Been plastering over 20 yr now, all you say is correct. I do believe u need to be able to do all. I use all methods it’s just what works at the time. Whatever gets u to the perfect finish is what counts. Keep it going
@annoyingbstard94073 жыл бұрын
I’m not a plasterer but fancied giving it a go. I struggled with flatness using the “traditional” methods but using a sponge I managed to get a lovely finish. Well worth the few quid for one.
@stevenh9155 жыл бұрын
as a chippy ... thankyou for cleaning up the door linings and not leaving a bmx size ramp of plaster at the bottom of the wall, my arcs and skirting goes on so much better when the spreads tidy their work. :)
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Not a problem mate - we all have to help each other in this game. Cheers 👍
@jamieforrester28574 жыл бұрын
I'm a plasterer and I always keep my work clean for carpenters and electrics , your comment made me smile cus there's so many bad tradesmen out there 🤗
@petergray8823 жыл бұрын
Lol,the bell cast !
@JoesGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Seen a few sponge-floated walls recently and been well impressed with the uniformity in the finish. This vid has definitely convinced me to give it a go over the conventional method. Love the content 👍🏼 keep it up and thanks!
@barrygreenwood62514 жыл бұрын
Been plastering 35 year used sponge method on and off just done a few walls on a staircase it reminded me how easy it is and what a finish it leaves top drawer 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
It is great mate.
@richardbranston-davis88584 жыл бұрын
Been plastering 30 years just started sponge floating.. what a finish it leaves , I do two swipes with a steel trowel and cross trowel with a Nela plastic love it.. Should have done this years ago.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
It's mad isn't it mate - it really does make a difference! Thanks for the comment - hope you're well and thanks for watching!
@charliet11754 жыл бұрын
Just about to embark on my first plastering projects. Thank you for your videos mate I can tell you’ve already saved me time money and stress braking down the different methods so it’s not confusing or overwhelming. Massive 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Not a problem mate - it's great hearing from you and good luck with your first project! Let me know how you get on 👍
@jamesbailey4211 Жыл бұрын
I always use my spongefloat it leaves a beautiful finish easier. I got myself a speedskim a few months back and still not sure about it but will keep trying
@maxplant69264 жыл бұрын
You're so neat mate, I get in such a mess when plastering 😂
@Db-fv8ij5 жыл бұрын
Definitely going to give the sponge float a go never used it on gypsum but love it for sand and cement render. Thanks for the upload really helpful 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
No worries and thanks for the support pal!
@gaynorhorner47914 жыл бұрын
Good wee video mate. Haven't used a sponge float for 20 Years. Only ever used one if the mix was setting too fast to bring it back to life.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate - thank you for watching and it was great hearing from you 👍
@michelledrew4688 Жыл бұрын
Very informative thank you 👍 At present ive just got all the gear and no idea 🥴 but I certainly feel more confident after watching that. Thankfully mine is more patchwork on the ceiling. Where i stupidly 😞 drilled through a pipe in the bedroom and brought part of the ceiling down 😯 Not my finest hour!😭 And then some patchwork to the interior, exterior walls 🙄 Slightly different, but same principles ......... isn't it 😧??
@deanarnold105 жыл бұрын
I've been a sponge monkey the last few years, since following Gary (plastering force) on youtube..for all the reasons you stated at the end. He helped me so much, patiently answering a barrage of questions. Keep up the good work mate 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
He is the pro of Sponge floating isn't he. His channels great - he knows his stuff! Thanks for your support I appreciate it pal 👍
@farikomike5245 жыл бұрын
Gary is the man 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
He is mate 👍
@Fxrai_invested5 жыл бұрын
Plastering For Beginners agreed! Could say the same about you 😉
@tirin54872 жыл бұрын
Is plastering force sponge method the same as the method shown on this vid as hes took his vids down so cant see how he does it
@leebooth8763 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great vids Blaine. I have attempted 2 walls now which have turned out pretty good. Still room for improvements. I’m now gonna try sponge float on my next wall. Keep up the great vids. All the best.
