As a joiner who can skim a wall or ceiling and get a good finish but not a plasterer that ceiling would be absolutely terrifying 😆. I remember trying to plaster a ceiling 10 by 5m once years ago and the stress was absolutely horrific 🤣. Used the blue grit and the suction was absolutely insane. Was going off 20 mins into first coat. Looked horrible when finished tbh and really learned a lesson on where my skill levels were! Ended up not charging the customer any money and paid my decorator to easy fill sand and get it perfect! Anyone who doesn’t realise the skill involved in big ceilings needs to try one!!
I'm a builder that plasters and set quite a big ceiling a couple of weeks ago. After the first coat was on I had a quick brew and came back to find most of the scrim on the floor 😭 It was new scrim and not a cheap one. Next time I will definitely scim over all the scrim first.
I am always impressed by how flat and smooth you guys get those walls and ceilings with just a trowel. I am replacing all the drywall in my house and if I could get that kind of finish without sanding it would be so much less mess to worry about.
I did a vaulted ceiling a touch smaller than this on my own about 8yrs ago…..started at 8am and finished it about 4pm…..I was well and truly f****d after! Not to mention a vaulted ceiling like this ruins your shoulder! Lovely job as always 👍
Always amazing to watch your content, you've given a load of tips that I take on board, don't get me wrong I'm miles away from being able to plaster lol, but watching you definitely helps as I have a project coming up soon, that will hopefully not look too bad afterwards 🤞🤞
Kirk we always have a laff when you work with other spreads can’t beat it nice job as well 👍 we just doing a loft extension on bungalow helping me 2 mates out got to have the crack on jobs makes the day go quicker lol
Man I cannot move my hands and shoulders I was plastering my bedroom today. I am guessing you guys are in better shape because you do it every day. I have the feeling that tomorrow I will only be able to open my eyes
@Onthetrowel yeah I didn't do hard work for some time and now I feel like I was run over by a train. I used a plaster retarder just in case. The problem I have is curves. How the hell do you pro's make curves look so good? Everything I try I end up plastering thick layers and I have to repair it
Fun vid thanks, I am getting much better at a bit of plastering. Where do you get thos big water brushes, looked in regular DIY outlets TS and SF but what they have don't look as substantial as the water brushes you are using?
Removed some lining paper in a bedroom in my house and the plaster is yellow and green and is pulling off in sections I assume it is old plaster 🤷♂️ I’m thinking a thick lining paper could get a good finish would you recommend replastring ?
Kirk if you're staining wood then the grit of the sanding makes a difference on what you're using and how it absorbs into the wood. If you polish the plaster up then does that mess with the painters mist coat or base coat?
I'm in the process of buying a 200 year old property which will undoubtedly need some plastering. Have you done any videos on old properties? I'm confused as to whether it requires lime plaster or if I can use insulated plasterboard and skim with multifinish? It has solid 50-60cm walls.😮😮😂
i did a loft room just this week ,ceiling contained multiple curves that were just not possible to finish with a trowel ,i ended up brushing the tight curves in and giving them a light sandpaper when dry ,it was a nightmare
Love ya work pal 👍 I'm a decorator based in Middlewich not far from you. Just one thing, polishing plaster does have problems for painters mate. It's hard to tell from your videos how mental you go with it but it definitely can affect how the paint keys to it
It washes out same as if you get a good plop on your hair. I prefer him with the beard, he was a sound guy. Didn't talk much but you didn't need to ask him for a thing, he was on top of his game and was a lovely bloke
@@Onthetrowela good labourer is a valuable member of the team. It can make all the difference between a nightmare of a day and an easy day. They get extra points for having a magnificent beard!
We have a very similar job to this but perhaps twice the size and I am struggling to find a plastering team I trust to do the job. We have had a few quote and then bail even after confirming a start date. We know its a tricky job but we are getting very frustrated getting someone to take on the job,
Hi Kirk, I am accidentally managed to smear some foam on the face of some plasterboard. Wiped off as best I could, just a thin smear now. Will this be ok when I get a plasterer to skim? I’m guessing hopefully some sbr or skrim over the top might do the trick? Cheers
Kirk, the link for your coaching doesnt seem to be working. Also just a quick question. Is the coaching to help generate more leads for plasterers? thanks
I've built a whole course to show you step by step how to bring in tones of work from Facebook,Google and other local tradesmen. Hit this link pal Any questions just ask... www.onthetrowelsalesandmarketing.com
@Onthetrowel interesting might have to give it ago 👀 if I tried using one after using a 5inch will all the plaster fall of the back of it when doing a ceiling ? If that makes sense
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As a joiner who can skim a wall or ceiling and get a good finish but not a plasterer that ceiling would be absolutely terrifying 😆. I remember trying to plaster a ceiling 10 by 5m once years ago and the stress was absolutely horrific 🤣. Used the blue grit and the suction was absolutely insane. Was going off 20 mins into first coat. Looked horrible when finished tbh and really learned a lesson on where my skill levels were! Ended up not charging the customer any money and paid my decorator to easy fill sand and get it perfect! Anyone who doesn’t realise the skill involved in big ceilings needs to try one!!
