plasterer

Plasterer

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Surface Preparation: Cleaning, repairing, and preparing surfaces by removing old plaster, patching holes, and fixing plasterboard/drylining to ensure a level base.
• Mixing Materials: Preparing mortar, plaster, or stucco to the correct consistency using hand tools or mechanical mixers.
• Application: Applying coats of plaster to walls and ceilings using trowels, floats, and sprays to achieve smooth, durable, and even finishes.
• Decorative & Exterior Work: Creating ornamental features like cornices and moldings, as well as applying protective coatings like pebble dash or render to external walls.
• Safety & Maintenance: Following safety guidelines, wearing protective equipment, and maintaining tools to ensure they are in good working condition.