for once😮

@ianthompson9058 4 жыл бұрын

I think I'd of struggled to spread that plaster it was that thick and I've been doing it 20 yes. Good on you for trying tho 👍

@chachatruth3534 2 жыл бұрын

Going to have a go myself so watching with great interest!! You are amazing!! Well done you!!

@llamedosr7843 4 жыл бұрын

You make it look easy

@alantippett7602 Жыл бұрын

Good for you for having a go! Ideal place to practice, next few jobs will get easier.👍🙂

@susiemichael0104 5 жыл бұрын

Greatb effort Georgina as a lecturer in plastering and drylining, that was a very good first attempt. this will give the confidence to others where they probably would not have a go otherwise, good to watch with my level one learners. Thankyou.

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael. If I inspire just one person to try something new I will be happy.

@arnoldreasons Жыл бұрын

@@GeorginaBisbyDIY consider me the one! Great vid!

@Guardducks 2 жыл бұрын

Plenty proud of you for taking in the task of plastering your self. I would like to try this myself one time, so totally enjoyed your video and hope all turned out great. You rock keep it up. 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and best of luck if you give it a go.

@macplastering 5 жыл бұрын

Nice effort Georgina plastering would defo be the hardest trade to diy but i like how you state best to start small and or somewhere not seen , its a trade to build up speed and confidence

@joemcc1 5 жыл бұрын

100% start small think BIG

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mac plastering - I'm not sure I will ever move on from small jobs but it was fun trying it out. The professionals definitely earn their money.

@macplastering 5 жыл бұрын

@@GeorginaBisbyDIY Hi Georgina oh yes its like every trade though hard at the start but when you get in the swing it gets easier ,nothing wrong with doing small jobs

@zlock97 5 жыл бұрын

@@macplastering it gets easier... but were still 1 of the lowest paid trades! Average spread down my ways is £160-£180 a day... most painters are on that 🤷‍♂️

@trolertrolls3665 4 жыл бұрын

@@zlock97 Time for us to get the prices up ?

@TimBall62 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a chimney breast with that horrible 1980s stippled "decorative" finish and want to plaster it to a flat finish for painting. I went on "The Original Plasterers Forum" thinking I would get some helpful advice, all I was told was that it is too much of a job for a Noobie, and to pay a professional to do it. You have really encouraged me to have a go myself - thank you.

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 3 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant - good luck. The plasterers have to say that as they don't want to do themselves out of a job. That said, I'm sure half them wouldn't even take on a job as small as a chimney breast anyway. I'm sure you'll do great.

@emilycrump9842 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I've been wondering if this is a DIY job or not. I've managed to do taping pretty well but I think I'm going to try plastering a cupboard next! Thank you!

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Go for it if its a cupboard - it's fun trying new things and you never know you might be a natural! Good luck 🍀

@SarahSB575 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this…I’m doing a DIY media wall with TV and electric fire. It’s the first DIY project I’ve done beyond putting up curtain rails so a bit daunting (and slow!) but very satisfying. Plastering is the bit I’m scared of 😅

@GeorginaBisbyDIY Жыл бұрын

Good luck : )

@hanniballecter3293 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant thank you 🙏

@garryfwright 3 жыл бұрын

Good effort Georgina. Plastering is not easy. You will only improve with practice and gain the confidence to tackle bigger more prominant areas. Im a plasterer and when I started my first efforts were awful so well done and keep the videos coming.

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Garry 😊

@kevinlee5368 Жыл бұрын

Well done Georgia I'm a plasterer myself good job 👌 your dad is good to top man 👍

@MrSpencerhammond 4 жыл бұрын

You got everything right just the application firstly 👌

@blueprint0162 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve inspired me give it a go. Well done!

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck : )

@grayhalf1854 2 жыл бұрын

I've used the ready-mixed stuff from Screwfix but if I moved into a place that had a load of plastering to do I think I'd give proper plaster a go. I like the finish of lining paper anyway, if it comes to it 😀

@rickygray222 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, obviously a plasterer would be better but I think there’s a satisfaction in doing it yourself. Well done, not sure I could get a finish that good!

@imaknexus 4 жыл бұрын

Well done for trying, this is how we learn, thanks a lot

@MrGlenfraser 5 жыл бұрын

I do a lot of my own plastering if its a small job, I do a first coat then a second coat of plaster while its still wet then a dry trowel, wet trowel, and another dry trowel. I am interested on what version of speedskim you are using as I think there is a metal blade and plastic blade version and also how wide it is i.e 1200mm? also what is the sponge float model. I always pva......Well done for having a go at it.....

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glen, it was the plastic version and yes its 1200mm and the Refina sponge float - seems to be a popular brand. I'm hoping to have another go somewhere else in the house (if I can find someweher forgiving) so will try and show the products in a bit more detail next time.

