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Chris Frediani - Plastering Show

Fix Radio
DIY SOS
Plastering
Plastering Industry
Partnerships In Construction
Fix Radio
Construction Industry
Education
Apprenticeships
Devon
Manchester
London
Apprenticeship
Heat
Lime
Lime Mortar
Sprayed Cork
Silicone Rendering
Groundworkers
Habits In the Plastering Trade
Material Costs

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 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.

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, Barr... more

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 au... more

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.

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 bus... more

Chris 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, who is a specialist lime plasterer. Duncan joins Chris to talk about hi... more

In 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 renovations of homes in the area.

We also hear from Mark Revell from Oly... more

Chris 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 wage hikes. Chris talks to Ben Rayner about his experiences with this and w... more

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Alex Winters
Plasterer featured on the episode
JLH Plastering / The Tape Slayer
Episode: It's Been HOT!!
Leigh Griffiths
The Tape Slayer
JLH Plastering / Fix Radio
Episode: It's Been HOT!!
Bob Hay
Runs Hay's Plastering and Rendering
Hay's Plastering and Rendering
Episode: How Do We Get Paid?
Lee Fennell
Runs Ardor Surface Design
Ardor Surface Design
Episode: How Do We Get Paid?
Pointy Plumber
Social media personality and installer social organizer
Private individual
Episode: Work-Life Balance & Hobbies
Iain Cowie
Scaffold-builder and property developer from Northumberland; ultra-distance runner
Private individual
Episode: Work-Life Balance & Hobbies
John Butler
Builder based in Ivybridge, Devon
Private customers, Devon-based renovation projects
Episode: Building In Devon
Mark Revell
From Olympus Building Supplies
Olympus Building Supplies
Episode: Building In Devon
Andy Vallance
From Peninsula Custom Construction LTD
Peninsula Custom Construction
Episode: Building In Devon

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Chris Frediani
Host of plastering-focused show, frequently engaged in industry discussions and guest interviews
Tom Davis
Build manager and guest on multiple episodes, often sharing practical business and apprenticeship perspectives

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A Sprayed Cork Update - Could This Be Worth A Look At Next Year?
Q: What training options exist for new applicators, and how is Corkso supporting growth?
Corkso runs training every two weeks in Halifax, with a day-long spray training followed by on-site assistance on a trainee's first project, ensuring hands-on confidence before scaling independently.
A Sprayed Cork Update - Could This Be Worth A Look At Next Year?
Q: How has demand for sprayed cork evolved in 2025, and how are you planning for 2026?
Demand has remained solid and increasingly incorporates a mix of domestic work and larger commercial projects. Plans for 2026 center on scaling operations, bringing in more trained staff, and leveraging government-backed opportunities through Kiwa and PAS to expand into council and housing schemes.
A Look Into Habits & Drinking Culture In The Trade
Q: How prepared are you for what you eat, drink and bring with you each working day?
John explains treating plastering like a sport, prioritizing Class A foods, and packing meals to avoid breaks; value of preparation.
A Look Into Habits & Drinking Culture In The Trade
Q: What changes did you make for midweek drinking, and how did that impact performance?
Exploration of shifting away from midweek drinking, prioritizing health and long-term earnings; emphasis on sleep and recovery.
A Look Into Habits & Drinking Culture In The Trade
Q: What was it like when you started in the trade, and how did you treat food and drink back then?
Discussion of early practice of going to pubs after work, and how training and energy levels were managed with on-site demands.

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This show targets tradespeople in plastering and wider construction, along with suppliers, educators, and industry advocates. Episodes often center on practical, field-tested topics: working in extreme conditions, cash flow and payment terms for small businesses, work-life balance and how personal passions intersect with career, regional market dynamics (notably Devon and other UK areas), and the evolving landscape of apprenticeships and education in the trades. The format frequently blends hands-on technique discussions with business strategy, supplier and market insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from high-profile builds or DIY SOS projects. A few episodes stand out for highlighting apprenticeship culture, heritage lime plasteri... more

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