As always a great video..these videos have helped me so much and at 63 and been diy plastering for a long time my plastering has got very good..thanks Blain..
Been plastering for years always had a large laying up trowel and my Marshall Town for troweling off and wet troweling. But because of you I now have a flexy trowel and today I got a plastic trowel and a speed skim ! Going to try it out tomorrow ! Lol and thanks by the way for the sponge tip on rendering ! Makes every job look amazing ! Top Bloke ! I started as a plasteres mate and the old boy I worked for use to put a shine on every elevation on purpose ! Just to piss the painters off ! 😂👌
Due to google listening in yours and Alex's vids came up on my tube a few weeks ago and even though I have been in the trade for years I have learned a lot of new tricks. thanks for all the info. It has come at a cost though with a steady stream of new kit being purchased, got home yesterday to another package (render power float)lol. thanks for all the info and keep up the good work
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it - thanks for watching (even if it was from Google listening ha). haha yep... Sorry about your new spending habits but you'll love the Powerfloat. It's a great bit of kit!! Cheers pal. Hope you're well 👍
Welcome back Blaine -Another quality video. Few questions thou - I didnt see you use your Marshall town ? Well didnt see you using it for your bonding coat - any reason why not? Also, with regards to your sponge float with the screws/nails in - could you of used a scarifier instead and a normal float? Could you do a detailed video on reveals/window sills/edges and wet inner corners? Cheers!
Thank you for this video. I am a beginner. You basically had a filled in doorway that was in an existing wall covered with a sheet of drywall. Were the existing walls also painted drywall? Or were they plastered walls? You used what type of plaster mix over that drywall patch? Was it a base coat specific for unpainted drywall? If that new drywall was painted could you just have covered it with your multi finish plaster? Did you use any bonding agent? This was a good video that showed different substrates which is very important and if you can just summarize what you used again I would appreciate it?? My biggest problem is what I would have to use here in the states as opposed to what you used in your country. Assuming I would want to plaster over painted drywall, would I be correct in using a multi finish plaster as you used here to finish with? Or would I have to use a bonding first coat (or even a liquid boning agent) to start? Sorry for all questions and appreciate all this info. Still watching all your videos to learn. It is harder than you make it look. You do outstanding job my friend. But I am getting better. I just have to use correct type of finish over painted drywall.
Haha I'm not sure about that but thank you all the same. There's nothing wrong with using a broken in Marshalltown for the full process pal. I'm not against that - I just like my trowels ha!! Great hearing from you...hope you're well my friend.
Hi Blaine, thanks for posting this. Great to hear what to use and when. Regarding the plastic trowel is it necessary to” break a plastic trowel” in? If so what is the best method? Thanks
Another brilliant video Blain. So let’s get this right, after applying the second coat of finish plaster, you flatten with a speed skim, what about the edges, can speed skim get in and flatten the edges or do you need brush it down with a water brush and then flatten with a trowel? Then after the flattening, you let it pick up a little and then do your first trowel, and this is done with a stiff blade (standard steel trowel). Second flatten is also done with a steel trowel 3rd is a wet trowel which is done with a Flexi (steel) blade trowel And the 4th and final one is plastic trowel. Here it’s a dry trowel and no water is added. Is that the correct order? P.s I Appreciate the content you put out there about this trade. Iv accumulated a wealth of knowledge.
Personally I use the Refina speed skim, it has flared edges so you can get into the corners. Flatten second coat with a speedskim of any brand. Leave it 15 mins or so depending on heat and give it a quick trowel to loose any lines and square off your edges After another 15 mins or so I use a brush to clean off opposing walls where new plaster meets it and ceiling lines coving etc and give it a first trowel with a tiny amount of water. Square off corners initially with a trowel Give it 15-20 mins, maybe a bit more and give it a wet trowel and use a corner trowel for the first time 15-20 mins later repeat above 15-20 mins later give it a dry trowel and use a small brush so clean edges and corners
You didn’t seem to apply Skrim tape to the horizontal part of the reboarded section? Did you just forget or not show that or didn’t need it cos you bonded over it all? Thanks, awsome vids.
