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Plastering and Drywall Systems

Skill Explained

The skilled plasterer may work on both internal and external plastering and rendering work. Much modern internal work is completed using drywall systems which involve the plasterer creating metal frames and installing plasterboard before the application on the final surface. These constructions can be complex and include curves and openings for doors and windows. Traditional plastering involves the preparation of the background prior to application of the plaster surface. The plasterer will prepare materials for use and be fully aware of legislation and official guidance relating to the preparation and use of materials. In addition to plastering flat surfaces, the skilled plasterer will create and install decorative mouldings. Plasterers will also be required to make repairs.

The plasterer may work on large construction sites for domestic, commercial or industrial use, in single domestic and commercial premises or on historic buildings and heritage sites. Much plastering work on larger sites is sub-contracted and as such many skilled plasterers will be self-employed, meaning that they have to take responsibility for tax and other earnings related regulation.

A high degree of accuracy, care and skill is required. Preparation for plastering work will include complex mathematical calculations. The practitioner needs to be able to read, interpret and analyse complex specifications describing the work required and be able to convert these plans into reality.

A range of materials can be used depending on the site and the planned use of the finished building. Some materials can be harmful, so care must always be taken by the plasterer to prevent injury or damage in use or disposal of waste.

Plasterers often form part of a team, working efficiently and effectively with other skilled craftsmen in a logical and well planned manner.

What the Competitors do at the Competition

The Competitor is judged on:

  • Interpretation of plans and drawings
  • Construction of partitions and ceilings
  • Insulation materials (thermal, acoustic, fire)
  • Finishing of plasterboards (taping and coating)
  • Plastering (mouldings and plaster coatings)
  • Creation and decoration
  • Working environment including safety, laws and hygiene

Competitors

 

 

Lukas Beck
Principality of Liechtenstein

Anvar Daurenov
Kazakhstan

 

Anvar Daurenov
Kazakhstan

Yassin Fischer
Switzerland

 

 

Robert Johnson
United Kingdom

 

 

 

Lukas Prell
Germany

 

HSI-PENG TSAI
Chinese Taipei


Experts

 

 

Kuo Jen Chang
Chinese Taipei

Joe Clarke
Ireland

Jochen Drescher
Germany

 

Manfred Kurz
Austria

Atisha Lutchman
South Africa

Rudolf Moesching
Switzerland

 

 

Peter Moore
United Kingdom

Rogerio Oliveira
Brazil

Elena Parikova
Russia

 

Julien RENARD
France

Jae Seung SONG
Korea

Carl-Erik Spång
Sweden

 

 

Eric Spinnoy
Belgium

Leo Stillhard
Principality of Liechtenstein

Masaichi Takano
Japan

 

Carlos Alberto Toro Gutiérrez
Colombia

Galiya Zhamileva
Kazakhstan


 

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