@Gabbo-lv3zo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving us your time mate just recently qualified an just gonna try my friends bathroom I been finding your videos most helpful once again cheers fella
@PlasteringForBeginners3 жыл бұрын
Not a problem mate. Thank you so much for watching - I really appreciate it. Cheers and good luck with your skimming 👍
@shawnotoole39885 жыл бұрын
For someone whom don't do it often, that's a nice finish. Good job. Have me a better idea of how to do my hallway Wall.
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate and good luck with your hallway 👍
@tomybino14264 жыл бұрын
Ok - I got the paid course + watched all of the vids from your channel (multiple times) + spend fortune on tools + transcribed all directions on paper (so I can follow them easily). First coat of pva is already on the wall and two bags of multifinish are waiting ready. Buckets and tools are set-up. Tomorrow I will do my first ever skim coat :) If it does not work out ok, I will do it again and again. Wish me luck !!!
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Mate that's exciting stuff! I wish you the best of luck and let us know how you get on! Bloody exciting 😂
@tomybino14264 жыл бұрын
So I did it. The wall is looking Ok - it is smooth like glass, but with some imperfections. Not too bad for the first time plastering. I did some things wrong - my 1st mix was too dry and it took me too long to get it on the wall. I also need to be more careful with corners. I will do the same wall again ;) It was really hard work but the second time will be easier. Btw the 10 step formula is magic! I would definitely recommend using the speedskim and sponge float !
@paulfallon452 жыл бұрын
I always sponge floated and get great results can take on more walls and finish them up quicker as a whole, I would swap your small fine grade sponge for an 18 inch medium grade Refina and use a steel 1.2 meter speed skim to close it in I am a builder but have plastered for years and even though I do say so myself can do a better job than a lot of so-called PLASTERS, I recently completed an extension job and did a few walls myself when the plasterer wasn’t present and let him complete all the rest of it, in the end the client had her brother a decorator who went over the lot of it with emulation and when painting commented that my walls were far superior to the professional plasterer
@onpointplastering5 жыл бұрын
Sponge floating is so handy but I only do it on walls I think need it or if I think my 1st flatten isnt going the way i want it great upload m8👍
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Yeah that makes sense - it's works in certain situations! Great hearing from you again mate 👍
@stephenholman94123 жыл бұрын
Am in the game 30 years and I’ve seen every fad , new invention and tried em all, now I’m a great believer in every man to his own and basically if the customer is happy and you get paid it’s been a success , but I find the sponge float unnecessary if the walls 90% flat and true , the only time I bring the sponge float out is if the walls not even and you have 3 mm here and 5 mm there the sponge is brilliant for floating it level but it does prolong the job so I only use it when it’s realy needed as most of my work is price work I’m paid by the m2 and I can get a hell of a lot more plaster on the walls/ceiling if I’m not sponging , nothing wrong with a sponge and as I say every man/woman to there own .
@ramonmolina80702 жыл бұрын
Brilliant 👏
@bloggs6924134 жыл бұрын
it does leave a better flatter finish you are 100% spot on
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
It is s great method of plastering pal!
@flashgordon19104 жыл бұрын
Here in the USA we always use the red float which is a hard sponge float for exterior wall because it's easy to spread the mud n the walls,. For interior walls we use the square trowels but myself I prefer to use the pool trowels that don't leave all the marks and lines
@timrussell12184 жыл бұрын
Hey bud. Been on trowel 20 years. I fell in love with sponge method but soon went back to my old traditional method lol you will too. My rendering has never been top drawer but after watching your video I smashed it out the park. Keep up the good work mate. The Happi plasterer.
@Zoltar18115 жыл бұрын
I tried to dry trowel with my plastic and it leaves these little micro scratches. So for me dry trowel with steel sometimes flatten with plastic. Sponge has a time and a place. 🤙🏼 gr8 vid though
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Has the plastic trowel got any scratches pal? It's strange that it's doing that! Thanks for the support, cheers.
