About to plaster my kid's room, over foam panels, and bought mesh for first time. Wasn't sure how to use it, but your video answered every question and more. Great work, lads.
Was wondering. Does it make a difference whether you first plaster and before drying you apply the mesh to sort of embed everything together or you can directly put the mesh on the wall and plaster on top of it. Would one method be better than the other ? Thanks
Watched this tutorial Stu after I had a few call backs on old properties. Thank you so much your channel it's really taking my domestic plastering to another level in standards. Seen your doing some rendering videos soon and I can't wait as I tend to avoid it as I don't feel as confident as I should. Thx again 👍
I did this in my house mate, most plaster was sound, I pulled off the bits that weren't and patched with bonding or board (and bonding) and meshed the full room before skimming
Thanks for the video, just had lovely retired plasterer show me how to do this “his” way, base coat, attach mesh, skim, I knew instinctively it would be better the mesh be attached first & base coat over the top, much easier way to do it.
THANK YOU!! I’m trying to patch a wall in the middle and both sides of the patch have gypsum finish plaster. Can I use this fiberglass mesh on the entire wall to create a keyed surface on gypsum finish plasters so that I can cover the entire wall with lime finish plaster?
I'm really impressed by your skills and knowledge, so hope you don't mind me seeing for advice. I'm planning to plaster ceiling with fiberglass mesh. And something tells me that staple mesh to the ceiling is not the best way, because it might would be difficult to stretch it, should i apply thin coat of bonding and embed mesh in, and finish with 2 coats of multifinish. Or can i just go with multifinsh, im really wondering what a proffesional like you would do
Cut the mesh into 1m squares and staple from the middle out overlap the joints. Add 20% thistle bonding coat to your first coat then apply second coat as normal 👍
Newborn DIY plasterer here. Inherited my home place. Took on the task. I've built my share along with framing, electrical, plumbing, etc. But. Stucco and plasterboard are new to me. Kirk G. plastering is 3k miles from me and has provided a lot of youtube help. But most of what I need comes from the UK. This video came at a low point. It is the answer to my needs for a troubled wall. I have to transcribe UK brands to local east coast products. Your humility draws me to your video work. Thank you so much.
I've used mesh a few times before laying it into the first cost, never considered stapling it up first. Makes sense about it actually being quicker in the long run
I skim with magic mix, press fibreglass on with 100mm overlap, trowel over so the mesh disappears then multifinish. Much easier than stapling and better grip onto wall. Mesh also helps in giving a more level surface.
thank you so much for this video.. im a house owner and this has given me huge knowledge of what my builder needs to do. the fact that in can be used for tiling was also extremely helpfull. thank you
It's mega. Used it on a few jobs n it's worked. Best one on a massive Victorian staircase, the one's that are shaped like a helter-skelter. It worked ace, saved alot of messing around. You could use a nice set of nicotine yellow net curtains from 1975 instead. I've seen that btw.
Im no professional so I have a hard time understanding what are the different products etc. I'm going to fix myself the small rooms. They are raw aac block. Considering sanding/grinding rough parts (block glue, putty etc) to make them as straight as possible. Apply a primer. Then glue/putty/plaster (dont know what it's considered) that I used outside for the thermal blocks. Apply the mesh into that. Then prime again and add a colored putty last. Does this make sense? 😄
I did my old house like this but put it in a tight coat of bonding while flattening the wall first, wish I new about the magic mix. Would have saved me days lol
Hi mate yes you could do it like that too 👍 or even just 2 coats of skim. The bonding in the first coat justs adds a little body & is great for straightening out old walls
Hi Kelvin, Yes you can however I would not staple fix over a textured surface as you may find the material will not bind properly in some areas so instead I always lay on first coat then embed the mesh afterwards 👍
Hi Jason thanks for watching 👍 I picked this stapler up from homebase of all places but you can pick them up off Amazon / ebay mate. Decent bit of kit & the internal battery seems to last well from a single charge www.homebase.co.uk/arrow-cordless-staple-gun/12832051.html
I’ve stapled before myself but I watched another geezer on UA-cam saying stapling is no good as you are applying the plaster on top it - rather than embedding in the skim and strengthening it. I dunno what the right answer is.
