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Комментарии • 611

  • @Josh19088
    @Josh19088 Месяц назад +55

    MF stands for metal furring not metal frame or fabricated

    • @Onthetrowel
      @Onthetrowel  Месяц назад +33

      Interesting, if you google it, different manufacturers of the product will give you different names, frame or fabricated being the most popular mate

    • @Josh19088
      @Josh19088 Месяц назад +6

      @@Onthetrowel “The Metal Furring System (MF Ceiling) is a suspended metal frame which allows for the direct fix of plasterboard sheets to create a smooth and seamless finish”

    • @Onthetrowel
      @Onthetrowel  Месяц назад +28

      To be fair, I've only ever known it as MF so I googled the meaning...
      You're probably right mate.
      Do you minds if I pin your comment to the top so others can see it pal?

    • @theinstallerguy786
      @theinstallerguy786 Месяц назад +70

      Think you’ll find Samuel l Jackson will disagree what MF stands for!

    • @nigelsmith1198
      @nigelsmith1198 Месяц назад +1

      @@theinstallerguy786😂😂

  • @artursmya2052
    @artursmya2052 25 дней назад +36

    Most contractors can't understand it, but doing little jobs for free (not always, just every now and then, when you are in the mood) can get you really far. It costs 1 hour of your work, but it's almost guaranteed, that person you did that for, will praise you among friends, family and neighbors. That is cheapest form of advertising and from my experience, also most effective.

    • @daddydayne
      @daddydayne 13 дней назад +5

      Absolutely agree it's how we used to do things before the internet etc... word of mouth and reputation are absolutely the best way to get work 👍

    • @W124phreak
      @W124phreak 10 дней назад +1

      And it feels good to help someone?

    • @johnmartinez7440
      @johnmartinez7440 10 дней назад +1

      Suppose it depends if the contractor feels that they need the work. But it would make a nice change from the plumber who came out to cut a hole in my ceiling, tell me there was a leaky pipe (wow, really?), then never return (but still sent an invoice).

    • @bodyblow
      @bodyblow 9 дней назад

      bet you go to work all the time and say " hey boss dont bother paying me for this afternoon" lol

  • @paulmclean3891
    @paulmclean3891 Месяц назад +161

    Very rare for someone to truly know how to explain something in a concise and accurate way. You're a natural teacher

    • @clairewiseman-cq8ct
      @clairewiseman-cq8ct Месяц назад

      Just glue it what's with the screws

    • @icarossavvides2641
      @icarossavvides2641 Месяц назад +4

      @@clairewiseman-cq8ct REALLY????

    • @pcb1962
      @pcb1962 28 дней назад +7

      @@clairewiseman-cq8ct Screws will still be there when the house is demolished, how long will the glue last?

    • @johneaton25
      @johneaton25 28 дней назад +1

      @@pcb1962EXACTLY! 👍 Belts n braces as me old dad used to say and it’ll last forever!

    • @mooseknuckle8334
      @mooseknuckle8334 15 дней назад

      I said the same thing after watching just one of his videos.

  • @lbhibbert
    @lbhibbert 29 дней назад +77

    No idea why I watched this as I'm not in the Trade, but watching somebody who is an expert doing what they do well is always a pleasure. Great Job.

    • @Onthetrowel
      @Onthetrowel  29 дней назад +5

      Thank you

    • @sportbilly42
      @sportbilly42 29 дней назад +2

      Same here. I'm a DIY biff and know my limitations. He makes it look easy but this is one job that I know I'd make an absolute mess of and end up having to get a pro in or just have to live mpwith a messy lumpy uneven finish and hope nobody notices...

    • @SaraVV
      @SaraVV 25 дней назад +3

      Me too! 😀 I'm not in the Trade or anything related, but I really enjoyed the video. He's such a great teacher that right now I feel I would not do such a bad job, if I attempted it 😀

    • @glennsepelak5113
      @glennsepelak5113 21 день назад

      Exactly. my thoughts as well.

