Skim coating a plaster wall like a pro
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2010
- A wall in our home was covered with what appeared to be mirrors. It was plastic with a silver paper backing. Taking it off was pretty easy, but the glue took chunks of the plaster with it. The gentleman in this video makes skim coating look easy. Enjoy an artist at work.
Update: Some have asked what he was using, so I finally gave him a call to ask. For this first layer in the video he was using a combination of drywall compound (80%) and moulding plaster (20%). He often uses more moulding plaster but advised that the more moulding plaster you use the less time you have before it sets. - Навчання та стиль
This video was beautiful. Why? Not just the mastery behind his skill but rather seeing his age and working with his wife as well. Thank you so much for sharing this. Reminds me a lot of my father's works - I wish I could have seen him reach this age. Thank you so much for this warm and handy video.
I could watch that guy plaster for ages! lol
God bless them, they seem like a lovely couple, i would hire them anyday
I learned more in 4 minutes here than in all the other "how to" videos put together...
I have watched this so many times. It's like ASMR for me as a homeowner. This man is so skilled! The way he makes it look so easy is proof of his technique and experience. And his wife!! My goodness... this is just the best! I've skim coated two rooms in my house so far and this magic video keeps inspiring me to do more.
That was oddly relaxing.
I appreciate the pure skill demostrated here and no bullshit 20 minutes of talking like just about every other instructional video on here!!
Thank you for showing how a real man work!
This guy seems like he can go on and on and on for ever.
True man with skills and knowledge that he earned with his age.
Thanks again.
Bravo.
That is all I can say.If any pro in the comments that do not like this guy... Let them finish that wall under 5 minutes like he did!!!
This is by far the best skim coating video I have watched!!!
This is what a seasoned pro looks like. Much better than most journeyman. And.. what a freaking team! That is true love people! Must have watched this video 20 times.
Plastering is tough work. This guy is 24.
Lol
DAMN! That is effin efficiant! He makes it look like a walk in the park. I coated two small walls and was like dead afterwards,
Did stucco and plaster for many years. This guy is SMOKIN fast and his work isn't suffering. Well done!
I really enjoyed the husband/wife team work. At their age it really says a lot about the older generation and what it means to truly be a team. It is really nice to see how people used to be so hard working without complaining. Very rare these days. Not to mention looks like he has been doing this for a while. Great Video!
"Lotta years, Jim." That says it all.
I started watching to get the idea so I can remedy the "swirls" on our plaster walls...but kept watching because it was so cathartic! Even my 6-year-old joined me in watching and thought his 'art' was beautiful. :)
I been plastering for 18yrs and I tell you this old man can sling the mud on the wall.....well done pops
He could teach our so called 'plasterer' a thing or two! Wish we had hired a tradesman who could work as quickly and efficiently....seems the professionals are all old school. Nice to see a master at work :)
"the wall is straight, I can tell when I am putting this on and it's nice, it's nice." I love this guy and his skill is amazing to watch. a real plaster master
I really like this ol' geezer! He's a total pro! An inspiration to us all!
Now this man is a pro, he makes it look easy. I am a painter for 26 years and i still
cant do it like this guy thanks for the vid.
This guys a boss.. best and fastest skim coating I've seen in 20 years in the business.
When you're that good you can start where you want.
Please Re-title this vid "Skim coating a plaster wall like a BOSS!"
I must have watched 50 video's on skim coating. This is the only guy who knows what he is doing. He makes the rest look like a bunch of clowns.
I was thinking the same thing!
He is doing a great job. I do not have a smooth wall though. My wall is very rough and uneven. I think I cannot do it like he did.
No harm to everyone but he has only coated the wall which is impressive for his age however wall has to set and be troweled in. Depending on material it will need around 3 rubs to get a good finish. I am not dissing his work as i said but plastering aint that easy folks. 15 year old pro with bad back and shoulder :)
+Shaun Gallagher It is easy for him .He knows what he is doing.
Sorry but he needed to say that before plaster you have to apply fixative sealant because otherwise the plaster does not remain attached correctly and firm to the wall. For me that I am righthand it is better to apply the plaster from right to left, so denser the arm. Like a pro ??
Just amazing that 33 idiots put a thumbs down on an OBVIOUSLY talented guy.......THANKS for the Vid....EXCELLENT!!!
Yeah their are a lot of jealous people in this world.
Wow, this guy is really good. He just flows though it so smoothly.
4 minutes what would take me 4 hours with a lot of swearing and frustration. Seems to me the trick is a good clean flat tool and time honoured beautifully honed technique. He minimally goes back on what he's done which is what I always do in droves. He applies just the right pressure and lift so has no lines and an even coat that he can 'feel'. Its as good as the Bolshoi Ballet.
Exactly, minimum effort for max effectiveness.
It's like watching really effecting home painters, where the ease of the brush and the 'feel' of the fluid material putting on a totally solid even coat with no runs is completely learned in the movements.
I think he`s done this before. Like artwork
51fretless no shit
This guy is a master, you can tell he's had years of experience - He could do that wall blindfolded.
