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Solid Plasterers


Solid Plasterers apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement and similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of structures.

What the job involves

  • Fixes pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings

  • Covers joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds, and smoothes them using wet brushes and sand paper

  • Mixes and applies coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, and levels and smoothes coats to uniform thickness

  • Plumbs and straightens corners, angles and wall and ceiling surfaces

  • Creates decorative textures in finishing coats