Solid Plastering is the application of wet finishes to internal walls, floors and ceilings. It also includes applying protective covering to external walls such as pebble dashing.
Venetian plastering is being used in many homes as well as famous fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci.
Plaster is appreciated for its versatility, fire resistance and ability to reduce noise.
The skill of plastering is usually learned on the job. It can be taught either through a formal apprenticeship scheme or by working as helper.
Plasterers tape is used to cover plasterboard joins prior to plastering.
When plaster veneer became available on the market it meant regular plastering techniques had to change.
Plastering is an acquired skill and is best left to those with the acquired knowledge and experience.
A highly specialised form of plastering called Venetian Polished Plaster has rapidly grown in popularity.
Due of its pliable nature plaster can be manipulated to fit into just about any nook or cranny.
As with most building trades, do it yourself plastering requires a great deal of experience.