Plasterers Terminology

Plasterers use different phrases and terms depending on the situation here are just some that we can think of.

• Floating
  • Floating means the applcation of a backing plaster to a background. ie. "just floating this wall up, be with you in a minute."
• Float
  • A float us a tool we use for rubbing up sand & cement. ie. "just got to float my wall up, speak to you in a bit"
• Float & Set
  • This means apply a backing plaster then finish with a finish plaster ready for decorating. "I've got to float & set a couple of walls today"
• Skim
  • simple term meaning apply finish plaster ready for decorating. "I've got to skim a couple of ceilings today"
• Skimming
  • same as above really, but present tense "can't talk right now just skimming a couple of walls"
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