@MrGlenfraser 5 жыл бұрын

@@GeorginaBisbyDIY I just brought the ox plastic version, the newer ones seem to have the corners rounded...I have a ceiling to do this week at home on a project.....I just did it all with my marshalltown last time...will see how this works..

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

@@MrGlenfraser good luck 🤞🤞

@ashleymoor4004 Жыл бұрын

Fair play to you for having a go 👏

@charliechimples 4 жыл бұрын

Great effort, well done for having a go.

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

@anthonywilliams2764 5 жыл бұрын

Speed skim is good for first few towels . Saves time and energy . Final trowel is a good old steel trowel

@waynekierans8016 Жыл бұрын

Georgina do I have to put the tape stuff on the wall every time

@ninjaunknown1093 4 жыл бұрын

Fair play to you for having a go I think you did rather well 👍👍

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😀

@johnwardle9667 4 жыл бұрын

Super well done. Everybody has to start somewhere. I think the most important thing is the right attitude..

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I totally agree 😀

@lonewolf-nr4sm 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you done great job nice to see hands on person well explained keep up the good work all the best as

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you : )

@headleshydra 9 ай бұрын

I'd say fair point that "the biggest mistake begginers make is trying to get it too flat"....But watching this video makes it so clear how important being "periodic" or "repetitive" is. Same size dollop on the trowel, starting in the same place on the wall(i.e bottom left, swooping up the wall to atleast halfway), then moving over to the next swoop, and so on

@headleshydra 9 ай бұрын

You can tell when watching your video you're a beginner by the fact you walk up to the wall and start in the middle and do a tiny swoop, then randomly putting more on the wall with no real "method" to the madness

@elliothomewood8070 3 жыл бұрын

good on you for having a go. camera man is a spread i take it?

@Treguard Ай бұрын

How do you smooth out the texture imparted by the sponge float?

@simonloveless8924 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic work there.

@Ireland-bc2gx 5 жыл бұрын

Good on you for trying

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@argon3329 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant.

@seancarolan2545 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Georgina.....5⭐ for effort......been plastering for 25 years and it still tests me.....make the next video of you skimming a ceiling 👍🤗

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Ha ha might be entertaining 😂

@afzulali7695 5 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@SoSo-li6dn Жыл бұрын

At the start I thought it would come out awful, but you had the speedskim and the sponge float so it worked out well tbh, a little gyprock here and there and you would be done. Its worth pointing out that when practicing plastering dont do a full wall to pop your cherry. Do some gap filling, some joint filling, some prep work, maybe some bonding etc etc. When you are ready, you will know.

@robodriscoll7216 3 жыл бұрын

Well done for giving it a go. I'm fairly handy with all DIY but plastering is one I've tried and tried and cant do it. Really high skilled trade

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I agree 🙂

@adrianred236 2 жыл бұрын

Snap

@moose6676 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to show this to her indoors, great video 👍🏻👍🏻

@jimlea7935 2 жыл бұрын

Great effort considering your mix was a little on the dry side and isn't it normal practice to apply two coats?

@Aliefizz 4 жыл бұрын

Just a few tips make it more creamier and start top left go across and work down and finish one area before the next. Itll make your life easier. :)

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips 👍😊

@carl4033 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@andydomanski2876 5 жыл бұрын

Good on you for having a go Georgina and I have to say it looks a lot better than my first ever attempt at plastering. My recommendation though if you have a lot of plastering to do would be to do like I did and invest in a 4 day plastering course. Yes it costs but you would more than get your investment back just by doing two rooms.

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy - I would definitely consider that in the future. I think I would have to do some training in the gym first though as its hard on the arms!

@Gracie1504 4 жыл бұрын

Love seeing a lady have a go

@latinomix74 5 жыл бұрын

Hi good video can you tell me what came plaster is it because I tru to use veneer plaster but it jet dry to fas

@antonygilbey7987 5 жыл бұрын

She used multifinish ,most plasters do.

@richpeas1924 4 жыл бұрын

I've just had my kitchen ceiling skimmed, watched the guy in awe & thought I could probably do that. So I got in tonight & had a go on a wall that needs plastering..... I made a right pigs ear of it, let's just say I won't be giving up my day job, tomorrow I'm going to attempt at making pancakes 😂

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Well done for having a go. I'm not giving up my day job either!

@leonardkoqak741 3 жыл бұрын

@@GeorginaBisbyDIY don't make it to thick put more woter more thinner plaster is very easy to spread in wall ,i did today me to plaster but i miks it thinner if is thick like you mixed o NO is very hard it will be dry strung very fast BUT if is thinner you have time more and u can gave second coat to make it more level. You did very good work kip it going well done !!! x

@davidmcmanus1094 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done. I'm an experienced plasterer of 15 years and fair play to you. It was a tough watch at first. But some of the people hating on here need to see where they started !