    • @nuthinbutlove
      @nuthinbutlove 21 день назад

      Same here

  • @gapster77
    @gapster77 Месяц назад +68

    This Muck Slinger is a real Pro, he’s a great Teacher, and a Kind Hearted Gentleman to boot! Good on you, Kirk.

  • @london_roubenl
    @london_roubenl Месяц назад +35

    Excellent offering up the job for free- always great to look out for the elderly and vulnerable. Good job all round, professional.

  • @WizardOfCheese
    @WizardOfCheese 29 дней назад +30

    i have absolutely no business watching vids like this, lol, not a home owner, don't do diy, sit on my arse infront of the computer most of the time, lol. but its good to learn these things, never know when you might need to lend someone a hand. cheers for the knowledge and keep it up

    • @vanessaeden8174
      @vanessaeden8174 25 дней назад +1

      @wizardofcheese Loved your comment, gave me a laugh. Thank you❤

  • @jafa486
    @jafa486 26 дней назад +7

    To all you honest trade persons, a big salute of respect.

  • @steves1460
    @steves1460 Месяц назад +34

    Never thought about cutting the ceiling to the replacement piece. Just goes to show that the best ideas are the simplest ones! Good video buddy.

    • @iskrajackal9049
      @iskrajackal9049 Месяц назад +7

      Same technique for replacing a small patch of carpet

    • @gregtaylor6146
      @gregtaylor6146 Месяц назад

      @@iskrajackal9049 - and repairing steel car body panels.

    • @kirkdunn1379
      @kirkdunn1379 24 дня назад +1

      by far a much easier way....especially out of square or round patches....

  • @anth5122
    @anth5122 Месяц назад +22

    Always a pleasure to see quality craftsmanship…. It’s quite rare these days 👍

  • @jimmartin7437
    @jimmartin7437 25 дней назад +9

    I’m a tradesman in the US. 57 years now actually. I like your style dude. I almost never subscribe on the first video but I think you do what is SUPPOSED to be done with your trade and that sets me at ease.

  • @rcmstereo
    @rcmstereo 24 дня назад +8

    American here - I could listen to this guy all day.

  • @PAUL-hi8gw
    @PAUL-hi8gw Месяц назад +13

    You are a natural for explaining everything concisely but simply, as they say "keep it simple stupid" keep up the great work !

  • @njsification
    @njsification 24 дня назад +5

    I like putting a screw in the old drywall as well right next to the repair. It's unlikely that edge will be especially strong and many repairs are from things like water damage that will cause the old stuff to sag.

  • @mrhassell
    @mrhassell 25 дней назад +2

    I did an apprecticeship as a solid plasterer, as a young man in Victoria, Australia. Many times, I was having to work on Gyproc and Plaster sheets. When I came to the UK and saw that brown cornice cement, it took me by surprise. Then seeing, entire walls rendered with it, left me completely stunned. Very different techniques and materials, only separated by 16,000 Km. Eazyscrim, a nice tip! Great work, best wishes with your channel and educating the world. A talent learned, becomes a gift only when shared.

    • @mrseanpride6449
      @mrseanpride6449 17 дней назад

      I’m in Australia. I was thinking wtf is he doing.

  • @melliflousbufo
    @melliflousbufo Месяц назад +6

    Great work, and really pleased to hear that both you and the customer took a gentleman's approach to the bill.

  • @wiganer9912
    @wiganer9912 Месяц назад +8

    Fair play to you for offering to do it for free, brings a tear to my eye.

  • @simonmiddleton2990
    @simonmiddleton2990 Месяц назад +12

    Offered to do it for free , kind of thing you rarely see these days , massive respect to you pal and thats coming from a manc lol .

    • @enemyofthestatewearein7945
      @enemyofthestatewearein7945 29 дней назад +1

      Customer is happy and he got paid anyway. It's just the kind of thing that gets you recommendations and more work.

