Is This the Best Plastering Lesson You’ll Ever Watch?

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Learn how to plaster like a pro.
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Kirk Johnstone The Plasterer
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Meet Kirk Johnstone
01:36 The Tools
04:08 Mixing Plaster
08:33 First Coat
28:46 Second Coat
56:00 Polishing
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Getting started in plastering can be a rewarding venture, whether you consider it a professional career path or a DIY skill to enhance your home improvement capabilities.
1. Understand the Basics
Before starting plastering, it’s crucial to understand the basic principles and techniques. Plastering requires a keen eye for detail and precision in applying and smoothing the plaster. Familiarize yourself with different types of plaster, such as gypsum-based and cement-based plasters, and where each type is appropriately used.
2. Get the Right Tools
Invest in quality plastering tools. Essential tools for a beginner include a plastering trowel, hawk, mixing bucket, water brush, and a straight edge or featheredge. Good quality tools can make a significant difference in achieving a smooth finish.
3. Training and Courses
Consider taking a plastering course. Many colleges and private training centres across the UK offer plastering courses. These range from introductory sessions to more extensive NVQ or City and Guilds qualifications. Training under experienced instructors can dramatically speed up your learning curve.
4. Practice Makes Perfect
Start practising in a low-stakes environment. You could begin with a small room or a single wall in your home. Practising lets you get comfortable with the feel of the material and the tools.
5. Learn from Professionals
Watch and learn from professionals. Numerous online resources, including KZfaq tutorials, provide step-by-step guides on plastering techniques. If possible, work alongside experienced plasterers to gain hands-on experience and valuable insights.
6. Compliance and Best Practices
Familiarize yourself with the building regulations and best practices in the UK. Understanding the standards for construction and finishing can ensure your work is beautiful and compliant with local laws.
Starting in plastering can be challenging but immensely satisfying. With the right tools, training, and a bit of practice, you'll be able to achieve professional-looking results and perhaps even turn your new skills into a fruitful career.
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@Onthetrowel Ай бұрын

Roger is a great guy, we had a good laugh. Was a pleasure to meet both Roger and Dylan 👌👍

@IanPowell1985 Ай бұрын

Follow both of you, Had a go at plastering and I am completely S*** at it. Lol. Any more Heat Pump rants yet 😁😁

@bfgmarxzy853 Ай бұрын

You're a nice guy mate I've subbed to your channel

@Onthetrowel Ай бұрын

@@bfgmarxzy853 thanks mate, good to have you on board 👍😃

@davidwilliams4830 Ай бұрын

Follow both of you, as a bricklayer i know that the wet trades are hardest to learn. Kudos to Kurt

@DirtyDoggRacing Ай бұрын

Another follower of both channels. great work guys. You make it look easy...but that is years of practice for you - great tradesmen. I've got a small plastering job in Wrexham Kirk if you are at a loose end....? 🤣

@AlanParkend Ай бұрын

Blown away by how humble Roger is. A man with all his experience, but not too proud to admit he’s not good at something and still so keen to learn from others. What a great guy.

@Jammydodgers41 Ай бұрын

God have us 1 mouth and 2 ears for a reason.

@keithwebb658 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video, Roger you two seem to hit it off right from the start. I was glued to it right to the end. Congratulations to all concerned.

@noteverton Ай бұрын

Yeah, I thought the same.

@RedRupert64 Ай бұрын

Yup, he's a real good old boy. Old school. His SB vids are really informative.

@topgazza Ай бұрын

Two of the nicest and best you tubers demonstrating their trades. Joy to watch

@bobwalker8907 Ай бұрын

As an electrical worker this bloke must be the only plasterer ( in the country ) who doesn't fill the back boxes with plaster

@paulharwood6864 Ай бұрын

Can't believe I've just spent 1 hour watching two blokes plastering a wall 🤦 I must get out more. Seriously though that was a bloody good video really enjoyable watch.

@stevedawson4928 Ай бұрын

I'm a retired/semi😂 plasterer of 50+years and this is a breath of fresh air to see a young one doing how it should be done👍

@johnhalliday719 Ай бұрын

The mashup we were all waiting for. Two top tradeys, two top blokes. As a multi trade, you know there’s always something to learn, even if you’ve been doing it for decades.

@robertmosen6126 Ай бұрын

Generalists always have to learn more about specifics when doing a new job. Ppl who fail to learn won’t be any good. I work in similar way but in a whole other profession.

