Step by Step Plastering Video

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Step by Step Plastering Video

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General Videos:

Introduction to Plastering


Base Coat Videos

Angle Beads External corners for base and skim coat

Applying Base Coat 1 Using Guides

Applying Base Coat 2 filling in between guides

Forming the internal corners & Patching (joining)

Floating finishing the base coat

Cut Back preparing base coat for skimming


Skimming Videos

Skim Beads

Skimming Introduction

Mixing Finish Plaster

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

Stage 5

Stage 6

Internal Corners & Joining

Ceilings

Ceilings Real Life (more coming soon)

Patching

Information Pages


How to Practice your plastering skills


Introduction

  1. Introduction About using this guide to learn how to plaster at home



Backing Coat

  1. Materials The 3 backing coat plasters
  2. Preparation How to prepare the wall for plastering

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  1. Applying Backing Coat Details The main principles of application
  2. Using Guides Using guides are a fool-proof way to achieve a totally flat wall.
  3. Straightening Backing Coat Using the straight edge to rule off the plaster. 
  4. Flat Walls What to aim for with the straight edge 
  5. Floating The straight edge will contribute about 80% towards the flatness. The remaining 20% will be achieved through use of the float.
  6. Corners Using angle beads to form external corners
  7. Patching How to repair plastered walls



The Finish (Skim) Coat

  1. How To Skim About the finish coat (skim coat)
  2. The Materials Using multi-finish plaster
  3. About The Trowel important to ensure your trowel is worn in

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  1. Preparation One of the most important aspects.
  2. Trowel Technique & Control Only the trowel is used to apply and finish the skim coat. There is no magic to skimming – it is the combination of firm pressure combined with the correct angle of your trowel.
  3. Applying Plaster Where on the wall to start
  4. An Overview of the 6 stages of Skimming With a % of completion at each stage.
  5. The first 3 Stages of Skimming There are approximately 6 stages to skimming.
  6. The Final 3 Stages Trowelling the Plaster means to work it smooth.
  7. Repairing plaster Patching with a skim coat


  1. The  Top 10 Plastering Tips
    If you remember nothing else try to keep these in mind.
  2. Coping with Larger Walls & Patching
    Larger areas are possible when you know how to approach them.
  3. How to Practice
    Practicing is cheap & easy to do.
  4. Plastering Wood Laths and Expanded Metal Lathing

How to Plaster

The video includes:

General Plastering Knowledge

  • Hawk & trowel control
  • How to prepare a wall and control the suction


Backing Coat

  • When a backing coat is needed
  • Purpose of a backing coat
  • How to apply backing coat
  • How to obtain a perfectly flat backing coat
  • Forming Corners
  • Patching to obtain seamless joint

Skimming

  • How to apply a skim finish and keep it flat
  • Takes you through the 6 stages of skimming
  • The skills needed to obtain a clean slightly polished surface
  • How to form crisp internal corners
  • Patching and joining to form seamless join


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Step by Step Plastering Video Guidelines

1. Gain an Overview

The process of plastering can be learnt through watching these videos and reading the information pages.

2. Have a Go

Plastering can be practised using any wall in the garden, shed or in your home. Read more about practising here 

3. Consolidating Knowledge

With the benefit of practical experience you review certain aspects and techniques with the videos to refine your skills

4. Obtain Good Results

Following the methods in the plastering video is fairly fool-proof and is the easiest, and proven way, to obtain a nice smooth professional finish.

5. Enjoying Plastering

Enjoy plastering your house - not only is it a rewarding experience - it may also save you a lot of money.

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Thank you for your informative videos.

I “had a go” at plastering some time back and it wasn't too good .

Your info about 10-15 mm float angle was useful , but the best tip was about the “ peaking test” as the “consistency of cream” mix is a bit to vague as I mixed the original too thick

Many thanks

A Jellings (Leeds U.K.)