@andrewmorgan70845 жыл бұрын
I've been getting the same problem. Its because the blade is scratched or not quite 100% clean from previous work. I use this one for stage 1 flattening and then finish off with a newer one. Seems to work out.
@blackesteyes11334 жыл бұрын
I use wet and dry on my plaziflex before every approach coz they do mark very easily. Try and avoid going over beads with too much force. One bit of advice, don't use them too early in the gauge either because the blade is too flexible and u will get wavey walls.
@gerardjames75395 жыл бұрын
Just started doing sponge floating after 27 years of plastering,what a difference wish I had done it years ago.
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Its a lot easier in the joints isn't it mate!
@gerardjames75395 жыл бұрын
It certainly is.
@gracegregory27773 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to trying this!
@deeeeeeeench12094 жыл бұрын
Top tip for beginners wet the dry edge of the ceiling or any dry edge with a paintbrush and water before you get skimming it will help you with a lot
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Great tip matey - cheers!
@completepreservation5 жыл бұрын
I will have to give it a try....been years since I used the the sponge :)
@glennmansell49153 жыл бұрын
Iv been using the sponge no for a few years , with the ox flex trowel after an a much better finish I think
@andrewmorgan70845 жыл бұрын
I've been plastering for a few years now. I use a metal to put on and plastic to flatten and trowel up. I have tried sponge floating once or twice but I never feel too comfortable using this method. I find using a plastic trowel instead of metal is far easier and leaves a decent finish in my view. However, I can see the merit in using a sponge. The fact you physically flatten the wall must mean it ends up flatter than a traditional method. I'll give it another go at some point. See if I can perfect it.
@Jcoughlan4 жыл бұрын
Sssshhhh....... don’t tell everyone about the plastic trowels.... seriously.... we’ll be out of a job!!
@duncanhenderson87693 жыл бұрын
only ever used it on backing coat. Think I tried it once but it dug into the plaster. Maybe i did it too soon
@fergalbannon46144 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that dude. Doing my bro's house this week. Very helpful.
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot mate! I really appreciate it and good luck 👍
@montygti5 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on how to get striaght corners on corners and ceilings,
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
I'll look into mate - hopefully get one done soon for you. Cheers 👍
@ThePool911black3 жыл бұрын
Plaster on the edge of the door linings are a nightmare for the decorator also because the chipee will not remove it it's down to the decorator
@howesbuildingservices47485 жыл бұрын
sponging is good and its been done for years, the chap who put me on to it had been doing it for the last 30 years so its not new, but only thing is, id use my marshalltown not the flexi, that only comes out for last trowel, ive done what you did and used it early and got caught out, but youll not know unless you got back after its painted and put a light down the wall, so to flatten in after sponging id use my marshalltown, prob twice more after sponging, then use the nela midiflex or refina sf2, slightly stiffer than the first flexis that came out and imo better............
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight mate - great info, thanks for sharing 👍
@Seanmufc895 жыл бұрын
It’s a big taboo subject, but one coat sponging is a legit way. Cuts an hour off your set and gives same results. There’s too much focus on what BG say regarding two coating, a good plasterer can handle the multi finish with 1,2 or 7 coats it’s all about technique and experience. It is a touchy subject though.
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
That's true actually mate. It is touchy but I think I'm going to test it out and make a video on it. I think it's worth looking at. Thanks for the comment mate 👍
@paulthewitt5 жыл бұрын
The plasterer I use for sets that are too big for me said he doesn’t do this not because of the finish- but it’s more prone to cracking. Fine if working on new builds or whatever but for him doing private jobs he would just get called back to fix it so often that it lost him more money and time than it would save him in the first place. Not to mention less word of mouth referrals
@Seanmufc895 жыл бұрын
I’ve not found that at all. Skim is skim. Like I said a lot of people take what British gypsum say as gospel. When you chuck away a dollop of multi in the bin it sets solid, would it be stronger if you mixed a fresh set with it? No. By the way I do use the 2 coat system in certain situations, but I have no problem with one coat either as long as there is 3-4mm of product on the wall obviously.
