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Chris Frediani - Plastering Show

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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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Sunday · 33 min
How to Become an Award-Winning Tradesperson
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...
October 11 · 27 min
Are Younger Plasterers Doing Things Better? New Ideas and Old-School Methods
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....
October 4 · 28 min
Fuel Costs: How Are Tradespeople Keeping Them Down?
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...
September 30 · 22 min
Plastering Through Autumn: How Do You Handle the Wet Weather?
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...
September 27 · 29 min
Who Are the Best Trades to Work With?
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...
September 20 · 19 min
Rogue Trades: New Government Protections
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...
September 6 · 31 min
Plastering at Height: Stilts, Hop Ups & Reaching High Ceilings
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...
August 30 · 23 min
When Do You Retire From The Trade? What Comes Next?
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...
August 23 · 26 min
Material Costs Are Rising...
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...
August 9 · 19 min
Longest Hours Worked By Spreads
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...
August 2 · 39 min
Is The Repairs Market Failing The Industry?
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...
July 26 · 24 min
Chris Frediani Shares Two Plastering Success Stories
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,...
July 20 · 21 min
Plasterers Talk About What's Happening With Regards To Demand In 2026
Chris Frediani catches up with business owners about what they're finding with demand at the halfway point of the year.
July 12 · 35 min
Are We Heading For A Recession?
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...
July 5 · 29 min
Catching Up With Two Excellent Heritage Plasterers
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...
June 21 · 27 min
Time Management For Spreads
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.
June 14 · 33 min
Plasterers Share Their Best & Worst Customers
Chris Frediani talks to Plasterers about their best and worst customers and customer experiences. Chris also shares a few of his own and asks Plasterers what the rudest or most entitled thing a customer has said to them is. Guests: Chris Powell, Barry...
June 7 · 28 min
Keeping Morale Up on Site
Chris Frediani looks into how to keep morale up on site - especially when things don’t go to plan, exploring how positivity, communication, and strong leadership shape workplace culture in trade and construction. He’s joined by psychotherapist and...
May 31 · 22 min
It's Been HOT!!
Chris Frediani talks to Alex Winters & The Tape Slayer, Leigh Griffiths about working through the hot weather this past week. Chris shares his own experiences and talks about the challenges this can create for the trade and business owners.
May 24 · 25 min
How Do We Get Paid?
In this episode, Chris Frediani talks to Simon Green, Bob Hay and Lee Fennell about one of the most important parts of the trade - getting paid. They cover deposits, staged payments, upfront money, and the shift to digital payments, plus how each...

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