Skim coating a plaster wall like a pro

[spenceriow]

Lean mean grandad skimming machine

[wizecraca]

some miles on that trowel.

[ursel1965]

grandpa is in good condition

[RONENNAVE8]

סחתן

[cooldog60]

I could watch you do that all day, How about making a longer video.

[mundodurlock]

Muy buena tecnica habria que ver si quedan rebarbas 

[mikemb123]

that is hardcore

[rob16248]

Such smooth and graceful motion. If you had a trowel in each hand, you could fly.

[killarmy101]

wow n i thought i was an ok plasterer

[jim0266]

@BroadcastJohn He did not use anything for the missing chunks. That's why he used the 80/20 mixture so it would stick. He used the same mixture for the 2nd coat. The adhesive was part of the drywall compound.

[BroadcastJohn]

Thanks for posting this video. And thanks for the detailed info about the first layer. However, I have a few more questions.

Before applying the first layer, what did he use to patch the missing chunks of plaster?

Did he use the same 80%/20% mixture for the second layer?

Also, he mentions that the material is thick because of the glue. Did he add adhesive or was it part of the drywall compound or moulding plaster?

Thanks.

[jim0266]

@BroadcastJohn He did not use anything for the missing chunks. That's why he used the 80/20 mixture so it would stick. He used the same mixture for the 2nd coat. The adhesive was part of the drywall compound.

[gregvancom]

poetry in motion.

[lektorlondon]

Helper is the best 

[1mlis1cc]

@lektorlondon In His original framework for mankind, God gave Adam a “help,” a companion, so that he would not be alone. This companion would be “one who works alongside.” And the companion God gave was a woman. God made woman, who was “meet,” suitable, adapted, complementary for man.

Genesis 2:18,21,22:

And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

[Mck236]

I always use slaked lime with slow set and/or gauging plaster. Gives me more time to work it up to a sheen, similar to eggshell finish

[boxxxah]

Thank you for sharing the info on the compound mix !

[jim0266]

Update: Some have asked what he was using, so I finally gave him a call to find out. For this first layer in the video he was using a combination of drywall compound (80%) and moulding plaster (20%). He often uses more moulding plaster but advised that the more moulding plaster you use the less time you have before it sets.

[tbnice1966]

nice skills buddy any product or mixing tips for a beginner like me

[xmuta]

Awesome. What kind of material is he using for the skim coat?

[vinorob]

Very quick tidy work.

[SFConifer]

Consummate pro, both of them. 

[iamthanatos]

GOOD WORK

[jaggyy69]

Papa is a pro at that. Mama loves her man. sweet!

[blueeagleTFL]

smooth, grandpa's job was better than mine!!

[jim0266]

Mrmasterplaster999, that was just not covered in the video.

[mrmasterplaster999]

what about the bottom and top of the wall ?

[KnqsX]

If you've ever attempted this, you know what an art form it truly is... and seeing an expert doing his thing is just relaxing to watch. I'm here because I've yet to approach even a mediocre job at it and frankly, have become near homicidal. Watching this master has at least temporarily restored my sanity.

[bloccosistema]

Sei un GRANDE

[holmes1111]

I just can't believe how easy you make this look...... great job

[MultiSpread]

NIce job. What is the brand of plaster your using and id you bond the wall first?

[kulvi86]

LEGEND



[jimmydunn87]

Haha a pro. We should work together by the square metre, we'd make a killing.

[99marilena]

Great old chap not many left

[roundedges2]

Long relaxed sweeping backhand--beautiful

[toastandbutter68]

go grandad!!!!

[lexichronicle2]

stupid question, why is his plaster white and mine is pink? is that one of the polymer things? and what are they?

I'll swap you some artex for a flat wall if ya want? :D

[flyphisht68]

He's awesome! Way to go Mr. You are a true craftsman. Now is he using real plaster or just drywall compound?

[TheMurray209]

Now this man is a pro, he makes it look easy. I am a painter for 26 years and i still

cant do it like this guy thanks for the vid.

[gomes57552]

caraca exemplo pra nos joves the best

[GareTuup2]

That guy is a pro with lot's of experience. Props to him for showing how it's done !

[ju51n]

Great work, was on youtube trying to watch good videos of how to skim coat, this is one of the better ones.

I'm attempting this on my own, and so far it's working out good.