The right answer is doing what works mate 10 years nearly including my own property & not a crack in sight. You can do either way but when embedding into render you can't staple on you have to lay gear on first then embed. I'd say just give it a bash & make your own mind up about what's right / wrong. Appreciate you watching the channel pal
I would pre grit or pva 1st Then embed mesh with thistle bonding Straighten out with bonding or get it into shape let's it set then Skim,it takes time so you need good price pros & cons in this job.
We did that. To get best result that way. However, it's super time consuming. If the client's happy to pay for it then by all means. We'll now test mesh/bonding followed by polymer plaster and sanding.
Could you not get away with just butting the mesh up tight to each other to save the hassle of scrimming the joints .never used on skimming walls but im gonna give it a go 👍
About to plaster my kid's room, over foam panels, and bought mesh for first time. Wasn't sure how to use it, but your video answered every question and more. Great work, lads.
Was wondering. Does it make a difference whether you first plaster and before drying you apply the mesh to sort of embed everything together or you can directly put the mesh on the wall and plaster on top of it. Would one method be better than the other ? Thanks
Watched this tutorial Stu after I had a few call backs on old properties. Thank you so much your channel it's really taking my domestic plastering to another level in standards. Seen your doing some rendering videos soon and I can't wait as I tend to avoid it as I don't feel as confident as I should. Thx again 👍
I did this in my house mate, most plaster was sound, I pulled off the bits that weren't and patched with bonding or board (and bonding) and meshed the full room before skimming
Thanks for the video, just had lovely retired plasterer show me how to do this “his” way, base coat, attach mesh, skim, I knew instinctively it would be better the mesh be attached first & base coat over the top, much easier way to do it.
THANK YOU!!
I’m trying to patch a wall in the middle and both sides of the patch have gypsum finish plaster. Can I use this fiberglass mesh on the entire wall to create a keyed surface on gypsum finish plasters so that I can cover the entire wall with lime finish plaster?
I'm really impressed by your skills and knowledge, so hope you don't mind me seeing for advice.
I'm planning to plaster ceiling with fiberglass mesh. And something tells me that staple mesh to the ceiling is not the best way, because it might would be difficult to stretch it, should i apply thin coat of bonding and embed mesh in, and finish with 2 coats of multifinish. Or can i just go with multifinsh, im really wondering what a proffesional like you would do
Cut the mesh into 1m squares and staple from the middle out overlap the joints. Add 20% thistle bonding coat to your first coat then apply second coat as normal 👍
Stapler looks a beast! I wouldn’t think you could staple into a solid wall like that.
Would you be able to use this over brick? Embedding in base layer. I’m working on a wall that goes from plaster board to brick.
Newborn DIY plasterer here. Inherited my home place. Took on the task. I've built my share along with framing, electrical, plumbing, etc. But. Stucco and plasterboard are new to me. Kirk G. plastering is 3k miles from me and has provided a lot of youtube help. But most of what I need comes from the UK. This video came at a low point. It is the answer to my needs for a troubled wall. I have to transcribe UK brands to local east coast products. Your humility draws me to your video work. Thank you so much.
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Why stainless staples? Necessary for dry interior environment?
I've used mesh a few times before laying it into the first cost, never considered stapling it up first. Makes sense about it actually being quicker in the long run
@@bet_big9917 what you mean what heat you are talking about ? Radiator?
I skim with magic mix, press fibreglass on with 100mm overlap, trowel over so the mesh disappears then multifinish. Much easier than stapling and better grip onto wall. Mesh also helps in giving a more level surface.
You mentioned you put bonding agent int he first coat, what bonding agent and how much? Great video by the way.
Hi,
It's bonding coat mate just put a good few big handfuls in 👍
If i have wood in my wall from original door frame do i lay mesh then plaster over it ?
@@beardedgazyes tape over the frame first with gaffer tape to stop it absorbing moisture from the mix
thank you so much for this video.. im a house owner and this has given me huge knowledge of what my builder needs to do.
the fact that in can be used for tiling was also extremely helpfull. thank you
It's mega. Used it on a few jobs n it's worked. Best one on a massive Victorian staircase, the one's that are shaped like a helter-skelter. It worked ace, saved alot of messing around. You could use a nice set of nicotine yellow net curtains from 1975 instead. I've seen that btw.
Well explained stew. Thats the way I do it now, much better than applying it after the 1st coat. How do you tackle wimpey nofines?
