Plastering

Plastering

• Introduction to tools and materials
• Hawk and trowel techniques
• Preparation of backgrounds prior to plastering.
• Cutting and fixing plasterboard to ceilings
• Cutting and fixing plasterboard to walls using dot and dab techniques
• Dry Lining
• Application of gypsum based backing plasters (4 day only)
• Application of sand and cement rendering (4 day only)
• How and when to use Unibond PVA (4 day only)
• How to achieve a high-quality finish
• Patching and repair work including feathering techniques. (4 day only)
• How to skim over artex (4 day only)
• Cutting and fixing angle beads around windows and reveals
• Re-Skimming over existing plastered walls and ceilings. (4 day only)
• Specialist advice on pricing jobs, employment and advertising.

Duration:

Either;
Weekday Course Monday to Thursday, 9am ‘til 4pm.
OR
Weekend Course: 2 consecutive weekends on Saturday and Sunday from 9am ’til 4pm.