Episodes
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
Chris Frediani is joined by Andy Willoughby to talk about his experiences in becoming a certified scheme member, Tom Sandford on his journey through the trade & Lee Wright a former NVQ assessor
Chris Frediani catches up with two guests from the live event earlier in the year and fan favourite Tommy Walsh returns
Steph Leese returns to discuss her work in promoting the trade to school leavers, Bradleigh Hancock on the ThistlePro range and sisters, Heather & Nicola Derbyshire on their experiences re-training at the North West Skills Academy.
Peter Whiter on being a decorator & plasterer, The Spray Plaster Master on teaching spreads across the UK what he does as well as swapping decorating for spray plaster and Darren Munson joins us for 'Tools of the Trade'
Darren from Prestige Specialist Finishes joins us for 'Technique of the Week'. Dean Tratt returns to discuss some funny on-site moments over the decades & journey to becoming a self employed plasterer. How you can get involved with fundraising for CRASH throughout 2021 for their 25th anniversary celebrations.
Chris Frediani is joined by Mark Johnstone, Plastering Lecturer, DJ, Producer & Record Label owner discussing his life experiences that led him to teaching the trade, success stories and working with big names in the music industry. Paul Robbins returns for some proper plastering chat. Paul chats about his experiences in the early years of plastering, What led Paul to set up his own business, An incredibly busy 2021 so far and more.
A Learn At Work Week Special. Father & Son, Mark & Jacob Lewis on learning the trade together and Mark's viral TikTok video. A catch up with Ian: A Six Week Site Ready Skim Course graduate to discuss his experiences in plastering so far. Chris coverers some recent questions and comments sent into the show.
Julien Perryman AKA Jules from DIY SOS joins Chris Frediani for a trip through memory lane - discuss how they got onto DIY SOS and some of the memorable moments on the show. Stephen Haynes from Mates In Mind also joins Chris to discuss Mental Health Awareness Week.
Cain Hudson - from The Polished Plaster Company - discussing venetian/polished plasterwork and some of the techniques involved in venetian/lime works. Billie-Jo Judd AKA The Princess Plasterer - discussing her career in plastering so far - her instagram account, how that's grown to over 14k followers and aspirations to put together an all female general building company. Jay Crawford - Certified Plasterer & Frediani Hall of Famer joins Chris to discuss working alongside his apprentice and much more!
Bob Hay from Hay Plastering and Rendering on pricing large scale jobs correctly: why a 5% margin of error can leave you thousands of pounds out of pocket. Chris covers some messages sent into the show lately. Ryan from SQ2 Contractors on his new plasterers database and how it can help win you work. Ryan & Chris on new school (dot & dab) vs. old school (float & set) and how plastering techniques have progressed in the UK over the years.
Chris Frediani shares his recent experiences on the ThistlePro training course in Clevedon with Gary Blackburn. Plasterer and Firefighter Steve Lawson discusses his recent experiences in both professions and Chris has some tips on how to properly dispose of your plasterboard.
Chris Frediani is joined by a Plasterer that's been fixing up the homes of domestic abuse survivors for free. Find out what it's really like to plaster on DIY SOS & A former British & Commonwealth Judo Champion, Personal Trainer and Functional Movement Coach gives plasterers some tips on how to manage injuries sustained while plastering.
Gary Comber joins us for 'Technique of the Week' and to discuss some classic on-site stories over the years while working for Tommy Walsh alongside Chris. Christopher Powell returns for 'Tools of the Trade'.
Chris Frediani introduces you to Christopher Powell from Power Plastering and Rachel Cottom from Stockport. Andy Willoughby returns for 'Tools of the Trade'.
Chris Frediani is joined by Kate & Ella AKA The Plastered Sisters, Steph Leese AKA The Pink Plasterer and also catches up with Ruth Waters.
