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.The Plastering Show on Fix Radio is brought to you in partnership with British Gypsum
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28. What Is It REALLY Like To Plaster On DIY SOS?
Friday, April 16th, 2021
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...
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27. Gary Comber & Christopher Powell Return
Friday, March 26th, 2021
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'.
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26. Chris Powell, Rachel Cottom & Andy Willoughby
Friday, March 19th, 2021
Chris Frediani introduces you to Christopher Powell from Power Plastering and Rachel Cottom from Stockport. Andy Willoughby returns for 'Tools of the Trade'.
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25. Women In Construction Week
Friday, March 12th, 2021
Chris Frediani is joined by Kate & Ella AKA The Plastered Sisters, Steph Leese AKA The Pink Plasterer and also catches up with Ruth Waters.
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24. Old School Plastering Chat
Friday, March 5th, 2021
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...
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23. Gary Blackburn Returns & Phil Lewis
Friday, February 26th, 2021
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.
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22. How To Promote Your Business Online & National Heart Month
Friday, February 19th, 2021
Wayne Bettess, A Trades Business Coach joins Chris to give some advice on how to promote your business online. Jim Brimble, An old school spread discusses 'Tools of the Trade' & A Senior Cardiac Nurse from The British Heart Foundation has some tips of...
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21. National Apprenticeship Week
Friday, February 12th, 2021
It's a National Apprenticeship Week special with Steve Radley from CITB, FIS board member Richard Grimes & Chris Frediani's very own apprentice, Joshua Hutchings.
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20. The Paramedic Plasterer & Lime Works
Friday, February 5th, 2021
Chris Frediani is joined by Paramedic and Plasterer, Chris Crosby for a fascinating insight on a duel career path that has seen some challenging moments in the past 12 months. Harry Tokmak from Kent is on the show to discuss his passion for...
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19. Richard Grimes & Tommy Walsh
Friday, January 29th, 2021
Chris Frediani's mentor Tommy Walsh returns for 'Technique of the Week'. Chris is joined by Richard Grimes from Grimes Finishings Ltd. and there's a former guest returning for Plaster Master!
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18. Managing Customers, A Virtual Event Worth Attending, Plaster Master & More!
Friday, January 22nd, 2021
Stuart Griffin from Northern Ireland returns to discuss the specifics of what he does with his company Elite Plastering. Chris talks about difficult/non paying clients and how to deal with tough customers before you start a job. Our second 'Plaster...
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17. Leigh, Ivan & A Plaster Master Perfect 10
Friday, January 15th, 2021
Leigh Griffiths returns to chat 'Tools' on Tools of the trade after joining us on the show last week... Chris talks to firefight and plasterer - Ivan Elvin about the effect the pandemic had on the trade and the emergency services throughout last year...
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16. Leigh Griffiths & Stuart Griffin
Friday, January 8th, 2021
Chris Frediani returns with his first show of 2021. Stuart Griffin from Elite Plastering in Northern Ireland discusses switching roofing for plastering & gives future plasterers some advice when starting out. Leigh Griffiths AKA The Tape Slayer...
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15. Eddie The Eagle & How Chris Started Plastering
Friday, December 11th, 2020
Eddie The Eagle joins Chris to discuss his plastering roots and chasing his dreams at the 1988 Winter Olympics. Chris is joined by Tommy Walsh from Galway, with 50 years experience in the trade, Tommy is responsible for shaping Chris into the...
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14. Plastering Brothers, Live Show Questions & More!
Friday, December 4th, 2020
Chris answers some questions sent in by viewers of the Plastering Show Live event on Tuesday evening. Paul Allen, one of three plastering brothers from Stroud joins Chris for 'Tools of the Trade'. There's another installment of 'Technique of the...
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13. Spray Plaster & How To Manage Work Related Stress
Friday, November 27th, 2020
Lee Eaton joins Chris for 'Tools of the Trade' discussing using a spray machine to apply plaster, Peter Whiter talks about tackling anxiety with running and his work as project lead with Band of Builders and another contestant for Plaster Master joins...
