@@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”
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?
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.
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).
Spot on, they reckon there are figures that that go something like, a happy customer will tell say 5 people but an unhappy customer will tell 100 people, bad mannered tradesmen do not make money from private work particularly.
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...
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 😀
This is going to sound stupid but I've watched this video a few time now. Not to learn anything from it but because I love seeing the job done and it does restore my trust in humanity. It seems to me that everyone today is just out for themselves and screw everyone else. It is great to see some who actually cares about the quality of the job done AND cares about people. If there was such a thing as "super like" I'd be giving this video a tick on it.
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
I follow this guy on social media and he is fantastic at his job. He is so considerate to other tradesmen its unbelievable, always doing little things to make it easier for the trades that follow. You can also tell that he is a really nice, genuine bloke.
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.
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.
Crackin informative video mate, i'm retired now but learned over the years that if you go above and beyond with every customer (like you have) you get paid back in multiples, just watch out for those that want to abuse kindness but i'm sure you know who i mean, lol
@@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.
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.
It's great to see a skilled tradesman who is working with the customer... when I get people in to quote for jobs it do often feels like they don't want to be there.
Fantastic work! And here I am in Australia, having just paid an electrician $850 for just over an hour of work... Not going to be going back to him again, that's for sure!
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.
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.
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.
Absolutely, I always insert a batten if the join doesn’t sit on a stud or joist and screw both sides of all joints to ensure the surfaces pull as flush as possible, makes for a well supported repair.
Loved watching you work.....brought back memories of watching my late partner, (plasterer of 30+ years), work. You have a very similar ....style. He too, used the edge of trowel for edging ceilings and walls. Always perfect, (but made it look effortless, like you!). Thank you. 😊🙋👌
Good morning Kirk This is the first time I have come across your site and I am very impressed. I live down in the smoke, near that there London, but one of my daughters lives up north, in Birkenhead. I am a Gasman/Plumber and have always had the same mindset as yourself, give a little back where you can. As you say, some people just don’t get it, but it has served me well throughout my career. I have instilled the same ethos in our five children and they all give back when they can. Two of our boys have set up their own (Gasman/Plumber) businesses in different areas of the south of England, but work together quite regularly and both give a little back, when they can and their business are thriving. Look forward to watching more of your content in the future. All the best, David
@ We are up there visiting in a few weeks. Ok if I pass on your details to my daughter? She will be upgrading to and renovating another period property next year and will need skilled tradesmen. If you’re that close, she may already have used you. Regards David
Came across this video by accident, however I’m now addicted. Kirk you are honestly amazing, really talented, knowledgeable and could watch you all day long … does that sound strange 😂.,, keep up the brilliant work.
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 🤣
@@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.
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 👍
Great tips. I normally try and cut some board to the size of the hole but your method of cutting a larger hole to fit will be something I’ll use from now on
I've been doing my own plastering for going on 15 years now, and I'm still learning stuff from you. Never would have thought of using a scratcher to mix small quantities
I wish we had plasterers and plasterboard in the US outside of the Northeast (and only the Boston area, really these days). Drywall and with mudded joints is so much less appealing even when painted well. What you're doing is truly art.
Only discovered your channel 3 days ago and I’ve watched too many videos 😂. Love your work, thinking about giving plastering a go. You do such a great job it really is inspiring. Thanks for the info!
im not a tradesperson by any means but i must say its fantastic to see someone with so much expertise sharing such invaluable knowledge for free! thanks for sharing so many gems mate - fantastic work!
I wish you lived or worked down here, I have phoned for tradesmen and they never turn up even after you make an appointment. It’s nice to see you do such great work for people, a skilled tradesmen that takes pride of his work, a tradesmen to be proud of
Thank you for actually showing the gear you use instead of just talking about and leave it to us to find out how to actually write it down into the Google search bar.
Woefully late to viewing this video, and an earlier one on plaster, but in this video title you mention “hack”…, sir, it is quite apparent that your work is not “hack” work…, it is one of a professional tradesman, craftsman, and I might add “artist”. I am constantly amazed to watch folks like yourself, do these types work. I am a frustrated tile, and sheetrock “hack”. Your desire to not charge this customer for more work (as a result of somebody else’s shabby work ethic) is very noble… You may not ever see this customer again, but you don’t have any idea of the return on (investment), that gesture. If I was in that customers shoes I would have insisted on paying you as well. Great video, I am now a subscriber from the U.S., of A. Thank you sir.
Honestly great video! You my man, are wonderful at explaining this! Who would have thought a plastering video could be as interesting as this! Great job!
Addicted to true tradesmen videos and just found you and you know what's next - you're the best! Spent a lot of time behind a plumbing crew patching. I could have made a lot more moolah had I used more plaster and less hot drywall compound. At least I made it to retirement where I can watch your videos all day long.