Did a pretty monstrous one today myself, shoulders still crying at me now😂
I'm a builder that plasters and set quite a big ceiling a couple of weeks ago. After the first coat was on I had a quick brew and came back to find most of the scrim on the floor 😭
It was new scrim and not a cheap one.
Next time I will definitely scim over all the scrim first.
Very very good plasterer and what a lovely guy. Hats off to you mate
Great video Kirk. Love the old site stories. Ceiling looked spot on.
I am always impressed by how flat and smooth you guys get those walls and ceilings with just a trowel.
I am replacing all the drywall in my house and if I could get that kind of finish without sanding it would be so much less mess to worry about.
Why you doing that mate. I wouldn't bother. The walls are still plasterboard
I did a vaulted ceiling a touch smaller than this on my own about 8yrs ago…..started at 8am and finished it about 4pm…..I was well and truly f****d after! Not to mention a vaulted ceiling like this ruins your shoulder! Lovely job as always 👍
Always amazing to watch your content, you've given a load of tips that I take on board, don't get me wrong I'm miles away from being able to plaster lol, but watching you definitely helps as I have a project coming up soon, that will hopefully not look too bad afterwards 🤞🤞
What a video this is..... just some guys havin a laugh.... sharing stories and bonding through work!
100% brother. It was a great day
@Onthetrowel look at us now..... goin for currys etc haha
Was wondering where you been then you pop up ,great video once again thanks kirk, love hearing the old site stories 😂
Cheers mate
Kirk we always have a laff when you work with other spreads can’t beat it nice job as well 👍 we just doing a loft extension on bungalow helping me 2 mates out got to have the crack on jobs makes the day go quicker lol
Not a plasterer by any means but watching your vids I am able to do a bit of touch ups in the care home I am maintenence at,cheers men
Wow that looked awesome 👌🏽
Man I cannot move my hands and shoulders I was plastering my bedroom today. I am guessing you guys are in better shape because you do it every day. I have the feeling that tomorrow I will only be able to open my eyes
It's just muscle memory.
I remember when I was learning and my arms felt like they would drop off 🤣
@Onthetrowel yeah I didn't do hard work for some time and now I feel like I was run over by a train. I used a plaster retarder just in case. The problem I have is curves. How the hell do you pro's make curves look so good? Everything I try I end up plastering thick layers and I have to repair it
It's hard to explain mate, it's only easy once skimming with a trowel is second nature.
It’s because you are just so inefficient when you do this once in a blue moon!
I’d love to see a video where you do different levels of polish on the same wall so we could see the full gradient of what is possible
Fun vid thanks, I am getting much better at a bit of plastering. Where do you get thos big water brushes, looked in regular DIY outlets TS and SF but what they have don't look as substantial as the water brushes you are using?
Would you recommend sealing the plaster boards with something first especially if the boards are really old
Yes mate
Hi Kirk. What is the purpose of polishing the plaster?
I’ve read it can cause issues when painting and the painter has to sand the plaster first.
Removed some lining paper in a bedroom in my house and the plaster is yellow and green and is pulling off in sections I assume it is old plaster 🤷♂️ I’m thinking a thick lining paper could get a good finish would you recommend replastring ?
Loving the videos mate keep it up ❤
Hope you enjoy them mate
Epic as per love watching this
Inspiring effort.
Hey kirk another class bit of plastering mate
Kirk if you're staining wood then the grit of the sanding makes a difference on what you're using and how it absorbs into the wood. If you polish the plaster up then does that mess with the painters mist coat or base coat?
No mate, they just struggle with the roller sliding and the paint not sticking properly. It's an interesting thought though mate
Great content and a top job 👏 🎉
Thanks mate
I'm in the process of buying a 200 year old property which will undoubtedly need some plastering. Have you done any videos on old properties? I'm confused as to whether it requires lime plaster or if I can use insulated plasterboard and skim with multifinish? It has solid 50-60cm walls.😮😮😂
i did a loft room just this week ,ceiling contained multiple curves that were just not possible to finish with a trowel ,i ended up brushing the tight curves in and giving them a light sandpaper when dry ,it was a nightmare
Ive done bigger .3 of us
9 bags plaster 1st coat 👌👍
Top bloke 🙏
The crack on site is priceless 😊
Brilliant bud
Teamwork! Gotta have enough arms and legs on the job! 👍🏻
Absolutely!!
Love ya work pal 👍 I'm a decorator based in Middlewich not far from you.
Just one thing, polishing plaster does have problems for painters mate. It's hard to tell from your videos how mental you go with it but it definitely can affect how the paint keys to it
I give it a once over but I don't waste time and energy shining it like a mirror
Polishing the life out of it is for 1/2 wits with tiny man parts
Nice job.👍
Why do you use the brush and flick the water on instead of using a small hand held sprayer?
