What You'll Practice

Surface assessment and preparation
Bonding, beads and PVA
Mixing and setup
Hawk and trowel technique
Skimming walls and ceilings; edges and corners
Timing, troweling up and finishing
Practical sessions on boards and mock walls
Guidance at every step from a qualified professional instructor

What’s Included

All materials and tools supplied for use during class
Tea and coffee provided; please bring your lunch
Maximum 6 students per class
One course per month schedule

Duration

3 days or 5 days (Plastering + Boarding)

Format

Workshop only—no paperwork

Outcome

Confidently skim and finish small rooms and bathrooms

Price

£115.00 per day

Class Size

Maximum 6 students

Schedule

One course per month

Included

All materials and tools supplied; bring your lunch. Tea and coffee provided.

Course Outline

Day 1–3: Plastering Core

Surface prep, bonding, beads and PVA
Mixing, hawk and trowel technique
Skimming walls and ceilings
Timing, troweling up and finishing

Days 4–5: Boarding (5‑day option)

Cutting, fixing and setting boards
Joints, scrim/tape and corners
Skimming over boarded surfaces
Final finishing and inspection

Course Options

Plastering — 3 days

3 days

Focused on preparation, mixing and skimming for smooth finishes.

£115.00 per day — Total £345.00 (3 days, Plastering only)

Book 3-day Plastering

Plastering + Boarding — 5 days

5 days

Adds boarding on top of the Plastering course for complete room prep.

£115.00 per day — Total £575.00 (5 days: 3 days Plastering + 2 days Boarding)

Book 5-day Plastering + Boarding

Modules

Preparation

Substrate checks, bonding, beads, PVA, mixing and setup.

Skimming Technique

Two-coat approach, timing, edges and corners, tool control.

Ceilings

Safe setup, overhead application, joins and feathering.

Finishing

Troweling up, polishing, minor repairs and cleanup.

Plastering