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
Chris Frediani & Bradders talk about pranks on-site
As it's Good Friday, Chris and Bradleigh take a lighthearted approach and are joined by three plasterers from across the UK to share some pranks, funny moments and memorable charecters you come acros…
00:20:11 |
Fri 07 Apr 2023
Chris Frediani & Bradders cover problem solving on-site with Alan Arbuthnot
A Plasterer at the top of his game from Leicestershire, Alan Arbuthnot joins Chris Frediani and Bradleigh to talk about how he approaches problem solving on-site. Chris also asks Alan for help solvin…
00:20:06 |
Fri 31 Mar 2023
Chris Frediani & Bradders talk to Keith Langton about memorable jobs
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh are joined by Keith Langton, a well known decorative and heritage plasterer so that he can share some memorable and challenging jobs from his illustrious career in the tr…
00:18:38 |
Fri 24 Mar 2023
Chris Frediani & Bradders with an introduction to Venetian Plastering
Paul Robbins joins Chris Frediani and Bradleigh to give an introduction into Venetian plastering. Paul covers tools, materials and skills required (and how to get those skills) as well as how to upse…
00:16:55 |
Fri 17 Mar 2023
Chris Frediani & Bradders talk about challenging jobs
Chris Frediani talks about jobs that have really challenged you as a plasterer and have had problems that need solving. Philip Gaches, a heritage plasterer talks about challenging locations to work i…
00:30:43 |
Fri 10 Mar 2023
Chris Frediani & Bradders look at taking a modern approach with traditional materials
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh talk to Ben Kerslake from Carrington Lime about using traditional materials and methods in a modern environment. Ben talks about how he uses lime to treat modern damp iss…
00:24:04 |
Fri 03 Mar 2023
Chris Frediani & Bradders discuss traditional & modern aspects of the trade
Chris Frediani and Bradleigh talk about all of the changes they've seen in the trade in their more than 60 years experience combined. Bradleigh talks about which elements of traditional and modern he…
00:17:56 |
Fri 24 Feb 2023
Chris Frediani & Bradders talk about the quoting process
Chris and Bradleigh cover everything related to quoting. Terms & conditions, taking deposits, sourcing materials, communicating with the customer with regards to a potential start date for the work, …
00:19:37 |
Fri 17 Feb 2023
Chris Frediani & Bradders cover National Apprenticeship Week
Chris Frediani is joined by Bradders in the studio to talk about apprenticeships and apprentices. Bradleigh talks about his experiences as an apprentice and Chris gives his honest accounts and opinio…
00:21:48 |
Fri 10 Feb 2023
Chris Frediani talks to Joel Cooke & Rich Wellfair returns
Chris Frediani invites Joel Cooke onto the show for a chat about his experiences in the trade and his YouTube channel. Joel was well requested by listeners as was more information on the Airless Spra…
00:20:36 |
Fri 03 Feb 2023
Chris Frediani looks at airless spraying & finds out how January has been for plasterers
Chris Frediani is joined by Rich Wellfair, who was crowned Plasterer of the year at UK Construction Week last year, to talk about internal airless spraying and the basic principles of how it works an…
00:20:53 |
Fri 27 Jan 2023
Chris Frediani gives some advice on how to handle quiet months
Chris Frediani is joined by Ainsley Smith who has struggled to predict the ebbs and flows of demand over the course of a year. Ainsley went self employed in September 2021 and has enjoyed many busy m…
00:17:52 |
Fri 20 Jan 2023
Chris Frediani discusses re-training & more
Chris Frediani is joined by The Tape Slayer to discuss quoting by eye, what some of the issues are around working that way and why TS feels like it's his best way of working. Chris also introduces a …
00:20:40 |
Fri 13 Jan 2023
Chris Frediani talks about networking and training
Chris Frediani is back for the first show of 2023 and starts by talking about good professional habits to get into from the year ahead. Scott shares the benefits of networking and how he's grown his …
00:16:42 |
Fri 06 Jan 2023
Chris Frediani talks about recession in 2023
Chris Frediani is joined by Mark Hardman and Bradleigh Hancock for the final show of 2023 to discuss the recession we're facing in 2023. Mark talks about his first hand experience working through the…
00:14:14 |
Fri 09 Dec 2022
Chris Frediani talks to two Plasterers about their back issues
Bradleigh Hancock talks about his two back surgeries and how they've affected him over the years as well as what this year has been like for him and other BG Certified Scheme Members. Mark Hardman sh…
00:16:10 |
Fri 02 Dec 2022
Chris Frediani looks at SkillBuild 2022 & the year in review
Chris Frediani is joined by Lead Judge for Plastering and Plastering & Drylining, Colin McGaughey to discuss the finals of SkillBuild 2022. SkillBuild is a multi trade competition for apprentices and…
00:16:49 |
Fri 25 Nov 2022
Chris Frediani talks to Marcus Barron about joining the trade at 37
Chris Frediani talks to Marcus Barron about joining the trade at the age of 37 a little over 9 years ago. Marcus talks about his journey re-training and setting up his limited company as well as the …
00:14:44 |
Fri 18 Nov 2022
Chris Frediani takes a look two different materials
Chris Frediani talks to Jamie Orr from Corksol about the environmental benefits of sprayed cork coatings and Daahir Mohamad returns to talk about hot lime and how it gets delivered on-site
00:18:41 |
Fri 11 Nov 2022
Chris Frediani talks to Daahir about SPAB & Shane from Cardiff
Daahir Mohamad from Amar Eco-Plaster joins us to talk about his beginnings in Somalia has led him to working with the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings here in the UK. Daahir talks abou…
00:23:29 |
Fri 04 Nov 2022
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