There are some common problems linked with drywall plastering and these are blisters on the plastering, and the tape also tends to fall off at places.

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.

As you set about your next plastering job it's well worth cleaning the plasterboards first. Dust and dirt will create problems so a little time spent in preparation will pay dividends later.

Drywall finishing techniques can help you to get a professional finish. They are not as simple as they seem to be on TV or in the DIY's manual.

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.

Plastering is 100% about following a set recipe and set of techniques and you should follow them to the letter.

It's advisable to always have a clean bucket of water to hand to wash your tools and buckets.

A highly specialised form of plastering called Venetian Polished Plaster has rapidly grown in popularity.

With the modern trend for plastered walls painted with neutral and pastel colours coming back into fashion, there are a lot of artexed walls and ceilings, which require plastering over.

You need to know what texture to look out for when doing plaster mixes, the best way to describe the texture you are looking for is like that of thick cream - with no lumps of plaster.