Thank you very much. Very informative 👍
Can you use it underneath stucco basecoat instead of wire?
Yes you can 👍
Im no professional so I have a hard time understanding what are the different products etc.
I'm going to fix myself the small rooms. They are raw aac block. Considering sanding/grinding rough parts (block glue, putty etc) to make them as straight as possible. Apply a primer. Then glue/putty/plaster (dont know what it's considered) that I used outside for the thermal blocks. Apply the mesh into that. Then prime again and add a colored putty last. Does this make sense? 😄
Hi,
Where abouts are you located?
@@troweltalk2719 I'm far away man... Greece lol
@TROWEL TALK where are you located stu mate just started plastering after some work and more experience in from East Yorkshire
Very informative pal, i personal dont think its as good as bedding it in the gear. But if it works for you 👍
I've never seen that stuff but I just use scrim tape the same way and never had any problems.
It's great stuff mate 👍
I did my old house like this but put it in a tight coat of bonding while flattening the wall first, wish I new about the magic mix. Would have saved me days lol
Stu.. What's the Staple gun you are using? Answer in the video lol
Arrow 👍
www.amazon.co.uk/Arrow-3-6V-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Stapler/dp/B00L4Z5VH2
Thanks for the video really handy to see how that's done
Great vid as always and learned something along the way 👍
Cracking video as always mate! Very informative! Could you put a tight coat of bonding over the mesh then two skim coats?
Hi mate yes you could do it like that too 👍 or even just 2 coats of skim. The bonding in the first coat justs adds a little body & is great for straightening out old walls
Okay. Thanks very much mate. Do you ever try and skim over bonding the same day?
Do you go back to full sweeps on the second coat or still keep them short?
Hi Ashley thanks for watching 👍 Back to full sweeps on the second coat just as you normally would 👍
I use it in render especially if I am doing curved work ie planters but what you are saying makes sense
Hi, can you use fibreglass mesh over Artex walls?
Hi Kelvin,
Yes you can however I would not staple fix over a textured surface as you may find the material will not bind properly in some areas so instead I always lay on first coat then embed the mesh afterwards 👍
👍Thank you
thank you
Would you recommend magic mix for first coat with mesh ?or is that's necessary?
We always magic mix mate 👍
Magic mix only on first coat right?is it OK to lay on dry pva as I prep.wall day before
I've just picked some bond it mesh from one buy for 30.99 free delivery .
If my boss ever hands me a roll of that shite I'm packing it all in 😂
Nice one pal very informative 💪
Great video Stu. Can I ask where you got that staple gun from mate , it looks the business. 👍
Hi Jason thanks for watching 👍
I picked this stapler up from homebase of all places but you can pick them up off Amazon / ebay mate. Decent bit of kit & the internal battery seems to last well from a single charge
www.homebase.co.uk/arrow-cordless-staple-gun/12832051.html
Thanks for getting back to me. 👍
Great video 👍🏻
I’ve stapled before myself but I watched another geezer on UA-cam saying stapling is no good as you are applying the plaster on top it - rather than embedding in the skim and strengthening it. I dunno what the right answer is.
The right answer is doing what works mate 10 years nearly including my own property & not a crack in sight. You can do either way but when embedding into render you can't staple on you have to lay gear on first then embed. I'd say just give it a bash & make your own mind up about what's right / wrong. Appreciate you watching the channel pal
I would pre grit or pva 1st Then embed mesh with thistle bonding Straighten out with bonding or get it into shape let's it set then Skim,it takes time so you need good price pros & cons in this job.
Exaclly what need it... Thx 4vid..
Can I use manual stample gun will it go in ?
Yes a manual stapler will work on most walls 👍
Use bonding then FIBREGLASS MESH and 2 skimming multifinish
We did that. To get best result that way. However, it's super time consuming. If the client's happy to pay for it then by all means.
We'll now test mesh/bonding followed by polymer plaster and sanding.
Great video Stuart.
Could you not get away with just butting the mesh up tight to each other to save the hassle of scrimming the joints .never used on skimming walls but im gonna give it a go 👍
Hi Chris you could that but there's risk of a hairline crack appearing on the join
the realist
Must be a messy plasterer with all that tape over window s , bannister etc😅 ,
Noi nhieu
Thank you for your video very helpful!