Great video (I'm a qualified brickie btw) I've done a little in our house of plastering and enjoy it however on my first time I managed a few timesto get suction on the wall and as you likeky know it took plaster off but intend on getting better ive done some more since which was better indeed and I bekieve if I attempt ut again id have a jolly good go at it we had our kitchen plastered over artex and to be fare I wouldn't say upon painting ut its the best and thus is why I want to get better st it so any tips are welcome i.e do I only need 1 trowel or 2? There are trowels fonishing trowels etc etc as a bricky we got our typical bricky trowel.pointer gauger etc but what initially is needed to be set ? Obvs I own a hawk my trowel is not a high end one however just need pointers thanks looks great
Hi Kevin, thanks for your comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. You only need one trowel, it's probably worth investing in a decent one to make your life easier. You can get a decent trowel for around £30-£40. There are 2 main types of trowel, You have standard stainless steel trowels and Flexi trowels. You can trowel up with both but you should only put on with a standard trowel as these have less flex and give a much flatter finish. So get a standard stainless steel trowel and you should be good to go 👍. Good luck with your next attempt!
@@ryanseeley thank you so much for your quick response and good tip(s) so the flex is more fir smoothing when wetting after second coat?.if of course you bother to use one that is ? I guess I wouldn't use a cheap trowel for brocklaying so why pkastering aye I thought id lost my gauging trowel a while back and to keep me going bought a cheap one thankfully found old Marshall town one as it was not great at all felt cheap ill certainly look into a tidy one for sure im unsure whether to attempt skimming the boys room its a fairly large room it has been plastered in the past but walls aren't great even with a rub down i think they'll be poor (old house ) I love the finish good plasterers get on a wall its a pleasure to paint unless too smooth lol thanks again fir the tip id love to do a course which I could get fir 30 pound at my old college but unable to fit it in with family life ;/
@@kevinhancock4064 Yeah the Flexi is used usually for the final 2 trowels after you've put on both coats. its a little easier on the wrists and the blade is flexible (as the name suggests) and its a little better at polishing the plaster but its not totally necessary.
Ty for the insane step by step without skipping instructions or sudden jumping to product then slapping it on without explanation of what you’re using. Ty for being you.
It’s good to see a real professional tradesmen at work. A lot of people putting tutorials on you tube are still practicing and not masters of their trades.
This video really helped me with a reskimming job on one of my walls at home - thank you for such a clear breakdown of the steps and the techniques. It came out alright in the end, even though it was only my first go. My level of respect for good plasterers has gone up immensely since trying it. I thought it was a difficult art before, but now I know it is. You're clearly a master. Respect.
Thanks for your very kind comment. Im glad you have successfully managed to at least get your first job done using the guide. Was there anything I didn't cover that you wished I had?
@@ryanseeley Do you know if there's a way to increase the window of time the plaster stays workable for? That might be a good addition if there is such a thing. A beginner like me doesn't have a pro's speed. No worries if there's no way of doing this though. I can always mix smaller batches and work on smaller sections. Great video though - very thorough and very followable. Thanks again 👍🏽
There is a reason why some people do this for a living. So extremely professional. I've been trying this myself as a beginner and I wouldn't come anywhere near that result even if I had only a square meter to cover.
Hey Jonathan, that's really kind of you. It's like most things, repetition and time are what makes it stick and eventually leads to mastery. I've still got a way to go but getting there. Keep at it and it can be a valuable skill to acquire.
I’ve done lots of plastering over the years, as well as other trades. I expect nothing other than perfection, you may never hit those heights, but it’s a standard we should all aim for. Unfortunately there are so many in the trade who haven’t tuned their skills. It’s nice to see someone who has pride in their work, good instructional video & techniques. I also have at my disposal of tools, a sponge trowel, which I use often on large walls, as soon as 2nd coat has been flattened off. This helps achieve perfect flat walls, once troweled & polished off. Perfection takes a little longer, a little more expensive, but if you’re the best, you can charge more for your reputation. Some people think it’s all about speed, that’s ok as long as the client doesn’t have high standards? Oh yes one more thing, there is a time & place for refina flexy trowels, just don’t finish your newly plastered walls with them!
Nice little video - my father was a master mason and plastering was one of his specialities and he would have been glad that you remembered left handers like him ! He taught over 200 apprentices over the years and would have done it like this and made it a gentle intro - unlike others who derided your build he would have said quality of plastering is about skill and consistency - ive had loads of strong guys who can power it on but they slow down after a few hours and cant do it day in day out 10 or 12 hours daily - and even then some would struggle with lime work or horse hair work on older buildings.
I'm an electrician of 18 years and would say that i have the biggest appreciation for the plastering trade aside from my own. There's no hiding your work at all. Fascinating stuff.