@BD-sv8dj2 жыл бұрын
Don’t use the speed skim and don’t flatten the second coat!! Sponging wet moves your fat around well enough to flatten it out very well.
@3foria4202 жыл бұрын
i also thought this especially with skim finish only being a few mm depth at best , however i would like to try the sponge method myself , it seems to take out a lot of the stress involved
@BD-sv8dj2 жыл бұрын
@@3foria420 i find it cuts down time on little jobs, fills out spots better on a shit background and over all is quite satisfying to trowel up, just don’t do it in winter as your set will hang about 👍🏼
@3foria4202 жыл бұрын
@@BD-sv8dj thanks for the info much apreciated 🙏
@runthomas3 жыл бұрын
he didnt mention...not only do you wet the wall...YOU WET THE SPONGE FLOAT TOO
@garyblackburn11074 жыл бұрын
What about it weakening the surface of plaster because you are basically using fat to trowel up with
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
That's one side to the argument mate!!
@theclinician37863 жыл бұрын
Awesome work as always mate. Are you pressing hard when you’re taking out your sponge lines? I find the sponge kinda scratches my first coat sometimes and the lines are stubborn to swipe out. Any ideas mate?
@PlasteringForBeginners3 жыл бұрын
You might be leaving it too long - try trowelling earlier and I think it will help a lot pal! Thank you for watching 👍
@aylorpaul39 Жыл бұрын
Hi Blaine, great vid. DIYer by going to try sponge float on next wall I do . 2 questions . What size sponge float are you using? and noticed you are not using speedsk im ( just bought one OMG) on 2nd FF patterning ?
@PrzemysawOkoowicz5 жыл бұрын
Great Video! I use sponge after flattening 2nd coat and as a beginner I have to say it's a lot easier than traditional plastering and final effect is amazing.
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Hi mate how's it going, great to hear from you! Yeah it is a great system and a very effective form of plastering which I really enjoy 👍. Great hearing from you and I hope you're well!
@Lemon-squeezer5 жыл бұрын
When I was an apprentice plasterer many years ago I was told in the olden days they sponge floated there work with a wood grain float I just assumed it died out as time went on or it wasn't as effective as first thought but it seems to be creeping back in and fellow spreads are swearing by it
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
That's brilliant I never knew that! That's great to hear thanks for that insight! Cheers 👍
@Lemon-squeezer5 жыл бұрын
@@PlasteringForBeginners the guy who took me under his wing as an apprentice, his old man was a spread and told me back in his day it was all lime work and plastic floats wasn't a round back then so they used a smooth yellow pine wood float which absorbed some of the moisture then plasterers started experimenting with it on finishes,apparently that's how it came about according to him lol great vid mate enjoying your content your putting out atb👍
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
That's facinating - love hearing the stories from proper old school plasterers! Its great isn't it. Thanks mate I really appreciate that. Cheers 👍
@petergray54914 жыл бұрын
@@PlasteringForBeginners I was thougt to float my angles,pine float ,lol,been sponging and using speed skim last 2 years,no going back now .
@rewind123542 жыл бұрын
What’s the difference between metal and plastic speedskims? Thanks
@PlasteringForBeginners2 жыл бұрын
The plastic is for flattening and the steel is for a finish 👍👍
@rewind123542 жыл бұрын
@@PlasteringForBeginners Ok thanks mate I'm just a diy guy looking at covering up some Artex which would you get?.
@petergray8823 жыл бұрын
40 yrs traditional ,3yrs sponging,I won't be without the sponge now
@wthomas79552 жыл бұрын
Well, I'll never be as good as a professional plasterer. No question there.