  • @peterjones6733
    @peterjones6733 Месяц назад +39

    What a guy!
    And, bonus, giving us scousers a good name too! :)

    • @noelstephenryan4837
      @noelstephenryan4837 Месяц назад +2

      Scousers and Irish, the best.

    • @peterjones6733
      @peterjones6733 Месяц назад

      @@noelstephenryan4837 absolutely my friend!!

    • @martinrubenstein7943
      @martinrubenstein7943 28 дней назад

      @@noelstephenryan4837 absolutely right. I spent 4 years with scousers in the Royal Naval Reserve in Liverpool back in the 1980s, and they are my favourite people. And if ever I was in difficult times, I’d only want scousers with me.

    • @Brockstonepavingpros
      @Brockstonepavingpros 27 дней назад

      Agreed but he’s deffo not a scouser but either way he obviously top of his trade 💯

    • @MichaelWillby
      @MichaelWillby 24 дня назад

      I thought it was eddy Yates

  • @andrewsharpe3607
    @andrewsharpe3607 Месяц назад +13

    Trades man no? Craftsman very much so my man. Different trades but I know a star when I see one. Keep doing what you’re doing mate. Act of kindness is rare but a good advertisement for a a craftsman with good work ethic.

  • @MrGrantspants
    @MrGrantspants 27 дней назад +4

    Great attitude, it’s good to see that there are people who give a shit still out there. Obviously you know that, what goes around, does indeed come around. Hats off sir, good job.

  • @JohnHill-qo3hb
    @JohnHill-qo3hb 26 дней назад +2

    Plaster board is known as drywall in North America, my Dad was a Brit, he kept calling drywall plaster board, now I know why. We had some work done by a young guy whom I have nicknamed "The Manic Depressive Carpenter" because when talking to him he sounds so blase'. He does very good work, gets stuck-in, when he gave us his bill, he subtracted the material he returned to the lumberyard, this impressed me deeply as I didn't pay for material he would be using on his next job, he is my GoTo carpenter, I would recommend him if asked. I'm in Canada by the way.

  • @adb888
    @adb888 26 дней назад +7

    Not sure why this popped up in my recommended videos, and even more unsure about why I actually watched it, but it was entertaining and informative - even if I'll never do anything like it.

  • @jamiedavies8795
    @jamiedavies8795 Месяц назад +14

    20 minute easy fill is also a good option for these little patching jobs ,2 neat coats and a quick sand job done 👍🏻

    • @gavincollins9376
      @gavincollins9376 Месяц назад

      In 20 min you will still be standing there waiting for it to go off, then you need to rub it down. 20min only applies when you lay in on paper thin

    • @jamiedavies8795
      @jamiedavies8795 Месяц назад +5

      Not true ,I’ve been using it for years and I guarantee it would be quicker and get better results than plastering it, if you put it on nice and neat it will just need a quick rub down afterwards and you’ll never know it was there but that depends if you know what your doing and not everyone does especially these keyboard warriors 🤣

    • @sputnic3032
      @sputnic3032 Месяц назад

      @@jamiedavies8795 That's fine if the customer is sanding it themselves, but you can't hang around waiting for easifil to cure before you can sand it.

    • @nathan87
      @nathan87 Месяц назад +1

      @@jamiedavies8795 Easifill is fine, but there are trade offs between these two approaches. Easyfill is much softer than plaster (more easily damaged), requires you to wait for it to dry out properly before sanding, and sanding means creating dust.

    • @Onthetrowel
      @Onthetrowel  Месяц назад +19

      Well I'm a plasterer so it's just as easy for me to work with plaster.
      If a tape and jointer turned up then I'm sure he would of taped and joined it and likewise a decorator probably would of caulked it.
      There are many ways to skin a cat. It's just easier for me to work with tha materials that I'm used to.
      Fellas know this, there are different ways to do alot of stuff, non of them are necessarily right or wrong if the job is done and it's perfect. So each to their own 👍

  • @damesworld11
    @damesworld11 Месяц назад +10

    You would make a brilliant teacher mate. Perfectly explained 👌

  • @Daiks21
    @Daiks21 26 дней назад +4

    Comes across as a complete pro and a top bloke.