Chris Frediani is joined by Mark Hardman & Andy Willoughby for some proper scaffold chat. There's almost 100 years experience between Chris & his guests with loads of passion and knowledge of the trade to share. Chris also has two on site stories to share and information on an event worth attending.
Gary Blackburn returns to the show to discuss memorable jobs and apprenticeships. Chris Frediani answers some questions sent into the show and Phil Lewis from Taylor Hart Ltd. discusses Drywall Pro Cut.
Wayne Bettess, A Trades Business Coach joins Chris to give some advice on how to promote your business online. Jim Brimble, An old school spread discusses 'Tools of the Trade' & A Senior Cardiac Nurse from The British Heart Foundation has some tips of how to take care of your heart health on-site.
It's a National Apprenticeship Week special with Steve Radley from CITB, FIS board member Richard Grimes & Chris Frediani's very own apprentice, Joshua Hutchings.
Chris Frediani is joined by Paramedic and Plasterer, Chris Crosby for a fascinating insight on a duel career path that has seen some challenging moments in the past 12 months. Harry Tokmak from Kent is on the show to discuss his passion for Lime/heritage plasterwork and once again another contestant joins Chris for Plaster Master.
Chris Frediani's mentor Tommy Walsh returns for 'Technique of the Week'. Chris is joined by Richard Grimes from Grimes Finishings Ltd. and there's a former guest returning for Plaster Master!
Stuart Griffin from Northern Ireland returns to discuss the specifics of what he does with his company Elite Plastering. Chris talks about difficult/non paying clients and how to deal with tough customers before you start a job. Our second 'Plaster Master' contestant of 2021 and Paul Roberts from Weber UK with a virtual event well worth attending.
Leigh Griffiths returns to chat 'Tools' on Tools of the trade after joining us on the show last week... Chris talks to firefight and plasterer - Ivan Elvin about the effect the pandemic had on the trade and the emergency services throughout last year and into this year. Our first Plaster Master contestant joins us on the show and Chris has some advice on how to keep safe while working in a client's home during the third lockdown!
Chris Frediani returns with his first show of 2021.Stuart Griffin from Elite Plastering in Northern Ireland discusses switching roofing for plastering & gives future plasterers some advice when starting out.Leigh Griffiths AKA The Tape Slayer joins us to talk about his career in plastering, working with Chris on DIY SOS & more.Chris announces our first 'Plaster Master' winner & discusses his plans for the new year ahead.
Eddie The Eagle joins Chris to discuss his plastering roots and chasing his dreams at the 1988 Winter Olympics. Chris is joined by Tommy Walsh from Galway, with 50 years experience in the trade, Tommy is responsible for shaping Chris into the plasterer he is today and they reminisce about some of their greatest jobs together.
Chris answers some questions sent in by viewers of the Plastering Show Live event on Tuesday evening. Paul Allen, one of three plastering brothers from Stroud joins Chris for 'Tools of the Trade'. There's another installment of 'Technique of the Week'. Chris catches up with Lee Palmer - the winner of the De Walt Paddle Mixer from the live show!
Lee Eaton joins Chris for 'Tools of the Trade' discussing using a spray machine to apply plaster, Peter Whiter talks about tackling anxiety with running and his work as project lead with Band of Builders and another contestant for Plaster Master joins the leader board!
Scott Stevenson a plastering lecturer at Kirklees College joins Chris to discuss the evolution of plastering and the balance between teaching new techniques alongside the old to a new generation of plasterers.Scott Whitham - a Frediani Hall of Fame inductee returns to the show, this time to join Chris for Tools of the Trade......and we start 'Plaster Master' with our first two contestants, Robert & Paul.
Paul Mulinganie and Chris discuss their passion for plastering, their more than 60 years combined in the trade and some of the highlights of Paul's illustrious career. Paul Robbins returns after a great 'Tools of the Trade' appearance - this time to discuss techniques. Jay Crawford is inducted into the Frediani Hall of Fame for his brilliant charitable nature and fundraising for his local children's charity.