@datheat28542 жыл бұрын
Sponge is a 💯method but trowels’ normally adopt a plastering system a stick with it. Though it’s better to be flexible in systems tools and products. Otherwise you get left behind
@laurabradley18573 жыл бұрын
Hi there - great video for us as beginners having a go at doing up our house! We have done a couple of walls but want to try the sponge float. Did you just do a single skim coat on this? I have been doing a 2mm, then a 1mm layer? Thanks!
@Kerritwyford5 жыл бұрын
Lovely finish mate
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate!
@MrRdt19702 жыл бұрын
Hi has anyone got any tips for doing curved ceiling my trowel digs in arghhhhhhh
@risforrenovation7935 жыл бұрын
Another great video keep up the good work mate :)
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot mate I really appreciate that 👍
@paymanhocynpure85513 жыл бұрын
Good job great it's also my father job
@andrewlucas5593 жыл бұрын
U do that on ceiling to
@leeholke98515 жыл бұрын
after 2nd coat I flatten with speed skim then sponge the plastic trowel and then flexi
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Sounds good - makes sense mate ,👍
@leeholke98515 жыл бұрын
@@PlasteringForBeginners no wrong way or right way as long as looks good at the end
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Exactly that mate! Theres no right way at all pal 👍
@jackdyson45835 жыл бұрын
Ndreella
@jamieforrester28574 жыл бұрын
Lay on with stainless then trowel up with plastic and it comes up mint, put 2 coats on with stainless then flatten and trowel up with plastic it's leaves it perfect,
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up mate!! I'll bear that in mind - cheers 👍
@AnthonySmith-cp7yc4 жыл бұрын
58 years old been plastering approx 35 years ; loving the videos Blaine 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot mate. It's great to hear from a professional like yourself. Thanks for watching 👍
@barnie82825 жыл бұрын
For a beginner which route is best to go down, only done a handful of wall the traditional way.
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
I think that there is a bit more that can go wrong with sponge floating to be honest but when you get the hang of it I reckon sponging could be easier.
@kevinjackson51915 жыл бұрын
@@PlasteringForBeginners I thought sponge floating was supposed to make plastering easier and faster for beginners?
@Bullittful5 жыл бұрын
@@kevinjackson5191 Good point!
@rockroll4565 жыл бұрын
Keep them coming bud great advice 👍👍👍👍
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate I appreciate that 👍
@Martin878787874 жыл бұрын
What's the point in doing 2 coats? Does it make it easier to get a good finish? Thanks
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
The plaster I use is a 2 cost system - there's more strength in applying the plaster that way. I also find you get a much nicer finish 👍
@trolertrolls36654 жыл бұрын
Believe it or not sponge floating is not recommended by the plaster companies and they wont stand over it as paint might not key
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
I know mate - only Knauf MP finish is designed to be sponge floated!
@peterjones62264 жыл бұрын
Like the idea of the speed skim. I’ve used both methods of skimming. Sponge float, and traditional, do agree better finish with sponge. Is there any chance you could post some external rendering vids, that’s where lack confidence. 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Yeah the Speedskims are great mate. Check out the channel - I have some rendering videos there pal 👍
@paulfleming13235 жыл бұрын
Another good vid everyone will have an opinion on spongeing some will love it some will think it’s not plastering at all always a good mix ..,.do you still prefer the Refina spat to the Ox spat or have you come around to the Ox
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Hello Paul how's it going mate,? Yeah you are right! Its not everyone's cup of tea but it's worth trying for variety! Haha you know what mate I'm starting to love the Plastic blade from Speedskim. It really is a game changer but I still think that the frame could be better! Great hearing from you 👍
@pipepuffah6548 Жыл бұрын
I was taught to float up with a wooden float, I must be old 😎
@roryedwards54905 жыл бұрын
Great vid, will give this a go ! What sizes have you gone for with you sponge float and super flex ?
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate 👍. My sponge float is 12" and my Super Flex 2 is 16" pal!
