Watching you work so perfectly and being a great true tradesman brings a tear to my eye,I broke my shoulder a year into my plastering career which put a stop to it.i wouldve loved to been able to carry on and be like you bro
Star man ...unbelievable generosity , i have over 40 years as a tradesman in the construction industry, Kirk you have proper old fashion qualities, so refreshing to see, great videos from a professional plasterer with a genuine heart of gold, love your approach and content of your videos, what you see is what you get, faultless... much appreciated, keep it going fella .....😊
You’re are a star too mate. You’re right it’s not all about the money all the time, I’m a builder 35 yrs at it, and I too help people all the time. You just know the good people. The World isn’t full of all horrible people 90% are great loving, lovely people. I knew you were one of the good guys from the start, when you first came on RUclips. I’ve watched all your vids, Brilliant. I wish you & your family all the luck. 😀👍
I’ve been a domestic plasterer for about 21 years now and Your the only spread on the web who truly is a domestic plasterer.. keep up the good work brother 😘😘
Once again, I plaster everyday and come in an watch your videos I've said it before and I will say it again, u are a fantastic bloke with a huge personality, love watching your content kirk, keep up the fantastic work.
It's by chance that I got to watch one of your vids today (patchwork after the plumber). Then I watched another. The one where the elderly lady whose granddaughter was going to visit. I was blubbering before the end. Then I watched this one. You earned my respect and subscription.❤
Another great video Kirk and kudos to you for what you did with his bill. As a spread whose always done domestic work starting 1988, I've come across some great customers over the years. With me working for a local authority, I can't charge customers anyway, but what I can do is take the job a little bit further, offer a little bit more on the customer service for them and trying to make the whole process the best I can for them. I've received a load of praise from customers in the customer satisfaction surveys they are asked to complete and therefore had loads of corporate compliments added to my hr file for going that extra mile and having a can do attitude, rather than some who just look for an excuse not to do the job. It's my little bit of spreading happiness back to the world 😊
I'm very glad to have found your site, before I start plastering walls and ceilings in the house I'm building; even though I've plastered the three previous buildings I've built, there's so much to learn from experienced and conscientous trades people. Love On the Trowel !
I wish we have specialist like you in my town. Previous ''builders'' and former ones from agency my Landlord is using ruined most of the walls by doing it fast and cheap. There is paint on paint on paint on plaster on paint and on paint. Even radiators were painted with all these dust covering it after work. Im just slowly doing room after room for my own pleasure and I learn a lot and its starting to look really cool. This spring kitchen and bathroom and job is done
Finally got a full time job as a multi trader/plasterer/decorator today, was having a celebratory drink in the bath and your vid pops up, couldn’t be any better Kirk!
I’m not a plasterer never want to be one but your videos got me hooked bro. Your a great guy all round the joy I see you experience helping others is beautiful. May god bless you and everyone you hold dear. Keep up the great work.
I’ve been watching u tube for years and I subscribed to dozens of different channels but this one has taken the biscuit. Well done Kirk. Top man. 👍👍👍✊🙏🏻
I am NOT a plasterer just remembered I once saw a video of yours. Clicked and watched this and really like it!...Good fixing of the plaster board Mate... 👍🤜🏽 StaySafe
Many plasterers wouldn't take that much time and care on this job as you did. They wouldn't make as perfect as that ready for painting. In fact I suspect many would just bodge it or turn it into a complete re-board and plaster. Great job mate, watching you work made my Friday night Newcastle Brown go down nicely.
Lovely gesture. I'm reminded of "give and you will receive". You have returned some of Richard's kindness to others. You can look forward to the same. I wish you well with the channel and have subscribed. The world needs more people like you and Richard.