@DaveB324 29 күн бұрын

I run 2 businesses one Plastering and one exterior cleaning and if it wasn’t for some of the pressure washing and window cleaning guys I wouldn’t have a clue Nice to see people sharing the knowledge

@stevenkirby7478 4 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed your lesson today and it brings back memories of my drywall experiences from my youth(age 14+). I'm 77 now and I've always wished that I had mastered the art of platering. Back in the day, of course, the backerboard was different and more complicated, at least here in the US, and because of this drywall seemed to be the best alternative. Thanks for your demeanor.

@Johnjoization Ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video, so much skill, knowledge and experience on display. The mutual respect between Roger & Kirk was a joy to see. As a DIYer I have only "dabbled" in plastering, but I know it is one of the hardest trades out there, but these guys made it look easy. Great finish on both walls. Respect.

@SlackHoffman Ай бұрын

I’m from over in Chicago and this plastering “geezer”is a top bloke 💪….love my fellow Brits, fantastic tradesmen

@Onthetrowel 29 күн бұрын

Thank you

@andrewcarr2431 18 күн бұрын

@@Onthetrowel I 2nd that, ex-pat Northerner now in Canada. as a self-taught handyman in various skills, you are correct in that you only learn by doing. And you do it your way adding techniques from others into your method.

@AnthonyTeasdale Ай бұрын

Rogers perfect comedic timing with dropping the plaster.

@nigelbateman1148 Ай бұрын

Ive been plastering 52 years. Thats how we were taught proper 😊

@Non-Doctors-Music Ай бұрын

Almost no internet in plastering or building. However, watched 10 minutes of this and enjoyed it. I put that down to enjoying people who know what they're doing. Thumbs up, comment, and my thanks!

@paulhaggett3710 Ай бұрын

.......You two fellas are top people, I owe so much to you both. You inspire others and have great core values. Great to see you team up. Thanks to you both

@Onthetrowel Ай бұрын

Very nice comment, cheers mate

@Stunl3y Ай бұрын

learnt more watching this video than watching about 20 others all together

@iangoodchild2897 Ай бұрын

An honest plasterer and feking good at what he does

@whitesteamerstephens1379 Ай бұрын

watched the whole video without skipping.....good job you two

@johnwardle9667 Ай бұрын

Roger's first dollop hitting the floor had me laughing. That is real life.

@keithwebb658 Ай бұрын

Just a quick mention for the cameraman/ editor, brilliant job keeping up with Kirk and being in the right place at the right time!

@woldtop8922 Ай бұрын

That Kirk seems a nice chap. It's nice to know these people are still out there.

@Onthetrowel 29 күн бұрын

Thankyou 😊

@DaveB324 29 күн бұрын

Definitely He has the knowledge and happy to pass it on which is rare nowadays

@rustybrownstein8985 Ай бұрын

I Ioved watching this video of two top blokes. Kirk is not only one of the best plasterers, he's one of the nicest blokes out there, so is roger. Well done both 👏👏👏👏

@RobertSmith-di5ll Ай бұрын

Not that I have a clue about plastering (apart from myself) but this guy comes across as the master.

@pauldixon3677 Ай бұрын

Great video Roger. Many thanks to Kirk for sharing some of his trade secrets. I'll certainly be using some of the hints on my next plastering job. looks like you both had a great day. Well done.

@POLITICAL-BIAS. Ай бұрын

What an expert plasterer this guy is.

@paultant6741 Ай бұрын

True tradesman kirk. Taking care for follow on trade's. Cleaning electrical boxes and cleaning the bottom of the skim for the chippy. A lot of plasterers don't give a 5hit. Great job and great teacher

@Gazr965 Ай бұрын

I worked for a building tool makers in Bradford, some plasterers would ask us to 'break in' their finishing floats, so we used a fine grit p120 linishing belt also slightly radiused the corners, then buffed to a fine polished surface on the buffing wheel which was also used for finishing foundry moulders trowels, they were impressed😎 Gaz Yorkshire.

@DlStreamnet Ай бұрын

I love this lad. I also get the sense he could kill me with one punch.

@SkillBuilder Ай бұрын

you are not wrong but for all that he has an incredible warmth that also come across on camera 100% genuine

@RayWilliams-ui7gw Ай бұрын

Henry Cooper was a left handed plasterer who used to work with his twin brother. He said it kept him in shape for fights. Look what his left hook did to his opponents.😃

@davidfisher268 Ай бұрын

What fun to watch…this guy knows his stuff!

