Chris Frediani - Plastering Show

Chris Frediani gets the perspectives of the trades who have to work with plasterers' finishes every day. Tiler and Fix Radio's Clocking Off co-host Chris White explains what he needs from a wall before tiling, while painter and decorator Andy Hamilton of AR Decor shares the problems he's encountered with poor finishes — and whether some can be rescued.

Fellow plasterer Rob Tweedie then offers his perspective on what constitutes a top-quality finish, where the line sits between acceptable and excellent, and how plasterers can make sure their work meets the needs of the next trade.

Chris Frediani is joined by plasterers Kirk Johnstone, Gary Blackburn and Ashley Johnson to discuss their experiences of callbacks, disputes over finishes and putting other people's poor workmanship right. They explore the most common reasons plasterers get called back, how to handle disagreements with customers, what happens when other trades refuse to work with your finish, and how to deal with the threat of bad reviews.

Chris Frediani is joined by award-winning tradespeople Todd Glister, Sean Matthews and Ash Mahoney to find out what it takes to stand out from the competition.

From entering awards and putting together a winning application to the benefits of recognition and knowing when you're ready to compete, they share their experiences and advice for anyone hoping to follow in their footsteps.

With insights from winners of Screwfix’s Top Tradesperson and On The Tools’ UK Tradesperson of the Year, this episode explores what it really takes to become one of the best in the business.

Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Chris Frediani is finding out on this episode of the Plastering Show, as he invites a younger generation of experienced plasterers to share their fresh ideas, alternative methods and new approaches to the trade.

Chris is joined by Dylan White, Oliver Chapman and former apprentice Joshua Hutchings, who discuss everything from working more efficiently on the tools to running a modern plastering business and finding new ways to win work. T

hey’ll also explore where the older generation might be stuck in their ways, which rules are worth breaking, and why some traditional methods still stand the test of time.

Chris Frediani looks at how tradespeople are managing rising fuel costs, from fuel cards and changing how far they travel for work to considering electric and hybrid vehicles.

Thomas Nagy shares how he manages fuel costs across his business, while sole trader Carl Ruane explains what rising prices have meant for his margins and whether he’d consider changing the way he works.

Chris is also joined by Jon Jaznick of Drywall Contracts Limited to discuss the challenge of covering fuel costs across a larger workforce and multiple vehicles.

Chris Frediani looks at the challenges of working through autumn and winter, particularly for tradespeople carrying out exterior plastering and rendering.

Chris is joined by Ashley Johnson from Acorn Plastering, Arran Holdsworth and renderer Joel Cooke to hear how their summers went, how they deal with rain and changing temperatures, when they move inside for the winter and what the final few months of 2026 look like for their businesses.

From working through the summer heat to dealing with wet weather and planning around the winter months, it’s a look at how plasterers and renderers adapt as the seasons change.

Originally broadcast on 13 September 2026.

Chris Frediani looks at the trades that make construction work - and the different personalities, characters and challenges that come with working alongside them.

Chris is joined by Julian Perryman and Tom Davis to discuss the trades they find most reliable, the ones that can cause the biggest headaches, the hardest trades to find, and the people who are simply great to work with.

Chris also chats to plasterer Bob Hay about his experiences working with other trades, which tradespeople he trusts, who can be tricky to handle, and where plasterers fit into the wider picture

Chris Frediani looks at new protections announced by the Government to tackle rogue traders and poor-quality work in the home repairs market.
Chris is joined by carpenter and builder Simon Hodson, who discusses whether the new approved code and trusted payments system will benefit good tradespeople or create unnecessary extra work.
Chris also speaks to NFB spokesperson Rico Wojtulewicz, asking him whether the new measures will actually tackle rogue traders, or simply add more work for reputable tradespeople without stopping the cowboys from exploiting the system.
We also hear from plasterer and Fix Radio presenter Steph Leese, who gives her thoughts on what this will mean for tradespeople, and whether it will work in practice.

hris Frediani looks at one of the challenges that comes with working on bigger jobs — reaching high ceilings and the top of walls while still achieving a great finish.

Chris is joined by Dee Prosser and The Tape Slayer, Leigh Griffiths, to discuss their experiences using stilts and hop ups, how they approach working at height, the different equipment they've tried, and some of the slips and close calls they've encountered along the way.

Chris also shares his own experiences of working from height, including tackling particularly high walls and ceilings and what he looks for when choosing the right approach.

Chris Frediani speaks to two familiar faces who have both recently experienced major changes in their careers.

Plasterer, John Maison talks about being forced to hang up the trowel following shoulder surgery, how he’s adapted to life away from the tools, and whether retirement really means stepping away from the trade altogether.

Chris is also joined by long-time guest Gary Blackburn, who has recently retired from his role with British Gypsum.

Gary reflects on his career, why he moved off the tools, what he’ll miss, what he won’t, and what the future looks like now.

They also discuss the options available to tradespeople who are beginning to tire physically but still want to stay involved in the industry.