Electrician here. The way you cut out that spot light is the exact way i've been doing strange size holes for year. Except i use a peice of cardboard and not tape. Its basically a make shift compass. You can mark out holes as big or as little as you like and it's perfect every time. I was so happy when someone showed me the trick years ago haha
Mate you help more than you realise. Having to do more than the mrs will let me call 'DIY' removing pebbledash, re pointing, rendering the lot. Short version, 1910s house that's been covered in damp proofing, cement and plasterboard causing no end of damp issues. Surveys came back all fine, wasn't worth the paper it was printed on, even the roof was 100 years old with 4 leaks but in 'good condition'. Going from IT to this some of your rendering videos alone have given me some really valuable pointers. Im not skint and with some guys from work we raised 7.5k for a local youth charity in April but too much work to pay for and too much distrust in cowboys. We have found every air brick sealed by a damp proofing company and after removing some cladding enough space in the brickwork I could get my hand through to the inside plasterboard. Very different using hydrated lime for everything but increasingly having more and more respect for guys doing the work you do well (I have a nipper around so im not comfortable with 20 bags of quicklime that could get damp in the garage). I know enough to make sure it works, does what it should and is safer next winter compared to this winter for my family. But the looking good bit, lets just say im glad my other half likes the rustic look. Keep doing what your doing dude.
Great job pal that takes a big man with a big heart to do that these days,if everyone done a good deed like that the world will be a much better place 👍👊
found your channel a few weeks back your content is so wholesome, what a top man you are! my other fave was the old lady you did the skimming for near christmas for free! amazing stuff thanks for keeping us entertained
Thanks for all your wisdom! You are a blessing. I’m a drywall finisher/contractor and I’m getting ready to do a wet Area plaster called tadelakt in the USA . Thanks again
I'm pleased to see a tradesman who is making his little part of the world a better place. Well done 👏🏻 I'm a top-class painter and decorator who wishes he could always paint you plasterwork 😂. Bless you for your generosity.
Great video mate. This is the second video of yours I've watched now. I didn't really learn anything from the first video as it was just basic plastering (but you did everything how I would so it was good to see lol). But I learned two things in this one. Use battens rather than cutting back to the joist. And cutting both sides of the board, then criss crossing to break out a neat circle. Even though I have a pad saw that's a good tip for if you haven't got one. The only thing I would have done different would be to knock up the first coat really stiff (almost too stiff to use) as it's only a small patch, to speed up the setting time. Then knocked up the same gear with a little bit of water to speed things up even more. I know some people might say that is a botch job but on small areas I can get it as spot on as using two normal coats, and I take a lot of pride in my work 🙂 Edit : I posted before watching the whole video. Now I see you've knocked up the same gear lol. Top man.
Never let anyone discourage you from monetizing your content. I usually hate watching them but your honest style and easy delivery didn't feel like you were interrupting the video too much. Keep up the great work and thank you for teaching us your amazing profession. Cheers from the USA!
New subscriber. What a lovely guy you are, brought tears to my eyes! Keep up the good work. It’s nice to see the good guys in the world, instead of hearing the loudmouths all the time!
Bless ya bro. I'm starting a plastering course next month and i cant wait to be able to help friends and family out. 'Just pay for materials, and I'll sort it' hopefully be able get them feeling good about their homes.
I’m a retired lorry mechanic, not a builder or plasterer, but, I was told to use a wood trowel because it’s something to do with water retention or something, but I notice you are using a metal trowel. Not that I am ever going to use one, but the proper tools to use is good information for me.
Another classic video Kirk. As far as Surf Shark, I've had it for years & originally got the extra 6 months thrown in on top of the 24-month, absolutely brilliant piece of kit
Hi Kirk Great to see you have ingenuity coming from experience, thinking on your feet at all times is what keeps a simple job enjoyable, and a complicated job achievable.. whatever is said, as a tradesperson, call-backs are not what we need, and your jobs are watertight excuse the pun mate cheers josh NEW ZEALAND
Great vid, I'm a self taught plasterer but learnt more from vids like yours than on the job . Keep the vids coming . Can I ask what the metal joists were that you were using ( I've always cut back to joints and used timber supports
I did a job today after a plaster repair, they did a decent job, but when I done the second coat of paint it ripped the 1-2mm plaster off that they'd done over the old emulsion without putting some sort of sealant over it...😡 Bits of plaster wrapped around the roller, some stuck to the wall, and now I've got to go back tomorrow to sand, touch up and do a final coat on the whole wall😡😡 Great clip though mate, subbed 👍🏼
Your an absolute top bloke 👏 thank you for what you do for others , your right to give a little something to others is a very kind gesture and very rewarding 👍
Just can't stop thinking about red dwarf when ever I watch your video's...... don't know why...🤔😂😎🇦🇺👌 Been a carpenter for 44years. Saw plasterers wet the edge like that 40 years ago...never see them do it anymore. Good job mate.
