Trade-Ability 4 Day Plastering Course.  Price £350.

A £150 Deposit is required to secure a place on a course, which can be paid by Cheque or Bank Transfer.

If having a recognised Qualification is important to you then look at  our Level 3 Award in Building, Installation and Property Maintenance Skills page. This is available if you undertake 2 trades.

There are many myths regarding the art of plastering. Trade-Ability has developed a fool proof training system that will shed light on these so called myths. In fact, by the end of this course you will be able to stand back and proudly admire your handy work.

Comments such as "I would pay for that" or "I'd be more than happy with that in my own home" are frequently stated by our students.

This course has been put together so that no previous experience is necessary.

By the end of the course you will

Have an understanding of:

• Tools of the Trade.
• The different types of plaster mix and on what surfaces to use them.
• The different types of render mix and how to apply them.
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• Be able to:

• Cut and fix plaster board to walls and ceilings with screws, nails and dabs.
• Scrim Tape standard and internal joints.
• Correctly cut and fix angle bead.
• Mix plastering materials to achieve the best possible consistency.
• Apply plaster to the wall practicing angles of trowel applications to achieve the best possible finish on wet & drying plaster.
• Prepare surfaces before plastering using bonding plaster and finishing plaster, ensuring a flat finish is achieved ready for decorating.
• Repair damaged plaster to make good.
• Apply PVA adhesive Bo existing surfaces.
• Skim + Re-skim walls.
• Skim + Re-skim Ceilings.
• Ergonomically work an area for maximum efficiency.
• Render Internal walls using a Hardwall mix.
• Be aware of Rendering external walls using a sand and cement / lime mix.