Hey Blaine you should check out the Nela black edition speedskim I bought the 1200 one a few months ago and love it. Speedskim is a little too soft and forgiving Nela blade is .4mm as apose to speedskims .3mm makes a big difference also the grip is real nice you won't want to hold your speedskim again only negative I could say is it is much heavier but in my opinion you can look past that when you see how it feels in your hand and preforms !
All good pal thank you very much iv not dun it in 14 yeses and iv just started up a gen and all you videos have gave me my skills back 👍 love it pal and all the best James 👍
Another great vid! Quick question: I’ve just built out a wall from brick using hardwall and even though I ruled it off I realised I’ve missed a hollowed spot. Is it ok to patch fill the hollow next day with more hardwall or should I use bonding? And does it need PVA/grit etc? Thanks for the vids 🙌
You can use Hardwall to build it back out mate. It's not a problem - I'd use the same product so the suction is the same throughout. It's just good practice. Hope this helps pal and thank you for watching 👍
@@PlasteringForBeginners thanks for the reply mate! What sort of tolerances do you work to with backing plasters? Trying my best to aim for 🥞 flat but feel like I’m gonna spend all day fussing over it 🤷🏻♂️
I’ve switched from the speedskim to the Refina plastic speedskim but yeah, I’d get all the sizes mate. Never know when you’ll need a smaller one, ie under a bay window for example
Thankyou for all the information advice Very helpfull . At the point of judging when to apply second coat (ie when dry to touch) Thanks nigel burnley. 👍
Just bought a carbon marshalltown 13 inch, was debating getting one for ages due to the supposed maintenance (which is literally drying it and a wipe of wd40), but after my van and tools were stolen it was the kick I needed to get one. Only question I have for myself is why wait so long, great trowel, so much nicer than stainless steel!
I have an area under my bathroom window that dips in about 30mm. I was going to use bonding to build it out after watching one of your videos but I’ve read online I can’t tile onto bonding. Do I need to plaster skim over the bonding before tiling ? Thanks in advanced mate
Hi mate. The problem with Bonding is that it's not the best product to use in bathrooms because it isn't great in damp conditions. Hardwall is probably your best shout here but I'd properly still skim it before tiling 👍
Definitely start afresh otherwise ull find ur second mix setting way to quick and ull run out of time trying to flatten it in . every mix with clean gear
I put a 3-1 mix on initially to seal it, then a neat coat. Once completely dry I either go straight on with multi if it’s a really thin pattern, or I’ll do a magic mix first coat (let’s say it’s a two bag mix, I’ll put in a quarter of a bag of bonding), then second coat with just multi
Hi Blaine, have you got any tips on doing a massive ceiling like 17m x 4m? I’m not a professional, but have down a bit in the past, just worried I’m going to get into trouble trying to do such a large area. Thanks.
I must admit that's a big ceiling for a beginner. You can use a plaster retardant like Extratime but it's a still a lot - I'd get someone else to help you my friend. It's a big ask on your own!
Hi Blaine if you have to put on hardwall onto bare brickwork but cannot put the multifinish on in the same day can you just pva it for next day or is it best to give it a key and also can the same be applied to bonding thanks
Hi mate. Yeah, you can PVA it - it just sucks in faster the longer you leave it to dry so it is best in the same day. It's not as bad with Bonding. It doesn't matter as much to be honest 👍
What’s the score with these carbon trowels fella I’m plastering every day would u recommend one I know they break in easier but what other advantages do they bring
I'm always changing my process mate. I'm constantly testing new things and new tools so it's never the same. I'm in the process of breaking my new Steel Speedskim so you might see it in the near future ha!
@@PlasteringForBeginners Yeah I totally, get that. My plastering has evolved a lot since I first started, got to try out new things. Was just asking out of curiosity really. Thanks for the reply! x
It's actually better doing it this way. I only find it bubbles when you apply PVA to Bonding - it's always best to plaster it the same day I've found, (even though it's not always possible)
never once have i put a mechanical key in my bonding, i only do so with render, i always pva the bonding before plastering. what is the reasoning behind this as never seen it affect my plaster when not doing it
I’ve always wondered this. If Multi can stick to plasterboard with no mechanical key and no pva then you’d think it’d stick to backing plasters no probs. Belt and braces maybe?