Hey Kirk - I don't want to 'Blow Smoke' or anything - But that was the BEST Ad-Spiel on RUclips I've seen to date! - You're a Natural! .... I reckon You're gonna be inundated with requests from other Sponsors now! .... And Well Deserved Too! ......
Hi kirk i've watched your videos lot's and lot's of times and I find your a proper proper fella. There ain't many people left out there like you. 🍻👍👍🏴
Good that is a very good tip to mark both the board and the set out marked area I never think of and always keep having to turn and twist the board along with reversing the board to try find the way I marked and cut the board
I am so glad I checked my youtube today. I thought something was up that I hadnt had a notification for a minute. My bleeting lad deleted my subs! Great job, cheers for this.
Because who you are I believe the algorithm said I would like your video. You earned a follow from me! Also you nailed it on how you talked about the man!
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Watching you work so perfectly and being a great true tradesman brings a tear to my eye,I broke my shoulder a year into my plastering career which put a stop to it.i wouldve loved to been able to carry on and be like you bro
Star man ...unbelievable generosity , i have over 40 years as a tradesman in the construction industry, Kirk you have proper old fashion qualities, so refreshing to see, great videos from a professional plasterer with a genuine heart of gold, love your approach and content of your videos, what you see is what you get, faultless... much appreciated, keep it going fella .....😊
You’re are a star too mate. You’re right it’s not all about the money all the time, I’m a builder 35 yrs at it, and I too help people all the time. You just know the good people. The World isn’t full of all horrible people 90% are great loving, lovely people. I knew you were one of the good guys from the start, when you first came on RUclips. I’ve watched all your vids, Brilliant. I wish you & your family all the luck. 😀👍
Thank you mate, really appreciate your comment
I’ve been a domestic plasterer for about 21 years now and Your the only spread on the web who truly is a domestic plasterer.. keep up the good work brother 😘😘
me too brother ! 30years
Agreed
I'm in the building trade and this is just amazing to see..keep "spreading" the happiness bro,you seem a top bloke 👌
He ruined the entire ceiling for a tiny hole. This man in my area who came on a boat does a much quicker and cheaper job than this monstrosity.
@@marciaedwardscrowndreamer
Absolute angels you two. Teaching the new apprentice a lesson in kindness.
The world needs more Richard's & more Kirk's... top man doing top work!
Never thought a plasterer would make the most wholesome content, keep it up man great videos.
Your about heart,soul,and graft..a rare breed today.
Some of us youngsters have had that instilled in us . Dont knock us all 😂😂😂
Honestly thanks to this channel iv managed to do so much work in my property honestly can thank you enough for sharing your knowledge
Once again, I plaster everyday and come in an watch your videos I've said it before and I will say it again, u are a fantastic bloke with a huge personality, love watching your content kirk, keep up the fantastic work.
im a very new plasterer and your content is amazing as well as your work! thanks for your tips and tricks!
Fair play to you, Kirk. You're a good plasterer and always doing nice things for other people 👍
It's by chance that I got to watch one of your vids today (patchwork after the plumber). Then I watched another. The one where the elderly lady whose granddaughter was going to visit. I was blubbering before the end. Then I watched this one. You earned my respect and subscription.❤
Another great video Kirk and kudos to you for what you did with his bill.
As a spread whose always done domestic work starting 1988, I've come across some great customers over the years.
With me working for a local authority, I can't charge customers anyway, but what I can do is take the job a little bit further, offer a little bit more on the customer service for them and trying to make the whole process the best I can for them. I've received a load of praise from customers in the customer satisfaction surveys they are asked to complete and therefore had loads of corporate compliments added to my hr file for going that extra mile and having a can do attitude, rather than some who just look for an excuse not to do the job.
