Plasterer - Solid
Solid plasterers apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement or similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of buildings.
Solid plasterers may perform the following tasks:
- level and straighten corners, angles, and wall and ceiling surfaces
- clean and prepare surfaces by stapling wire-mesh frames to them, or by roughening them with mechanical hammers
- mix and apply coats of plaster, cement, render or similar materials to walls and ceilings, levelling and smoothing them by using trowels
- apply finishing coats of plaster to give a smooth finish or decorative texture
- fix precast cornices and panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
- render exterior walls and moulds
- finish underside of concrete floors with a mixture of cement and granite chips or blue metal
- erect scaffolding (subject to licence requirements in some states or territories) and trestles.
Solid plasterers work alone or in teams of two or three, indoors and outdoors.
Personal Requirements:
- enjoy practical work
- good hand-eye coordination
- able to learn to work from plans
- willing to work at heights on scaffolding or ladders
- good health and stamina, and free from allergies to materials used.
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