Had to come to show my appreciation for this work. I've done some house work here and there involving drywall and mudding (I know, not the same). It definitely takes a talented person to do this sort of stuff well. Good job and thanks for the video!
Just takes practice like anything matey. He’s made a good informative video here tho, includes all steps with no info missing. Perfect for people after giving it a go them selves
I've never done this in my life but after watching this am definitely gonna give it a go on a stud wall that I will be building very shortly! I only hope that I can make my look 10% as good as yours! Thanks for showing us how you do it!
I hope your video gets the millions of views it deserves. You explained everything very well and made it seem easy. You've also done an amazing job on the video itself. Really well produced and extremely watchable!
I have done 2 bedrooms now and bits and pieces of plastering,its hard work but its great when you look at it and you have done a good job, if I was younger might have done it as a profession,so glad I did it another string to my bow if required.
Great video. I think I will try it. Years ago I was doing dry finishing plastering in Poland (I was maybe 16). One or two coats of gypsum plaster/filler on whole surface of the wall and when dry you have to sand it. Very dusty but easy. When I moved to Ireland I was surprised that you can do it wet only. Thanks
I'm renovating an old house at the min and had some pro's in to do the big plastering work. But I have tried my hand at a bit of small work in the kitchen. My next mission is to skim the box room. Hopefully what I learnt here and from my kitchen experience will stand me in good stead.. One thing I was doing wrong for ages was not cleaning the troll when I was smoothing the wall! Once I figured this out I was able to get a much cleaner finish... Nice work sir!
Awesome video. Loved the editing and the music - Could tell a lot of work went into it. If I ever plaster a wall, I'll make sure I watch this a few times first. Keep it up!
Thats tidy work mate, I have never tried plastering and I have never really found a video which explains skimming. Yours is the first one that makes sense to me, and its thorough. I think its time I wet my trowel :-)
Your attention to detail is top notch. I also noticed you keep track of the time and take measured intervals for the next steps, very neat trick. Very Good WORK!
This video convinced me that should I ever need a wall plastered, I will surely pay a pro to do it. I've seen really shitty plaster on walls before, and it looks dreadful. This looked really awesome.
Buying a house, put off by all the work there is to do and little money to pay someone else to do it. After watching this video I feel empowered to try and teach myself.
It’s interesting to see how it’s done in other counties, im a plaster in Denmark (originally from the uk) and we use side spatulas and pre made mix, if the wall is already pretty smooth then just one application of pre made mix is enough otherwise two costs are needed but a wall like the one you made would take about 25 minutes to apply each coat from start to finish, of course we have to wait for it to dry between costs and sand down the wall but it still seems like the method we use is faster
I do the same in uk 2 coats done very smooth and nice 25 square metres/ 270 sq feet took me 2 hours for 2 coats on CEILING probably not record time but happy with that
If Thistle is not available in my country (USA) what would you suggest as the two coat mix if you could be so kind to offer your opinion on this? Mainly using over drywall that is in good condition but do not like cheap look of it.
Superb! Got a plasterer booked to skim all house walls. I have no references but has ok online presence. This will give an idea of best practice to look out for.
Thanks! Not all plasterers use the exact same method but in general what I have demonstrated is a general rule of thumb. It should look very close to this
Great video. Im about to skim coat my first room and its daunting, Seeing just how many passes you make on the wall after the second coat was surprising but I bet at the end the less sanding the better.
Yeah it's a daunting thing but it's not impossible. Remember if it doesn't go perfectly you can always sand afterwards or every skim over the top. Good luck 🤞
Great true to life video, having been in the biz for 50+ years, long time now in France. Materials are a little different down here on the Med, a lot softer to cope with the climate however principals the exact same. Just one little thing, emphasis on using clean water each mix & beware of old plaster bags whereby the mix can be hot. Thanking you on behalf of those wishing to have a go.
@@ryanseeley Hi Ryan, I would be happy to give you any info & send photos if you wish. Very briefly, for many years all we have had to use as a one product plaster is Platfer 900 which is mixed & applied to wall, its a bit tricky for the beginer as it had a tendency to de hydrate quickly so prep is essential working on a very well saturated wall. Every English plasterer refuses to use it & has sent over Thistle or similar wall finish, what they dont realise is that it sets too hard & cracks like an egg shell over a short period due to the terperatur changes. I was project manager for David Beckhams house & they plasteres sent down & that was the result. One secret was to mix 2 plasters, added to the 900 us locals here add about 20% of PF3 whilst mixing. PF3 is called ( platre colle) intended to glue the plaster wall blocks together & then use as a skim finish. This has a set time of 1 1/2 hours & added to the 900 slows it down & gives a creamier finish, 900 tends to be gritty when its gone off. I have much more but that will do for now. Cheers.
I came all the road down from reddit to this (your vid) to give it an upvote, because I made this work myself and very appreciate your effort! Keep it up, pal! I like it!
