Plastering

1 Day Plastering Course

Start 9.15am
Finish 4.30pm

Upon arrival at the plastering workshop you will be welcomed with tea/coffee and given a brief introduction from your instructor. At this point please let the instructor know if you have any planned plastering projects you are hoping to complete when you leave and he will endeavor to demonstrate and offer advise during the course.

On the 1 day DIY plastering courses we will be showing you the various types of plasters and their suitability, how to prepare your wall using PVA (and your tools) and hawk & trowel control is practiced.

Following a rendering demonstration, you will then apply a sand/cement render to a block wall in your bay.

The afternoon starts with a skimming demonstration after which you will plaster skim finish to a plasterboard wall.

You will also be shown patching techniques and given the opportunity to practice in your own bay.