Welcome to another edition of Lath and Plaster Magazine—the publication created by plasterers, for plasterers, celebrating the skills, craftsmanship, and people that make our trade so unique.
This edition is produced in collaboration with The Mick and Dave Show, a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories behind the trade. Through honest conversations, expert interviews, industry insights, and plenty of good humour, the podcast gives a voice to the people who keep traditional and modern plastering alive.
Together, Lath and Plaster Magazine and The Mick and Dave Show podcast bring you the very best of our industry. Whether you’re interested in heritage restoration, decorative plasterwork, modern techniques, training, apprenticeships, new products, or the personal journeys of fellow tradespeople, you’ll find something here to inform, inspire, and entertain.
Our aim is simple: to celebrate the plastering community while helping to preserve the knowledge, skills, and passion that have been passed down through generations. Every feature, interview, and article reflects the pride we all share in producing quality workmanship and supporting one another across the trade.
Whether you’re reading these pages over a cup of tea or listening to The Mick and Dave Show podcast on your journey to site, you’re part of a growing community that values craftsmanship, conversation, and continuous learning.
Thank you for being part of that community. We hope you enjoy this edition and continue the conversation with us through The Mick and Dave Show podcast and future issues of Lath and Plaster Magazine.
Because great craftsmanship deserves to be celebrated—and every plasterer has a story worth telling.
Podcast
Plasterers Podcast Its The Mick & Dave Load of Bollocks Show
FROM TROWEL TO TEACHER – THE FIRST THREE EPISODES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
Have you ever thought about leaving the building site and stepping into the classroom?
After years on the tools, both Mick and I made the move into teaching plastering. It wasn’t easy, and it certainly wasn’t what either of us expected!
In this three-part series, we tell the story exactly as it happened…
🔹 Episode 1 – The Overview
How do you go from site work to standing in front of a class? We explain why we made the move and what lies ahead.
🔹 Episode 2 – The Interview
The application, the interview, the nerves, and what colleges are really looking for when recruiting experienced tradespeople.
🔹 Episode 3 – The First Two Years – Rabbit in Car Headlights
Nothing prepares you for those first few months in the classroom! We share the mistakes, the funny moments, the challenges, and the lessons that helped shape our careers as lecturers.
If you’re a plasterer… a tradesperson… or you’ve ever wondered if teaching could be your next career, this series is packed with honest advice, plenty of laughs, and real-life experiences.
🎧 Listen to all three episodes here:
Episode 1
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532392/episodes/17855414-from-trowel-to-teacher-episode-1-the-overview
Episode 2
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532392/episodes/17894625-from-trowel-to-teacher-episode-2-the-interview
💬 We’d love to hear from anyone who has made the move from the tools into teaching—or anyone thinking about it. Tell us about your journey in the comments!
Please give the episodes a listen, like, share, and help us reach more people in the construction industry.
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