I work as a laborer for a plasterer and I gotta say your work is pretty solid, but I’ve honestly never seen that kind of plaster before, we use mostly special white and diamond
You can't learn this from a TH-cam vid it's all about experience and Im a 18yr veteran at it served apprentice in all aspects, but guys leave it to the professionals and a lovely finish and you clearly know your stuff 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks mate, I know most people should just get a plasterer in but lots of people ask me what my method or process is do I thought it would be worth turning into a video. I hope you enjoyed it. Ryan
@Ryan Seeley Plastering just to update you I plastered 3 walls in the dining room for the first time ever. Got better with each wall. Had alot of sanding on the first wall but all in all happy with the result! Thanks for your tutorial mate 👍
Great video and great results, Sir! I know you have over a decade of experience doing this, but how long did it take for you to get good at it? This is something that I would love to do, and do it well, just like you!
Thanks alot, I think you can learn the basics in about 6 months but to be able to charge someone for it. I'd say it's about 4-6 years before I was fully confident in what I was doing. Never a bag time to start though if you are interested.
u need practice and patience-its not about years,its all about ur skill and will....but one thing is sure-u will always learn even if u do this for 1000 years
Dude I watched your video was doing building work on a private build was asked if I could plaster I said know ect I thought may as well give it ago did them two stoodwalls and plastered them and they come out spot on I hardest bit is lines as I was expecting it to be spot on first coat then I watched this and realised I was panicking to much left it for 1hr went back over it to take lines out ect then 2hr and just polished it put and it come it brilliant maybe not professional but a bloody good job by far the best plastered walls in the house and earned enough to take a week off from build to plaster thats for sure brilliant video mate cheers
In the UK we use a plaster that really requires a 2nd coat. It would be considered malpractice to only use one coat. That said there are also less common 1 coat plasters that it would be considered equally wrong to use 2 coats. So it depends on how the plaster has been designed to work really. Hope that helps Thanks
Having moved from a 16th Century house in Ludlow to a 1999 log home in West Virginia where "drywall" is all you ever seem to see, I LOVE this video! truly an art and VERY therapeutic to watch! We had every single wall in the house plastered as all 16 rooms had wood-chip. Our contractor spread adhesive over the painted wood chip, and the results were breathtaking (and oh how I love that smell!)
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It's great to hear plastering still exists in the states and hasn't all been replaced with drywall just yet! Thanks for your comment 👍
All Wet Fresh Plastered Walls look great UNTIL apply coat of paint & natural light hits surface I'm a Decorator Plasterers frustrate hell out of me Not many who 2 coat esp around sockets is shocking A quick de-knib & paint NO SANDING NO SKIMMING ,FILLING NO CLEANING PLASTER FROM FACINGS ,SKIRTINGS NO CAULKING CEILING OR INT CORNERS Things that cost my trade time ,material ,additional visits Cut & Roll or Size ,Hang Wallpaper . Out of all Trades very difficult find good Plasterer & I'm sure bloke made video would agree !
Excellent video! I did an evening plastering course about 10 years ago to plaster the walls in my garage. I absolutely loved it and to my utter amazement I actually managed to get some smooth walls. But as a professional you make it look so easy. Plastering is an excellent trade.
Congratulations on your success (10 years to late), it's not an easy thing plaster as a beginner, but it's nice to hear someone who has successfully done it. Thanks for the kind words!
I'm good at carpentry plumbing electrics electronics circuit board repairs and repairing cars but plastering I can't do its a art either you got it or you aint
I wanna commend and thank you for this video bro... I do painting and to learn screeding is expensive so and I have jobs they needed me to screed before painting but now you have rescued me... thank you so much and God bless your hustle
Have my wall paper removed, regretting it now, look like must professional plasters don’t want to do it anymore here in Sheffield. Since December we have been look for someone to do the plastering. Job well done!
I don't normally leave comments but thank you so much for making and sharing this. I watched several skim tutorials but this was particularly helpful with the inclusion of timings and techniques. It didn't look like you were trying to advise on taking shortcuts!!! I plastered one small wall for the first time today and although not as good as a pro, I'm really pleased with the results.....hopefully it will still be there in the morning! Thanks again :)
I’m going to attempt to skim my dining room wall later today and watching this tutorial has made me more confident that it isn’t going to go completely wrong. I purchased a 13” Marshalltown that is preworn due to recommendations online.
@@ryanseeley so I’ve currently only skimmed a small section of the wall to get the hang of it. I managed to get it fairly smooth but it’s a bit uneven in places due to my inexperience, and because the corners are difficult. I’m planning to be getting the rest of it done today, so I should be able to fix the part I’ve already done. I’m also using a ready mixed skimming compound from ScrewFix and Wickes instead of the powder.
