Episodes
Chris Frediani and Nick Knowles are joined for a quick chat on a recent build by Naima Ben-moussa from Rebuilding Lives UK
Chris Frediani is joined by Stuart Roberts to explain the process behind creating an organic marketing campaign online as a sole trader. How you can source leads and avoid time wasters. Pete Carter talks about working effectively together in local areas as sole traders as well as how to get a patent for an invention
Mark Hardman returns with some tips for spreads with regards to training and development. Paul Robbins comes back on to talk microcement due to listener response and Simon Green also comes back on to talk about a change he's made on-site that's been a huge benefit for his longevity in the trade
It's a National Apprenticeship Week Special! Chris Frediani is joined by two top spreads to get their five tips for success in plastering. First is Mark Hardman, who has over 40 years experience in the trade. Followed by Chris Powell from Power Plastering, well known for his top tips on Instagram. Finally, Chris gives his own five tips for success in plastering
Chris Frediani is joined by Pete Carter, a plasterer and inventor who talks about his latest invention and experiences producing some of his more popular inventions. Pete also talks about joining Chris on an upcoming DIY SOS job as well. Simon Green comes onto the show to talk about the process behind using resin render in bathrooms and other areas of the house. He's been getting a lot of requests from customers and contractors already, having only recently started dabbling in it
Chris Frediani is joined by Paul Robbins to discuss his positive experiences upselling microcement jobs to customers. Paul talks about the benefits on the body and bank account by doing so and some of the technical aspects of microcement. Philip Gaches returns to talk about his memorable interior/exterior projects completed in heritage and notable buildings across the world
Chris Frediani is joined by Andy Willoughby who tells Chris why he's decided to move away from site work. Andy also discusses his recent experiences at British Gypsum trying the new fast set finish. Chris is also joined by Stuart Roberts who set up Trowel Talk on Facebook.
Chris Frediani returns after a long break and reflects on what it's like getting back on the tools after the holidays. Graeme Shelton, a master plasterer shares his experiences of feeling the aches and pains of getting back to work as well as teaching his son's the trade. Wayne Lakin, a functional movement coach and Judo champion joins Chris to give everyone some advice on how to combat this issue
Chris is joined by Gary Blackburn & Paul Mulinganie to look back at 2021 in the trade. What have been some of the challenges plasterers have faced across the country, What have been some of the positive stories to come out of the trade and what does the year ahead look like
Chris Frediani talks to Pete Townsend about taking on his first apprentice after 20 years in the trade. Pete talks about the virtues of injecting new blood into the working environment. Also, Chris catches up with Mark Lewis who had been in a guest in May to discuss his emotional video on TikTok about his son joining the trade
Bradleigh Hancock returns to the show to talk about slowly getting back on the tools after a second back surgery. What he plans to do differently, How he covered for a loss of earning and then Chris & Bradleigh talk about working on a recent DIY SOS together. Lucie Gillard, Fundraising Co-Ordinator for construction industry focussed charity CRASH on how you can get involved with fundraising this Christmas
Chris Frediani is joined again by his mentor Tommy Walsh to discuss and celebrate the work he's done on-site bringing many top plasterers into the trade. Tommy discusses his experiences with lads new to the trade, some of his success stories and why you should consider doing the same. Chris is also joined by two hero plasterers that ran into a burning house to save the life of an elderly lady
Lee Eaton & Mark Hardman join Chris Frediani to discuss their decades of experience running plastering businesses and the personal and business lessons they've learnt along the way
Chris catches up with Naima and talks about her experiences setting up her charity to help repair the homes of domestic abuse survivors. Mark Dance from Radiance Plastering joins Chris to discuss building confidence in less experienced plasterers and the difficulties in hiring good all rounders
Chris is joined again by DIY SOS interior designer Gordon Whistance to discuss how he gets his plans executed on-site. There's more from Nick Knowles, Billy Byrne and Jules on supply issues in the trade this year, apprenticeships and favourite builds that they've worked on together
The band are back together and on the Plastering Show discusses their 20+ years together on hundreds of builds. Nick talks about the inception on the show, Jules discusses his mental health battles and Billy tells some great celebrity stories
TV Interior Designer Gordon Whistance joins Chris to discuss his experience working with plaster to design unique walls. Lottie & Jon Durrant return to talk about their experiences on a lime plastering course
Chris Frediani is joined by Stephen Bowness to discuss his recovery from major heart surgery. Andrew Thompson talks through conquering his lifelong battle with depression and Chris gives his take on branded workwear
Chris Frediani is joined by Keith Langton from K L Decorative Plasterwork to discuss completing an incredible job earlier this year and Paul Mulinganie talks about textured plastering techniques
Chris Frediani talks to SkillBuild 2021 Plastering Judge Colin McCaughey. Colin discusses what to consider when judging and the importance SkillBuild plays in attracting and retaining talent in the trade. Worldskills UK Plastering Gold Medalist Raymond Stirling also joins Chris to talk about his experiences competing and how it led to him working on film sets
Plasterer/Firefighter Ivan returns to talk tools, Modern/traditional techniques with Tom Sandford & Joe Broughton on memorable jobs
Les Lord returns to discuss how long he thinks it'll take for him to train up plasterers to use machine and we find out about T Levels - a new qualification for the trade
Chris Frediani is joined by Plasterer & Firefighter Ivan to talk about why he hasn't put his prices up despite the boom in business throughout 2021. Ivan also gives an update on what it's been like working for the emergency services throughout the year and how he works smart to maintain his physical health for both challenging jobs. Tom Sandford from T. Sandford Plastering talks about his struggles in finding good apprentices and Chris gives some insight on his own experiences with apprentices
Chris Powell from Power Plastering joins Chris Frediani to talk about a recent charity project he worked on with The Tape Slayer in Crawley, Cary Comber returns for an update on how his machine is working for his business after spending the summer on private jobs and Durrant & Daughter join Chris to discuss working together in the trade as a father/daughter team as well as 17 year old Lottie's plans in the years ahead
Les Lord from PFT Northern joins Chris to discuss teaching the trade to use machines to render and his experiences in the trade over five decades & Joe Broughton discusses his experiences being the boss from the age of 21 & the challenges of managing a large commercial business from an early age
Chris Frediani is joined by plasterer turned actor and stunt artist Bobby Holland Hanton to discuss his experiences working on major motion pictures and Ian Grayson talks about his transition from spread to site manager
Scott from MS Plastering discusses moving from Birmingham to the top of a mountain in Wales & his experiences starting his business again from scratch. Darryl from Black Country Plastering on the struggles of being the boss & managing employees/apprentices
Philip Gaches joined Chris to talk about teaching his two sons traditional plastering techniques, Pete Baum talks about British Gypsum's Thistle Partnership programme and Leigh Griffiths returns to discuss recent charity projects he's been involved with and more.
RNLI volunteer & plasterer Danny Sharratt on traditional techniques and tools. Phil Lewis from Taylor Hart Ltd joins us to discuss taking on two British Gypsum six week site ready skim course graduates. Chris discusses recent issues with a customer and more!
Dave Nolan: A plastering lecturer from Leeds College of Building joins Chris to discuss one of his students winning British Gypsum's award for 'Plastering Student of the Year'. Big Mick Thompson talks traditional plastering techniques with Chris and why it's important for the younger generation to pick these skills up. The 2021 business boom continues: finding the balance between keeping everyone working and creating a manageable workload as the boss