HOW TO DOT AND DAB | DIY Series | Build with A&E

In this episode John shows you How to Dot and Dab (Episode 2)

John takes you through the steps of dot and dabbing, getting you ready and prepped for the plaster boarding process.

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[conorsmart]

I thought I’d just brush up on my dab skills by watching a quick YouTube video and all I can say is that chalk line is a game changer for me personally will be trying this tomorrow thanks 👌

[raa]

nice to see you're doing the work right there's not many of us left out there that do our work right a lot of people we learning the right way by watching your videos great stuff guys keep them up

[nickof]

Nice job fella, despite all the the comments about using too much stuff, these are clearly from the ones who skimp on the manufacturers recommendations, whereas you follow these. If only all Plasterers followed your principles we would have many more airtight houses. And trust me, my company tests these for a living. Good job👍

[velovelo]

Fantastic! I'm particularly impressed you knowing and stressing the fact there needs to be solid, continuous ribbon of adhesive and you correctly said why - smoke and fire AND air infiltration. Well done!

[al-azimahmed]

Thanks for the video guys, always have time to watch your videos, I'm a plumber by trade and I'm about to do this to my own bathroom, good tip about squaring it all up on the floor first.

[mikenitti]

This and the how to plaster videos are the best on you tube! Top work made me want to have a go 👍🏻

[mervjames]

Great job as usual like the way there’s never any unnecessary mess you work so clean and tidy

[aaabbb]

Nice job that fella. Intresting I always put my spirit level on the end as well to make sure the boards not towing In or out. Plus I always get a square just to double check the corners Especially near skirting height.

[GilBatesLovesyou]

I am so happy I learned this secret UK technique. Here in US drywall is usually hung on masonry with a stud wall, but I've seen all sorts of stuff done to make it work, including normal roofing nails shot in while the foundation was curing, and then they pop out and the boards sag like crazy later. I did a small area repair with tile mortar spot bonding the drywall to masonry and it worked great. Such a good secret weapon to have, so to speak, this technique.

[mattsidebottom]

Only subscribed to your channel yesterday and learned loads already. Cheers

[southcoastsealantsltd]

Great video! I am a Mastic Man/Sealant Applicator. You’ve given me the confidence to do my own Dot n Dabbing at my house, thank you very much 🔥

[TheSmithyt]

Bet the tilers love following you great job 👍

[Retrobution]

wow, you guys made it look so easy! I gave this a go myself a few days
(need to get one board up for a radiator to go on so the plumber can finish up). In my house, every single wall is out, this particular wall had a doorway and a window filled in previously and poorly rendered over so its out at the top, the bottom and at the centre by about 5 inches!
I put high peaks of dot dab on the left side and a lot less on the right side for it to get rid of it being out so much, the issue i was having was that the board wanted to hug itself tight to the inside where the wall out be out so putting a straight edge across the board diagonally it looks to be caved inwards. so just a lot of trial and error pulling the board off, applying more stuff, trying again and did this about 4 times. almost 2 hours to do one board lol! when it started to go off, the board sucked inwards again so its off by about 3mm, going to try to make it mm perfect with more plaster in that area haha.
nightmare!

[jakebonner]

Great job mate although if my old man seen you hitting a level he would go ballistic even with a rubber mallet😂

[obkenobe]

The brits know how to do construction 👍

[rewind]

Love this channel, I can follow all your instructions perfectly.

[adsmail]

The first video I’ve seen where fire has been mentioned. Well done that man. Loads of info in this video. You’ve a new subscriber. Cheers!

[tonycullen]

Nice one John. I watched a few dot and dab and plastering videos.Your videos always give those few extra tips that the others don't. cheers.

[saxmanzzz]

Excellent video - really helpful and informative. Thanks !

[iamamish]

Really interesting, I don't think we do this in the states - if we do, I've never seen it done before. You make this look easy getting the board plumbed up, but I'm sure it takes a lot of experience to know just how much of the cement to put down.