Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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Most people think plastering is easy…
Until they actually try it.
In this video I take you through a real job from start to finish and show exactly how a professional handles it. No shortcuts, no nonsense — just proper plastering the way it’s done on site.
You’ll see the full process: • Preparing the background properly
• Mixing the plaster the right way
• Laying it on clean and controlled
• Timing the trowel work perfectly
• Polishing it up to a glass-smooth finish
The truth is plastering isn’t about force… it’s about timing, control, and experience. Get those wrong and the job fights you all the way.
Whether you're a DIYer trying to have a go yourself, an apprentice learning the trade, or a plasterer who just enjoys watching someone work the trowel properly — this video will show you how it’s really done.
And if you’ve ever tried plastering yourself… you’ll know why good plasterers are worth their weight in gold.
🔔 Subscribe to On The Trowel for real plastering jobs, tips from the trade, and techniques that actually work on site.
Sign up for the 29th March FREE training here: event.kirkjohnstone.com
Most people think plastering is easy…
Until they actually try it.
In this video I take you through a real job from start to finish and show exactly how a professional handles it. No shortcuts, no nonsense — just proper plastering the way it’s done on site.
You’ll see the full process: • Preparing the background properly
• Mixing the plaster the right way
• Laying it on clean and controlled
• Timing the trowel work perfectly
• Polishing it up to a glass-smooth finish
The truth is plastering isn’t about force… it’s about timing, control, and experience. Get those wrong and the job fights you all the way.
Whether you're a DIYer trying to have a go yourself, an apprentice learning the trade, or a plasterer who just enjoys watching someone work the trowel properly — this video will show you how it’s really done.
And if you’ve ever tried plastering yourself… you’ll know why good plasterers are worth their weight in gold.
🔔 Subscribe to On The Trowel for real plastering jobs, tips from the trade, and techniques that actually work on site.
