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Byusingthisbook,youcansavemoney,and
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Thisbookshowsyouhowtocarryoutsimpleplasterrepairs,throughtofixingplasterboardsand
ontorunningpanelmoulding,plusmuchmore
Designedasabookthatiseasytounderstanditisperfectlypitchedtomeettherequirementsof
thelevel1andlevel2plasteringstudents.Alsostudentsonshortplasteringcourses,plusDIY
enthusiasts
Instepbystepdetail,eachofthe120pagesispackedwitheithercolourfulillustrationsorcolour
photos,takingyoufromabsolutebeginnertocompetentplasterer,givingyouthebasic
knowledgeoftheplasteringtrade,whilstshowingyouandhowtodevelopyourplasteringskills.
Chapterscoveredwithinthesepagesare
•PPE.(raisingawarenessofthePPErequiredforplasteringjobs)
•Tools(showingyou arangeoftoolsrequiredbytheplasterer)
•PreparingBackgroundSurface(howtoindentifydifferentbackgroundsandmethodsof
formingakey)
•InternalPlastering(mixingplasterandundertakingseveralplasteringjobs)
•ExternalPlastering(basicskillsandknowledgerequiredforcementrendering)
•FixingAngleBeads(howtofixcornerbeads)
•Fixingandrepairingsheetmaterials(fixingplasterboards,repairingplasterboard
ceilings,cuttingandfixingcoving)
•BasicPlasterMouldingSkills(howtoconstructandrunapanelmould,alsohowtocast
aceilingrose)
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Dedication
I would like to dedicate this book to my wife Dawn and my family,
especially my grandchildren who bring me so much happiness
©2013 ”No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, re-
cording or any information storage and retrieval system without prior permis-
sion in writing from the author
ISBN: 978-1-291-41522-3
Acknowledgements
To my wife Dawn for believing in me
To Mr Robert Rebanks for demonstrations
To Joyce Clarke for proof reading
To my colleagues at Burnley College
About the Author
As a third generation plasterer, I started plastering at the age of 16. I was trained by my
father, who was trained by his father.
I worked as a plasterer for 30 years, both running my own Company and working for
others in a supervisory category. An injury prevented me from continuing in the trade.
As a result of this, I decided to share my experiences with those wanting to learn
plastering and joined Burnley College as a part time Plastering Lecturer in 2003.
In 2004 I became Programme Leader for Plastering at Burnley College, , and run a
successful department.
Successes the Burnley College plastering team have achieved include the following
awards from the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers:
Regional Award for Level 2 2005
Clanrye trophy 2005
Clanrye trophy 2006
Harmer trophy 2008
Harmer trophy runner up 2009
Regional Award for level 2 2010
Harmer trophy 2011
Runners up for level 2
Sir John Pirie Cup 2012
Through teaching plastering I have also gained personal achievements of becoming a
freeman of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers, and freedom of the City of London.
My experiences, both as a craftsperson and College Lecturer, prompted me to write this
book to promote plastering and encourage young people to explore a future in
plastering.
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INDEX
CHAPTERS
1. PPE
2. Tool
3. Preparing Background Surfaces
4. Internal Plastering
5. External Rendering
6. Fixing Angle Beads
7. Fixing Sheet Materials
8. Basic Plaster Moulding Skills
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CHAPTER 1
PPE
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The signs in a blue circle are mandatory
and must be abided by at all times
whilst working in construction
Through out this book you will see the blue circle
mandatory sign , it is advisable that the PPE
recommended for that task is used
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Hard hats must be worn at all times when working in
construction, this will offer protection from falling objects
Dust mask must be worn when this mandatory sign
is displayed, or during the removal of plaster, and
mixing of plaster, also in dusty environments.
The dust mask will offer protection from dust
entering your lungs and lea ding to chest diseases
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Safety glasses should be worn; must be worn
when this mandatory sign is displayed or when
removing, applying or mixing plaster
Ear defenders absorb the sound from going to your
ears. If you don't wear ear defenders when you are
working in loud noises your hearing can be
damaged.
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Safety boots should be worn; must be worn when
this mandatory sign is displayed, or when
removing, applying or mixing plaster
Hand gloves must be worn when this mandatory
sign is displayed, or during the removal of plaster or
mixing plaster
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