Course

In Salisbury

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Salisbury

  • Duration

    4 Days

During the course you will cover smooth and textured finishes. Suitable for: People with little or no experience of plastering. Suit decorators, people carrying out DIY projects or alternatively experienced plasterers who are wishing to add further experience to their skill base

Facilities

Location

Start date

Salisbury (Wiltshire)
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South Newton Trading Estate, South Newton, SP2 0QW

Start date

On request

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Course programme

Polished plaster is the generic term for Venetian plaster, Marble plaster, Italian plaster or Stucco polished plaster products. They provide a visual texture, but are smooth and sleek to the touch.

It dries to a very hard, durable finish. A variety of textures can be created.

Polished plaster imparts a sophisticated design with the beauty and permanence likened to fine marble

During the course you will cover smooth and textured finishes.

The course is structured within a relaxed and friendly environment, with practical demonstrations at each stage of the processes that need to be covered. Your will be working actual wall areas, not small areas on easels.

The course is 100% hand on practical, but notes and information sheets regarding this course along with certification is given at the end of the week.

Certification for this course can be used towards N.V.Q units VR01, VR03, VR62, VR76 and VR77.

Course Syllabus

Monday --- Health and Safety / Safe use of tools and equipment
Preparation to surfaces to be plastered / Gauging and mixing
of the plaster / Application techniques /Polished plaster
types and waxes.

Tuesday ----
Apply base coat to previously prepared areas /
Plastering awkward areas / Apply second coat of plaster

Wednesday ----
Apply final coat to previously plastered area / Different types of plasters and applications / Finishing plasterwork / Design
finishes. (Marmorino, Faux tiles etc).

Thursday ---
Design finishes / Finishing design work / Notes and discussion

Additional information

Payment options: Payment can be made by Switch/Credit Card over the telephone, or on commencement of the course by cheque, cash or card. A £90 deposit will be required upon booking your chosen course. Deferred Payment Scheme: Deposit £90; on attendance £80; 4 monthly payments of £45 (4 post-dated cheques submitted on attendance with cheque guarantee card)

Marble Plastering

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