Here’s Why **YOU’LL FAIL as a Plasterer... Watch This To AVOID IT | "This Will Happen To YOU!!"

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  • If you want to learn the basics to plastering and learn how to plaster your own walls then join The Plastering For Beginners welcome Course. It's a free plastering course ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to plaster: plasterersblue...
    Every Plasterer is going to FAIL...but you need to know why it happens and learn how to avoid it. Because this trap will stop you from getting results!
    There's 1 thing that stops plasterers from progressing and there's one thing that's going to make you FAIL! That's what I'm going to cover in todays video.
    This is the last part of the "Plasterers Crash Course" and it's probably the most important lesson you can learn in plastering. I know that sounds a bit dramatic but you need to know how to control your plaster.
    This means that when you're plastering a wall you know what your doing. It means that you can stop the plaster from setting which means you'll get a nice, flat smooth finish with ease. That's what I want to teach you in todays video.
    As I mentioned, This is part 5 in a series called "Plastering For Beginners Crash Course". We'll show you the full process to plastering so make sure to subscribe so you don't miss any future videos.
    If you like this video hit the like and subscribe button if you want to be part of the course.
    And please leave a comment on what you want to see next. I'd love to hear from you.
    Hope you enjoy the training.
    Blaine Gray,
    Plastering For Beginners
    #construction #diy #plastering #plasteringwork #home

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  • @ianthompson6288
    @ianthompson6288 Рік тому +8

    I can back that .been plastering 25 years and still can get caught out on odd occasions. Knowing your substrate is one of the biggest things in plastering you need to know and get right for an easy (er) life

  • @norris5353
    @norris5353 Рік тому +12

    Blaine, your a Top bloke! I'm a self taught sort of DIY plasterer that gets by but your tips and tricks are Phenomenal mate and have given me so much more scope and belief in myself. Keep it up! All the Best 👍🏻

  • @George-bb9yi
    @George-bb9yi Рік тому +5

    Great information - please make a video on prepping and skim coating an existing plaster wall (80+years). I would love to see your tips for doing a ceiling too. I wish we could get the same materials here in the USA.

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому +3

      I’m on it ha! The best video shoot cover this…keep an eye out for it 👍

    • @George-bb9yi
      @George-bb9yi Рік тому

      @@PlasteringForBeginners it would be incredibly helpful!

  • @dstat79
    @dstat79 Рік тому +1

    Would you ever wet the wall down before putting your topcoat on instead of pva(ing) it? When plastering on top of hardwall or sand and cement or even bonding?

  • @johnniemnemonic73
    @johnniemnemonic73 Рік тому +1

    So if you have different types of substrate and you want to plaster over the whole lot with the same mix of plaster, just make sure you seal it all in with two or more coats of pva mix first? The pva acts as a barrier between the substrate and the top coat? I’m glad you made this video. 👍

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому +2

      Exactly that mate - it reduces the rate of suction and gives the plaster a chance to cure 👍

  • @carlbayley9053
    @carlbayley9053 Рік тому

    Fantastic beginners video, had my plastering buisiness 23 years now, love hate job but pays well.

  • @daveytrump6516
    @daveytrump6516 Рік тому

    Great vids, I'm planning on starting plastering in about 6 month so these vids are really helpful 👌

  • @stephengilbert4375
    @stephengilbert4375 Рік тому

    Finally know how people are talking about mike Smith mentioned you a few times to me and I used yo work with alex/alan years ago

  • @peterjohnston2176
    @peterjohnston2176 Рік тому +2

    Why do you leave the floated wall for days before you skim it?
    I've been plastering for 40 years and we always floated in the morning and skimmed in the afternoon.
    Never failed.

    • @Jack-OfAll-Trades
      @Jack-OfAll-Trades Рік тому

      I assume it was due to time constraints of filming

    • @davidday2129
      @davidday2129 Рік тому

      Pete I agree float till 12 then set old school rules

  • @jamescowsill7597
    @jamescowsill7597 Рік тому

    I used my sponge float the other day for the first time in ages, maybe years. I had a ceiling going off on me a lot quicker than anticipated so I sponged it and got straight back on it flattening it. Not my finest hour but got the ceiling flat and finished fine. I won't go on a job without my sponge float now

  • @johnny6722
    @johnny6722 Рік тому +1

    Great video master Blaine. What are them sponge floats that you use. ?

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому +1

      This was a Refina fine Sponge Float which I usually use for Rendering. But the Refina Medium Sponge Floats are the best for situations like this 👍

  • @marty3553
    @marty3553 Рік тому

    Brilliant video thanks bud

  • @Paythepipertoplay
    @Paythepipertoplay Рік тому

    Good lesson. I had to learn this by experience. Well explained bravo. But clean your trowel.