@solb101 Ай бұрын

It’s great to watch a master at his trade. A virtuoso performance.

@AmbionicsUK 29 күн бұрын

Brilliant video. This has inspired me to have a go at skimming the walls in the kid's bedroom myself. Thanks gents, pleasure to watch you at work!

@SkillBuilder 29 күн бұрын

Have fun!

@kd300 20 күн бұрын

I have watched Kirk he is brilliant, Roger great too , thanks guys

@noskills9577 Ай бұрын

I like Kirk, thinking man’s plasterer if there ever was one

@Onthetrowel Ай бұрын

I'll take that... cheers pal😊

@robertlawson8572 24 күн бұрын

@@Onthetrowel There's an expression used in a lot of trades... "Use your head to save your legs" (get everything you need out of the van / stores and to the work zone in one trip, don't go back and forth all day collecting this and that, then those...) No doubt you do that, since you've also, and quite brilliantly, explained "how to use your head to save your back" by "counting dips" at about 17 minutes in... The number of times I've been told that this that or the other bit of wasted time and effort "was only a few seconds"... But it's a few seconds times thousands of instances every year... 3 seconds x 1,000 = 50 minutes... and that would just be four instances of wasting three seconds per day at work... We had an apprentice (not plastering ) on one site, to whom every day was day one... Site was remote from shops, but he arrived every day without his lunch, without a drink, and without his cigarettes... Never learned...

@paulfinglas1305 29 күн бұрын

Omg can't believe I have just watched an hour of plastering brilliant

@garethmcrae668 Ай бұрын

Great fun! Really liked the top of wall method- will adopt that. Rog's angle of attack is so steep that he gets the gear all over the floor- needs to sail closer to the wind! We usually run plaster up the bevel joints first to give the extra depth a chance to set up; Kirk doesnt seem bothered and no struggle to get it sweet. I like how he's not prescriptive though- he knows his stuff but not arrogant.

@philliplewis4212 Ай бұрын

I've watched Kirk for a long time, always a happy guy with a great smile, I think anyone in the building trade would love to work with him!!!

@tschubb1992 Ай бұрын

So good to see Kirk on the channel, legend!

@user-fg2js4cl8q Ай бұрын

Hað one plaster do my house stairs, had to replace carpet, more on floor than wall. Need this guy next house amazing view. Amazing. 2 Plaster gods, Roger is a humble, great guy. Love it.

@Rum8146 Ай бұрын

Plaster porn…love it! I’ve been seeing Kirk pop up on short video feeds and offering valuable tips, but had never seen anything of length. This is possibly the best plastering lesson I’ll ever watch, as the title suggests. Loads of little tips thoughtfully explained and justified. Great work Kirk (and ‘not bad’ from Roger).

@Ste2023 Ай бұрын

Roger & Kirk Kirk is brilliant

@kevinbeale4879 Ай бұрын

Kirk is such a natural presenter.....great teaching video guys :-)

@BettySwollocks13 Ай бұрын

What proper likeable fella- brilliant instruction.

@Onthetrowel 29 күн бұрын

Cheers mate

@madintheheid Ай бұрын

Noting that there are many ways to accomplish the same task and not 'the' way, helps a lot; continually re-adjusting what you do and not how you do it, leads to early-onset fatigue and rapid disillusionment in your work, particularly when you're a 'occasional user' of the trade as a general builder. It's also good to see demonstrated that items part art, part science. That's the best plastering video I've seen since the SB plastering intro vid and b'fuck, I've watched a fair few! Very many thanks, all.

@tj9382 Ай бұрын

Great video. Once you have learnt the rules and mastered the craft, then you know how to break the rules, but in the right way. Trying to explain this to a beginner or novice is very difficult.

@BleachDemon99 Ай бұрын

This was the duo we didn’t know we needed…….👏🏼

@darwi4 Ай бұрын

As an old decorator I find it such a joy to see someone who really has a feel for their craft working. An apprenticeship with a craftsman like this is the gold standard and all those little details. Fantastic, could watch this all day.

@simonbray4113 Ай бұрын

When I was decorating I saw all sorts of skimmed walls. Great video😊👍

@lespearce7780 Ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant Video by two top tradesmen. I’ve been a plasterer for 25 years , and I’ve still learned so much from watching this channel. I love learning new ways . Keep up the good work Kirk , love this channel.