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.
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.
I wish more tradesmen had your attitude. Very often they don't even return your calls. I would be happier if they just said they didn't want to do the job rather than saying they'll come and they don't. Well done you.
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 👍
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.
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 ❤
I like how you have specialists for every part of the building and finishing process - brick layers, plasterers, painters, etc. Over here, we have one guy doing everything. Hell, he might even do your electrics and plumbing.
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.
As a decorator I never get a pva or sbr. Most jobs I go to only go as far as the board screws. Great educator thank for helping me grow in different areas
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.
🧰 *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!_ 🔧
“It looks like it grew there”. 😄💜 I don’t even know why I’m watching this. I’m never going to plaster anything, but this popped up, and you were so engaging. Great job!
Whenever I patched a plasterboard ceiling I would fit the board as you did and instead of feathering in I would cut the plaster skim on the edge of the existing board back about an inch wide around all the edges ,taking the board paper with it, then I would scrim the joint and dampen it down round the edge with a weak mix of PVA and water and then skim flush up to the edges with no need to feather it out, if done correctly you can't tell it has been patched once painted
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I fantasise that one day when I have to plaster a larger area than a patch, I'll be able to do as good a job 😂. Well done offering to do the job free, it's a feelgood thing 👍
nice tips but i do a few things differently. cut v channel at joint for maximum strength of jointed materials. it's a small job but stud adhesive holds plaster to studs permanently, unlike screws, whose job is to hold it in place during repair. use the new fibreglass cloth tape rather than the mesh. the mesh only has strength at 0 and 90 degrees of the mesh grid, and forces on plaster arent like that. dont use standard jointing compound, and use cornice cement instead. it's the strongest and best bonding. cheers
The best plasterer on UA-cam 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
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.
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 !
O wow kirk what a great presentation full videos only teaching that's the money shot pitch the idea to the plastering company I'm a bricklayer you present Brilliantly well dun the very best of luck to you young man
MF stands for metal furring not metal frame or fabricated
Interesting, if you google it, different manufacturers of the product will give you different names, frame or fabricated being the most popular mate
@@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”
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?
Think you’ll find Samuel l Jackson will disagree what MF stands for!
@@theinstallerguy786😂😂
Very rare for someone to truly know how to explain something in a concise and accurate way. You're a natural teacher
Just glue it what's with the screws
@@clairewiseman-cq8ct REALLY????
@@clairewiseman-cq8ct Screws will still be there when the house is demolished, how long will the glue last?
@@pcb1962EXACTLY! 👍 Belts n braces as me old dad used to say and it’ll last forever!
I said the same thing after watching just one of his videos.
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.
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 👍
And it feels good to help someone?
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).
bet you go to work all the time and say " hey boss dont bother paying me for this afternoon" lol
Spot on, they reckon there are figures that that go something like, a happy customer will tell say 5 people but an unhappy customer will tell 100 people, bad mannered tradesmen do not make money from private work particularly.
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.
Thank you
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...
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 😀
Exactly. my thoughts as well.
Same here
This Muck Slinger is a real Pro, he’s a great Teacher, and a Kind Hearted Gentleman to boot! Good on you, Kirk.
Isn't he?😀
@@MrBollocks10
He is!😁
Agreed!
To all you honest trade persons, a big salute of respect.
This is going to sound stupid but I've watched this video a few time now. Not to learn anything from it but because I love seeing the job done and it does restore my trust in humanity. It seems to me that everyone today is just out for themselves and screw everyone else. It is great to see some who actually cares about the quality of the job done AND cares about people.
If there was such a thing as "super like" I'd be giving this video a tick on it.
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.
Same technique for replacing a small patch of carpet
@@iskrajackal9049 - and repairing steel car body panels.
by far a much easier way....especially out of square or round patches....
Excellent offering up the job for free- always great to look out for the elderly and vulnerable. Good job all round, professional.
Just glue it what's with the screws
American here - I could listen to this guy all day.
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
@wizardofcheese Loved your comment, gave me a laugh. Thank you❤
I follow this guy on social media and he is fantastic at his job. He is so considerate to other tradesmen its unbelievable, always doing little things to make it easier for the trades that follow. You can also tell that he is a really nice, genuine bloke.
Comes across as a complete pro and a top bloke.
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 .
Customer is happy and he got paid anyway. It's just the kind of thing that gets you recommendations and more work.
You would make a brilliant teacher mate. Perfectly explained 👌
Fair play to you for offering to do it for free, brings a tear to my eye.
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.
You are a natural for explaining everything concisely but simply, as they say "keep it simple stupid" keep up the great work !
Cheers pal
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.
Perfectly put, Andrew.
