Types of Plaster Finish

Plastering is a process by which rough, coarse, and uneven surfaces of walls and ceilings are smoothened for durability and aesthetic purposes using a particular material called plaster. Different types of plaster finishes with different appearances.

Here are just some of the common plaster finishes you could choose from:

 • Smooth Cast Plaster Finish is achieved using a blend of mortar, cement, and fine sand spread smoothly using a skimming or wood float.

• Rough Cast Plaster Finish also called Spatter Dash Finish is achieved using a blend of mortar, coarse aggregate, cement, and sand. Large quantity of mortar is taken by a trowel and it is dashed into the surface and levelled using a wooden float. Usually this type of plaster finish is preferred for external renderings.

• Sand Faced Plaster Finish is achieved using a thick layer of cement and mortar. The first coat is applied in zigzag lines. After 7 days of curing, a thick layer of second coat is applied then the surface is leveled using a sponge. Then sand is screened over the second coat using skimming or wooden float to obtain uniform grain size.

• Pebble Dash Plaster Finish is achieved using mortar, cement and sand. After plastering, pebbles are dashed onto the plastered surface and then slowly pressed unto the plastered surface using wooden float.

• Scrapped Plaster Finish is achieved by scraping the thick final coat with steel blade or plate scrap.

• Depeter Plaster Finish is similar to Pebble Dash Finish but pieces of gravel or flints are used instead of pebbles.

• Textured Plaster Finish is achieved from stucco plastering in which different textures or shapes are made on the final coat using suitable tools.

As described above, plastering seemed so simple. However, all of the above finishes require specific and accurate measures of plastering materials. Too much or less cement or mortar or sand or water won’t yield the desired result. Certain techniques in the use of skimming or wooden floats are learned best by experience.

So when it comes to any plastering works, it is best to seek the workmanship of professional plasterers. Gold Coast plasterboard can help you in this regard.

Gold Coast plasterboard has teams of knowledgeable and well-trained professional plasterers who have extensive experience in doing residential as well as commercial plastering projects. With their forward-thinking attitude, sharp eyes on details, and understanding of all plastering materials they are able to provide quality and cost-effective plastering services.

Gold Coast plasterboard is fully-licensed to do all sorts of plastering works, specifically:

Ø  planning and designing your plastering project;

Ø  giving you free detailed cost estimates;

Ø  plasterboard  installation;

Ø  all types of plastering using all sorts of plastering materials of your choice; and

Ø  all sorts of plastering repairs, renovations, and maintenance.

Gold Coast plasterboard treats every project as its own. It has earned the reputation of delivering utmost customer satisfaction on time. It works with insurances, does free estimates, and offers very competitive pricing. It has been serving the plastering needs of the people across Gold Coast, Brisbane, Tweed, and surrounding areas.