It's my little bit of spreading happiness back to the world 😊
You are an amazing person and great at what you do well done Kirk you do your family proud ❤❤
I'm very glad to have found your site, before I start plastering walls and ceilings in the house I'm building; even though I've plastered the three previous buildings I've built, there's so much to learn from experienced and conscientous trades people. Love On the Trowel !
I wish we have specialist like you in my town. Previous ''builders'' and former ones from agency my Landlord is using ruined most of the walls by doing it fast and cheap. There is paint on paint on paint on plaster on paint and on paint. Even radiators were painted with all these dust covering it after work. Im just slowly doing room after room for my own pleasure and I learn a lot and its starting to look really cool. This spring kitchen and bathroom and job is done
Why on earth would you do that if you're only renting? 😂😂
Finally got a full time job as a multi trader/plasterer/decorator today, was having a celebratory drink in the bath and your vid pops up, couldn’t be any better Kirk!
Try pub, loads better.
@@FreddysHamsterNaa too many pricks in the pub mate.
I’m not a plasterer never want to be one but your videos got me hooked bro. Your a great guy all round the joy I see you experience helping others is beautiful. May god bless you and everyone you hold dear. Keep up the great work.
The gift that keeps on giving, well in kirk ,love the channel and your purpose look after yourself aswel as others 😊
I’ve been watching u tube for years and I subscribed to dozens of different channels but this one has taken the biscuit. Well done Kirk. Top man. 👍👍👍✊🙏🏻
Kirk, I take my hat off to you Sir, You're agood man.
"Kindness ripples" Kirk. Thanks for giving
I am NOT a plasterer just remembered I once saw a video of yours. Clicked and watched this and really like it!...Good fixing of the plaster board Mate...
👍🤜🏽
StaySafe
Many plasterers wouldn't take that much time and care on this job as you did. They wouldn't make as perfect as that ready for painting. In fact I suspect many would just bodge it or turn it into a complete re-board and plaster. Great job mate, watching you work made my Friday night Newcastle Brown go down nicely.
No they wouldn't just like the cowboys that done my kitchen 😮
Lovely gesture. I'm reminded of "give and you will receive". You have returned some of Richard's kindness to others. You can look forward to the same. I wish you well with the channel and have subscribed. The world needs more people like you and Richard.
Electrician here. The way you cut out that spot light is the exact way i've been doing strange size holes for year. Except i use a peice of cardboard and not tape. Its basically a make shift compass. You can mark out holes as big or as little as you like and it's perfect every time. I was so happy when someone showed me the trick years ago haha
As a painter and decorator I would love to work after your plastering skills , only thing is maybe shouldn't show where people hide they're keys 😂
*their keys.
When people are keys
where do they hide?
@@ChaosToOrder777
On the Piano! :3
@@bosh6604 good answer.
Their not they’re
Great work and a lovely gesture. nice to see how tidy you leave the job.
Top job as usual, Kirk. Well done, mate. You're a good person, too 😊 😉👍
You're a top man, Kirk. Great skills, and great awareness - love it.
What a great gesture the world needs more people like you
Mate you help more than you realise. Having to do more than the mrs will let me call 'DIY' removing pebbledash, re pointing, rendering the lot. Short version, 1910s house that's been covered in damp proofing, cement and plasterboard causing no end of damp issues. Surveys came back all fine, wasn't worth the paper it was printed on, even the roof was 100 years old with 4 leaks but in 'good condition'. Going from IT to this some of your rendering videos alone have given me some really valuable pointers. Im not skint and with some guys from work we raised 7.5k for a local youth charity in April but too much work to pay for and too much distrust in cowboys. We have found every air brick sealed by a damp proofing company and after removing some cladding enough space in the brickwork I could get my hand through to the inside plasterboard. Very different using hydrated lime for everything but increasingly having more and more respect for guys doing the work you do well (I have a nipper around so im not comfortable with 20 bags of quicklime that could get damp in the garage).
