Overview
Solid Plasterers apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement and similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of structures.
Day-to-day
- 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.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
- Requires driving
- Working outdoors
To become a Solid Plasterer
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You can work as a Solid Plasterer without formal qualifications, however, a certificate III in solid plastering may be useful.
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Registration or licencing may be required.
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