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Plasterer (Interior) - Personal requirements

Kaiwhakapiri Uhi Raima (o Roto)

Skills & knowledge

Interior plasterers need to have:

knowledge of plastering materials, compounds and equipment
knowledge of plastering methods
knowledge of different decorating styles
organisational ability, as plastering is a step-by-step process
skill in interpreting plans
problem-solving skills
knowledge of competitors' prices and services.

"I would say you need good knowledge of the construction industry, good knowledge of what it is the clients want, and good knowledge of the processes required in the plasterboard industry. "

Vince Troake - Interior Plasterer

Personal Qualities

Interior plasterers need to be:

careful, methodical and accurate, with an eye for detail
able to follow instructions
able to work well under pressure.

Vince Troake holds a lamp up to the ceiling to check his plastering work

Vince Troake uses a spotlight to check his work

An interior plasterer on stilts sanding a wall

A plasterer on stilts carefully sands an area of dry plaster

Physical Requirements

Interior plasterers need to be fit and healthy as the work they do is physically demanding. They also need to have a strong back and arms, good eyesight (with or without corrective lenses) and steady hands. They also need to be comfortable working at heights.