Get it on 👍 helps if the scaff is spot on 👍
I thought you were going to start painting a mural when you were lying on the plank.... 😅😊🇦🇺
That blokes beard dipping in the finish everytime he loaded a board 😂
Got onto that meself be full of skim that shave it off
It washes out same as if you get a good plop on your hair.
I prefer him with the beard, he was a sound guy.
Didn't talk much but you didn't need to ask him for a thing, he was on top of his game and was a lovely bloke
@@Onthetrowela good labourer is a valuable member of the team. It can make all the difference between a nightmare of a day and an easy day. They get extra points for having a magnificent beard!
Top form.!
We have a very similar job to this but perhaps twice the size and I am struggling to find a plastering team I trust to do the job. We have had a few quote and then bail even after confirming a start date. We know its a tricky job but we are getting very frustrated getting someone to take on the job,
Great channel subscribed 👍
Parge coat/ sound coat was great money but hard work. Always mixing and moving and usually no staircase in the house.
Kirk you need some zero drop shoes, being on your feet all day with heels on a recipe for bad knees.
Hi Kirk, I am accidentally managed to smear some foam on the face of some plasterboard. Wiped off as best I could, just a thin smear now.
Will this be ok when I get a plasterer to skim? I’m guessing hopefully some sbr or skrim over the top might do the trick? Cheers
It will be absolutely fine mate, don't worry about it
@@Onthetrowelnice one!
I have a a room like that that I’d built and boarded. I’d plastered a lot of the house but I got the professionals in for that room 😂
The guy loading the hawk's wonder how many times his beard caught the plaster 😂
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With practice comes experience and quality.! You can get old and still be bad at everything.
Kirk, the link for your coaching doesnt seem to be working. Also just a quick question. Is the coaching to help generate more leads for plasterers? thanks
Yes mate, that's exactly what the course is for
I've built a whole course to show you step by step how to bring in tones of work from Facebook,Google and other local tradesmen.
Hit this link pal
Any questions just ask...
www.onthetrowelsalesandmarketing.com
Wish I could work with kirk. Make plastering fun again 🤣
Smashed it 💪 what size trowel do you use mate ?
I use a 14 x 4 carbon steel mate
@@Onthetrowel what's the benefit of a narrow trowel ?
Doesn't seem to slow me down at all, less pressure on the wrist and I find it feels more precise
@Onthetrowel interesting might have to give it ago 👀 if I tried using one after using a 5inch will all the plaster fall of the back of it when doing a ceiling ? If that makes sense
Man after me own heart Kirk....odd socks
Is it possible to plater whilst in UK Police handcuffs
Yes, it just takes longer but still possible
That would drive me mad boarding that with insa boards i fkn hate them 😂
Did anyone notice he had 1 Nike sock on and 1 puma😂
They were the same colour, I was going to work, not on a date 🤣🤣
@@Onthetrowel😂
@@Onthetrowel let you off🤣🤣
I was watching his hands, I didn't even notice if he had boots on.
He’s got another pair just like them at home 😊
A hate when u burn your ear on hot bulb skimming a ceiling 😅
Or the back of your arm
If your mixer broke Kirk that apprentice could stur the plaster mix with his beard!
What's his name? Gandalf?
😆😆
Mesh on joints? Are you sure?
First one here
You were fast 👌
Kirk mate u have 1 nike sock and 1 puma mate 😂😂😂😂😂
They were both white.
I just reach in the table dryer to get dressed mate 🤣
@@Onthetrowel 😂😂 let you away with it because it's work 😂👍
@rosco7280 🤣🤣
Spital ?
Yes mate
@@Onthetrowel nice pint at the 3 stags after work mate Mississippi’s is over the road nice in there to mate
Ox speed skim and proper scaff kirk smarter not harder come on lad 😂😂😂
I only really get the speedskim out on artex ceilings.
The scaff was sufficient enough for me, steady does it... you know the score mate
The Refina one r better mate in my opinion the corners to
@@GazCroft-th9wm back on the trowl after a long break with my old boss son 51 now so any thing that make it easier the better 😂
Yep I'll have that, your right about the build quality and the corners
"With age comes wisdom" - Kirk's maybe going to abandon the rat race and take up taoist philosophy at this rate!
I prefer the philosophy of objectivism, I'm a fan of Ayn Rand and her writings.
Now the story of how I wound up there is quite interesting.
Steroids.
In my 20,s I was big into bodybuilding and I came across the work of a gentleman by the name of Mike mentzer. It was studying the life of Mike that I was directed to Ayn.
Mike was a big fan of her writings as it influenced his bodybuilding journey.
A great book to read it "atlas shrugged" if my memory serves me right 🙂👍
@@Onthetrowel Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead really changed my views on pretty much everything. They should be required reading in schools.
@@OnthetrowelMike Mentzer was a visionary, I’m 58 and recently stared training again after being obsessed with it in the 80, why do set after set if you’re wasted after two, it’s all about the intensity, everything he said makes sense, I haven’t read Ayn Rand for years but she had an impact on my outlook on life