I know enough to make sure it works, does what it should and is safer next winter compared to this winter for my family. But the looking good bit, lets just say im glad my other half likes the rustic look.
Keep doing what your doing dude.
Your a good person mate and an excellent plasterer wish there were more people like you
Great job pal that takes a big man with a big heart to do that these days,if everyone done a good deed like that the world will be a much better place 👍👊
Good work brother always enjoyable to watch a proper craftsman👍🏻
Love watching your videos my grandad was a builder and he was good at plastering just like you keep up the good work
I love helping genuine people for free it makes me feel good also. You're a top lad brother.
Heaven has a special place for honest tradesmen. Really like your work ethic and wish you and your family the very best.
found your channel a few weeks back your content is so wholesome, what a top man you are! my other fave was the old lady you did the skimming for near christmas for free! amazing stuff thanks for keeping us entertained
Absolute legend. Great work and always good to help others, no better feeling.
Thanks for all your wisdom! You are a blessing. I’m a drywall finisher/contractor and I’m getting ready to do a wet Area plaster called tadelakt in the USA . Thanks again
u are my plastering teacher :) ive watched hours and learned so much
The world is a better place with you in it Kirk,keep up the class work and workmanship and these videos that really humble me.thank you sir.
Stephen
Lovely mate,just lovely, have a great weekend
Cheers John, you too mate
I'm pleased to see a tradesman who is making his little part of the world a better place.
Well done 👏🏻 I'm a top-class painter and decorator who wishes he could always paint you plasterwork 😂.
Bless you for your generosity.
Thanks mate
Top man as always. I knew half way through this would be a no charge. It’s great you give back Kirk 👍🏻
Great video mate. This is the second video of yours I've watched now. I didn't really learn anything from the first video as it was just basic plastering (but you did everything how I would so it was good to see lol). But I learned two things in this one. Use battens rather than cutting back to the joist. And cutting both sides of the board, then criss crossing to break out a neat circle. Even though I have a pad saw that's a good tip for if you haven't got one. The only thing I would have done different would be to knock up the first coat really stiff (almost too stiff to use) as it's only a small patch, to speed up the setting time. Then knocked up the same gear with a little bit of water to speed things up even more. I know some people might say that is a botch job but on small areas I can get it as spot on as using two normal coats, and I take a lot of pride in my work 🙂
Edit : I posted before watching the whole video. Now I see you've knocked up the same gear lol. Top man.
Great minds think alike
It's channels like these that need to be celebrated...top work keep it up 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for your gesture Kirk, loved the explanation at the end, the buzz you get from giving far outweighs any monetary reward 👍
Never let anyone discourage you from monetizing your content. I usually hate watching them but your honest style and easy delivery didn't feel like you were interrupting the video too much. Keep up the great work and thank you for teaching us your amazing profession. Cheers from the USA!
What a cracking bloke you are mate,God Bless.
Not sure why I clicked on this, but I'm glad I did, you have restored my faith in the human race !
New subscriber. What a lovely guy you are, brought tears to my eyes! Keep up the good work. It’s nice to see the good guys in the world, instead of hearing the loudmouths all the time!
Thanks linda
Well done, it's people like you that the world need more of.
Love watching you work, mate. Mesmerising!
Bless ya bro. I'm starting a plastering course next month and i cant wait to be able to help friends and family out. 'Just pay for materials, and I'll sort it' hopefully be able get them feeling good about their homes.
I wish they was more people like you.your a good man
Brilliant stuff
Informative and educational
Thank you ❤
Lovely job
You are such a great guy, I hope your channel grows so quickly that you are able to give more and more, great channel.
Way to Go Kirk 👍 Excellent job done speedily and as always was interesting listening to your explanations 👌
My favourite big friendly giant you deserve success, joy and continued good health. All the best!
Cheers pal, thanks
Nice one mate, you remind me of my old dad, also a Trowel man (Brickie) and other building tradesmen, often hearts of pure gold
I’m a retired lorry mechanic, not a builder or plasterer, but, I was told to use a wood trowel because it’s something to do with water retention or something, but I notice you are using a metal trowel. Not that I am ever going to use one, but the proper tools to use is good information for me.