  • @philmccracken2012
    @philmccracken2012 27 дней назад +2

    Awesome video! Clear instructions and right to the point. And no annoying music edited into the video!!

  • @michaelfrost4584
    @michaelfrost4584 Месяц назад +3

    Your a good man 😊

  • @colinearwaker3329
    @colinearwaker3329 7 дней назад

    Nice one mate. Nice job and great you’ve got a set of principles that helped that guy out. I wish all tradesmen were like you.

  • @__Anton__
    @__Anton__ 28 дней назад +2

    Great video, well explained.👍👍👍

  • @JamesWHurst
    @JamesWHurst 25 дней назад +1

    You seem totally brilliant in your craftsmanship here, plus your presentation is splendid. Thank you, for creating and sharing this.

  • @utube1818
    @utube1818 29 дней назад +2

    Great video, the bit I find most impressive is when you said your conscious about not dropping any plaster. I have never know a plaster yet who doesn’t get more plaster on the floors, windows and anything else that isn’t a wall.

  • @adriantoole4601
    @adriantoole4601 26 дней назад

    Nice job, and top bloke for offering to do it for free

  • @michaelohare6555
    @michaelohare6555 27 дней назад +3

    I love to watch skilled professionals. They can be so hard to find.

  • @missfawkes9214
    @missfawkes9214 15 дней назад

    You sir are a legend and have been watching you from the start of your channel.
    I now use a couple of your tips and can't believe how it's improved my plastering..
    All the best to you and your family and look forward to all the new content 👍

  • @carle5940
    @carle5940 Месяц назад +5

    Video production and editing getting better and better, quality of information and learning top notch

  • @gordon8858
    @gordon8858 29 дней назад +2

    Good job Kirk, plus some good tips. Many thanks.

  • @TineBeo
    @TineBeo Месяц назад +3

    I like your style Kirk. Fantastic and to the point. Total pro and sound fell to boot.

  • @lakispattalis2506
    @lakispattalis2506 Месяц назад

    Great trade banter and a blinding explanation of how to get a job done. You are a shining example of a good honest, skilled tradesmen. Served my C&J time, went up the ranks, but always marveed at great plasterers, as a skill, needing great attention and precision, which you excel at. Keep up this great channel.

  • @euteubier
    @euteubier 24 дня назад

    I've done a fair amount of drywall but still saw so many excellent techniques new to me, as well as products I never see here in Canada! Thank you!

  • @markhickson9087
    @markhickson9087 Месяц назад +2

    Amazing that you offered it for free. Good on you and well done the owner for paying for work well done.

  • @tsakaln1
    @tsakaln1 27 дней назад +1

    Just subscribed based on this one video. Great narration by the way... "corner of me trowel". Love it! Am glad that the home owner insisted on paying you. Honest work, honest pay. From Canada.

  • @CrookedSkew
    @CrookedSkew 27 дней назад +1

    Great to see someone who knows what they're doing fix this up and educate us with a proper narration and what you use. Thanks. I've subscribed.

  • @markhowarth6939
    @markhowarth6939 Месяц назад +5

    Kirk is real genuine guy I don't know him but i wish he was my best mate keep it up mate your a star

  • @karenmusa3052
    @karenmusa3052 9 дней назад

    Your a good man Charlie Brown, cheers ❤

  • @afluidmouse
    @afluidmouse 19 дней назад

    Fantastic stuff ! Listening to all your pro tips is captivating ! There were so many in this video, hard to believe it was only over 10 minutes. Cheers from France !