@Onthetrowel 29 күн бұрын

Thanks mate

@romanygypsyderek Ай бұрын

Great demonstration gents..thank you both

@Tild 6 күн бұрын

this guy is so knowledgeable and down to earth you can tell

@g.johnson3119 Ай бұрын

Been plastering on and off for six years now but listening to Kirk I learned so much more! Thanks mate for sharing skills. Trade legends format truly inspiring👍

@paulaevans4909 Ай бұрын

Learnt so much thank you and such an enjoyable video with genuine lovely gents.

@Nehbur Ай бұрын

I think this is one of the hardest jobs in the construction game. Much respect.

@rooflessmofo Ай бұрын

Having to block the wife for trolling in his comments 😂😂😂😂 great video, lots of experience talking. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

@robertmosen6126 Ай бұрын

Just have to say wow. In the first few seconds you told us that you don’t know enough about plastering but are now going to learn from a pro. KZfaq is full of ”experts” and as a new home owner it’s sometimes hard to spot bad handymen and bad techniques. But you are one of the few i listen to and i like when ppl are humble and ready to learn more.

@siaddersl2936 Ай бұрын

Really enjoyed that, only problem could only give one thumbs up...

@teamdfc1 26 күн бұрын

As someone who has realised plastering more than a patch just isn't a skill I can master I was going to skip this video, so glad a didn't, was a pleasure to watch the job done with care and skill by someone who takes pride in thier trade. Thank you.

@lewishumphries2893 Ай бұрын

So much knowledge in that room . Im not a plasterer, never plastered but im subscribed to kurt and find it interesting and he comes across as a great bloke

@Onthetrowel 29 күн бұрын

Cheers mate

@paulcloona9331 Ай бұрын

Follow both of the lads. Brilliant video 🇮🇪

@peterwardle572 Ай бұрын

A great lesson in how to skim plaster, thanks mates.

@user-wx1dx8bs9u Ай бұрын

Absolute pleasure to watch two top tradesmen who encourage others.Thank yoy

@scottnever8732 Ай бұрын

i love @Onthetrowel already subscribed. Welcome to Skill Builder Kirk love your work.

@Onthetrowel Ай бұрын

Cheers mate, I quite like it over here.

@SJWardBuilders Ай бұрын

fantastic video! Kirk you are an ace teacher! Thank you!

@Onthetrowel Ай бұрын

Cheers mate

@bengosden8912 Ай бұрын

spent 50 years plastering and my wrists and forarms are now suffering

@malcolmhouse9547 7 күн бұрын

What a nice couple of blokes and great advice

@hdnparker Ай бұрын

My Finnish Mashal town feather lite 18 inch l ve had over 40 years good as new non stainless American carbon steel' I paid 38 quid for it in the early eighties. Plastering fast and accurate is an art.

@jimhealy5993 Ай бұрын

Wow, I’m stressed looking at it , knowing the clock is ticking on the mix ..super skills

@SkillBuilder Ай бұрын

loads of time, we even stopped for some lunch

@keithpilkington907 Ай бұрын

Thanks alot for that and fantastic work chaps

@AC-gm6bq Ай бұрын

Great plasterer. Like his channel too when i have watched it.

@Onthetrowel Ай бұрын

Appreciate that mate thankyou

@gdfggggg Ай бұрын

Kirk is the muts nuts. “Plastering for beginners” is also an amazing plasterer/renderer. This is a bright guy; mix that with his practical ability makes a great combination. Well done for having a go Rog. Picking up new skills like this when you’re used to doing it another way for years isn’t easy.

@finchy3394 Ай бұрын

Been watching kirk for at least a year. Been watching you for even longer Rodger. What a team up. great to watch. Already watched kirks video on this. Both brilliant.

@dmcgwhisper5945 Ай бұрын

Kirk is brilliant! So generous to his viewers. Loved the dot n dab explanation.

@CarlosMendez-hs8yi 24 күн бұрын

What a plasterer great to watch your technic is brilliant keep the videos coming

@TineBeo Ай бұрын

Two great craftsmen. So much to it when it's been done properly. Great video boys. A word to Roger.. its inspirational that a man wish such a depth of knowledge and experience has the humility and patience to be taught to refine your skill. So many young lads without either. Again, inspirational. Respect from Ireland.

@mikesharp4033 27 күн бұрын

Absolute Genius. I wish I had known this when I was an impoverished "first time buyer" forced into renovating my first home. Sir, you are the Master. Thank you and best wishes.