Great seeing an honest tradesman that thrives on being a perfectionist. Wish they were all like you
Such a legend you are Kirk. Not only thinking about the customer but other tradesman. My full respect to you. Top man.
Crackin informative video mate, i'm retired now but learned over the years that if you go above and beyond with every customer (like you have) you get paid back in multiples, just watch out for those that want to abuse kindness but i'm sure you know who i mean, lol
Great work, and really pleased to hear that both you and the customer took a gentleman's approach to the bill.
What a guy!
And, bonus, giving us scousers a good name too! :)
Scousers and Irish, the best.
@@noelstephenryan4837 absolutely my friend!!
@@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.
Agreed but he’s deffo not a scouser but either way he obviously top of his trade 💯
I thought it was eddy Yates
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.
Superb demonstration, Kirk. I’m female and I do a lot of my own DIY. I enjoy it and I need to keep costs down. Thank you so much.
It's great to see a skilled tradesman who is working with the customer... when I get people in to quote for jobs it do often feels like they don't want to be there.
Always a pleasure to see quality craftsmanship…. It’s quite rare these days 👍
Fantastic work!
And here I am in Australia, having just paid an electrician $850 for just over an hour of work... Not going to be going back to him again, that's for sure!
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.
Awesome video! Clear instructions and right to the point. And no annoying music edited into the video!!
I love to watch skilled professionals. They can be so hard to find.
Damn thats hard work, not as easy as it looks. Beautiful workmanship
While you are a tradesman by profession, you are an artist! Plus a you have a very kind heart. Thanks for sharing this!
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.
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.
Absolutely, I always insert a batten if the join doesn’t sit on a stud or joist and screw both sides of all joints to ensure the surfaces pull as flush as possible, makes for a well supported repair.
Loved watching you work.....brought back memories of watching my late partner, (plasterer of 30+ years), work. You have a very similar ....style. He too, used the edge of trowel for edging ceilings and walls. Always perfect, (but made it look effortless, like you!). Thank you. 😊🙋👌
Well explained great teacher love to see more videos from u
Amazing that you offered it for free. Good on you and well done the owner for paying for work well done.
Good morning Kirk
This is the first time I have come across your site and I am very impressed. I live down in the smoke, near that there London, but one of my daughters lives up north, in Birkenhead.
I am a Gasman/Plumber and have always had the same mindset as yourself, give a little back where you can. As you say, some people just don’t get it, but it has served me well throughout my career. I have instilled the same ethos in our five children and they all give back when they can. Two of our boys have set up their own (Gasman/Plumber) businesses in different areas of the south of England, but work together quite regularly and both give a little back, when they can and their business are thriving.
Look forward to watching more of your content in the future.
All the best, David
Thanks for the nice comment mate. Birkenhead is literally up the road from me. About a 5 min drive 🙂👍
@ We are up there visiting in a few weeks. Ok if I pass on your details to my daughter? She will be upgrading to and renovating another period property next year and will need skilled tradesmen. If you’re that close, she may already have used you.
Regards
David
Came across this video by accident, however I’m now addicted. Kirk you are honestly amazing, really talented, knowledgeable and could watch you all day long … does that sound strange 😂.,, keep up the brilliant work.
Cheers mate
This is brilliant. I really admire professional plasterers. You are very generous in sharing your knowledge & skills - also to your client. Thank you.
20 minute easy fill is also a good option for these little patching jobs ,2 neat coats and a quick sand job done 👍🏻
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
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 🤣
@@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.
@@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.
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 👍
Video production and editing getting better and better, quality of information and learning top notch
Great tips. I normally try and cut some board to the size of the hole but your method of cutting a larger hole to fit will be something I’ll use from now on
You seem totally brilliant in your craftsmanship here, plus your presentation is splendid. Thank you, for creating and sharing this.
I've been doing my own plastering for going on 15 years now, and I'm still learning stuff from you. Never would have thought of using a scratcher to mix small quantities
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
I wish we had plasterers and plasterboard in the US outside of the Northeast (and only the Boston area, really these days). Drywall and with mudded joints is so much less appealing even when painted well. What you're doing is truly art.
Nice to see some people contractors have a heart , well done Kirk 👍
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.
i'm about to patch a wall in my house and the idea of cutting the hole in the wall to fit the plaster board is brilliant from my laymen POV!
Only discovered your channel 3 days ago and I’ve watched too many videos 😂. Love your work, thinking about giving plastering a go. You do such a great job it really is inspiring. Thanks for the info!
im not a tradesperson by any means but i must say its fantastic to see someone with so much expertise sharing such invaluable knowledge for free! thanks for sharing so many gems mate - fantastic work!
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.