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😀

@ahmedbandoui7354 3 жыл бұрын

The nasty comments of some plasterers are pure jealousy and afraid their phone won’t ring again the job is to be robbed not given so with the will, the determination and the faith to do the job then with the practise you become a professional without comments. Good continuation Georgina.

@johnny0012 3 жыл бұрын

ahmed bandoui their phone would ring , I’m 20 years experience and to be fair she done ok , but that 1 wall would have taken her ages plus wasting time to sand it all down, doing a full room that way would probably take her a week when an experienced worker can do a room in 4 hours flat , not only that a normal persons body wouldn’t be able to keep it up for days on end it makes you ache all over this game

@TheOBeDienceClan 3 жыл бұрын

Started hanging plastic and packing buckets... but let me tell ya I don’t agree with a sponge or whatever the hell that skim rod was cuz we ain’t use that shit ... you can’t do it without hawk and trowel, plus no water you ain’t a plasterer lol

@johnny0012 3 жыл бұрын

Mxrrrky a sponge float is a very expensive refina tool , if you don’t know what it’s for or ever used one you don’t know what you are talking about and in my eyes it’s you who isn’t a plasterer because you should have that knowledge for certain situations in the trade

@headleshydra 9 ай бұрын

Speed skims DO NOT "flatten" the wall... They remove misses, but because its flexible they just follow the contours of the wall. So when you "shine the light down it" like you said, instead of having "misses", you'll have a wavey, wobbly, but smooth wall. OR, if you hold a straight edge on the wall, you'll see how un-flat it is, despite being smooth

@boogieboxmusic4331 4 жыл бұрын

Well done you,, good effort..

@suttyotolvajfideszbanda5983 4 жыл бұрын

Well done BIG BIG respect for you as a woman !!!

@jayman6905 3 жыл бұрын

Good effort, and the next time it will be even better again, it's a skill per se, that becomes more like muscle memory and more instinctive once you've done it a few times

@mikenco 2 жыл бұрын

Love the honesty in this vid. You didn't make it look easy and you got there in the end! I've got a ceiling to do this w/e!

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and good luck : )

@mikenco 2 жыл бұрын

@@GeorginaBisbyDIY Did it today! Second coat tomorrow. Ceilings are exhausting!!

@petersparshot4997 3 жыл бұрын

Great editing

@anemone9895 2 жыл бұрын

You know a lot for someone who's never done it before. But still I'm covering my eyes

@smashinyamumsjabbiiupr2409 3 жыл бұрын

This brings me back a year ago to starting my apprenticeship in plastering hahah great try tho dont see many women giving it a go

@Drift-fpv 4 жыл бұрын

Well done you got on there don’t matter how

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@anthonykenny1120 5 жыл бұрын

Good on ya Georgina,,

@mohammadal-enein6931 4 жыл бұрын

tidy n practical

@nathaliamendes4794 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, today I ordered my speed skim like yours. Im a diyer and painter , done some houses, every time I get plasterer I am disappointed and stressed I only seen good plaster on video in KZfaq, but in person? Nahhh!! So I decided to learn like you do, at least if I can't finish it close to perfect then I only blame my self and repair it like I always do to someone plastered my job. Seeing your video is gave me more motivation to go ahead and do it. Thank you 😊 Good luck to me...😊

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 3 жыл бұрын

That's great - and good luck - you are braver than me - I still stick to using a professional for the big jobs!

@onpointplastering 5 жыл бұрын

Your better on the speed skim than me lol great effort well done

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, thanks, though doubt it. Also looks like you are taking on much bigger jobs!

@onpointplastering 5 жыл бұрын

@@GeorginaBisbyDIY I'm a plasterer, roofer,roughcaster to trade ,will try anything apart from plumbing and electrical work but been changing the way I plaster(used 1 trowel for the past 20 yrs) as in using sponge float ,speedskims not used any of the spatulas yet but will be giving them a go at some point

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

@@onpointplastering good for you. Are you finding it quicker/easier/less strenuous?

@onpointplastering 5 жыл бұрын

@@GeorginaBisbyDIY I think it's going to be a lot quicker it's like having a 1200 wide trowel so once I get used to it instead of flattening with a 14 inch trowel I will be flattening with the full width of the speed skim (once I get the hang of it lol) I'm just going to use it as much as possible and hopefully it will become second nature just editing my effort hopefully upload it tonight

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

@@onpointplastering cool - will check it out

@scottjameseaton5503 3 жыл бұрын

At least you had a go. Fair play to you.

@yeshuax2126 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I have too do when I do a 6 bag gauge. Rub it back with the sponge float

@tapeslayersreviewsreviews9807 4 жыл бұрын

Great effort. I do love the plastering trade.

