£660.00 (inc VAT) 2 Week Hand Plastering Course

This two week Plastering Course will be of great benefit to those wishing to become proficient in both internal and external plastering. It allows you to spend more time on finishing and final setting techniques ensuring competence upon completion.

Subjects Covered:

Week 1:

• The correct method of measuring and cutting plasterboard.
• The correct method of fixing plasterboard.
• The application of tape and scrim to plasterboard joints.
• The application of angle beads to external corners and window reveals.
• The use and application of other plastering beads.
• The application of sand and cement render and bonding as backing coats to brick and block walls ensuring a flat level surface.
• The application of sand and cement as an external render.
• Great importance is given to finishing and final setting techniques with personal instruction on ceilings and walls, internal and external corners and window reveals. Ensuring that professional finish every time.

Week 2:

• The application of bagged rendering materials including K Rend and/or Presto - you will be shown how to get the best from these products. We will teach you how to apply, cut back and insert V joints (Ashlar) to leave a super professional finish.
• The correct method of laying a floor screed and how to consistently achieve a true level surface using water and laser levels.
• How to line walls with plasterboard using the direct bond 'dot and dab' method.
• The application of angle beads to external angles and window reveals.
• The application of a sand and cement render scratch coat to brick and block walls, leaving a keyed level surface ready to accept your floating coat.
• The application of a floating coat.
• As with our Foundation Course great importance is given to finishing and final setting techniques with personal instruction on ceilings and walls, internal and external corners and window reveals ensuring that professional finish every time.
• The correct method of cutting and fixing plaster cove, including internal and external corners.
   

Duration: 10 days

"On completion of this Plastering Course you should be able to plaster to a professional level. You will have a good working knowledge of techniques and materials and will be able to approach any plastering work with confidence. There is a huge demand in the Building Industry for trained plasterers."

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