Plastering cannot be improvised. You should not try and improve or simplify the processes of plastering demonstrated in your plastering course (at least until you are a true master of the trade).
Venetian plastering is being used in many homes as well as famous fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci.
The main thing that takes most DIY enthusiasts by surprise is just how quickly skimming plaster goes hard and becomes unworkable.
Plasterers tape is used to cover plasterboard joins prior to plastering.
The right Plastering Contractor will make all the difference to the renovation in your house. A good one will give it a great finish and once the walls are painted, it will all look like new.
One advantage of plastering is that is can be repainted as often as you choose.
Contaminated plaster can't be used and will need to be disposed of costing time and money.
The old fashioned plaster on wood needs three coats of plaster and it may not be within the skill of many people to do it, and needs professionals most of the time to do even the repair work.
90% of the cost of a plastering job is the labor itself.
As with painting, plastering needs a base coat. This base/undercoat may need building up in 2 layers depending on the condition of the walls and the thickness of plaster needed to improve them.