PLASTERING TOOLS! What To Use And When To Use Them (Plastering For Beginners)

In this video, we're going to show you our favourite plastering tools and more importantly... how and when to use them!

The world of plastering is evolving at a rapid rate with brand new plastering tools coming to the trade every single year. New designs, new functions, new methods. The trade is changing and it's our job to make sure you're not left behind!

(Because it can all get a little confusing sometimes!)

So today we're going to talk about.
- Which tools to use for each stage of plastering
- The 4 types of trowels available at the moment
- The main function for each type
- Which Spatulas to use
- The best Flexi Trowels on the market
- My new secret weapon that's getting me AMAZING RESULTS

So that's what we'll be covering in today's video. hope you find it useful. if you like this video please like and subscribe and please leave a comment because we'd love to hear from you.

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We'll see you on the next one!

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[barryluke]

I've never plastered before until i watched your videos and you have shown me there's nothing to be afraid of having a go so i bought the ox speedskim 900mm and the steel one same size I already had a trowel I had been given .for the first time I've done a pretty good job except for a few little pinprick holes I filled in, I've a few more walls to do but i am 62 years of age now, but i enjoyed doing it

[johnblackburn]

I was taught by my dad, he is now 87yrs. I use a Marshaltown trowel as he did for 50yrs no problem. Its just what I am used too!

However it is always good to see what is available especially with all the modern plasters and renders that are available these days.

Thanks for sharing

[catmonkey]

Great video mate, spot on. My big tip to add to this is lighting... I try and put a strong LED light directed from where the light will hit the face of the plastering once the room is decorated. Might be a window, ceiling downlights. When I use a light at 90 degrees to the face it's possible things will be missed that show up when the room is finished light hits at a tangent. It's so easy to rectify that while the plaster is still workable. I'm years in the business but have subscribed, you never stop learning, thanks!

[aaronag]

I sit here in awe at the skill. I know you say anyone can do it, but 99.9% of us are worried and lack the confidence to even try it, for the fear of failure and making a big mess of the job. As a father to 4 kids, this is one skill I would really like to learn. Id love to see you work with newbies and show how quickly they pick this up and for us to see their end result.

[williamStevens-xwzy]

I'm nearly 50 mate!been plastering since I supposed to be at school!just about know how to use this phone! You know your stuff. What I love about your videos is the testing of new rendering products, bang on!people consider me the best plasterer in Birmingham! I think not because products change and I need to keep up/move with the times, which you help me to do! Keep up the good work you do. Top geezer

[kyynewest]

Can you do a video on how to measure how many bags of plaster estimated per wall/room please

[carlashton]

Been plastering for 40 years and always used the same trowel up until 2 years ago I now use the speed skim and flex trowel but also use sponge float after second coat, can’t get on with the plastic trowel but may give a try now to take shine off, cheers pal

[michallubniewicz]

It's Very Very educated video!!!! You have a lot of knowledge and helped Me and many Many People.

[POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Great video. About to use speedskim for the first time and may give the ultraflex a go. You've confirmed what I thought. Keep up the good work, your channel is excellent, honest and a great source of learning for beginners and I imagine even for plasterers (although they probably won't admit it!) Best of luck with your channel.

[mimscast]

Thanks Blaine, good video as ever. Really enjoying your tutorials. Love my refina and the quality finish it leaves.

[maxinette]

Great video, thanks you! How long do we have for applying the plaster in stage 1 before using the speedskim?

[Zack_Ford]

Great vid. I’ve watched everyone of your videos, some several times, as well as some tips from the plastering force channel but I think that’s gone now ☹️ Really pleased with the results I get, I’ve actually done some work for family and friends recently as well so I must be doing something right! I know there are traditionalists out there that say it can only be done a certain way and you plastering is trade that can’t be taught via YouTube, but I’m not having it! From what I see the plastering industry especially the equipment has completely evolved over the last 5 years and with the right guidance, advise, tools & most importantly CONFIDENCE you CAN do it!! My finish is as good and better than some of the plastering I’ve had done in my house by reputable plastering companies. The only thing I’m working on now is speed, but that is coming naturally with practise as expected. Your channel has been a god send Blaine, it’s really pushed me to try and ultimately, succeed!!! I’ve developed my own system that works well for me, based on reviews and tips from yourself. I still watch all your new vids and revert to some old for techniques I may forget. If an area is too large for an initial hit then I use the ‘Extra Time’ sachets, works perfectly.
Keep doing what your doing dude, keep the content up!
My personal choice -
- 1st coat OX trowel
- Flatten Refina 900mm spat
- 2nd coat OX trowel
- Flatten Refina 900mm spay
- Flatten OX trowel
- Wet trowel - Refina Superflex 2
- Dry trowel - Refina plaziflex
👌👍😉

[tlit]

Can I use all purpose mud instead of plaster on the walls? Thank you 🙏🏻

[neilphelps]

Hi Blaine

Is it possible to finish using a speedskim?

[pauld]

Great video. I put my plaster on with a marshal town gold perm trowel then after that I have a brilliant worn in flex trowel closes the walls up straight after Iv put it on I used that till the end

[robertparsons]

Good video I've got the Marshaltown flexi, stainless steel speedscim 900 and just bought the rafina 1200 plastic rule. Amazingly with all the new products and trends there is very little from the manufacturers as to use. Trial and error, until your input, which is as usual spot on.

[MMAlifeUK]

What’s sized did you go for on the trowels and the speedskims?

[mrwright]

Blaine what small trowels do you carry in the artillery for tricky situations like pipe trowels, margin trowels etc also which water brushes etc rather than just bigger trowels and spats.
Cheers

[jjsmpropertymaintenance]

Just nearly finished a full room with curved ceilings went on a btec course for a week passed that with a merit I do do property maintenance as my job but I do love the plastering side thanks for all the info it has come in useful

[adameljasik]

Hello, I have a question at what stage should I use Ox PO10914 Pro Carbon Steel Plasterers Trowel, i will be very grateful for your answer