Is being a plasterer a good fit for you?
Applies plaster, cement or stucco to inside and outside walls. May also shape decorative plasterwork.
What the work involves
- Covers windows, doors and paths to protect them from splashes.
- Applies coats of plaster or render to walls and ceilings using trowels, brushes or sprayers.
- Cleans and prepares surfaces for plaster or cement, for example by taping plasterboard joints.
- Creates decorative textures in the finish coat using brushes, trowels, sand or stones.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a plasterer is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.