  • @nickpatarou6745
    @nickpatarou6745 7 місяців тому

    Blaine as always seem to have come across this you tube video too late , i pva the wall neat and than plastered it with 2 coats however it would seem i didn't control the suction to well as now that its dried it has a few hairline cracks in it , what my best course of action fill or scrape off and do again. thanks

  • @JoesGuitar
    @JoesGuitar Рік тому

    Nice vid Blaine. Very important I would say! Do you still recommend using Plasterers Pregrit over PVA?

  • @richardhewitt1305
    @richardhewitt1305 Рік тому +3

    Hi Mr Blaine. I have been following you for years and your videos have helped me to plaster my whole house with excellent results, to the point my friends are amazed by. I am curious though, who is the person behind the camera? You refer to ‘We’, but who is it ??????
    Top bloke, you are a good tutor and an excellent plaster 👍

  • @darrenpilton
    @darrenpilton Рік тому

    Great Videos! Would be good to have a video what to do if this has happened to someone and the potential repair method, is it a full reskim or is there a way of patching?

  • @pawelmieczkowski1432
    @pawelmieczkowski1432 Рік тому

    Hi. Good video. But why you not big fan sponge float????

  • @paddyalex3094
    @paddyalex3094 Рік тому

    What would I do if the first Finnish coat dried before the second coat. Would I need to pva again

  • @pako_sfc4950
    @pako_sfc4950 Рік тому

    Hola el "PVA" que es en España? Cola blanca? Puente de Unión?.... gracias

  • @ashtonormesher9682
    @ashtonormesher9682 Рік тому +1

    Why don't you use a roller for your pva

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому +2

      I’m getting there slowly - I’m slowly being converted! I just hate the splash back on my arm hairs 😂

  • @jackwardley3626
    @jackwardley3626 Рік тому

    can't you just use pva if you have to leave it

  • @johnniemnemonic73
    @johnniemnemonic73 Рік тому

    So does bonding have a different suction rate than hardwall? If you just pva or Pregrit bonding agent any substrate before topcoat plaster, it should be fine? Is that a good rule of thumb?

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому +2

      Yeah, Bonding has a totally different rate of suction which is why the “wet PVA” test is handy to know. Bonding is a lot less porous and generally needs less PVA. But test it - when the PVA starts to sit on the surface and stops being absorbed then you’re good to go 👍

    • @johnniemnemonic73
      @johnniemnemonic73 Рік тому

      @@PlasteringForBeginners Marvellous! There is so much to learn and I’m loving it. I’ve still never mixed any plaster or had any on a trowel in my life but I’m doing my homework before I do. I’ve bought a load of gear but no idea. 😆 I’ll be fine, I just want to be a bit clued up before I commit to plastering my walls (and ceilings).

  • @MegaDavyk
    @MegaDavyk Рік тому

    Why not just spray the base coat with water before you start, its a lot cheaper than PVA

  • @jamesfiddes9261
    @jamesfiddes9261 Рік тому

    Awesome videos from a 72 year old retired Plasterer 😂😂😂

  • @eddiekeating2274
    @eddiekeating2274 Рік тому +1

    Always skim hardwall the same day

  • @louisdsouza5144
    @louisdsouza5144 Рік тому +3

    Naughty...you said in your earlier video that you were going to remove your screeds...I wouldn't have either to be honest...to much faff 😅

    • @stevenmitchell7332
      @stevenmitchell7332 Рік тому +1

      What makes you think he hasn't?

    • @user.--.
      @user.--. Рік тому +3

      @@stevenmitchell7332 You can see he hasn't.....

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому +4

      Ha well spotted! It’s my garage so I’m running a little experiment. I want to see if the screeds crack over time…since it’s not timber and they’re beeded on the same substrate I want to see what happens.
      I’m just intrigued. But don’t try it yourself because I don’t know the results yet 😂

    • @louisdsouza5144
      @louisdsouza5144 Рік тому +2

      @Plastering For Beginners back in the day would have used sand n cement on any hard wall ,would have put my screeds on day before out of the same...then next day same process as you, as the screeds are made from same materials there should be no cracking 😉as for the plasterboard ones,if its bedded with board adhesive should be good to go as long as you got 3-4mm of top coat...retired now but watching your vids makes me wanna get my 25yr old marsheltown out...miss it

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому +2

      Respect for your time served mate. I bet your a master of the trade - I’m still young into it really. And I’d love to see that trowel.
      I bet it’s broken in like a dream.
      Thanks for watching - I really appreciate it. Great hearing from you 👍

  • @stevekneller7864
    @stevekneller7864 Рік тому

    ok never ever let ur base coat dry,always skim it same day multi finish is a awfull product for dry backgrounds the old carlite finish was much better product u could skim the following day..

