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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...
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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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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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6 SEP 2026 · 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.
30 AUG 2026 · 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.
23 AUG 2026 · Material prices continue to put pressure on plasterers, builders and tradespeople across the construction industry.
In this episode, Chris Frediani speaks to plasterer Steph Leese, better known as The Pink Plasterer, and builder Ben Raynor about what’s costing them more, how their buying habits are changing and the impact rising costs are having on profit margins.
They discuss everything from changing merchants and material prices to finding ways to protect profits when the cost of doing business keeps going up.
9 AUG 2026 · Chris Frediani chats to fellow Plasterers, Carl Ruane & Barry Warman about their longest hours worked in the trade and the times where you really need to put a shift in to get the work done. Chris also asks about how to approach asking others to put a shift in and more.
2 AUG 2026 · Chris Frediani looks into why Citizens Advice have called for stronger protections as 4.8 million homeowners hit by repair problems.
Distrust in the market was changing consumer behaviour and taking business away from reliable tradespeople.
Around 28% of people who arranged home repairs in the past 18 months carried out work themselves because they did not think they could find a trustworthy trader, while 26% delayed or avoided repairs altogether for the same reason.Â
Guests: Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders, James Naughton & Simon Hodson.
26 JUL 2026 · Chris Frediani talks to two new guests on the show about their experiences in the trade and success so far. Mary Havana-Little talks about getting in Fiberous Plastering and her ten years on incredible experiences as she takes on some incredible work, while building a huge social media following.
Richard Wetherell joins Chris to talk about having left 35 years of experience as a Lawyer behind, to start an exciting new journey as a Lime Plasterer.
20 JUL 2026 · Chris Frediani catches up with business owners about what they're finding with demand at the halfway point of the year.
12 JUL 2026 · Chris Frediani is talking to a range of different people from construction to get a sense of how good or bad demand is for many aspects of the industry and whether we could be seeing the warning signs of a potential recession. Guests: Liam McGinley (Carpenter) Gary Staines (GSQ Brickwork) & Jon Graham (Decorator)
5 JUL 2026 · Chris Frediani chats to Philip Gaches about his recent notable projects, How his two sons are getting on working alongside him and also bringing a student from America in on a work placement to shadow him and gain some experience working on listed buildings.
Keith Langton talks about his recent projects, Teaching in a Category D Prison, Charity Work, Winning awards, judging competitions and more!
21 JUN 2026 · Chris Frediani talks about managing time with regards to hours worked, time spent on the road and also how you can maximise efficiency for your spreads or yourself. Guests: Stu Roberts & Gary Blackburn.
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...
show more
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.
show less
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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