  • @johnnyc8775
    @johnnyc8775 26 дней назад +1

    Really well presented. Each part very well explained. Obviously a seasoned tradesman. Well done.

  • @dontuno
    @dontuno 29 дней назад

    I've always been fascinated by plastering and it's a joy to watch a pro at work. I also love your take on pricing. Down my way every little job starts at 300 and will often be way in excess of that.

  • @andrewwturner
    @andrewwturner 29 дней назад +1

    You made that look easy and for me, thats the sign of a skilled tradesperson

  • @walterbates1654
    @walterbates1654 27 дней назад

    Thanks for your expertise. I love your accent

  • @steveeverett8143
    @steveeverett8143 Месяц назад +3

    I know nothing about plastering not even in the trade i am inthe motor trade. Learning so much through your videos keep up the good work.

  • @Deansontoast69
    @Deansontoast69 15 дней назад

    Beautiful work , love watching this artist

  • @patchcomputers
    @patchcomputers 13 дней назад

    What a great video! Well edited and narrated! Awesome work fella

  • @mancavemusician
    @mancavemusician Месяц назад

    It's always a pleasure watching a pro at work, superb job that pal.

  • @kennybyers909
    @kennybyers909 Месяц назад +1

    You’re a good guy with excellent delivery. 😊

  • @garywright8846
    @garywright8846 27 дней назад

    Great job, I love watching this guy.

  • @humansnotai4912
    @humansnotai4912 27 дней назад

    What a great video. How nice to offer your work for free because of what had happened with previous builders. Well done mate. Namaste x

  • @enemyofthestatewearein7945
    @enemyofthestatewearein7945 29 дней назад +1

    Top work as usual, and great tips. A feathered corner patch is one of the most difficult jobs to get right and your finish looks excellent.

  • @trustydiamond
    @trustydiamond 28 дней назад +1

    Lovely to see such craftsmanship in action

  • @kev1nroy
    @kev1nroy 29 дней назад

    Love watching skilled tradesmen and hearing the explanations of the process, very enjoyable vid.👌

  • @gabrieljohannson6777
    @gabrieljohannson6777 28 дней назад

    This was brilliant. I have never done this but believe with your instructions I could.

  • @pauld3638
    @pauld3638 Месяц назад

    Your the man Kirk, wish I was a youngster again I would have loved to be taught by your good self.

  • @MoondawgStudios
    @MoondawgStudios 13 дней назад

    You star ‘ooman Kirk!
    Beautiful gesture and care of a member of your community

  • @topsysdad1
    @topsysdad1 26 дней назад

    Top bloke and top job. Thanks for this

  • @SheenaRea
    @SheenaRea 24 дня назад

    Nice job! I have to do this above my mantel. Many thanks!

  • @chrisholt2474
    @chrisholt2474 29 дней назад

    A fantastic teacher, brilliant job and an excellent film, thank you, much appreciated. Five star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @zedwpd
    @zedwpd 24 дня назад +2

    Im married to a Brit and she says struts. You say studs like me. You also use inches for the size of your trowel like me. But you say plasterboard like her instead of sheetrock. This back and forth is my life daily being married to her.

  • @scottcuk1
    @scottcuk1 Месяц назад +1

    Fantastic presentation and voiceover. Top job

  • @gdibble
    @gdibble 22 дня назад

    🧰 *Great tutorial, in both explaining the subtle and important details, and also in showing the overall and total technique.* Seeing your whole process and listening to you explain the reasoning is helpful in bridging the gap from good to great. _This is really great content, and do please keep up the great work. TY!_ 🔧

  • @martincoutts6747
    @martincoutts6747 29 дней назад

    Great job. Your a natural on camera.

  • @suzispringfield7376
    @suzispringfield7376 26 дней назад +1

    How kind of you! Super explanation and video …not that I’m ever likely to do it at my age…😂. Lovely job, young man … well done you! 👍🏼

  • @tlabort
    @tlabort 29 дней назад

    Your just a great bloke and i wish you all the best

  • @hectorduncan7449
    @hectorduncan7449 Месяц назад +1

    What a beautiful job.

