Chris Frediani - Plastering Show

Chris is joined by Rob & Gary who he started working with in the 80s to tell some funny stories about classic pranks played on each while on-site

Chris Frediani is joined by Rob Tweedie, who worked with Chris right from the start on-site in the 1980s. Chris & Rob talk early days and memorable jobs. Then, Melanie Bell joins Chris to tell her story of how she came to be a first year plastering student at college

Chris talks about the skills shortage in Lime/Heritage plastering with Kate Kerslake from Carrington LIME, a not for profit hoping to train more plasterers in Lime Works. Abi Jones from C G Reynolds Ltd, a large commercial drylining/plastering company joins Chris to talk about their own in-house academy & the benefits of educating their own apprentices

Chris celebrates Women in Construction Week on the show. Lottie Durrant joins Chris to talk about some of the great stuff she's already doing in the trade at just 17. Chris catches up with North West Skills Academy graduate Ruth Waters who we've been following the journey of since 2019

Chris Frediani and Nick Knowles are joined for a quick chat on a recent build by Naima Ben-moussa from Rebuilding Lives UK

Chris Frediani is joined by Stuart Roberts to explain the process behind creating an organic marketing campaign online as a sole trader. How you can source leads and avoid time wasters. Pete Carter talks about working effectively together in local areas as sole traders as well as how to get a patent for an invention

Mark Hardman returns with some tips for spreads with regards to training and development. Paul Robbins comes back on to talk microcement due to listener response and Simon Green also comes back on to talk about a change he's made on-site that's been a huge benefit for his longevity in the trade

It's a National Apprenticeship Week Special! Chris Frediani is joined by two top spreads to get their five tips for success in plastering. First is Mark Hardman, who has over 40 years experience in the trade. Followed by Chris Powell from Power Plastering, well known for his top tips on Instagram. Finally, Chris gives his own five tips for success in plastering

Chris Frediani is joined by Pete Carter, a plasterer and inventor who talks about his latest invention and experiences producing some of his more popular inventions. Pete also talks about joining Chris on an upcoming DIY SOS job as well. Simon Green comes onto the show to talk about the process behind using resin render in bathrooms and other areas of the house. He's been getting a lot of requests from customers and contractors already, having only recently started dabbling in it

Chris Frediani is joined by Paul Robbins to discuss his positive experiences upselling microcement jobs to customers. Paul talks about the benefits on the body and bank account by doing so and some of the technical aspects of microcement. Philip Gaches returns to talk about his memorable interior/exterior projects completed in heritage and notable buildings across the world