The Plastering Show
Join Chris Frediani as he takes a look at all the latest topics from the world of plastering including product launches, top tips, and special guests.
Chris will also be joined by some of the biggest names from across the industry giving their view on the latest news and developments.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 240
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Philip Gaches Discusses His Incredible Career & Experiences
Philip Gaches took over his family business when his father sadly died very unexpectedly in 1987. He's been on an incredible journey since then, travelling and plastering around the world and in some…
00:42:24 |
Sun 16 Jun 2024
A Look At Rendering...
Chris Frediani and Bradders are joined by three members of the trade to discuss their thoughts on rendering. Jay Crawford talks about rendering and what the future holds for the trade, Barry Worman &…
00:28:39 |
Sun 09 Jun 2024
What's It Like To Plaster With Chris Frediani & Bradders?
Chris Frediani has invited Normal Size Lee to join them and talk about what it's like working with Bradleigh on site. Bradleigh then asks Steve Stocker, who has 30 years of experience working with Ch…
00:23:09 |
Sun 02 Jun 2024
The FIS On Supporting Newcomers & The Teaching Of Skills
Chris Frediani and Bradders take one final look at supporting newcomers joining the trade and making sure they are taught skills properly and given oppertunities on-site
00:18:58 |
Sun 26 May 2024
Chris & Bradleigh's Seven Hardest Aspects To Master
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock have made a list each of what they think are the seven toughest aspects of working as a plasterer to master. There's bits on techniques, business practices and mu…
00:23:03 |
Sun 19 May 2024
Would You Do This As A Plasterer?
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock have invited Joel Cooke, Blaine Gray and Jake Thackaway to join him and answer 'would you ever...' questions about working practices in the trade
00:18:50 |
Sun 12 May 2024
Chris Frediani and guests discuss educating the next generation of plasterers
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock are joined by educators Colin McGaughey, Phil Lewis, and Blaine Gray to discuss the challenges of teaching the next generation, the risk of losing specialised tec…
00:31:45 |
Sun 05 May 2024
What's Going On With Gold Cards...
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock are joined by Keith Langton, Colin McGaughey & Mark Hardman about the ruling which means CSCS gold cards will only be issued to those with NVQ qualifications to a…
00:29:59 |
Sun 28 Apr 2024
A Look At EWI
Chris Frediani and Bradders have a look into EWI, how it works, what it's like to get trained and what kind of oppertunity it could present for you and your business
00:19:14 |
Sun 21 Apr 2024
The Worst Aspects Of Plastering
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock talk about what the worst aspects of the trade are for them and also invite The Tape Slayer to join them and share some of his own thoughts on the topic
00:27:15 |
Sun 14 Apr 2024
Why Is Plastering So Hard To Master?
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock catch up with Lottie Durrant, who joined the trade in her teens to find out how she's getting on and Natasha Williams who won FIS Learner of the Year 2022. Chris …
00:23:45 |
Sun 07 Apr 2024
Pargeting
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock are joined by Pargeter, James Collier. James explains what Pargeting is, How he completes the work with regards to tools, materials, the design and customers and …
00:21:14 |
Sun 31 Mar 2024
An Upskilling & Re-Training Update
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock catch up with two Plasterers whose journies we've been following on the show for almost four years. Daahir first joined us in 2022 to talk about his heritage trai…
00:25:49 |
Sun 24 Mar 2024
Are You Struggling To Get Work At The Moment?
Chris Frediani and Bradders get some marketing advice for anyone struggling to get good consistent work. Whether you're just starting up or have been established for a while but it's gone a bit quiet…
00:24:10 |
Sun 17 Mar 2024
Leslie Lewis On His Experiences Teaching The Trade
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock continue looking at how the trade is taught and how we bring youngsters into the trade with Leslie Lewis. Leslie is a drylining, fibrous plastering and plastering…
00:29:29 |
Sun 10 Mar 2024
Working With Other Trades...
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock are joined in the studio by Chippy The Decorator to talk about working with other trades. Chippy is a childhood friend of Bradleigh's and has been working as a pr…
00:27:12 |
Sun 03 Mar 2024
What Is The College Experience Like?
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock are joined by Head of Department for Construction from The College of North West London to discuss how they teach plastering at the college and what the students …
00:29:25 |
Sun 25 Feb 2024
Maintaining Ceilings In Historic Buildings
Micheal Arney from Artisan Plastercraft joins Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock to discuss the challenge faced by many historic building owners across the UK with regards to maintaining the incred…
00:21:30 |
Sun 18 Feb 2024
What's Demand For Plasterers Like?
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock check in with Northern Ireland, Scotland and England to find out what demand is like for plasterers currently in the UK.... Sorry Wales!
00:28:21 |
Sun 11 Feb 2024
The History Of The Royal Works With Claire Gapper
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock welcome back onto the show Dr. Claire Gapper, who gives a deep dive into the history of the royal works
00:30:48 |
Sun 04 Feb 2024
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