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
80. Darren Munson talks about Tools & Techniques
Chris Frediani is joined in-studio again by Darren Munson from Prestige Specialist Finishes to talk about coloured render & liquid screeds. Darren talks about the implementation of machines in his bu…
00:14:31 |
Fri 20 May 2022
79. Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
Plasterer, Jon Durrant talks about his decades long battle with mental health & why it's important to have open conversations about mental health on-site. James Maclean from British Gypsum has some i…
00:21:49 |
Fri 13 May 2022
78. Chris Frediani & Darren Munson In-Studio
Chris Frediani is joined in studio by Darren Munson from Prestige Specialist Finishes. Early experiences in the trade. Starting & developing a successful business. The challenges of training younger …
00:24:22 |
Fri 06 May 2022
77. Plastering Maths
Andrew Murray, a Maths Teacher with experience in plastering joins us to give tips on how to work out meterage/quantities. Chris also covers some recent questions sent into the show
00:22:00 |
Fri 29 Apr 2022
76. Gerry Gould From SAS Render Systems & Alan Arbuthnot
Gerry Gould, a Technical Consultant from SAS Render System talks about his experiences taking an alternative career path through the trade and his opinions on some of the new tools and machines on t…
00:22:42 |
Fri 22 Apr 2022
75. Business Development
Simon Lazarus from The Better Business Group joins Chris to give some words of warning to anyone tendering for larger domestic/commercial work with building companies. Simon also gives some practical…
00:22:40 |
Fri 15 Apr 2022
74. Materials & Techniques
Chris Frediani covers materials and techniques old and new. Ben Kerslake from Carrington Lime on how plasterers can upsell lime and heritage skills to homeowners. Gary Blackburn with some do's and do…
00:20:46 |
Fri 08 Apr 2022
73. April Fool's Day Special
Chris is joined by Rob & Gary who he started working with in the 80s to tell some funny stories about classic pranks played on each while on-site
00:16:41 |
Fri 01 Apr 2022
72. Early On-Site Experiences & A Newcomer To The Trade
Chris Frediani is joined by Rob Tweedie, who worked with Chris right from the start on-site in the 1980s. Chris & Rob talk early days and memorable jobs. Then, Melanie Bell joins Chris to tell her st…
00:15:21 |
Fri 25 Mar 2022
71. Skills Shortage & In-House Training
Chris talks about the skills shortage in Lime/Heritage plastering with Kate Kerslake from Carrington LIME, a not for profit hoping to train more plasterers in Lime Works. Abi Jones from C G Reynolds …
00:22:12 |
Fri 18 Mar 2022
70. Women In Construction Week 2022
Chris celebrates Women in Construction Week on the show. Lottie Durrant joins Chris to talk about some of the great stuff she's already doing in the trade at just 17. Chris catches up with North West…
00:18:26 |
Fri 11 Mar 2022
69. Chris Frediani & Nick Knowles Talk To Naima From Rebuilding Lives UK
Chris Frediani and Nick Knowles are joined for a quick chat on a recent build by Naima Ben-moussa from Rebuilding Lives UK
00:12:50 |
Fri 04 Mar 2022
68. Sole Trader Special
Chris Frediani is joined by Stuart Roberts to explain the process behind creating an organic marketing campaign online as a sole trader. How you can source leads and avoid time wasters. Pete Carter t…
00:16:21 |
Fri 25 Feb 2022
67. Continued Development As A Plasterer
Mark Hardman returns with some tips for spreads with regards to training and development. Paul Robbins comes back on to talk microcement due to listener response and Simon Green also comes back on to…
00:17:03 |
Fri 18 Feb 2022
66. Five Tips For Success in Plastering
It's a National Apprenticeship Week Special! Chris Frediani is joined by two top spreads to get their five tips for success in plastering. First is Mark Hardman, who has over 40 years experience in t…
00:12:11 |
Fri 11 Feb 2022
65. Plasterer/Inventor Pete Carter & Simon Green On Resin Render
Chris Frediani is joined by Pete Carter, a plasterer and inventor who talks about his latest invention and experiences producing some of his more popular inventions. Pete also talks about joining Chr…
00:19:20 |
Fri 04 Feb 2022
64. Paul Robbins On Microcement & Philip Gaches Talks Memorable Heritage Projects
Chris Frediani is joined by Paul Robbins to discuss his positive experiences upselling microcement jobs to customers. Paul talks about the benefits on the body and bank account by doing so and some o…
00:21:13 |
Fri 28 Jan 2022
63. Leaving Site Work Behind & Plasterers On Social Media
Chris Frediani is joined by Andy Willoughby who tells Chris why he's decided to move away from site work. Andy also discusses his recent experiences at British Gypsum trying the new fast set finish. …
00:21:14 |
Fri 21 Jan 2022
62. Getting Back On The Tools After Time Off
Chris Frediani returns after a long break and reflects on what it's like getting back on the tools after the holidays. Graeme Shelton, a master plasterer shares his experiences of feeling the aches a…
00:17:59 |
Fri 14 Jan 2022
61. Chris Frediani Look Back On 2021 In Plastering
Chris is joined by Gary Blackburn & Paul Mulinganie to look back at 2021 in the trade. What have been some of the challenges plasterers have faced across the country, What have been some of the posit…
00:20:10 |
Fri 10 Dec 2021
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