It's just habit I suppose mate. British Gypsum advice to key up Hardwall before plastering for a stronger bond but I must admit that they've started you don't need to key Bonding. So to be honest, I probably didn't need to. But the Devil's float does help to further flatten your walls so I still use it all the same. I think it's just old techniques that are still being used. I mechanical key is never bad though because the plaster will have a deeper bond to it's background. It definitely grips better with a key so for the sake of 2 mins I just do it ha!
Always watch your vids mate! I always flatten in with and continuously use My Nela or Refina after first coat on with MT then flatten in with flexi second coat then constant flexi 4/5 trowels job done perfect finish! Will upload a video soon with the finish. Good job though mate!💪🏻
All the walls were PVA'd by the builder beforehand pal...it just felt weak and it was pulling in a bit faster than usual. That's what I ment when I mentioned it 👍
what would be interesting is to get two absolute no idea plasterers ie members of the public... give them a small wall 2x 3 metres and get them to do it. it would be interesting to see how they would cope and the results..
Great video, The 😹 made the video, could U make a safety video ⛑️🩹for the "Home DIY Plaster's" Working at height🪜, (Water 💦 Electric, sockets 💥 ) Screw's through plumbing 💦/wire's 💥, trip hazard's.The Plaster in the 👀, was a 👁️ Opener 🤕 The video would be a good addition to your growing Catalogue, P.S. it's Hard getting Back up On the 🎠 After a Break 😉🖖
Your little boy is such a cutie 💙 I'm sure your a very proud daddy. I'm a dad to two boys 4 and 6 years. As you know being a daddy is the best job in the world. Great video as usual 👍
I’m very proud mate (she’s a girl by the way) but yeah, being a dad is the best thing in the world. I love it!! Thanks for watching my friend...I really appreciate it!
@@PlasteringForBeginners Oh sorry the only clip I saw was her wearing a blue suit and could not see much else like her hair. Yes your channel, Eric the plasterer, Alex Morley, Trowel Talk are among the best 👌
Literally sat for 3/4 hrs watching this channel. Brilliant stuff
You make it look so easy I've had ago myself and its not lol well done loving the videos
As always a great video..these videos have helped me so much and at 63 and been diy plastering for a long time my plastering has got very good..thanks Blain..
Been plastering for years always had a large laying up trowel and my Marshall Town for troweling off and wet troweling. But because of you I now have a flexy trowel and today I got a plastic trowel and a speed skim ! Going to try it out tomorrow ! Lol and thanks by the way for the sponge tip on rendering ! Makes every job look amazing ! Top Bloke ! I started as a plasteres mate and the old boy I worked for use to put a shine on every elevation on purpose ! Just to piss the painters off ! 😂👌
Due to google listening in yours and Alex's vids came up on my tube a few weeks ago and even though I have been in the trade for years I have learned a lot of new tricks. thanks for all the info. It has come at a cost though with a steady stream of new kit being purchased, got home yesterday to another package (render power float)lol. thanks for all the info and keep up the good work
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it - thanks for watching (even if it was from Google listening ha). haha yep... Sorry about your new spending habits but you'll love the Powerfloat. It's a great bit of kit!!
Cheers pal. Hope you're well 👍
Fair play mate, great attitude.
Master at your craft.
Best of luck.
Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it 👍
We’ll explained again mate all makes perfect sense the reasons what ur using and why and when to use them
Great vidoe buddy as always, i will be putting everything you have taught me to use at my house now we are in it. 👍
Thanks Mike! I can't wait to see your results my friend...I bet you can't wait to get your teeth stuck in
@@PlasteringForBeginners yeah it be good to push my self on some bigger hits .
Welcome back Blaine -Another quality video.
Few questions thou - I didnt see you use your Marshall town ? Well didnt see you using it for your bonding coat - any reason why not?
Also, with regards to your sponge float with the screws/nails in - could you of used a scarifier instead and a normal float?
Could you do a detailed video on reveals/window sills/edges and wet inner corners?
Cheers!
Thank you man. Your content is priceless to those of us how have nowhere else to get this information from.