  • @inh415
    @inh415 Рік тому

    So any future damp issues and all the plaster will fall off when the PVA liquefies .
    Should be using SBR

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому +2

      Sorry I’m confused…who mentioned Damp?? It’s not a damp wall. Gypsum plasters are the last thing to use in a damp situation. This is just a wall that’s been floated up on nice, dry blocks.

    • @bluevanmani
      @bluevanmani Рік тому +1

      how your doing it is exactly the way I’ve always done it PVA internally SBR externally unless the walls have been tanked out👍

  • @michaelwarnick5100
    @michaelwarnick5100 Рік тому

    Soak wall with water sprayer . Pva 1 coat . Job done.

  • @tomdavies9524
    @tomdavies9524 Рік тому

    Use SBR no problem hardly a learning video doing it all wrong!!! You heard of gyprime???

    • @b.c.f.c.redarmy7027
      @b.c.f.c.redarmy7027 Рік тому

      Gyprime is awsome stuff expensive though but does the job spot on 💯

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому +3

      It’s a comparison video showing the effects of a wall that’s not prepped correctly. A lot of beginners won’t know the repercussions and I’m hoping this will point it out.
      The correct way is to actually Float and set the same day, (plaster Hardwall 3+hours later). No need for primer… The video to that is below if anyone is interested
      How To Plaster A Brick Wall (Float & Set Plastering For Beginners)
      ua-cam.com/video/gqJplphsRdg/v-deo.html

  • @willm437
    @willm437 Рік тому +3

    Awesome! Set of videos mate. Really good. Learn loads. Nice one 👍👍

  • @hannahswann747
    @hannahswann747 9 місяців тому +1

    You are the business!! I took the plunge on my first attempt on plasterboard after watching days of your videos and it went ok-ish with some minor imperfections. Then I attempted a hard wall with one coat 3:1 PVA- DISASTER!! All cracked and peeling and I couldn't understand why. So a thousand thanks for this!!! 👍👍😘

  • @jamesprice3580
    @jamesprice3580 11 місяців тому +1

    do ou mean by a tight coat.........sorry a bit new

  • @aninterviewwith...1702
    @aninterviewwith...1702 Рік тому +1

    I always struggle with it dying too quick. This helped ta.

  • @PeakTorque
    @PeakTorque 2 місяці тому

    SBR much more controlled

  • @karenFlowers-p8q
    @karenFlowers-p8q 5 місяців тому

    I’m in the US and the products are so different-no gypsum-told not to use PVA just water - I did use it with gypsum plaster. The nuance of experience can’t be taught . I suppose I’ll make my mistakes . Great videos though

  • @simonvanellis2945
    @simonvanellis2945 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for putting these together, I’ve had various degrees of success in doing my own plastering over the years, bought an ox blade now which I can see will help me greatly, cheers.

  • @christophersmith5606
    @christophersmith5606 Рік тому +2

    2x coats of 3:1 then coat of 2:1 was what I was taught years ago….then start skimming when pva is tacky not wet. Never had any issues.
    Preparation is key.

  • @markmcgrath4853
    @markmcgrath4853 Рік тому +2

    very good video well explained !

  • @TheSadButMadLad
    @TheSadButMadLad Рік тому +2

    Might be useful to give some thoughts and advice around mist coats in terms of prep for decorating freshly plastered walls.

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому +2

      Great point! Cheers pal!

    • @treenahally4358
      @treenahally4358 Рік тому +2

      1 part paint to 4-5 parts water best base coat for new plaster. Apply 2-3 coats and it works it’s way into the new plaster pores. Roller applied or airless spray pot.

    • @OZStuOZ
      @OZStuOZ Рік тому +2

      Screwfix - No Nonsense Bare Plaster Paint.... Amazing stuff! I haven't bothered mist costing in years now... Self taught plastering (with lots of help from you too Blaine) which I enjoy doing (mainly at home, but small jobs when my guys are busy)
      The bare plaster paint is so thick & it goes against everything you've learned about the mist coat, but trust me it covers unbelievably!
      I airless sprayed my mum's HSL once my plastering buddy's finished up & it was fully covered in 1 coat (as spray can apply heavier & smoother) but I did go on top with a finished paint that's more wipeable. It may be more expensive but you wouldn't get it from bare plaster to what looks like finished in 1 coat, no streaks / patches.. I hope they never stop selling it 😂

    • @TheSadButMadLad
      @TheSadButMadLad Рік тому +1

      @@treenahally4358 I do a 50/50 mix of basic white emulsion and water. Two coats is usually enough.

