Plasterer

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Plasterers apply plaster made from gypsum, cement or other solutions to walls as a smooth finish. They mix dry plaster powder with water, then smear the resulting paste onto a wall. The plaster is then smoothed before it hardens and forms a solid coating on the wall.

Essential Knowledge

types of plastering materials

Essential Skills and Competences

apply adhesive wall coating, apply proofing membranes, cut wall chases, follow health and safety procedures in construction, follow safety procedures when working at heights, inspect construction supplies, install insulation material, mi construction grouts, place drywall, plaster surfaces, prepare surface for plastering, transport construction supplies, use measurement instruments, work ergonomically, work safely with chemicals