@mohammeddanyal3377 21 күн бұрын

Bro i always watch your videos i been plastering for 10 years and you plaster like more or less the same technique as me i learnt the manoeuvre of starting from top and push it down 2 strokes best thing ever honestly thank you

@Gazr965 Ай бұрын

Kirk, a trowel master😎 Gaz Yorkshire.

@Onthetrowel 29 күн бұрын

Cheers Gaz

@wendythebearboston5304 Ай бұрын

Highly informative. Highly entertaining.

@towie2079 2 күн бұрын

I would agree with Roger that the mix was too weak and sloppy, but his wall was only half the size of Kirk's wall, for Kirks wall it was ideal, Roger's wall turned out ok after all, looks like they have different methods but are both confident plasterers, Great tips from both and really enjoyed watching them have great fun together, superb vid, thanks guys!

@andrewcarr2431 18 күн бұрын

in North America (and other places I would guess, I can only comment on the US and Canada) some roll on the topcoat after mixing the material thinner, then skim it off. amazed me, first time I saw it done as coming from the UK and used to seeing the trowel on method. It is a pretty fast way of finishing especially with the long Darby trowel or skimming blades available on the market these days.

@deathbyowls 15 күн бұрын

Hey Kirk, love your channel. A small bit of advice? You demonstrated the technique you use to save bending when you do the bottom of walls and then you bend 3 times every time you fill your hawk! Put your plaster bucket on a crate! Can’t wait fir the next one. 👍 Clive ( plasterer of 45 years)

@cecilgray7700 Күн бұрын

Well done guys.. always struggled with plastering..

@garryok3730 16 күн бұрын

Kirk is a true time served professional I love Roger’s enthusiasm and professionalism but there’s a reason for the “ jack of all trades “ expression.Happy to have either working for me

@paullane8709 13 күн бұрын

What is a true timed plasterer.

@andywilkie1986 Ай бұрын

Hes one of our own, hes one of our own, kirk Johnstone hes one of our own

@gwynwilliams4877 Ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. Can’t wait to mix another bucket on my test wall and try again.

@SkillBuilder Ай бұрын

Have fun! I need a practice wall too

@dodobarbar 13 күн бұрын

Eyhhhh. I'm just in a process to plaster a wall myself and IT IS VERY USEFUL to get some tips from the real PROs! THX!!!

@tripwired_ Ай бұрын

brilliant video, learnt a lot, thanks for sharing and great to see this collaboration between two legends!

@BradshawJoinery Ай бұрын

Top bloke. Great to see thankyou!

@jasperchatterton2804 Ай бұрын

Yes this IS the best plastering lesson ever, your literally giving aways diamonds there! free!!!😮 Fantastic 👍👏👌

@Mitzy-0409 Ай бұрын

This was brilliant well done lads

@rich8037 Ай бұрын

This is going to sound pretentious AF, but watching Kirk is poetry in motion - like watching anyone who's really skilled with any kind of tool or equipment.

@Theartman487 Ай бұрын

Great to listen and grab experience

@thisisme003 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for showing the cleaning of the electrical sockets. Such a great detail. How many times I've been searching for completely filled up sockets, it's crazy...

@armoris66 6 күн бұрын

Subbed to both of your channels and that was one of the most enjoyable vids I've watched in a long time. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

@dugandav1 Ай бұрын

What a great authentic video

@billsmith-hl8rk Ай бұрын

You boys are excellent communicators & teachers of your crafts.

@42RHD Ай бұрын

Huge admiration for skilled trades. And new trowels are very discouraging to a beginner.

@impamiizgraa 16 күн бұрын

As a lone woman about to embark on a full house reno on my own, these 2 are godsends! I will make mistakes but I am learning so much that I don't feel totally clueless going in. There's something I can follow to help me along. Thank you so much Roger and Kirk

@SkillBuilder 16 күн бұрын

Our pleasure, it is nice to know that you are encouraged.

@robd9863 10 күн бұрын

Never give up! And never let any of the professionals tell you that you can't do something. Things might take you twice as long but you'll also put in twice the care and attention to detail.

@knowwhatyouhold 25 күн бұрын

Dylan your good bro, well done. Roger thank you too bro.

@trevordarby467 Ай бұрын

Brilliant to great tradesmen to watch never to old to learn something new

@fallingwithflair Ай бұрын

You can only teach so much... Too right. Among flying instructors there is a saying... "It's impossible to teach someone to master flying... You just need to prevent them from dying while they learn!"

@Onthetrowel 29 күн бұрын

I like that 😂🙌