Another classic video Kirk. As far as Surf Shark, I've had it for years & originally got the extra 6 months thrown in on top of the 24-month, absolutely brilliant piece of kit
You're the man Kirk! Top bloke! well done my friend
Thank you kindly
Hi Kirk Great to see you have ingenuity coming from experience, thinking on your feet at all times is what keeps a simple job enjoyable, and a complicated job achievable.. whatever is said, as a tradesperson, call-backs are not what we need, and your jobs are watertight excuse the pun mate cheers josh NEW ZEALAND
Thanks mate
Great uplifting video and lots of good tips for the DIYer. Many thanks
Hi l have been doing some plastering and your help has been very helpful so brilliant 😊
Great work, good heart...👍.
Thanks
Love this. Well done mate - gives you faith in humanity in a challenging world :)
Great vid, I'm a self taught plasterer but learnt more from vids like yours than on the job . Keep the vids coming . Can I ask what the metal joists were that you were using ( I've always cut back to joints and used timber supports
Top guy and great teacher and presenter to boot.
I did a job today after a plaster repair, they did a decent job, but when I done the second coat of paint it ripped the 1-2mm plaster off that they'd done over the old emulsion without putting some sort of sealant over it...😡
Bits of plaster wrapped around the roller, some stuck to the wall, and now I've got to go back tomorrow to sand, touch up and do a final coat on the whole wall😡😡
Great clip though mate, subbed 👍🏼
I've had the same issue previously. Did you water down the 1st coat of paint?
Your an absolute top bloke 👏 thank you for what you do for others , your right to give a little something to others is a very kind gesture and very rewarding 👍
Can't not leave a comment to help your videos reach more people and do my little bit to support you being such a bloody nice bloke.
Thank you mate
Just can't stop thinking about red dwarf when ever I watch your video's...... don't know why...🤔😂😎🇦🇺👌
Been a carpenter for 44years.
Saw plasterers wet the edge like that 40 years ago...never see them do it anymore.
Good job mate.
Hey Kirk - I don't want to 'Blow Smoke' or anything - But that was the BEST Ad-Spiel on RUclips I've seen to date! - You're a Natural! .... I reckon You're gonna be inundated with requests from other Sponsors now! .... And Well Deserved Too! ......
You cut that more round than some lads with a holesaw😂
Love watching your vids mate...i learn so much from and its much appreciated thankyou
Love the pass the love on vibe you give here !! a True heart at work here. love it x
Good man Kirk. Super attitude to life 🙌🏼💪🏽
What a great video mate well done ❤❤❤
Kirk what a guy you are and a big softy well done big hugs
Hi kirk
i've watched your videos lot's and lot's of times and I find your a proper proper fella. There ain't many people left out there like you. 🍻👍👍🏴
Appreciate you saying that Dave. Thanks mate
Fair play, I hope you get enough to allow you to keep doing it. I like the way you teach along the way. thanks and good health.
Nice one Kirk and some great tips as usual!
Once again you good man doesn't it make you feel good when you give back a little well done my friend 👍🙏
The scrim and skrew trick is absolute quality mate, what a clever idea 🙌
Your an absolute star mate , a fantastic tradesman is skills show through 🎉
Good that is a very good tip to mark both the board and the set out marked area I never think of and always keep having to turn and twist the board along with reversing the board to try find the way I marked and cut the board
I am so glad I checked my youtube today. I thought something was up that I hadnt had a notification for a minute. My bleeting lad deleted my subs! Great job, cheers for this.
Great work sir. Steadfast philosophy.
Genuine as they come you are. Much respect. Regards from cloudy Dorset.
You are a gentleman sir. Fair to you! Thank you for giving something back, good things come back around I'm sure ❤
Great Video 👍 Nice Gesture. God Bless you and Nathan.
Thanks! You too!
Because who you are I believe the algorithm said I would like your video. You earned a follow from me! Also you nailed it on how you talked about the man!
You make it look easy but it’s not! Fair play to nosy neighbours they are looking out for us. That was nice of you, good for you mate
Alright kirk your a top man ❤