Beginner's Guide to Plastering a Wall

Leah demonstrates how to plaster an entire wall, from start to finish, including each step you need to take to be successful!

Tools and Materials Shown in Video:

Plastering Tools:

Materials:

The plasters that Leah used in the video are usually available only from building supply stores that specialize in plastering and masonry. See Jane Drill purchases plastering supplies from such a store that is in Seattle, WA, called Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel.
It may take some research to find your local building supply that carries these materials, but there is usually at least one in most major urban areas.

USG Structolite (brown/base coat)
lime plaster
gauging plaster

Disclaimer:
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[stevenporras]

I've never met or seen a woman with more construction skills than you. Respect.

[loiskatabarwa]

Leah is a Pro! I love Leah!. I was struggling to learn how to use a saw and no one could explain from the basics to help me understand . Then I landed on Leah ! I have never turned back. I am so proud of her as a fellow handy woman who has been learning as well as a teacher. She is a wonderful teacher. Go Girl !

[CForged]

I’m amazed how great you teach plastering! If you’re an A+ plasterer you’re really an A+++ teacher

[jeffreyschubnell]

Leah, my name is Jeff and I am a plastering contractor. I specialize in ornamental and cast mold work. One tip, fill your lime putty 2/3 of a bucket, leaving a good space to fill with water, than add your slow set gauging plaster directly into the bucket. Let the gauging take up (5 minute), using a low rpm paddle drill, attached with a mudd bit/ mixing bit, push the gauging through to the bottom and drill. Less work, less mess, and most importantly the finish mudd is throughly mixed. This will also aid in the first coat " taking up", so you can get to applying your second coat, better known as the " draw" coat. I was impressed with your tutorial, through. You picked up on all the small but extremely significant details, good job. Just one more note point, next time try using Imperial Diamond veneer basecoat. One coat not 2, and it is a better product. Structo-lite is gypsum plaster and perlite. I primarily use for patching. With this material as I am sure you know, the thicker the material say half inch, the wall becomes extremely hard. Although the veneer mudd is thinner and requires a bit more skill to apply. Well I finally found a YouTube video I can truly relate to!

[keithdouglas]

Leah, 3 years later and I'm still watching your videos! Your a wealth of knowledge!

[jimbob]

By far, and away, the best home improvement skill videos ever produced. Leah, you're a gem!

[boeingpete]

Brilliant as always Leah. Everything explained clearly and concisely for the beginner like me. Gives me the courage to tackle a small plastering project. Thanks so much.

[go-farm]

I absolutely love watching your videos, Leah. You take so much time and put a lot of effort into making them interesting and informative that you make us all feel like we can be Superwomen too!

[mikemorgan]

You are really good at explaining all the steps in you videos. Thanks

[jessicaphillips]

This is so fabulous! My husband and I just bought an older home with all plaster walls. Great to have a video for touch ups and such, THANK YOU!!

[ericalosito]

I accidentally came across this video and I couldn't stop watching! I don't have anything to plaster but now I want to! You are a great teacher and one badass woman! Thank you!

[manuelmorales]

Definitely, this is by far the best channel for learning anything. What u do and how you do it it’s perfect, the way you explain it’s marvelous. I work for almost 5 yeast as a carpenter in Manhattan and I never met such a great person like u, with so many abilities. Congrats Leah

[pckilla]

I love learning paint related stuff. Especially from you. Helps me with my job at a local big box hardware store. Great work. Keep those videos coming.

[trance]

Perfect timing! I'm plastering my wall this weekend! Hope you're having a great day and a wonderful weekend! 😊 x

[jeremypointer]

Thank you so much! My home is 112 years old and your videos will help me vastly improve my wall repairs!

[WestinOZ]

You are amazing Leah! Thanks so much for all the knowledge you share. You have taught me so many things and saved me from so many construction disasters. I truly appreciate you.

[eliasibhernandez]

leah you have excellent teaching skills im impressed
your videos are really imformative

[monomango]

you’re the best tutorialist. thank you for your generous work and knowledge!

[s.t.kkennel]

Swear you are the best teacher on youtube

[MrCbrent]

Here is another well done video. Thank you. Coming from a plasterer of 34 years.