:Dad still not back from the store: :D
Nice job buddy. 💪
Thanks Alex mate. I really appreciate it...hope you're well!
Awesome mate Great video again just like normal 👍
Cheers pal. Thank you so much for watching as always. I really appreciate it!
Content is good mate I've learnt loads 👍
Thank you for this video. I am a beginner. You basically had a filled in doorway that was in an existing wall covered with a sheet of drywall. Were the existing walls also painted drywall? Or were they plastered walls?
You used what type of plaster mix over that drywall patch? Was it a base coat specific for unpainted drywall?
If that new drywall was painted could you just have covered it with your multi finish plaster? Did you use any bonding agent?
This was a good video that showed different substrates which is very important and if you can just summarize what you used again I would appreciate it??
My biggest problem is what I would have to use here in the states as opposed to what you used in your country.
Assuming I would want to plaster over painted drywall, would I be correct in using a multi finish plaster as you used here to finish with? Or would I have to use a bonding first coat (or even a liquid boning agent) to start?
Sorry for all questions and appreciate all this info.
Still watching all your videos to learn. It is harder than you make it look. You do outstanding job my friend. But I am getting better. I just have to use correct type of finish over painted drywall.
The master has returned. Great video Blane. I think there is too much confusion with trowels. MT start to finish.
Haha I'm not sure about that but thank you all the same. There's nothing wrong with using a broken in Marshalltown for the full process pal. I'm not against that - I just like my trowels ha!! Great hearing from you...hope you're well my friend.
Thank you very much for your help
I really benefited a lot from your videos
Thanks once again
Hi Blaine, thanks for posting this. Great to hear what to use and when. Regarding the plastic trowel is it necessary to” break a plastic trowel” in? If so what is the best method? Thanks
Another brilliant video Blain. So let’s get this right, after applying the second coat of finish plaster, you flatten with a speed skim, what about the edges, can speed skim get in and flatten the edges or do you need brush it down with a water brush and then flatten with a trowel?
Then after the flattening, you let it pick up a little and then do your first trowel, and this is done with a stiff blade (standard steel trowel).
Second flatten is also done with a steel trowel
3rd is a wet trowel which is done with a Flexi (steel) blade trowel
And the 4th and final one is plastic trowel. Here it’s a dry trowel and no water is added.
Is that the correct order?
P.s I Appreciate the content you put out there about this trade. Iv accumulated a wealth of knowledge.
Personally I use the Refina speed skim, it has flared edges so you can get into the corners.
Flatten second coat with a speedskim of any brand.
Leave it 15 mins or so depending on heat and give it a quick trowel to loose any lines and square off your edges
After another 15 mins or so I use a brush to clean off opposing walls where new plaster meets it and ceiling lines coving etc and give it a first trowel with a tiny amount of water. Square off corners initially with a trowel
Give it 15-20 mins, maybe a bit more and give it a wet trowel and use a corner trowel for the first time
15-20 mins later repeat above
15-20 mins later give it a dry trowel and use a small brush so clean edges and corners
You didn’t seem to apply Skrim tape to the horizontal part of the reboarded section? Did you just forget or not show that or didn’t need it cos you bonded over it all? Thanks, awsome vids.
Started plastering few months ago , defo great videos 💯
Thank you so much my friend. I hope it's going well for you 👍
Great tip on screwing into plasterboard! I've made that mistake a lot.
Can you still pva the bonded wall if it’s still a tiny bit wet or is it better to just go straight on it
You can matey...it won't do it harm. Just don't plaster onto Bonding whilst it's still wet 👍
Hey Blaine you should check out the Nela black edition speedskim I bought the 1200 one a few months ago and love it. Speedskim is a little too soft and forgiving Nela blade is .4mm as apose to speedskims .3mm makes a big difference also the grip is real nice you won't want to hold your speedskim again only negative I could say is it is much heavier but in my opinion you can look past that when you see how it feels in your hand and preforms !
All good pal thank you very much iv not dun it in 14 yeses and iv just started up a gen and all you videos have gave me my skills back 👍 love it pal and all the best James 👍
That's great to hear mate...fair play to you. Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it and good luck with your plastering!