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12. Scott Stevenson, Scott Whitham & Plaster Master
Friday, November 20th, 2020
Scott Stevenson a plastering lecturer at Kirklees College joins Chris to discuss the evolution of plastering and the balance between teaching new techniques alongside the old to a new generation of plasterers. Scott Whitham - a Frediani Hall of Fame...
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11. Paul Mulinganie, Paul Robbins & Jay Crawford
Friday, November 13th, 2020
Paul Mulinganie and Chris discuss their passion for plastering, their more than 60 years combined in the trade and some of the highlights of Paul's illustrious career. Paul Robbins returns after a great 'Tools of the Trade' appearance - this time to...
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10. Keith Langton, Lee Clough return & SRSC Graduate Ian
Friday, November 6th, 2020
Keith Langton (K L Langton Decorative Plasterwork Ltd.) follows up on his appearance last month joining us for Technique of the Week this time to discuss techniques used in decorative plasterwork, some of the differences in decorative work compared to...
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9. Chris Discusses The Fundamentals & Evolution of Plastering
Friday, October 30th, 2020
Chris is joined by Lee & Paul - two regulars on DIY SOS in the Lancashire area talking tools and techniques. Chris also has his say on the fundamentals and evolution of plastering. Also, an update on Chris' latest jobs and another classic plastering...
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8. CRASH, Tools of the Trade & Bernado's YouthBuild Lewisham
Friday, October 23rd, 2020
Francesca Roberts, CEO of CRASH joins Chris to discuss the great work the charity does, how beneficial their partnership with British Gypsum has been from the start, How the pandemic has affected the charity, What you can do to help and the Christmas...
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7. Veteran Plasterer Gary, Plastermind & Ruth Waters
Friday, October 16th, 2020
Gary Comber - a plasterer that Chris first started out with, joins us for 'Tools of the Trade' and reminisces with Chris about his (Chris') first days on site as well as talking us through his favourite tools old and new... Steve Bowness - a...
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6. Taking Better Care of Your Physical/Mental Wellbeing, Business & Co-Workers
Friday, October 9th, 2020
On ‘Technique of the Week’, Chris is joined by Dylan White (D. White Plastering) to discuss the struggles and lessons to be learnt in setting up your own business. Chris gives Dylan some advice on how to push on with his new plastering business and...
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5. K L Langton Decorative Plasterwork, Hay Plastering & Rendering, NWSA Graduate Bradley
Friday, October 2nd, 2020
Keith Langton discusses some of the tools used in decorative plasterwork, Bob Hay from Hay Plastering and Rendering joins us for technique of the week, Bradley Pearl a North West Skills Academy Ltd graduate gets some words of advice from Chris in our...
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4. Another DIY SOS Story, Technique Of The Week With Bradders, Pete Baum & Mark Hardman
Saturday, September 26th, 2020
Chris inducts Mark Hardman for all of his charitable work and mentoring young plasterers. Bradleigh Hancock returns for Technique of the Week, Pete Baum (a technical training rep for BG) discusses setting future plasterers off on the best foot...
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3. A classic DIY SOS story, Tips for starting your own business, Tools, Teaching & more!
Friday, September 18th, 2020
Chris has been filming for DIY SOS this week so he recounts a classic story of how filming for TV and DIY don't always go hand in hand. Steve Finch from the North West Skills academy is on to discuss training the plasterers of tomorrow, Chris and...
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2. Dean Tratt, Danny the Plasterer & Bradders with Tools of the Trade
Friday, September 11th, 2020
Chris talks to some top plasterers about technique, tools and inducts Danny the Plasterer into the Frediani Hall of Fame for his brilliant volunteer work with RNLI
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1. Gary Blackburn, Arran Holdsworth & Scott Whitham
Friday, September 4th, 2020
Chris is joined on his very first show by British Gypsum Plastering Support Manager - Gary Blackburn for technique of the week. Arran Holdsworth discusses some of the tools of the trade that have been essential in his 30+ years in plastering as well...
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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...