  • @dbjlmc
    @dbjlmc 28 дней назад

    what an awesome human, awesome job, awesome tutorial, and awesome accent (he says from CA USA)

  • @glittersparkles5877
    @glittersparkles5877 19 дней назад

    Enjoyed this so much! Really good video. Well narrated, good job!

  • @barrynash5565
    @barrynash5565 Месяц назад

    Top top man, if there were more people like you, the world would be a better place, THANKS ME OLD MATE.

  • @tringalij
    @tringalij 27 дней назад

    That paintbrush technique is brilliant!

  • @Stewart_Bell
    @Stewart_Bell Месяц назад

    Top job very clearly and comprehensively explained. Much appreciated thank you.

  • @thumper1747
    @thumper1747 9 дней назад

    Nice job, great attitude and compelling to watch 👍

  • @celticmugwump
    @celticmugwump 27 дней назад

    Thanks I’ll be using some of these tips 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @johnastreet
    @johnastreet 29 дней назад

    Great work and instructions. Thanks

  • @sjtutty
    @sjtutty 28 дней назад

    Beautiful work and a great attitude - love it!

  • @stickykitty
    @stickykitty Месяц назад +1

    This video made me subscribe
    It's so nice when someone
    Takes the time to explain
    What to do
    And what to do it with
    Thanks for the info
    Look forward to watching more videos
    Cheers ❤

  • @ted5669
    @ted5669 Месяц назад

    Top man!!! Brilliant bloke!

  • @SaraVV
    @SaraVV 25 дней назад

    Great info and great editing! Thank YOU 💜

  • @callumgriffiths4278
    @callumgriffiths4278 Месяц назад +1

    The best plasterer on RUclips I’ve been following for a while and been watching your tips and tricks I done the artex ceilings in my house wouldn’t of been confident enough if not for this channel thank you Kirk

    • @Onthetrowel
      @Onthetrowel  Месяц назад

      Fantastic, appreciate the comment.
      Thanks mate

  • @graemewiltshire312
    @graemewiltshire312 29 дней назад

    I’m always amazed at the finish you to get on the large walls , fascinating.

  • @johnwatts6794
    @johnwatts6794 27 дней назад

    Well done Kirk.. great video. 👍

  • @heatpump8566
    @heatpump8566 Месяц назад +1

    Top video bud, a man who is on top of his game

  • @RockCorley-im1si
    @RockCorley-im1si 27 дней назад

    I enjoyed your work!

  • @G8TIC
    @G8TIC 29 дней назад

    Excellent work!

  • @seandicker6675
    @seandicker6675 27 дней назад

    Top fella for helping out an old boy who's been let down. Some tradesman see the bigger picture, and some don't 👍

  • @davidquirk8097
    @davidquirk8097 25 дней назад

    Nice job, great video, superb, honourable action.

  • @owenanstey436
    @owenanstey436 29 дней назад

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @user-nr9kz7xw4n
    @user-nr9kz7xw4n Месяц назад +1

    Good trustworthy tradesman, great service.

  • @Centorior
    @Centorior Месяц назад +1

    Must admit as a layperson, I was a tiny bit sceptical, but at the end of the video there with the final shot with the angle close to the ceiling. The finish is near if not pure perfection. Wow.

  • @nolanburton7985
    @nolanburton7985 20 дней назад

    Nicely done. I have a similar mess to clean up in a closet that had some water damage. Thank you. Thank you.

  • @cyeamaculture8486
    @cyeamaculture8486 27 дней назад

    That was great mate, really well explained

  • @666gwp
    @666gwp 24 дня назад

    Great video well explained and edited. Top Job 😃

  • @kreynolds8845
    @kreynolds8845 26 дней назад

    Very nicely explained, great video