Explore the Skilled Trades

A Drywall Finisher and Plasterer tapes and finishes wallboard (drywall), applies, maintains and restores plaster and similar materials on interior and exterior walls, ceilings and building partitions to make them more decorative, soundproof and firerated. A Drywall Finisher and Plasterer also textures concrete, applies coats of plaster to foundation materials, and installs, repairs and restores mouldings and ornaments. Specifically, a Drywall Finisher and Plasterer:

• tapes and finish wallboard (drywall)

• applies tape to fire rate and gas proof walls

• installs beads to protect corners

• fills joints and imperfections

• mixes and applies compound and sands to create a smooth surface

• textures concrete, prepared walls and ceilings

• applies coats of plaster to foundation materials

• wires mesh and installs ornaments