I usually don’t comment on videos but I felt like I needed to say I wish we had more contractors like you in my country. Keep up the good work 🤘
I wish you lived or worked down here, I have phoned for tradesmen and they never turn up even after you make an appointment. It’s nice to see you do such great work for people, a skilled tradesmen that takes pride of his work, a tradesmen to be proud of
Thank you for actually showing the gear you use instead of just talking about and leave it to us to find out how to actually write it down into the Google search bar.
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.
Woefully late to viewing this video, and an earlier one on plaster, but in this video title you mention “hack”…, sir, it is quite apparent that your work is not “hack” work…, it is one of a professional tradesman, craftsman, and I might add “artist”.
I am constantly amazed to watch folks like yourself, do these types work. I am a frustrated tile, and sheetrock “hack”. Your desire to not charge this customer for more work (as a result of somebody else’s shabby work ethic) is very noble… You may not ever see this customer again, but you don’t have any idea of the return on (investment), that gesture. If I was in that customers shoes I would have insisted on paying you as well.
Great video, I am now a subscriber from the U.S., of A.
Thank you sir.
Honestly great video! You my man, are wonderful at explaining this!
Who would have thought a plastering video could be as interesting as this! Great job!
Watching masters ply their trade is always a treat...Nice job and respect for trying to look after the ol' boy!
Addicted to true tradesmen videos and just found you and you know what's next - you're the best! Spent a lot of time behind a plumbing crew patching. I could have made a lot more moolah had I used more plaster and less hot drywall compound. At least I made it to retirement where I can watch your videos all day long.
Really well presented. Each part very well explained. Obviously a seasoned tradesman. Well done.
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.
I like your style Kirk. Fantastic and to the point. Total pro and sound fell to boot.
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! 👍🏼
Lovely to see such craftsmanship in action
You made that look easy and for me, thats the sign of a skilled tradesperson
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!
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.
I wish more tradesmen had your attitude. Very often they don't even return your calls. I would be happier if they just said they didn't want to do the job rather than saying they'll come and they don't. Well done you.
What a great teacher. I teach up here in Glasgow. The kids would love your lessons. College kids too.
Great work & thanks.
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 👍
Good job Kirk, plus some good tips. Many thanks.
Always struggled to blend into nothing, I usually end up doin the whole ceiling, great job👍 and great vids from a fellow Merseysider 👌
Nice one! Thanks for the lesson - that was really useful. I bet your client was very happy with the lovely job you did there. 👍
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.
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
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 ❤
I like how you have specialists for every part of the building and finishing process - brick layers, plasterers, painters, etc. Over here, we have one guy doing everything. Hell, he might even do your electrics and plumbing.
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.
Great video
Great Teacher
Nice tips for someone who occasionally needs to fix walls and ceilings around the home. Thanks!
As a decorator I never get a pva or sbr. Most jobs I go to only go as far as the board screws. Great educator thank for helping me grow in different areas
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.
I’m in Australia. I was thinking wtf is he doing.
I do a lot of painting & decorating at work, I've probably met two other plasterers in 25 yrs that take as much pride as you.
👍
Wow, thank you!
🧰 *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!_ 🔧
“It looks like it grew there”. 😄💜
I don’t even know why I’m watching this.
I’m never going to plaster anything, but this popped up, and you were so engaging.
Great job!
Stop by again some time 😀
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.
Whenever I patched a plasterboard ceiling I would fit the board as you did and instead of feathering in I would cut the plaster skim on the edge of the existing board back about an inch wide around all the edges ,taking the board paper with it, then I would scrim the joint and dampen it down round the edge with a weak mix of PVA and water and then skim flush up to the edges with no need to feather it out, if done correctly you can't tell it has been patched once painted
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I fantasise that one day when I have to plaster a larger area than a patch, I'll be able to do as good a job 😂. Well done offering to do the job free, it's a feelgood thing 👍
Top top man, if there were more people like you, the world would be a better place, THANKS ME OLD MATE.
nice tips but i do a few things differently. cut v channel at joint for maximum strength of jointed materials. it's a small job but stud adhesive holds plaster to studs permanently, unlike screws, whose job is to hold it in place during repair. use the new fibreglass cloth tape rather than the mesh. the mesh only has strength at 0 and 90 degrees of the mesh grid, and forces on plaster arent like that.
dont use standard jointing compound, and use cornice cement instead. it's the strongest and best bonding.
cheers
Your the man Kirk, wish I was a youngster again I would have loved to be taught by your good self.
The best plasterer on UA-cam 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
Fantastic, appreciate the comment.
Thanks mate
Very well explained, informative, concise, and clearly spoken. 🙌
Straight up good bloke. Great at talking through your thought process too. 👍🏼
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.
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 !
O wow kirk what a great presentation full videos only teaching that's the money shot pitch the idea to the plastering company I'm a bricklayer you present Brilliantly well dun the very best of luck to you young man