@nannasfeet5 жыл бұрын
I tried it once on a hot day matey and it didn’t turn out quite as well as I’d hoped but in all fairness it was probably a timing issue so when I move house and have to skim artex ceilings I will give it another go , great insight buddy , by the way what’s your thoughts on stilts 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Yeah give it another go. I must admit my first time was a failure but it went a lot better after that! Yeah I really rate stilts mate - they take some adjustment but they are brilliant when you get the hang of them!
@enriquetuza3753 жыл бұрын
Gracias 😊
@MrEpicbird4 жыл бұрын
cant say ive used a sponge , but looks good... what a bout a large ceiling say 50m2 would you do the same?? .all the best .john
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Hi mate...You could but you'd have to do it in sections so the plaster doesn't harden with the sponge marks in. Hope this helps pal 👍
@MyCrazylikeafox3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome..
@martinkinnaird46363 жыл бұрын
Where do you get your brushes from cheers mate 👍
@Tez735 жыл бұрын
Hi blain , I’ve never tried the sponge but I just can’t get my head round why it’s better If you have flattened on board why sponge . If sand cement render I can understand keeping a float flat to take off high spots etc . It just seems it’s just more work to do and something else to wash . Not doughting ya mate .
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
I'll be honest I thought the exact same thing. I was expecting to hate it the first time I did it but the finish is amazing. It really is! That's what it all comes down to for me mate - giver it a go 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
I'll be honest I thought the exact same thing. I was expecting to hate it the first time I did it but the finish is amazing. It really is! That's what it all comes down to for me mate - giver it a go 👍
@rickyreef34405 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Blaine on your engagement . Mate , I got this video suggested , thought it was going to be about Rockcote Sponge Finish ( remember it ) verse Sand / Cement Render , then your mug comes up on screen 😂. Good luck with your channel , sent the link to Paul and Gordy . Miss proper inside plastering mate . 🇳🇿🇬🇧
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Hello mate hows it going! Imagine hearing from you - It didn't think it would travel that far ha! Thanks for the support I appreciate it! You might miss the plastering but NZ is the place to be mate! Hope you're well and it's great hearing from you Richard. Cheers!
@HSilver3415 жыл бұрын
Good vid have u tried any bigger areas though with the sponge how far u think u could do without turning back n trowelling up especially n this muggy weather The finer float a bit more forgiving though 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
I have I usually just spray more water before the floating. This normally gives me more time mate 👍
@antonino123456789104 жыл бұрын
I Need to buy all the tools, can please suggest me which? From the video I can't understand the brand and the dimensions of the tolls
@tomgriffiths63803 жыл бұрын
I think he’s using marshalltown trowel, ox superflex and refina polishing trowels and sponge floats. All three brands are good but do and use whatever this dude is using because he knows what he’s doing!!! Great work mate if you ever want a free days work I’ll do it as long as you teach me all day, would love to be this good!
@HSilver3414 жыл бұрын
Hi mate hope your well did u ever carry on with the sponge?? 👍👍
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Not really mate - I went back to the old school method ha!
@shortclipsdiy56402 жыл бұрын
can i learn with you
@emmakerrokaan60495 жыл бұрын
Silly questions: 1. Do you actually need flattening right after a second coat if you are going to sponge float and then flattening it anyway? 2. Why can't you do flattening with that speed-thingy every time, why only once with it? It seems so much quicker and easier than with a trowel. I'm perfectly newbie with plastering but I'd like to try lime plastering (hydraulic lime powder) with two small walls in my bedroom. Would it be ok if I'll use plastic trowel with both coats, do all flattenings with that speed-thingy and sponge float after a second coat as you showed? Professionals, your advice will be much appreciated.
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Hi mate! I just think that if you use it straight away then the plaster will still be at so I think the initial flatten is due to timings more than anything. The speedskim is good but you can't fill any holes or low spots in the plaster. The still need the control of your trowel for that but you could use it after that. Theres no reason you can't!
@emmakerrokaan60495 жыл бұрын
@@PlasteringForBeginners Thank you very much for answering. All the best for you from Finland.