Your first coat is super smooth. I find if you nick the surface with the trowel, take the bit from the back of the blade and chuck it back in- just like a divot in golf. It's drying at the same rate as the wall, whereas the fat gives problems when polishing. Great vid.
Done a small area behind my locker that got severely fucked up somehow before we moved in to this house and honestly it came out really good! thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Can you seal it afterwards with acrylic water-based sealer? How do you color the plaster without painting it and are there pigments for it, can one just use the pigment that is mixed into paints? And what kind of plaster do you use just the regular powdered gypsum plaster you find in construction stores?
I skimmed over my sons artex ceiling... 2 coats and i managed to get great results. Using a thicker mix so it sticks to the ceiling... Moving to a new house that will need wall skimmed so will apply the same techniques used here.
Great video Ryan. 💯 Its always pleasing to see the work being done and the final results. I would just add one note for people willing to carry out this work. When using British Gypsum (Thistle MultiFinish) which is the one you are using, the first coat IDEALLY should be 1mm thick and the second coat, another 1mm. Maximum total thickness should be no more than 3mm to avoid cracks. 💥💫
I hope you all enjoyed the video, feel free to leave any questions in the comments and I'll make sure I get to them!
Great video (I'm a qualified brickie btw) I've done a little in our house of plastering and enjoy it however on my first time I managed a few timesto get suction on the wall and as you likeky know it took plaster off but intend on getting better ive done some more since which was better indeed and I bekieve if I attempt ut again id have a jolly good go at it we had our kitchen plastered over artex and to be fare I wouldn't say upon painting ut its the best and thus is why I want to get better st it so any tips are welcome i.e do I only need 1 trowel or 2? There are trowels fonishing trowels etc etc as a bricky we got our typical bricky trowel.pointer gauger etc but what initially is needed to be set ? Obvs I own a hawk my trowel is not a high end one however just need pointers thanks looks great
Hi Kevin, thanks for your comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
You only need one trowel, it's probably worth investing in a decent one to make your life easier. You can get a decent trowel for around £30-£40. There are 2 main types of trowel, You have standard stainless steel trowels and Flexi trowels. You can trowel up with both but you should only put on with a standard trowel as these have less flex and give a much flatter finish. So get a standard stainless steel trowel and you should be good to go 👍.
Good luck with your next attempt!
@@ryanseeley thank you so much for your quick response and good tip(s) so the flex is more fir smoothing when wetting after second coat?.if of course you bother to use one that is ? I guess I wouldn't use a cheap trowel for brocklaying so why pkastering aye I thought id lost my gauging trowel a while back and to keep me going bought a cheap one thankfully found old Marshall town one as it was not great at all felt cheap ill certainly look into a tidy one for sure im unsure whether to attempt skimming the boys room its a fairly large room it has been plastered in the past but walls aren't great even with a rub down i think they'll be poor (old house ) I love the finish good plasterers get on a wall its a pleasure to paint unless too smooth lol thanks again fir the tip id love to do a course which I could get fir 30 pound at my old college but unable to fit it in with family life ;/
@@kevinhancock4064 Yeah the Flexi is used usually for the final 2 trowels after you've put on both coats. its a little easier on the wrists and the blade is flexible (as the name suggests) and its a little better at polishing the plaster but its not totally necessary.
@@ryanseeley brill thank you mate very helpful I heard a 14 inch is a good start
This is the best advert I've ever seen for hiring a plasterer...
Ty for the insane step by step without skipping instructions or sudden jumping to product then slapping it on without explanation of what you’re using. Ty for being you.
I have no intention of plastering a wall but that was satisfying af
William Vestbirk lmao
Smart man
😂😂😂😂😂
Looked exhausting to me. I got plumb wore out just watching this video.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 same
Literally......if I never ever plaster a wall I'd watch these videos for the sheer enjoyment of watching. You're the Bob Ross of Plastering. Awesome!
Comments don't get any better than that, thank you 🙏
Who is bob ross?
@@raykopenate2969 He was an artist.
@@willbee6785 ok
@@raykopenate2969 watch him, impossible not to like Bob Ross
It’s good to see a real professional tradesmen at work. A lot of people putting tutorials on you tube are still practicing and not masters of their trades.
I was wondering why I hadn't seen Dynamo on my screen in such long time...
looks like he's changed professions to become a Plastering Magician!
I was thinking the same 👍
My first thought. 😆😆😆
Dynamo practiced geomancy, contacting demons and evil spirits.
I'm just a diy plasterer,I don't know why some people give a thumbs down,all I can say thanks for a brilliant video.
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Will I ever plaster a wall in my life? Probably not, but this was immensely educational and quite enjoyable so you've done a good job here
This video really helped me with a reskimming job on one of my walls at home - thank you for such a clear breakdown of the steps and the techniques. It came out alright in the end, even though it was only my first go. My level of respect for good plasterers has gone up immensely since trying it. I thought it was a difficult art before, but now I know it is. You're clearly a master. Respect.