They aren't cheap but dewalt cordless mixer is a game changer had mine a month and can't imagine life without one now bud
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Another great vid! Quick question: I’ve just built out a wall from brick using hardwall and even though I ruled it off I realised I’ve missed a hollowed spot. Is it ok to patch fill the hollow next day with more hardwall or should I use bonding? And does it need PVA/grit etc? Thanks for the vids 🙌
You can use Hardwall to build it back out mate. It's not a problem - I'd use the same product so the suction is the same throughout. It's just good practice. Hope this helps pal and thank you for watching 👍
@@PlasteringForBeginners thanks for the reply mate! What sort of tolerances do you work to with backing plasters? Trying my best to aim for 🥞 flat but feel like I’m gonna spend all day fussing over it 🤷🏻♂️
Great help... love your videos... can you advise on a good splash brush... everyone I buy is crap..
Is it worth adding a 600 Speedskim for hallways, I have a 1200 just too wide :) - Great tutorial videos. PJ
I’ve switched from the speedskim to the Refina plastic speedskim but yeah, I’d get all the sizes mate. Never know when you’ll need a smaller one, ie under a bay window for example
Thankyou for all the information advice
Very helpfull .
At the point of judging when to apply second coat (ie when dry to touch)
Thanks nigel burnley. 👍
Just bought a carbon marshalltown 13 inch, was debating getting one for ages due to the supposed maintenance (which is literally drying it and a wipe of wd40), but after my van and tools were stolen it was the kick I needed to get one. Only question I have for myself is why wait so long, great trowel, so much nicer than stainless steel!
I have an area under my bathroom window that dips in about 30mm. I was going to use bonding to build it out after watching one of your videos but I’ve read online I can’t tile onto bonding. Do I need to plaster skim over the bonding before tiling ? Thanks in advanced mate
Hi mate. The problem with Bonding is that it's not the best product to use in bathrooms because it isn't great in damp conditions. Hardwall is probably your best shout here but I'd properly still skim it before tiling 👍
@@PlasteringForBeginners legend thanks mate !!!
Do you use a positive or negative mixing paddle
What's the best plastic trowel to use for the trowel please
Very well explained again. Blaine's just a class act. 😄😄. You looked like darth vadar with that mask on.....
Thank you so much...I thought I looked more like Bane 😂😂😂
If you have a little bit of mix left after the 1st coat do you just mix this into the 2nd coat or clean out bucket and start fresh?
Definitely start afresh otherwise ull find ur second mix setting way to quick and ull run out of time trying to flatten it in . every mix with clean gear
Hi Blaine, just a quick question, do you need PVA on Artex and would you recommend Bonding on it before attempting a skim?
I put a 3-1 mix on initially to seal it, then a neat coat. Once completely dry I either go straight on with multi if it’s a really thin pattern, or I’ll do a magic mix first coat (let’s say it’s a two bag mix, I’ll put in a quarter of a bag of bonding), then second coat with just multi
Hi Blaine, have you got any tips on doing a massive ceiling like 17m x 4m? I’m not a professional, but have down a bit in the past, just worried I’m going to get into trouble trying to do such a large area. Thanks.
I must admit that's a big ceiling for a beginner. You can use a plaster retardant like Extratime but it's a still a lot - I'd get someone else to help you my friend. It's a big ask on your own!
Hi Blaine if you have to put on hardwall onto bare brickwork but cannot put the multifinish on in the same day can you just pva it for next day or is it best to give it a key and also can the same be applied to bonding thanks
Hi mate. Yeah, you can PVA it - it just sucks in faster the longer you leave it to dry so it is best in the same day. It's not as bad with Bonding. It doesn't matter as much to be honest 👍
Hi what size speed skim & feather edge are you using please ? Thank you
Hi mate. It's a 1.8m Featheredge and a 1.2m Speedskim ST 👍
What’s the score with these carbon trowels fella I’m plastering every day would u recommend one I know they break in easier but what other advantages do they bring
They are just better. They don't drag like stainless and I just feel they leave a better finish. Give it a go pal!!
@@PlasteringForBeginners thank you for getting back to me I’ve been in the game 20 years still learn a lot from your videos thank u
which plaster should i use in bathroom shower area...
