About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 297 episodes
- All in the Prep? Getting Plastering Jobs Ready for the Perfect Finish · 23 minChris Frediani is joined by John Turnbull from Pink Quality Plastering, Ed O’Neil and Andy McCauley to discuss how they approach preparing a job. From protecting the property…
- The Perfect Plastering Finish · 30 minChris 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…
- Handling Callbacks, Snags, Disputes and Difficult Customers · 32 minChris Frediani is joined by plasterers Kirk Johnstone, Gary Blackburn and Ashley Johnson to discuss their experiences of callbacks, disputes over finishes and putting other…
- How to Become an Award-Winning Tradesperson · 33 minChris 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…
- Are Younger Plasterers Doing Things Better? New Ideas and Old-School Methods · 27 minCan 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…
- Fuel Costs: How Are Tradespeople Keeping Them Down? · 28 minChris 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…
- Plastering Through Autumn: How Do You Handle the Wet Weather? · 23 minChris Frediani looks at the challenges of working through autumn and winter, particularly for tradespeople carrying out exterior plastering and rendering. Chris is joined by…
- Who Are the Best Trades to Work With? · 29 minChris Frediani looks at the trades that make construction work - and the different personalities, characters and challenges that come with working alongside them. Chris is…
- Rogue Trades: New Government Protections · 20 minChris 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…
- Plastering at Height: Stilts, Hop Ups & Reaching High Ceilings · 32 minhris 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…
- When Do You Retire From The Trade? What Comes Next? · 24 minChris 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…
- Material Costs Are Rising... · 27 minMaterial prices continue to put pressure on plasterers, builders and tradespeople across the construction industry. In this episode, Chris Frediani speaks to plasterer Steph…
- Longest Hours Worked By Spreads · 20 minChris 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…
- Is The Repairs Market Failing The Industry? · 40 minChris 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…
- Chris Frediani Shares Two Plastering Success Stories · 25 minChris 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…
- Plasterers Talk About What's Happening With Regards To Demand In 2026 · 22 minChris Frediani catches up with business owners about what they're finding with demand at the halfway point of the year.
- Are We Heading For A Recession? · 35 minChris 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…
- Catching Up With Two Excellent Heritage Plasterers · 29 minChris 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…
- Time Management For Spreads · 28 minChris 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…
- Plasterers Share Their Best & Worst Customers · 33 minChris 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…
- Keeping Morale Up on Site · 28 minChris 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…
- It's Been HOT!! · 23 minChris 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…
- How Do We Get Paid? · 25 minIn 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…
- Work-Life Balance & Hobbies · 32 minChris Frediani looks into the hobbies that spreads and fellow tradespeople do, finding out how they find a balance with work and their family life. Guests include Duncan Cowper…
- Building In Devon · 39 minIn this episode, Chris Frediani explores the opportunities in his hometown due to tourism. Joining Chris in this episode is John Butler - a builder from Devon who works across…
- Big Challenges Faced By Builders? · 36 minChris Frediani talks to builders and finds out how tough it is for them out there currently after the FMB reported big hurdles for builders around material cost increases and…
- Chris Frediani On Current Approach To Lime · 31 minTape Slayer AKA Leigh Griffiths & Ben Kerslake from Carrington Lime join Chris Frediani to talk about the current approach to lime. Chris feels like not enough younger members of…
- Tom Davis (DIY SOS Build Manager) Talks About His Experiences Running A Business · 15 minTom Davis joins Chris Frediani once more in a run of three shows to discuss his journey to starting up a business and then his experiences managing a business. Tom talks about…
- Chris Frediani, Tom Davis & Hugo Helms Debate Apprentice Conduct & Discuss Good vs. Bad Behaviour · 34 minChris Frediani is joined again by DIY SOS Build Manager Tom Davis so that they can sit down with Hugo Helms, a young Tradesperson who created 'Toolkit Conduct' - a guide for…
- DIY SOS Build Manager Tom Davis Shares His Vision For Apprenticeship Overhaul · 43 minChris has invited Tom Davis, a Bricklayer and Builder who joined the industry in 2003 to join him as they both share a passion for bringing new blood into the trade but feel like…
- Are We Heading For Disaster? · 36 minChris Frediani looks into what is going on with teaching the trade and delivering plastering courses to newcomers. Leslie Lewis from West London College shares his concerns with…
- Best & Worst Days On The Tools · 34 minChris Frediani talks to a range of different trades from construction about their best and worst days and experiences on the tools. Becky Bates, a Plumbing & Gas Engineer talks…
- Chris Frediani Finds Out How Business Has Been For Plasterers · 19 minChris Frediani catches up with Plasterers, Simon Green & Andy McCauley and finds out how business has been for them so far this year, after a tough 2025 and also a wild start to…
- Chris Frediani & Nick Knowles Talk To An 89 Year Old Plasterer & John Thomson From The Fast Show About Getting Older · 36 minChris Frediani is joined one more time by Nick Knowles so that they can discuss getting older and the aging workforce in construction. John Thomson from The Fast Show, 24 Hour…
- Chris Frediani & Nick Knowles Share Unbelievable Stories · 40 minChris and Nick share some unbelievable stories, moments and situations from their decades together on DIY SOS. They invite Fix Radio presenters, Danny Madden, Andy Cam, Steph…
- Chris Frediani & Nick Knowles Discuss Business Stress, Recent Projects & Read Your Messages! · 30 minChris Frediani is joined by Nick Knowles so that they can discuss the recent run of projects completed, Chris gets honest about some of the stress involved with running his…
- Arguments Between Builders & Specialists Over Lime Work · 30 minChris Frediani talks to a Builder who is sick of seeing lime specialists having a go at others taking on aspects of lime work. Chris also gets the perspective of a lime…
- Worthwhile vs. Waste of Time!? · 33 minChris Frediani looks into what tradespeople think is worthwhile or a waste of time. Chris talks to Gary Blackburn from British Gypsum to get a Plastering angle, Asks TV Interior…
- Does Creating Business Partnerships Work? · 23 minChris Frediani talks to tradespeople with both good or bad experiences creating partnerships in the trade. Chris asks for advice and insight from those that have made it work in…
- How To... Book Work In & Manage Your Diary · 32 minChris Frediani looks into how to book work in and the approach to managing your diary so that you never let people down and don't catch yourself out. Chris talks to Plasterer…
- Celebrating Groundworkers · 32 minChris Frediani talks to Groundworkers about what it's like to work in their trade and why they're underrated and undervalued. Chris talks about his experiences with Groundworkers…
- What We Do During the Quietest Time of Year For Spreads & 2026 Game Plan! · 27 minChris Frediani talks to regular guests, Joel Cooke and Chris Powell about how business was for them in 2025, what they get up during this time of year where demand is a bit lower…
- How The Year Has Been Across The Board For Plastering · 26 minChris 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…
- A Sprayed Cork Update - Could This Be Worth A Look At Next Year? · 19 minChris 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.
- The Struggle Of Running A Business & Finding Good Spreads · 45 minChris 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…
- Community Spirit At DIY SOS In Feniton · 13 minChris 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…
- Tradespeople Working On DIY SOS In Feniton · 16 minChris 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…
- The Concept & Story Behind DIY SOS in Devon · 33 minChris 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…
- NEVER Do These Things In a Customer's Home · 26 minChris 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…
- Silicone Rendering · 18 minChris 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…