Thanks for your very kind comment. Im glad you have successfully managed to at least get your first job done using the guide. Was there anything I didn't cover that you wished I had?
@@ryanseeley Do you know if there's a way to increase the window of time the plaster stays workable for? That might be a good addition if there is such a thing. A beginner like me doesn't have a pro's speed. No worries if there's no way of doing this though. I can always mix smaller batches and work on smaller sections. Great video though - very thorough and very followable. Thanks again 👍🏽
@@Procrasti... “extra time” this will increase the retard the setting time of the plaster considerably.
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There is a reason why some people do this for a living. So extremely professional. I've been trying this myself as a beginner and I wouldn't come anywhere near that result even if I had only a square meter to cover.
Hey Jonathan, that's really kind of you. It's like most things, repetition and time are what makes it stick and eventually leads to mastery. I've still got a way to go but getting there. Keep at it and it can be a valuable skill to acquire.
I’ve done lots of plastering over the years, as well as other trades.
I expect nothing other than perfection, you may never hit those heights, but it’s a standard we should all aim for.
Unfortunately there are so many in the trade who haven’t tuned their skills.
It’s nice to see someone who has pride in their work, good instructional video & techniques.
I also have at my disposal of tools, a sponge trowel, which I use often on large walls, as soon as 2nd coat has been flattened off.
This helps achieve perfect flat walls, once troweled & polished off.
Perfection takes a little longer, a little more expensive, but if you’re the best, you can charge more for your reputation.
Some people think it’s all about speed, that’s ok as long as the client doesn’t have high standards?
Oh yes one more thing, there is a time & place for refina flexy trowels, just don’t finish your newly plastered walls with them!
This is the original way of plastering that iv been tought, its nice to see you carry out this technique
I was waiting for the part he said he was going to sand. Is this a no sanding technique?
Nice little video - my father was a master mason and plastering was one of his specialities and he would have been glad that you remembered left handers like him ! He taught over 200 apprentices over the years and would have done it like this and made it a gentle intro - unlike others who derided your build he would have said quality of plastering is about skill and consistency - ive had loads of strong guys who can power it on but they slow down after a few hours and cant do it day in day out 10 or 12 hours daily - and even then some would struggle with lime work or horse hair work on older buildings.
A plasterer wouldn't kneel,he would bend his back. But what do I know ,I only served my time 65 years ago.
I'm an electrician of 18 years and would say that i have the biggest appreciation for the plastering trade aside from my own. There's no hiding your work at all. Fascinating stuff.
Jesus I'd be more than happy with your first coat,very impressive.
I know right looks better then my second 😂
👍🏽 Thank you 😊👍🏽😊
Had to come to show my appreciation for this work. I've done some house work here and there involving drywall and mudding (I know, not the same). It definitely takes a talented person to do this sort of stuff well. Good job and thanks for the video!
Just takes practice like anything matey.
He’s made a good informative video here tho, includes all steps with no info missing. Perfect for people after giving it a go them selves
Your first coat is better than most plasterers I've seen, excellent video.
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I've never done this in my life but after watching this am definitely gonna give it a go on a stud wall that I will be building very shortly! I only hope that I can make my look 10% as good as yours! Thanks for showing us how you do it!
I hope your video gets the millions of views it deserves.
You explained everything very well and made it seem easy. You've also done an amazing job on the video itself. Really well produced and extremely watchable!
Thanks for your kind comment, I really appreciate it and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Easy tiger
Your sincere wish is coming true mate. Not long to go 👍🏾
It has a million now
I have done 2 bedrooms now and bits and pieces of plastering,its hard work but its great when you look at it and you have done a good job, if I was younger might have done it as a profession,so glad I did it another string to my bow if required.
The best plaster tutorial on TH-cam. Well done
Thanks, that was what I was hoping for!
You make it look so easy but I know from bitter experience that it isn't! Very well explained and what an excellent skill you have.
Great video. I think I will try it. Years ago I was doing dry finishing plastering in Poland (I was maybe 16). One or two coats of gypsum plaster/filler on whole surface of the wall and when dry you have to sand it. Very dusty but easy. When I moved to Ireland I was surprised that you can do it wet only.
Thanks
Excellent performance . The first ever plastering video where precise times at certain stages of plastering are helpfully mentioned. Thank you.
You're a genius. It's relieving to to see such a cautious perfectionist tradesman in today's age.
I'm renovating an old house at the min and had some pro's in to do the big plastering work. But I have tried my hand at a bit of small work in the kitchen. My next mission is to skim the box room. Hopefully what I learnt here and from my kitchen experience will stand me in good stead.. One thing I was doing wrong for ages was not cleaning the troll when I was smoothing the wall! Once I figured this out I was able to get a much cleaner finish... Nice work sir!
