Fat Hog Paint brush – This is a seriously strong brush and ideal for cleaning your edges when plastering. I’ve had mine for 2 years and it isn’t showing any signs of weakness. I can’t find any definite links but if you look online for a fat hog brush you should find some results. Otherwise just look online for a plasterer’s water brush but if you can find one of these, get one! I must admit there is a lot to take in, but if you follow this simple guide, you can’t go wrong. Anyone can do it (and I mean anyone). I’ve seen some new kids turn up with a rusty, beat up trowel from the pound shop and expect some decent results. I’m sorry to say it but you need to buy the right tools. This video below shows you why you need the tools and a few suggestions to go along with it. You can simply get your own or you can follow my recommendations. It’s your choice (even if I’m completely right in my advice 🙂 Imagine if a golfer turned up with a set of old wooden clubs. His performance would be rubbish and he’d get nowhere in a championship because his clubs were as useful as 2 left feet. Having the right tools is just as essential when you are plastering.

A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. The OX-P530814 14″ Pro Stainless Steel Plasterers Mud Pan is well designed to suit both professional plasterers and DIY enthusiasts alike. Thanks to its polished interior surface it and smooth corners it is easy to clean and prevents the build up of residue. A contoured bottom allows easy scooping and the sheared sides are ideal for cleaning tools. This product comes as a single unit. Features and Benefits: You roll the mixed PVA over all your walls, wait for it to dry overnight and allow it to seal the surface. One coat can actually suffice but I would recommend that if you’re plastering for beginners you apply another coat. So what do we have for you? Here is a list of things you’ll need to know and what you will discover: Toolty Plasterers Mud Pan is made out of high quality, solid stainless steel, which makes it durable and provides longevity. It is light and thanks to that easy to hold and manoeuvre, you have full control of it. The pan is welded on the inside and entirely leakproof. It's easy to clean in warm water. The tool is 360mm long, 100mm wide and 90mm deepl. It is perfect for holding plaster, mortar, grout and other materials. We also offer this product in different sizes. You can find them by typing Toolty in a search box. Colours on images on different devices may vary. We cannot guarantee an exact match of the colour to the product.

You can get away with buying a few cheap tools but not the essentials. Cheap trowels get cheap results! I’ll show you what you need and provide some recommendations for the best options.

Before you dash any plaster on the walls you need to know how to get the perfect mix. If you mix it too hard it will set too fast, but if you mix it too wet then it’s an absolute nightmare to get on the walls. It’s a tough game to follow but don’t fear because we have the ultimate guide on mixing your plaster.

OX Pro Plasterers’ Hawk – I’ve chosen this one for a very specific reason. It’s a plastic hawk which means it is very light. I’ve often used an aluminium hawk because they’re durable but I’ve recently bought a plastic one and they are brilliant. They’re light, comfortable to use and easy to clean. I am converted to the plastic trowels and I definitely recommend one for you. They are the muts nuts!

You need to mix the PVA glue with water. Don’t use the stuff raw because it’s just too strong and can actually be detrimental to your plastering. You need to mix at a ratio of 1 part PVA with 3 parts water (3:1). This is the best mix for plastering – other plasterers have different preferences so you can experiment, but this is the one I find the most effective. Don’t take too long putting the plaster on the wall and avoid playing with it too much. You can flatten and make it smooth as time goes. It can be tough! You probably don’t have a clue where to start and you might even think you can’t do it! Well, guess what? You always apply 2 coats of plaster, you always keep tools clean and you always have to keep calm. One of the most stressful things with plastering is the plaster setting too fast. If it is hard it is tough to deal with but you can do it.

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There are 7 steps to this and it’s definitely a skill to learn but if you follow this simple method you should be fine. You won’t get it perfect at the beginning but with time you will be a great plasterer. You just have to try and get better with time. NID cookie, set by Google, is used for advertising purposes; to limit the number of times the user sees an ad, to mute unwanted ads, and to measure the effectiveness of ads. Standard hand brush. I wouldn’t be too fussy about this one – it’s literally used to clean your tools and plaster with. You don’t need anything expensive because its main purpose is to clean. Stage 3 – What plaster do you use and how do you mix it? Starting anything new can be a seriously hard, challenging task. It takes time, requires a lot of patience, and can even cost you a lot of money! It’s no different when you’re trying to learn how to plaster. As my old instructor used to say “failing to prepare is preparing to fail!” I’ve seen plaster fall from walls, I’ve seen plaster dry too fast, and I’ve even witnessed a ceiling fall down. You need to get this right and never cut any corners or neglect a section.