10-Day Complete Plastering & Rendering Course

Skimming • Boarding • Sand & Cement Rendering • K Rend Systems

Want to learn the skills that professional plasterers use every day?

Our 10-Day Complete Plastering & Rendering Course is the ultimate hands-on training programme for beginners, DIY enthusiasts, property renovators, and anyone looking to start a career in plastering.

Unlike short introduction courses, this intensive programme covers both internal and external plastering systems, giving you the practical experience and confidence to tackle real projects from start to finish.

Throughout the course you'll work in dedicated training bays under the guidance of experienced instructors, learning the same techniques used on construction sites, home renovations, extensions, and property refurbishments across the UK.

Course Breakdown

5 Days – Skimming, Patching & Plasterboarding

Master the fundamentals of modern plastering, including:

• Surface preparation
• Mixing plaster correctly
• Applying bonding coats
• Skimming walls and ceilings
• Repairing cracks and damaged surfaces
• Patch plastering techniques
• Installing plasterboard
• Dot and dab methods
• Fixing angle beads
• Achieving smooth professional finishes

3 Days – Traditional Sand & Cement Rendering

Learn the skills needed to render external walls using traditional methods:

• Background preparation
• Mixing render materials
• Scratch coat application
• Float coat techniques
• Levelling and ruling off
• External corner work
• Weather-resistant finishes
• Common rendering repairs

2 Days – K Rend & Monocouche Rendering

Train with modern coloured render systems used on thousands of homes throughout the UK:

• K Rend preparation and application
• Monocouche rendering systems
• Ruling and floating techniques
• Scraping and finishing methods
• Professional decorative finishes
• Modern rendering best practices

Who Is This Course For?

✔ Complete beginners

✔ DIY homeowners

✔ Property developers and landlords

✔ Multi-trades and handymen

✔ Those considering a career in plastering

✔ Anyone wanting practical, real-world skills

What Makes Our Training Different?

• Small class sizes
• Hands-on practical training
• Dedicated plastering bays
• Friendly and supportive environment
• Learn by doing, not by watching
• Suitable for all experience levels

By the end of the course you'll have experience with internal plastering, plasterboarding, traditional rendering and modern K Rend systems, giving you a solid foundation across the most common plastering techniques used in the trade today.

If you're serious about learning plastering properly, this is the most comprehensive course we offer.