Thanks! Good luck with your project!
Awesome video. Loved the editing and the music - Could tell a lot of work went into it. If I ever plaster a wall, I'll make sure I watch this a few times first. Keep it up!
This has always been a mystery to me and still is - in that there is no way i could do the same. A true skill from a master craftsman.
Thanks, I appreciate your time and comment
Thats tidy work mate, I have never tried plastering and I have never really found a video which explains skimming. Yours is the first one that makes sense to me, and its thorough. I think its time I wet my trowel :-)
Your attention to detail is top notch. I also noticed you keep track of the time and take measured intervals for the next steps, very neat trick.
Very Good WORK!
Good editing. Very solid production.
This best video of hiw to plaster on YT include timing 👏🏻 thanks for that I feel confident enough to do it my house
I'm glad you feel more confident
This video convinced me that should I ever need a wall plastered, I will surely pay a pro to do it. I've seen really shitty plaster on walls before, and it looks dreadful. This looked really awesome.
You haven't seen a bad skimming job till you've seen mine.
Clearly a master at work nice to see someone doing the job correctly
Thanks for the kind comment 👍
I never knew there was so many steps! Very skilled.
Thanks, I find most things have much more depth that you would first assume!
Buying a house, put off by all the work there is to do and little money to pay someone else to do it. After watching this video I feel empowered to try and teach myself.
It’s interesting to see how it’s done in other counties, im a plaster in Denmark (originally from the uk) and we use side spatulas and pre made mix, if the wall is already pretty smooth then just one application of pre made mix is enough otherwise two costs are needed but a wall like the one you made would take about 25 minutes to apply each coat from start to finish, of course we have to wait for it to dry between costs and sand down the wall but it still seems like the method we use is faster
I do the same in uk 2 coats done very smooth and nice 25 square metres/ 270 sq feet took me 2 hours for 2 coats on CEILING probably not record time but happy with that
If Thistle is not available in my country (USA) what would you suggest as the two coat mix if you could be so kind to offer your opinion on this? Mainly using over drywall that is in good condition but do not like cheap look of it.
@@gizmobentlyI need this answer as well! Did you find anything that worked?
Brilliant video, follow instructions and plastered a bedroom. Turned out great really happy thank you
Thank you for considering left handed people such as myself. :)
That was poetry in motion, almost therapeutic👏👏👏
I have watched *A LOT* of plastering vids... and this is 🥇
Thanks Ben, I hope you found it useful
Skimfast Plastering I certainly did, thanks.
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Superb! Got a plasterer booked to skim all house walls. I have no references but has ok online presence. This will give an idea of best practice to look out for.
Thanks! Not all plasterers use the exact same method but in general what I have demonstrated is a general rule of thumb. It should look very close to this
Great video. Im about to skim coat my first room and its daunting, Seeing just how many passes you make on the wall after the second coat was surprising but I bet at the end the less sanding the better.
Yeah it's a daunting thing but it's not impossible. Remember if it doesn't go perfectly you can always sand afterwards or every skim over the top. Good luck 🤞
@@ryanseeley thanks mate. I was also told to skim light coats as you can always add more rather than having to sand mor. E
Brilliant, will sign up for the course as fed up of looking for plasterers to do the odd walls for me, thank you
Such a beautiful job and a first class, well done relaxing video!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
Great true to life video, having been in the biz for 50+ years, long time now in France. Materials are a little different down here on the Med, a lot softer to cope with the climate however principals the exact same. Just one little thing, emphasis on using clean water each mix & beware of old plaster bags whereby the mix can be hot. Thanking you on behalf of those wishing to have a go.
Thanks David, it's very kind of you. I'd be interested then see what the materials are like in France.
Kind regards
Ryan
@@ryanseeley Hi Ryan, I would be happy to give you any info & send photos if you wish. Very briefly, for many years all we have had to use as a one product plaster is Platfer 900 which is mixed & applied to wall, its a bit tricky for the beginer as it had a tendency to de hydrate quickly so prep is essential working on a very well saturated wall. Every English plasterer refuses to use it & has sent over Thistle or similar wall finish, what they dont realise is that it sets too hard & cracks like an egg shell over a short period due to the terperatur changes. I was project manager for David Beckhams house & they plasteres sent down & that was the result. One secret was to mix 2 plasters, added to the 900 us locals here add about 20% of PF3 whilst mixing. PF3 is called ( platre colle) intended to glue the plaster wall blocks together & then use as a skim finish. This has a set time of 1 1/2 hours & added to the 900 slows it down & gives a creamier finish, 900 tends to be gritty when its gone off. I have much more but that will do for now. Cheers.
I came all the road down from reddit to this (your vid) to give it an upvote, because I made this work myself and very appreciate your effort! Keep it up, pal! I like it!
Same!