All the very best to you
Pure skill something today's generation lacks. I tip my hat to that couple...
That guy is a pro with lot's of experience. Props to him for showing how it's done !
I bet he loved doing this reminds him off the good old days, well maybe not the good old days🤣😂
He does make it look easy. Nice one.
Beautiful action. Plenty of confidence. Just DO IT gets results. Kudos.
a complete joy to watch, thank you!
Very impressive and truly a pro. Action speaks than the description.
Great work, was on youtube trying to watch good videos of how to skim coat, this is one of the better ones.
I'm attempting this on my own, and so far it's working out good.
I just can't believe how easy you make this look...... great job
nicely done..to bad all the pros like this guy are dead or retired..i'm a 5th gen. plaster. I appreciate videos like this. This guy knows what he's doing i can tell by watching. I only have one plaster in my crew besides myself..cant find plasters no more.. Thanks again..Campbell Plastering,llc col. oh
that was just awesome. thank you for posting
That right there is a pro. Thats old world craftsmanship
Loving the Mcenroe headband... Cool guy!
A real pro tradesman the best video I've seen on you tube!
What a great old guy. A master at work.
Awesome work a true tradesman!
This guy is so ridculously skilled,he is like the concert pianist version of a plasterer!
Really great video.I enjoy watching their work
Like a f***ing boss!!
my thoughts exactly
you got it going on...I love to watch a man with skills..
this guy is really good....I learned a lot from his technique.
thank you for the wonderful video.
Shit I m not jealous am impressed. I can learn something from this guy. Put it on so smooth . That's how a pro does it. Great job . I've been doing this 18 years shit this guy makes me look bad . Lol great love this video nice work and wife helping that's great. Love it that's team work . Love it
I should post my own video on this topic.... How "NOT" to do it.
Nothing like watching a professional apply his craft.
Long relaxed sweeping backhand--beautiful
Love the patients he has his bless him
Papa is a pro at that. Mama loves her man. sweet!
Teamwork makes the dream work.
Great job pal, I can see you have some time in.
Best wishes, kirk Giordano plastering
You do make it look easy.... good job
A true artist!
like a boss...this man is a beast
very good work!!! thank you for sharing. My old man used to do think like that too.
Well done. I enjoy watching him doing it so easily. I assume the lady is his wife. She is a diamond.
Amazing! Very well done guy! I'd like to work with you a day! I'm italian pro plasterer and I use the same technique like you!
Excellent work thank you for the tips
hah, well done old man! i'm not a pro, but i learned alot from you when i got my apartment. the walls were painted a million times and had crazy drip textures. i was stupid and rented a giant porter cable drywall sander, but that didnt work. i eventually used a trowel with a compound/plaster/water mix where i made it fairly liquidy coat. then my second coat was ultra thin, with a knife, for an awesome glass glaze look.
that shirt is filled with sweat. if you dont get that, then you're not doing the skim coating right.
That old man Has got it down.. Many years of experience Pays off..
Must be a Kansas Jayhawk from the colors he's wearing.
i hope i am as badass as this guy is someday.
Update: Some have asked what he was using, so I finally gave him a call to find out. For this first layer in the video he was using a combination of drywall compound (80%) and moulding plaster (20%). He often uses more moulding plaster but advised that the more moulding plaster you use the less time you have before it sets.
yes this guy has done this for years i bet. He is doing it good.
How quick is this dude 😳
Woohoo 1000 likes. Great job. Love seeing this kind of skill.
OMGOSH! This is awesome!
Skill is awesome to behold
Man, is he tearing it up! Rock on Sir!
Wow great job!!!
Cool guy. You are really living it.
poetry in motion.
HE IS THE BEST.
Okay, I love this couple. Is it a husband and wife working as a team?
+Samantha S That is correct.
Lovely technique
Does this gentleman have any more videos??? He reminds me of my uncle. A true craftsman. Thank you for sharing
I love this.
hes using a venetian plaster trowel with no corners to skim on joint compound ,anyone in the ny area want it done plasterer with 20 years experience here
Wow, this guy is amazing! I'm half his age and he's the Energizer Bunny compared to me. I'm a pretty handy person, but it would take me hours to do what he did in 30 seconds, and I'm sure mine would look horrible.
This guy is awesome
Fair play like a boss, we use multi finish here in the uk ;)) keep it up old boy good work ;))
122popey its just easi fill i think mate
Very multi-talented that John McEnroe .
amazing
whoa! a jedi master at work. at once just a little discouraging yet inspiring, depending on my frame of mind.
Makes it look so easy
Like a boss!
a real pro
Makes it look easy.
master of plaster...
Nice hand my friend. Old plaster style.
I always use slaked lime with slow set and/or gauging plaster. Gives me more time to work it up to a sheen, similar to eggshell finish
Anyone who makes something look so easy is a true artist. I skim coated a wall in my home and I got it done but it was a pain in the ass. All you pro's who claim to be better than this gentleman should put up a video or shut up.
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