Chris Frediani - Plastering Show

Chris Frediani is joined by Plasterer & Firefighter Ivan to talk about why he hasn't put his prices up despite the boom in business throughout 2021. Ivan also gives an update on what it's been like working for the emergency services throughout the year and how he works smart to maintain his physical health for both challenging jobs. Tom Sandford from T. Sandford Plastering talks about his struggle...

Chris Powell from Power Plastering joins Chris Frediani to talk about a recent charity project he worked on with The Tape Slayer in Crawley, Cary Comber returns for an update on how his machine is working for his business after spending the summer on private jobs and Durrant & Daughter join Chris to discuss working together in the trade as a father/daughter team as well as 17 year old Lottie's pla...

Les Lord from PFT Northern joins Chris to discuss teaching the trade to use machines to render and his experiences in the trade over five decades & Joe Broughton discusses his experiences being the boss from the age of 21 & the challenges of managing a large commercial business from an early age

Chris Frediani is joined by plasterer turned actor and stunt artist Bobby Holland Hanton to discuss his experiences working on major motion pictures and Ian Grayson talks about his transition from spread to site manager

Scott from MS Plastering discusses moving from Birmingham to the top of a mountain in Wales & his experiences starting his business again from scratch. Darryl from Black Country Plastering on the struggles of being the boss & managing employees/apprentices

Philip Gaches joined Chris to talk about teaching his two sons traditional plastering techniques, Pete Baum talks about British Gypsum's Thistle Partnership programme and Leigh Griffiths returns to discuss recent charity projects he's been involved with and more.

RNLI volunteer & plasterer Danny Sharratt on traditional techniques and tools. Phil Lewis from Taylor Hart Ltd joins us to discuss taking on two British Gypsum six week site ready skim course graduates. Chris discusses recent issues with a customer and more!

Dave Nolan: A plastering lecturer from Leeds College of Building joins Chris to discuss one of his students winning British Gypsum's award for 'Plastering Student of the Year'. Big Mick Thompson talks traditional plastering techniques with Chris and why it's important for the younger generation to pick these skills up. The 2021 business boom continues: finding the balance between keeping everyone...

Chris Frediani is joined by Andy Willoughby to talk about his experiences in becoming a certified scheme member, Tom Sandford on his journey through the trade & Lee Wright a former NVQ assessor

Chris Frediani catches up with two guests from the live event earlier in the year and fan favourite Tommy Walsh returns

Steph Leese returns to discuss her work in promoting the trade to school leavers, Bradleigh Hancock on the ThistlePro range and sisters, Heather & Nicola Derbyshire on their experiences re-training at the North West Skills Academy.

Peter Whiter on being a decorator & plasterer, The Spray Plaster Master on teaching spreads across the UK what he does as well as swapping decorating for spray plaster and Darren Munson joins us for 'Tools of the Trade'

Darren from Prestige Specialist Finishes joins us for 'Technique of the Week'. Dean Tratt returns to discuss some funny on-site moments over the decades & journey to becoming a self employed plasterer. How you can get involved with fundraising for CRASH throughout 2021 for their 25th anniversary celebrations.

Chris Frediani is joined by Mark Johnstone, Plastering Lecturer, DJ, Producer & Record Label owner discussing his life experiences that led him to teaching the trade, success stories and working with big names in the music industry. Paul Robbins returns for some proper plastering chat. Paul chats about his experiences in the early years of plastering, What led Paul to set up his own business, An i...

A Learn At Work Week Special. Father & Son, Mark & Jacob Lewis on learning the trade together and Mark's viral TikTok video. A catch up with Ian: A Six Week Site Ready Skim Course graduate to discuss his experiences in plastering so far. Chris coverers some recent questions and comments sent into the show.

Julien Perryman AKA Jules from DIY SOS joins Chris Frediani for a trip through memory lane - discuss how they got onto DIY SOS and some of the memorable moments on the show. Stephen Haynes from Mates In Mind also joins Chris to discuss Mental Health Awareness Week.

Cain Hudson - from The Polished Plaster Company - discussing venetian/polished plasterwork and some of the techniques involved in venetian/lime works. Billie-Jo Judd AKA The Princess Plasterer - discussing her career in plastering so far - her instagram account, how that's grown to over 14k followers and aspirations to put together an all female general building company. Jay Crawford - Certified P...

Bob Hay from Hay Plastering and Rendering on pricing large scale jobs correctly: why a 5% margin of error can leave you thousands of pounds out of pocket. Chris covers some messages sent into the show lately. Ryan from SQ2 Contractors on his new plasterers database and how it can help win you work. Ryan & Chris on new school (dot & dab) vs. old school (float & set) and how plastering techniques ha...

Chris Frediani shares his recent experiences on the ThistlePro training course in Clevedon with Gary Blackburn. Plasterer and Firefighter Steve Lawson discusses his recent experiences in both professions and Chris has some tips on how to properly dispose of your plasterboard.

Chris Frediani is joined by a Plasterer that's been fixing up the homes of domestic abuse survivors for free. Find out what it's really like to plaster on DIY SOS & A former British & Commonwealth Judo Champion, Personal Trainer and Functional Movement Coach gives plasterers some tips on how to manage injuries sustained while plastering.

Gary Comber joins us for 'Technique of the Week' and to discuss some classic on-site stories over the years while working for Tommy Walsh alongside Chris. Christopher Powell returns for 'Tools of the Trade'.

Chris Frediani introduces you to Christopher Powell from Power Plastering and Rachel Cottom from Stockport. Andy Willoughby returns for 'Tools of the Trade'.

Chris Frediani is joined by Kate & Ella AKA The Plastered Sisters, Steph Leese AKA The Pink Plasterer and also catches up with Ruth Waters.

Chris Frediani is joined by Mark Hardman & Andy Willoughby for some proper scaffold chat. There's almost 100 years experience between Chris & his guests with loads of passion and knowledge of the trade to share. Chris also has two on site stories to share and information on an event worth attending.

Gary Blackburn returns to the show to discuss memorable jobs and apprenticeships. Chris Frediani answers some questions sent into the show and Phil Lewis from Taylor Hart Ltd. discusses Drywall Pro Cut.