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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.

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All Episodes

26:22

How The Year Has Been Across The Board For Plastering

The Plastering Show ·

2025/12/19

Chris Frediani looks into how 2025 has been for business - from the sole trader to the big company taking on many aspects of plastering. Chris looks into what spreads has had success with, what the challenges have been and also gives a bit of a look head to next year, for the wider trade. Guests: Carl Ruane, Jon from DCL & Ainsley Smith.

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19:09

A Sprayed Cork Update - Could This Be Worth A Look At...

The Plastering Show ·

2025/12/12

Chris Frediani talks about Sprayed Cork Coatings and gets an update from two guests who joined the show a few years ago to talk about it.

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44:32

The Struggle Of Running A Business & Finding Good...

The Plastering Show ·

2025/12/05

Chris Frediani talks to Marc Blair from Essex Plastering Solutions about his business and experiences in the trade. Marc talks about how he got into the trade and then his journey to setting up his business today. Marc and Chris talk about the trial and error that goes into winning work, finding good people to work with you, managing finances, vehicles and more.

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13:11

Community Spirit At DIY SOS In Feniton

The Plastering Show ·

2025/11/28

Chris Frediani talks to Producer Claire about the work that goes into planning and bringing this project to life on TV. Claire also talks about the logistics and help needed by the community to make the build happen. Chris talks to a resident on the street about what it's like being part of a DIY SOS build taking place on the street you live on.

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15:59

Tradespeople Working On DIY SOS In Feniton

The Plastering Show ·

2025/11/21

Chris Frediani catches up with the unsung heroes of DIY SOS builds and talks to a groundworker (Andy) about the work that's ongoing and challenges created by weather. Chris also finds a Plasterer (Adam) and asks him about the project and also about the success he's had bringing sprayed cork into his business.

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33:11

The Concept & Story Behind DIY SOS in Devon

The Plastering Show ·

2025/11/14

Chris Frediani brings you a DIY SOS special episode from his home turff in Devon where they're trying to help the grieving family of a tradesperson who sadly passed away a few months ago. Chris talks to Nick Knowles about the concept and story, Project Manager Tom explains what the build has been like to oversee so far and Gordon Whistance gives a complete rundown with regards to design and ongoing challenges.

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25:34

NEVER Do These Things In a Customer's Home

The Plastering Show ·

2025/11/07

Chris Frediani invites tradespeople to join him and share bad examples of when they've seen others treat a customer's home like a building site. Fix Radio Presenter, Clive Holland talks about why it's so important to treat a customer's home with respect and some of the shocking examples he's seen of others letting themselves down in this way. Chris chats to Devon based Plasterer, Barry Warman about the ways he's drummed this into those that work with him and the lengths he goes to to look after the

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18:08

Silicone Rendering

The Plastering Show ·

2025/10/31

Chris Frediani talks to those in the trade who are taking on a lot of Silicone Rendering jobs. Chris looks into why it's becoming more popular, how to learn the skills and get set up to start offering it to customers as well as working with materials and machines. Guests: Blaine Gray & Marc Blair.

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27:55

A Look Into Habits & Drinking Culture In The Trade

The Plastering Show ·

2025/10/24

Chris Frediani talks to Plasterers about the habits they've formed and the bad habits they've addressed that can affect their working experience. Chris covers everything from what we eat and drink while at work to the pub culture in the trade and alcohol and smoking. Guests: Joel Cooke, Neil Cox & John Lockyear.

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30:48

How Has The Year Been For The Trade & What's The Plan...

The Plastering Show ·

2025/10/17

Chris Frediani talks to Plasterers about how business has been for them. Have they been busier or quieter than expected? What's the game plan for the rest of the year? What have been the wins and challenges along the way? Guests include: Dylan White, Jason Hill & Jamie Adam

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24:27

Good & Bad Habits In The Trade

The Plastering Show ·

2025/10/10

Chris Frediani invites Plasterers to join him and talk about their good and bad habits. Chris also asks them what habits from others can really annoy them. Guests include: Carl Ruane, Steph Leese & Affan Masood

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28:22

How Do You Take Profit Home From Each Job?

The Plastering Show ·

2025/10/03

Chris Frediani talks to Plasterers about the way in which you can ensure you take enough money away from each job. Chris talks to Brad Hanson, from the Bald Builders Breakfast about the way he's figured out the value of his services and the drive and determination required to graft for profit. Bob Hay also talks about the trial and error he's been through to extract the right profit from all of his jobs, especially when having to pay those that have worked for you.

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24:05

Final Push For DIY SOS In Cheshire

The Plastering Show ·

2025/09/26

Chris Frediani brings you a show from the final 24 hours of the DIY SOS Children in Need build in Cheshire for The Joshua Tree charity. Chris talks to Nick Knowles about how the build has gone, catches up with the lead Electrician and lead Decorator on the job and catches up with DIY SOS Crew member and Designer, Gabby Blackman.

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21:47

DIY SOS Children In Need In Cheshire!

The Plastering Show ·

2025/09/19

Chris Frediani brings you a special show from the DIY SOS Children in Need set in Cheshire. Chris talks to those involved with project managing the build, has a look behind the catering curtain and brings you an unhung hero and veteran volunteer (with over 20 builds) who has joined them on yet another build.

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30:38

Are You Staying Safe While Working?

The Plastering Show ·

2025/09/12

Chris Frediani looks into issues that can affect Plasterers on-site from breathing in harmful materials to working from height, working on-site and what goes into site safety on a DIY SOS build. Guests include: Philip Gaches, Ian Hodgkinson & Martin Byrne.

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23:23

Chris Frediani Looks Into Apprenticeships & How We...

The Plastering Show ·

2025/09/05

The Construction Skills Mission Board launched recently, with a commitment of providing 100,000 more construction jobs per year… Chris Frediani talks to Sam Blacknell - Head of Skills Partnerships at British Gypsum to hear his thoughts, as well as an apprentice from friend of the show, Bob Hay.

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31:47

Materials New & Old Used By Spreads

The Plastering Show ·

2025/08/22

Chris Frediani gets a bit of a roundup on what plasterers are using currently material wise and some of the new aspects and applications they're trying out. Guests are: Scott Morgan, Chris Powell & Brian Rutherford

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20:10

Chris Frediani & Alistair Bell Talk Big Projects &...

The Plastering Show ·

2025/08/15

Chris Frediani talks to Alistair Bell, a vastly experienced and knowledgeable Plasterer, about his experience on the tools.

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22:07

More Tales Of Saving Jobs From Disaster!

The Plastering Show ·

2025/08/08

Chris Frediani is joined by Plasterers to tell him stories of times they've turned around a bad situation and times where a job that looked good on paper has descended into disaster. Guests include: Alastair Bell & Carl Ruane

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24:40

Saving Nightmare Jobs!

The Plastering Show ·

2025/08/01

Chris Frediani is joined by The Gingerspread Man AKA Luke Hipgrove to talk about nightmare jobs and challenging situations where he's managed to get a positive outcome. Racr car driver and Plasterer Duncan Cowper talks about the nightmare of plastering the London Underground and other jobs that he's saved from disaster!

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