Is This the Best Plastering Lesson You’ll Ever Watch?

Learn how to plaster like a pro.
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Kirk Johnstone The Plasterer

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Meet Kirk Johnstone
01:36 The Tools
04:08 Mixing Plaster
08:33 First Coat
28:46 Second Coat
56:00 Polishing

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Getting started in plastering can be a rewarding venture, whether you consider it a professional career path or a DIY skill to enhance your home improvement capabilities.

1. Understand the Basics

Before starting plastering, it’s crucial to understand the basic principles and techniques. Plastering requires a keen eye for detail and precision in applying and smoothing the plaster. Familiarize yourself with different types of plaster, such as gypsum-based and cement-based plasters, and where each type is appropriately used.

2. Get the Right Tools

Invest in quality plastering tools. Essential tools for a beginner include a plastering trowel, hawk, mixing bucket, water brush, and a straight edge or featheredge. Good quality tools can make a significant difference in achieving a smooth finish.

3. Training and Courses

Consider taking a plastering course. Many colleges and private training centres across the UK offer plastering courses. These range from introductory sessions to more extensive NVQ or City and Guilds qualifications. Training under experienced instructors can dramatically speed up your learning curve.

4. Practice Makes Perfect

Start practising in a low-stakes environment. You could begin with a small room or a single wall in your home. Practising lets you get comfortable with the feel of the material and the tools.

5. Learn from Professionals

Watch and learn from professionals. Numerous online resources, including YouTube tutorials, provide step-by-step guides on plastering techniques. If possible, work alongside experienced plasterers to gain hands-on experience and valuable insights.

6. Compliance and Best Practices

Familiarize yourself with the building regulations and best practices in the UK. Understanding the standards for construction and finishing can ensure your work is beautiful and compliant with local laws.

Starting in plastering can be challenging but immensely satisfying. With the right tools, training, and a bit of practice, you'll be able to achieve professional-looking results and perhaps even turn your new skills into a fruitful career.

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[Onthetrowel]

Roger is a great guy, we had a good laugh.
Was a pleasure to meet both Roger and Dylan 👌👍

[topgazza]

Two of the nicest and best you tubers demonstrating their trades. Joy to watch

[Alan.MTB.]

Blown away by how humble Roger is. A man with all his experience, but not too proud to admit he’s not good at something and still so keen to learn from others. What a great guy.

[johnhalliday]

The mashup we were all waiting for. Two top tradeys, two top blokes.

As a multi trade, you know there’s always something to learn, even if you’ve been doing it for decades.

[stevedawson]

I'm a retired/semi😂 plasterer of 50+years and this is a breath of fresh air to see a young one doing how it should be done👍

[keithwebb]

Just a quick mention for the cameraman/ editor, brilliant job keeping up with Kirk and being in the right place at the right time!

[AnthonyTeasdale]

Rogers perfect comedic timing with dropping the plaster.

[paulhaggett]

two fellas are top people, I owe so much to you both. You inspire others and have great core values. Great to see you team up. Thanks to you both

[rustybrownstein]

I Ioved watching this video of two top blokes. Kirk is not only one of the best plasterers, he's one of the nicest blokes out there, so is roger.
Well done both 👏👏👏👏

[pauldixon]

Great video Roger. Many thanks to Kirk for sharing some of his trade secrets. I'll certainly be using some of the hints on my next plastering job. looks like you both had a great day. Well done.

[philliplewis]

I've watched Kirk for a long time, always a happy guy with a great smile, I think anyone in the building
trade would love to work with him!!!

[paultant]

True tradesman kirk. Taking care for follow on trade's. Cleaning electrical boxes and cleaning the bottom of the skim for the chippy. A lot of plasterers don't give a 5hit. Great job and great teacher

[kevinbeale]

Kirk is such a natural teaching video guys :-)

[paulharwood]

Can't believe I've just spent 1 hour watching two blokes plastering a wall 🤦 I must get out more. Seriously though that was a bloody good video really enjoyable watch.

[KrysRevamps]

Finding Kirk's channel was the thing that made me decide that I could plaster my own house, there is no other youtuber that explains things as simply and straight forward as he does!

[Brownjd]

Gentlemen, thank you from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I've been in construction for 25 years and old-school fellas are rare. 🙏

[tschubb]

So good to see Kirk on the channel, legend!

[impamiizgraa]

As a lone woman about to embark on a full house reno on my own, these 2 are godsends! I will make mistakes but I am learning so much that I don't feel totally clueless going in. There's something I can follow to help me along. Thank you so much Roger and Kirk

[DMark-cr]

Great video. Not easy to find 1-hour video on anything that will keep you informed and entertained like this one.

[SlackHoffman]

I’m from over in Chicago and this plastering “geezer”is a top bloke 💪….love my fellow Brits, fantastic tradesmen