Plasterer

Plasterer duties and responsibilities

The role of a plasterer end-to-end involves multiple tasks, however, the ultimate goal is to guarantee the smooth finish of a building’s walls (inside and outside) and ceilings. The responsibilities and duties of a plasterer are as follows:

• Preparing and mixing different types of raw materials to get the plaster ready
• Applying the plaster to the surface being worked on (inside walls, ceilings, outside walls)
• Carrying out solid plastering as well as applying wet finishes
• Fitting internal plasterboards, also referred to as dry lining or wallboard. This task can involve affixing partitions
• Installing outer coverings, such as pebble-dash or sand, on outside walls for protection
• Using moulds and casts for the creation of ornaments and other types of plaster work
• Understanding and managing the quantities of material required for the job
• Realising repairs and renovations