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Not a problem! Hope it goes well and thanks for watching 👍
@duncanwilson85255 жыл бұрын
Looks a lot of legwork, just follow the instructions on the bags.
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant 😂
@floyd11865 жыл бұрын
Is there a difference between fine and medium course sponge floats with this method? Cheers
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Hi mate how's it going! The medium sponge is slightly more abrasive but it really doesn't make a massive difference if your using it for finish plaster 👍
@jordanmorris42205 жыл бұрын
I sponge float every set and I have found fine sponges get clogged up slightly more meaning that when cleaning the smaller hole hold bits of plaster which is harder to get out but both do a the same job 👍
@floyd11865 жыл бұрын
@@jordanmorris4220 Good point, hadn't thought of that. Cheers mate
@spencebespokedreams5 жыл бұрын
What you think about using cream of tartar?
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried it yet mate but people swear by it!
@howesbuildingservices47485 жыл бұрын
it works, about 5 gram ie, a teasoopn to a full bag of plaster, put it in the water first, and only put it in your first coat, itll give you about 10- 15 mins extra
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Cheers, great advice mate!
@simonineile80855 жыл бұрын
hi Blaine, great vid by the way, completely agree with guys below thanks to gazza from plastering force "top man" who introduced me to the sponge method it's really got me out of the sh..poop on backgrounds that have given me a hard time , thumbs up for sponge from me 👍👍 atb simon
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Simon I really appreciate that pal! Yeah he's the don on sponge floating - really had a big influence on pushing it along. His videos are great! Nice hearing from you, cheers 👍
@michaelburr91044 жыл бұрын
Wat is best way to clean a sponge float please reply
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Hi mate! I just clean it in a big bucket of water as soon as I've used it - I use my hands to wash the excess plaster off and Bobs your uncle ha! That's what I did mate 👍
@MyCrazylikeafox3 жыл бұрын
Is the that base coat. Is it always brown?
@mrmichaellunn17033 жыл бұрын
Finishing plaster pal ready for decorating
@nigelstout50803 жыл бұрын
Wickexs sponges all day no other comes close
@justinfielding5 жыл бұрын
How dry do you let the wall get before you spray and sponge?
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Hi mate. I usually tackle it after the first trowel matey 👍
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
...the first trowel after you've applied the second coat!
@justinfielding5 жыл бұрын
Plastering For Beginners thanks, I tried it out on a small section of my kitchen ceiling. Think I let it go off a bit too much before sponging as it needed a fair bit of water to bring it back. Worked out ok though. I don’t know whether it’s my sponge float (standard ‘faithful’ brand from Amazon, not fine grain) but I was vary worried about pulling the plaster off the wall with the suction. Could you just use a builders sponge instead of a sponge float? Like they do for rendering?
@PlasteringForBeginners5 жыл бұрын
Hi mate. Yeah it seems like you let it dry but if you catch it sooner I think you'll really feel the difference! I don't think there would be much point using the builders sponge because it's so fine pal! It does take some trial and error but sponge float plastering is with fighting for 👍
@petergray54914 жыл бұрын
@@justinfielding the spong needs to glid over the wall, just spray more water
@kingz17174 жыл бұрын
Never come across flat walls from people who use sponges on site before, most people don’t care tho lol
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
You might be right ha!
@Felonsx4 жыл бұрын
how long do you wait to dry trowel after the wet one?
@PlasteringForBeginners4 жыл бұрын
Hi mate! Just wait 10/ 15 minutes pal!
@dilligaf23863 жыл бұрын
I don't think there's anything unprofessional about using a sponge float Me and a friend done a wall each he used a trowel I used a spunge yes I won that one. Funny enough he uses a sponge now and he's been plastering 10 year's. Lol
@mcmc8604 жыл бұрын
Traditional all the way my boss went mental when I asked him if I could use all the new tools he said don't take the piss learn the right way and you can't go wrong
@carlashton73304 жыл бұрын
Been sponge float plastering for almost 20 years get a better finish