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Wow!! You're very talented! I'd like to skim coat a wall but don't think I'd do as great a job as you! That was impressive!!
I work as a laborer for a plasterer and I gotta say your work is pretty solid, but I’ve honestly never seen that kind of plaster before, we use mostly special white and diamond
Thanks man, ah that's interesting, where aboits in the world are you? In the UK this is more of less the only internal finishing plaster we use.
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You can't learn this from a TH-cam vid it's all about experience and Im a 18yr veteran at it served apprentice in all aspects, but guys leave it to the professionals and a lovely finish and you clearly know your stuff 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks mate, I know most people should just get a plasterer in but lots of people ask me what my method or process is do I thought it would be worth turning into a video. I hope you enjoyed it. Ryan
I think videos like this are good and encourage people to try new things and then out of so many a natural plasterer emerges
You are an artist my friend
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I've been a builder for years but never attempted to plaster. I'm thinking to give it a go in my new house. Gives me a chance to practice.
Try it on a small (ideally unseen) wall first, just to get to grips with the process 👍
@Ryan Seeley Plastering just to update you I plastered 3 walls in the dining room for the first time ever. Got better with each wall. Had alot of sanding on the first wall but all in all happy with the result! Thanks for your tutorial mate 👍
That's great to hear. Well done mate
I didnt knew about 2 final steps with water splashing. Only heavy sanding the surface. I have to tried that because i love perfection.
good clear video with good audio levels easy to follow and understand what's needed.
Thanks for your comment!
wow. impressive. what a skill! and a fantastic voice too. much adorable.
Weird how this hasn't been mechanised yet with some type of machine, truly is a human skill at the moment.
It has, but it's only any good for large flat walls on big jobs.
It has but only works on big jobs. Also people don't want to pay a little bit extra for the better finish
Subscribed! Thank you for teaching me something today.
Wow, I thought I was a perfectionist after 28 years! that first coat is spot on!
Thanks Paul
Great video and great results, Sir! I know you have over a decade of experience doing this, but how long did it take for you to get good at it? This is something that I would love to do, and do it well, just like you!
Thanks alot, I think you can learn the basics in about 6 months but to be able to charge someone for it. I'd say it's about 4-6 years before I was fully confident in what I was doing. Never a bag time to start though if you are interested.
u need practice and patience-its not about years,its all about ur skill and will....but one thing is sure-u will always learn even if u do this for 1000 years
Dude I watched your video was doing building work on a private build was asked if I could plaster I said know ect I thought may as well give it ago did them two stoodwalls and plastered them and they come out spot on I hardest bit is lines as I was expecting it to be spot on first coat then I watched this and realised I was panicking to much left it for 1hr went back over it to take lines out ect then 2hr and just polished it put and it come it brilliant maybe not professional but a bloody good job by far the best plastered walls in the house and earned enough to take a week off from build to plaster thats for sure brilliant video mate cheers
Always fun watching a master at his craft
Thanks, always nice to get a kind comment 👍
Best plastering channel on youtube
Thanks doc 👍
I've never done a second coat plastering before. Does it just make a cleaner finish??
In the UK we use a plaster that really requires a 2nd coat. It would be considered malpractice to only use one coat. That said there are also less common 1 coat plasters that it would be considered equally wrong to use 2 coats.
So it depends on how the plaster has been designed to work really.
Hope that helps
Thanks
Having moved from a 16th Century house in Ludlow to a 1999 log home in West Virginia where "drywall" is all you ever seem to see, I LOVE this video! truly an art and VERY therapeutic to watch! We had every single wall in the house plastered as all 16 rooms had wood-chip. Our contractor spread adhesive over the painted wood chip, and the results were breathtaking (and oh how I love that smell!)
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It's great to hear plastering still exists in the states and hasn't all been replaced with drywall just yet!
Thanks for your comment 👍
Alright so....can we get a song list? Ima really need that slo-mo music in my ears :)
Think the band is tigerblood jewel
Yes these videos are visually satisfying like ASMR, while they chat in the background
All Wet Fresh Plastered Walls look great UNTIL apply coat of paint & natural light hits surface I'm a Decorator Plasterers frustrate hell out of me Not many who 2 coat esp around sockets is shocking A quick de-knib & paint NO SANDING NO SKIMMING ,FILLING NO CLEANING PLASTER FROM FACINGS ,SKIRTINGS NO CAULKING CEILING OR INT CORNERS Things that cost my trade time ,material ,additional visits Cut & Roll or Size ,Hang Wallpaper . Out of all Trades very difficult find good Plasterer & I'm sure bloke made video would agree !
If u can piss u can paint ...painters are a bitter bunch.. when plaster drys u always get shrinkage in areas ..get over it
A monkey can paint
You're a decorator, so caulk and fill. It's your job as much, if not more than anyone elses.
Excellent video!