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks : )

@trolertrolls3665 4 жыл бұрын

same guy from Facebook ?

@tapeslayersreviewsreviews9807 4 жыл бұрын

@@trolertrolls3665 only one tape slayer 😂

@trolertrolls3665 4 жыл бұрын

@@tapeslayersreviewsreviews9807 legend Dave

@rs_99_ Жыл бұрын

Great video shared for beginners by a beginner.. definitely not perfect, but that was the whole point of it!

@waynekierans8016 Жыл бұрын

I've learnt mega loads off you tonight x

@thejazzvibe9157 3 жыл бұрын

Quality Great presenting.

@johnwilson230 4 жыл бұрын

Get your first coat just get a even coverage 2 to 3 mil dont worry to much about trowel Mark's second coat about a couple mil leave it goes off slightly wet and square plaster up to polish. Great vid for beginners best smaller wall arear

@cygnus108 Жыл бұрын

I liked the way you just slapped the plaster on. Was very intertaining to watch. The finish track lines was excellent 👌.... well done.. plastering is not easy, as was evident from watching you...

@tinytonymaloney7832 Жыл бұрын

Not seen this video before, that was quite impressive, I expect the old boys network of real spreads will snort in disgust. I personally put a first coat, let it settle and then a second coat, I'm no pro spread either but a pro showed me how because he was too busy to come and do my small wall indoors. It had to be sanded a little and filled here and there but I did it myself and I was chuffed to bits with it. I used a light against the wall also to find dips and bumps. Anyway, well done you, how did the wall look after painting?

@GeorginaBisbyDIY Жыл бұрын

Well done - sounds like the perfect job for a DIYer! It looks great but only because it’s a small wall - I don’t think I would have had the stamina to achieve the same results in a big room! Enjoyed trying something new though!

@barnie8282 5 жыл бұрын

My first diy plastering job was a disaster, the wall sucked way to fast even after sealing.Thankfully i managed to scrape it all off. It put me off plastering for a while as i thought every wall was like it and i was to slow. I did a chimney breast with a builder family member and it was a different ball game. Keep up the good work.

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

Oh no - sounds entertaining! Well done for having another go - a chimney breast seems a good size job for a beginner.

@CapitalDP 2 жыл бұрын

Job well done. Cheers

@nadisaym8974 5 жыл бұрын

My... how long did that take you to do? One DIY I never attempt to do. Looks very tiring 👀

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 5 жыл бұрын

A lot longer than a professional and I was exhausted so I don't blame you. The pros definitely earn their money.

@josephmilligan7278 2 жыл бұрын

Well done lass practice makes perfect

@BIN3RY 3 жыл бұрын

I feel better trying plastering now.

@heidiwellstead2896 8 ай бұрын

Thank you i really enjoyed your video x x

@rhysevans7903 4 жыл бұрын

Everything is a DIY job of you take your time,,don't take on too much and don't beat yourself up if its abit ropey..you did alot better than some so called pros 👍

@carl4033 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Except for electrics and gas. Why not save yourself a few quid and have a go.

@MrDswampymarsh 4 жыл бұрын

well done you respect

@Hooch92Gaming 4 жыл бұрын

Good on you for giving it ago

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you : )

@valentineelias7299 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve done really well. I attempted my first plastering last night. I wish I had seen your video first before embarking on the journey. I also did not do a bad job but have seen a look of room for improvement. It is tiring though but enjoyable. Keep up the good work.

@cgavin1 4 жыл бұрын

You did OK. I'm also DIY so I can only offer some tips from my own expereince! 1. Try a slightly wetter mix for the base coat. It spreads easier and gives you a bit more drying time. 2. Its physical work and lots of repetitive movements. That is the killer really for first timers, you got to take a few days to build up your muscles. :) That is fine though - you can easily justify having steak for tea two days running! :) 3. Watch a few more videos of the pros and observe their movements and what direction they are moving things specifically. 4. Invest in good quality tools. Don't just use whatever trowel you can get hold of. Get the right tools (and right size tools) for the job! 5. Accept that failure is part and parcel of becoming proficient at anything and try to enjoy the experience. "The only failure is failure to learn from your mistakes.." etc. :)

@GeorginaBisbyDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Good tips thanks for sharing - so true about the muscles - I was aching for days!

@inspire734 3 жыл бұрын

@@GeorginaBisbyDIY I think I will have my son throw it on the walls and I will smooth it out. I also got some good gel for muscles that numbs the nerves. I use for arthritis, keep it at hand. Also have a jaccuzzi tub when I am done working. Just the kitchen and livingroom. I am wanting round corners instead of square. I think they look nicer the reason I am wanting to do plaster. From Missouri USA