Do you not bother with a Semi Flex before the Wet and Dry? Feel like I saw a vid where you used the Steel Speedskim as part of your finishing. Cheers.
I'm always changing my process mate. I'm constantly testing new things and new tools so it's never the same. I'm in the process of breaking my new Steel Speedskim so you might see it in the near future ha!
@@PlasteringForBeginners Yeah I totally, get that. My plastering has evolved a lot since I first started, got to try out new things. Was just asking out of curiosity really. Thanks for the reply! x
Have you pva rest of the wall before applying multifinish?
Yeah I did my friend 👍
Hi mate can you use extra time with bonding
There's an product they created which is just for Bonding. It works like a charm 😉
Does the finish on bonding not bubble if bonding not gone off ,
It's actually better doing it this way. I only find it bubbles when you apply PVA to Bonding - it's always best to plaster it the same day I've found, (even though it's not always possible)
Why u using a nela flex for bonding? Must be 2 of your old trowels eh?
It's my Nela Premium trowel - it's the main trowel I'm using at the moment. It's not a Flexi, it's made with Carbon Steel 👍
what size carbon are u using mate
14” mate
Do u ever spodge float after speed skim?
I used to and I have before. I just prefer the traditional methods of Plastering.
How much water do you use for hardwall as I found 15ltrs is not enough as still to stiff
Hi mate,
Do you need to apply PVA on plaster boards before skimming?
Great videos!
never once have i put a mechanical key in my bonding, i only do so with render, i always pva the bonding before plastering. what is the reasoning behind this as never seen it affect my plaster when not doing it
I’ve always wondered this. If Multi can stick to plasterboard with no mechanical key and no pva then you’d think it’d stick to backing plasters no probs. Belt and braces maybe?
It's just habit I suppose mate. British Gypsum advice to key up Hardwall before plastering for a stronger bond but I must admit that they've started you don't need to key Bonding. So to be honest, I probably didn't need to. But the Devil's float does help to further flatten your walls so I still use it all the same.
I think it's just old techniques that are still being used. I mechanical key is never bad though because the plaster will have a deeper bond to it's background. It definitely grips better with a key so for the sake of 2 mins I just do it ha!
Always watch your vids mate! I always flatten in with and continuously use My Nela or Refina after first coat on with MT then flatten in with flexi second coat then constant flexi 4/5 trowels job done perfect finish! Will upload a video soon with the finish. Good job though mate!💪🏻
Thanks mate! I really appreciate that 👍
Thought u put some pva round the wall
All the walls were PVA'd by the builder beforehand pal...it just felt weak and it was pulling in a bit faster than usual. That's what I ment when I mentioned it 👍
what would be interesting is to get two absolute no idea plasterers ie members of the public... give them a small wall 2x 3 metres and get them to do it. it would be interesting to see how they would cope and the results..
I’ll looking into that! Great suggestion...cheers pal. Keep an eye out for it 👍👍
What's point in devil floating doorway an not rest of wall seems pointless
It's mainly for the mechanical key before plastering. I just like using it and if you get to float it at the same time then why not!
Great video, The 😹 made the video, could U make a safety video ⛑️🩹for the "Home DIY Plaster's" Working at height🪜, (Water 💦 Electric, sockets 💥 ) Screw's through plumbing 💦/wire's 💥, trip hazard's.The Plaster in the 👀, was a 👁️ Opener 🤕 The video would be a good addition to your growing Catalogue, P.S. it's Hard getting Back up On the 🎠 After a Break 😉🖖
Great idea! Thanks for the suggestion any thank you for watching...I really appreciate it my friend 👍
Cute boy
God bless
Thank you
Great job
Your little boy is such a cutie 💙 I'm sure your a very proud daddy. I'm a dad to two boys 4 and 6 years. As you know being a daddy is the best job in the world. Great video as usual 👍
I’m very proud mate (she’s a girl by the way) but yeah, being a dad is the best thing in the world. I love it!! Thanks for watching my friend...I really appreciate it!
@@PlasteringForBeginners Oh sorry the only clip I saw was her wearing a blue suit and could not see much else like her hair. Yes your channel, Eric the plasterer, Alex Morley, Trowel Talk are among the best 👌