HOW TO PLASTER A ROOM AS A DIYER - TOOLS, TIME & COST

My First Time Plastering a Whole Room – Tools, Time, Technique & It Cost Me £367.60

This was my first attempt at plastering an entire room — no previous experience, just a lot of research, the right tools, and a bit of courage. In this video, I take you through the full process step by step, showing what a DIYer can realistically achieve without hiring a pro. From prepping the walls to mixing plaster, applying coats, and the final finish – it’s all here.

I’ll show you the tools I used (which cost a total of £367.60), the materials needed, how long it actually took, and the techniques I picked up along the way. No fluff – just a real, honest look at DIY plastering from someone doing it for the first time.

Whether you're thinking of trying it yourself or just curious how hard plastering really is, this video will give you a solid idea of what to expect, what you’ll need, and how to avoid the mistakes I made.

This is DIY at its core — learning by doing, building confidence, and seeing what’s possible when you just go for it.

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Tools:
FINATEX-1 Trowel - 14" - £57.84
https://www.refina.co.uk/hand-tools/plastering-trowels/Finatex-premium-plaster-trowel.html#/3-choose_handle-soft_touch/154-sizes-280mm_11

SUPERFLEX-3 Rose Gold Finishing Trowel - 14" - £70
https://www.refina.co.uk/hand-tools/plastering-trowels/superflex-3-rose-gold-finishing-trowels.html#/206-sizes-460mm_18/248-choose_handle-grey_soft_touch

PLAZIFLEX Foam Backed 1.0mm Flexiback Black Skimming Trowel - 14" - £50.40
https://www.refina.co.uk/hand-tools/plastic-trowels-floats/plaziflex-flexiback-trowels.html#/3-choose_handle-soft_touch/204-sizes-355mm_14

WRAP 'N' ROLL Canvas Multi-Trowel Holder - £36.48
https://www.refina.co.uk/hand-tools/tool-cases-protection/canvas-multi-trowel-holders.html#/246-sizes-440mm_16

X-SKIM Interchangeable 0.3mm Stainless Steel Roll Grip Spatula - 900mm - £42.24
https://www.refina.co.uk/hand-tools/spatulas-knives/x-skim-interchangeable-03mm-stainless-steel-roll-grip-spatulas.html#/174-sizes-900mm_36

Water Brush - Premium Pure Bristle - £34.56
https://www.refina.co.uk/hand-tools/brushes/premium-water-brushes-pure-bristles.html#/146-sizes-100mm_4

Plastic Plastering Hawk - 13" - £7.92
https://www.refina.co.uk/hand-tools/plastering-hawks/plastic-plastering-hawk.html#/156-sizes-330mm_13

Rounded Square End Bucket Trowel - £34.56
https://www.refina.co.uk/hand-tools/bucket-square-end-trowels/8-square-end-bucket-trowel.html#/150-sizes-200mm_8

X-1 White Heavy Duty Food Grade Plaster Mixing Bucket Tub - 50L - £33.60
https://www.refina.co.uk/other-equipment/tubs-wash-buckets/white-plastic-mixing-tubs.html#/228-capacity-50l

Total cost of Refina tools = £367.60

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