I did an evening plastering course about 10 years ago to plaster the walls in my garage. I absolutely loved it and to my utter amazement I actually managed to get some smooth walls. But as a professional you make it look so easy. Plastering is an excellent trade.
Congratulations on your success (10 years to late), it's not an easy thing plaster as a beginner, but it's nice to hear someone who has successfully done it.
Thanks for the kind words!
I'm good at carpentry plumbing electrics electronics circuit board repairs and repairing cars but plastering I can't do its a art either you got it or you aint
Nice to see plastering done properly with 2 coats 👌
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Thanks for the video - clear and to the point... had to wade thru tons of rubbish to find this good one... THANKS !!!
Is that your actual voice or some narrator? IF it's you y'all UK guys sound the same at age 20 and 60.
Yeah that's me, I'm actually 30 but i take your point
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I wanna commend and thank you for this video bro... I do painting and to learn screeding is expensive so and I have jobs they needed me to screed before painting but now you have rescued me... thank you so much and God bless your hustle
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The best tutorial of skimming iv seen by far
Have my wall paper removed, regretting it now, look like must professional plasters don’t want to do it anymore here in Sheffield. Since December we have been look for someone to do the plastering. Job well done!
Thanks man, you're really good at plastering 😲
Thanks
Why do I feel this is way harder than he makes it look. Nice work!!
Thanks!
I also found it relaxing to watch!! Nice music and great video, thank you.
Thanks- that has given me the confidence to give it a try. What could possibly go wrong!
Excellent tutorial, much easier when you know what to do! Thanks
I have a ceiling to do this weekend. Your vid helped more than a few I've watched!
I'm glad you found it helpful. I'm planning a ceiling tutorial video soon
I don't normally leave comments but thank you so much for making and sharing this. I watched several skim tutorials but this was particularly helpful with the inclusion of timings and techniques. It didn't look like you were trying to advise on taking shortcuts!!! I plastered one small wall for the first time today and although not as good as a pro, I'm really pleased with the results.....hopefully it will still be there in the morning! Thanks again :)
That's fantastic, did you use this video to help you? I appreciate the kind comments and keep up the work
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I’m going to attempt to skim my dining room wall later today and watching this tutorial has made me more confident that it isn’t going to go completely wrong. I purchased a 13” Marshalltown that is preworn due to recommendations online.
Great choice of trowel. Let me know how it went?!
@@ryanseeley so I’ve currently only skimmed a small section of the wall to get the hang of it. I managed to get it fairly smooth but it’s a bit uneven in places due to my inexperience, and because the corners are difficult.
I’m planning to be getting the rest of it done today, so I should be able to fix the part I’ve already done.
I’m also using a ready mixed skimming compound from ScrewFix and Wickes instead of the powder.
I think I need to watch another videos, thanks for the hard work making this one
Thanks for watching! I have more coming soon.
Your first coat is super smooth. I find if you nick the surface with the trowel, take the bit from the back of the blade and chuck it back in- just like a divot in golf. It's drying at the same rate as the wall, whereas the fat gives problems when polishing. Great vid.
Love how you explain it I've just passed college its good to watch
@@SeanMortimer-i2y congratulations! Which college did you attend?
you make it look so easy i have tried and it so hard to get a good finish well done my friend
Thanks, it's something that's just gets easier over time through repetition.
I don’t know how you do this, the practice and skill level is amazing to watch
Thanks Andrew. Im glad you enjoyed watching. It's a tedious and very repetitive process of slowly getting the hang of it over many years.
Done a small area behind my locker that got severely fucked up somehow before we moved in to this house and honestly it came out really good! thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
That's great! I'm glad you managed to put this information to use!
Just had my first try there and pretty pleased with the results. Took me a while though but much appreciated 👍
From decoraters around the world, thank you 👍
This was at least inspiring if not immediately helpful. Beautiful and efficient work
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it
Can you seal it afterwards with acrylic water-based sealer? How do you color the plaster without painting it and are there pigments for it, can one just use the pigment that is mixed into paints? And what kind of plaster do you use just the regular powdered gypsum plaster you find in construction stores?
I've hired people to do this and they didn't do 5 passes like you did. This is amazing.
Great tutorial. A natural teacher 👍
I skimmed over my sons artex ceiling... 2 coats and i managed to get great results. Using a thicker mix so it sticks to the ceiling... Moving to a new house that will need wall skimmed so will apply the same techniques used here.
What an art... thanks for showing the process. This is way harder than you make it look. Cheers
I appreciate it, thanks
Great video Ryan. 💯 Its always pleasing to see the work being done and the final results. I would just add one note for people willing to carry out this work. When using British Gypsum (Thistle MultiFinish) which is the one you are using, the first coat IDEALLY should be 1mm thick and the second coat, another 1mm. Maximum total thickness should be no more than 3mm to avoid cracks. 💥💫