  • @christophersmith5606
    @christophersmith5606 Рік тому +1

    Top coat should always be thinner bro otherwise it’s too wet and u will end up with bubbles and poor finish if your not careful

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому

      Very true for an overskim…but with Hardwall the first coat seals so fast which eliminates the air trapping between coats which creates the bubbles.
      But very true in every other situation.

  • @truebro77
    @truebro77 Рік тому

    Blaine please tell me how yu git rid of your tennis elbow? Every time I lay on it flares up

  • @davidharding3058
    @davidharding3058 Рік тому

    Love your content..how you verbalise your content. How you make it easier for people to understand. This is not how I make a living. But I love plastering as a welder/fitter it's similar you end up with something that's finished and completely transformed and usable again like plastering. Top videos. The collages could do with a tradesmen like your self that's able to translate your trade from paper to actual content. Super videos my best friend gave me the ability to plaster. You gave me the ox speedskim 🍻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👏

  • @richardjones2151
    @richardjones2151 Рік тому

    ua-cam.com/video/Cq_lMuVkxK4/v-deo.html I'm not a plasterer but ive consumed loads of your ace content and delivery. May I ask (at the link) what do you mean by 'plaster half the amount'?...Thanks buddy 🙂

  • @shmelow6988
    @shmelow6988 Рік тому

    love the vids but why dont you just use febond blue grit or Bostik Cementone Plasterers Stabilising Primer (Bostik Cementone Plasterers Stabilising Primer this one is much better in my opinion)

  • @aaronag7876
    @aaronag7876 Рік тому

    I fail because I am a complete numpty at putting up plaster lol. One skill I've never been able to get to grips with. My attempts look like Ive used polyfiller lol.

  • @VidaTack
    @VidaTack Рік тому

    Hi, best method to use for wavey artex celling. Thank you

  • @jamiewright4750
    @jamiewright4750 Рік тому

    Great video but why don't you use SBR

  • @Rick-tb4so
    @Rick-tb4so 10 місяців тому

    Can you spray the PVA on ?

  • @barrydoherty636
    @barrydoherty636 Рік тому

    Are you using pva sealer or pva glue?

  • @Mufc2424
    @Mufc2424 Рік тому +1

    Float and set same day eliminates all need for pva and sets lovely

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому

      That’s the one mate. No primer needed! The video to that is below for anyone who wants to see the correct way to solid Plastering:
      I just wanted to highlight the issues to a wall that’s badly prepped 👍
      How To Plaster A Brick Wall (Float & Set Plastering For Beginners)
      ua-cam.com/video/gqJplphsRdg/v-deo.html

    • @Mufc2424
      @Mufc2424 Рік тому +1

      @@PlasteringForBeginners sorry mate my bad I haven’t seen that video👍🏻

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому

      No worries mate! Thanks for pointing it out - I forget to mention things in videos so it’s good to jog my memory. Cheers 👍

    • @Mufc2424
      @Mufc2424 Рік тому

      @@PlasteringForBeginners haha no worries mate , iv been a plasterer for nearly 20 years and I still watch videos to see if I can make it any easier

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому

      Hope it helps my friend! Thanks for watching 👍

  • @leewhittall
    @leewhittall Рік тому

    If your not sure pva

  • @jonnyvondoom2631
    @jonnyvondoom2631 Рік тому

    Thank you dude

  • @ljcooil87
    @ljcooil87 Рік тому

    Good video mate.. In your last one you said you had to either remove the dot and dab or use a mesh over it. How come you didn't do either?

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому +2

      Cheers pal! Just replied but I’m doing a little experiment. I want to see if the join cracks since it’s a solid fixing running through the Hardwall.
      I’m just intrigued. It would be great to leave the screeds in knowing that they won’t crack so I’m just testing to see if you can.
      But like I said in the last video, do it right! If it cracks then it’s in my garage and I don’t mind. It a ordina personal experiment! I’ll keep you all informed on the results 👍

    • @ljcooil87
      @ljcooil87 Рік тому

      @@PlasteringForBeginners Awesome, learning a lot from these videos dude

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching matey!

  • @truebro77
    @truebro77 Рік тому

    sponge float plastering is utterly superior to not sponging

  • @johnhanson6155
    @johnhanson6155 Рік тому

    What a guy brilliant videos love them all 👍💪

    • @PlasteringForBeginners
      @PlasteringForBeginners  Рік тому

      Haha cheers mate!

    • @johnhanson6155
      @johnhanson6155 Рік тому

      @@PlasteringForBeginners can I ask i have sand stone lintel on my front door out side and they are sort of crumbling how would you render that (what mix) would you use if that makes sense 👍