Chris Frediani - Plastering Show

Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock are joined by Steph Leese to discuss her work on the tools, experiences in the trade and how she brings in and takes on jobs

Joel Cooke from Rendervate joins Chris and Bradleigh in the studio to discuss his experiences on the tools and work taking on rendering jobs

Chris Powell, a top quality plasterer and friend of the show makes his first in-studio appearance to talk in depth about his more than 30 years on the trowel

Chris Frediani are joined by two more spreads from social media to discuss their experiences and journey on social media, the positives, how they found success, the oppertunities it's led to for them and how you can do the same. Guests: Kirk Johnstone & Holly Welch

Luke Hipgrave AKA The Gingerspread Man joins Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock to talk about his experiences in the trade and on TikTok. Luke also talks trowels, materials and more

Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock take another look at what demand is like currently for Plasterers. This time they talk to two sole taders and newer members of the trade to find out what they're doing to stay busy and in-demand 

Chris Frediani and Bradders talk about their most memorable jobs over the decades 

Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock look at what demand is like for plasterers currently. On this episode, they look at the more experienced contractors, sole traders and larger limited companies 

With a new academic year on the horizon, Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock talk about what their first days, weeks, months and years were like in the trade and what new joiners might expect

Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock talk about customer management and satisfaction. How to size up potential customers, what to put in writing, how to avoid disaster and more. Guests: Chris Powell (Power Plastering) & (Uncle) Glen Powell

Chris Frediani & Bradleigh invite The Tape Slayer (Leigh Griffiths) Jack Thackway and Arran Holdsworth to join them and tell some funny stories from their time in the trade

Chris Frediani and Bradders are joined by The Tape Slayer & Joel Cooke to talk about their preferred trowels and how they break them in. Bradleigh talks about losing a trowel he's had for 20 years and Chris and Bradders discuss other tools and machines they use when working 

Chris Frediani and Bradders look at IWI, find out what it is, how you can bring it into your business, what the materials are and how you can get trained. And then later, they discuss their daily routines, working habits and taking holiday

Chris Frediani and Bradleigh Hancock talk about how they've progressed in their careers along with the progression of the trade as they lived through it. They also tell some great stories and talk about how this era might be defined in a hundred years or more

Chris Frediani and Bradders are joined by Kerry Stephens from the London Cornice Company to talk about the story behind the company, his experiences in the trade and the work they take on

Philip Gaches returns to the show alongside Kerry Stephens from The London Cornice Company to talk about some of the mouldings, fixings and materials they use to create some amazing work in workshops and on-site 

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 of the UK's most historic and treasured buildings. Philip has taught the trade and also written a book. He shares some of his amazing experiences, knowledge on the history of the work that he's restor...

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 & Pete Townsend talk about the aspects of rendering they do, their approach to the work, materials and more!

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 Chris about what that's been like to live through and then finally Chris and Bradders talk about working together and give you some advice on working well with others 

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

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 much more

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

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 techniques and how they got started in the trade

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 certain standard

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