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Primers
Ensure a good bond between plaster coats and controlling the suction
Plasterboard
Includes different types of plaster boards and how to use them
Backing Plasters
Learn about backing plasterers like Thistle Hardwall or Thistle BondingCoat
Finish Plasterers
A range of plasters for smooth ceilings and walls
Render Standards
Guidance on factory-made and traditional render applied to external backgrounds
Render Finishes
Including traditional sand & cement render and through colour render
Common plastering faults
Drying too quick? Cracks? or stripes within the plasterwork? learn more
Education and learning
Recommended books and solid plastering & venetian polished plastering courses