10 Day Boarding & Skimming Plastering Course

Maximum 4 Students Per Class
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Daily

Start Your Plastering Career the Right Way

This is our most in-depth plastering programme.

Designed for complete beginners, career changers, and tradespeople who want to fully understand plastering from the ground up.

Over ten focused days, you’ll gain real practical experience in a controlled training environment — working on real walls and ceilings.

What You’ll Learn

This course covers the full foundation of professional plastering, including:

Skimming

• Full wall skimming

• Ceiling skimming

• Working on plasterboard

• Skimming over existing backgrounds

• Achieving a smooth, professional finish

Plasterboard Installation

• Dot and dab adhesive systems

• Fixing boards correctly

• Screw fixing techniques

• Measuring and cutting boards accurately

• Beading for clean edges, corners, and reveals

Surface Preparation

• Preparing different backgrounds

• Using primers and bonding agents

• Understanding suction and timing

• Repairing damaged walls

Patch Repairs

• Blending repairs into existing surfaces

• Bonding compounds

• Fixing cracks and imperfections

Materials & Tools

• Mixing plaster correctly

• Understanding different plaster types

• Tool control and maintenance

• Safe working practices on site

Hands-On Training

This is practical training.

You will be plastering every day.

Demonstration → Practice → Correction → Improvement.

No sitting and watching for long periods.

Small Group Learning

We limit classes to 4 students maximum.

That ensures:

• Personal guidance

• More time on the tools

• Direct feedback

• High training standards

All Tools & Materials Provided

Everything is included for the duration of the course.

Just bring:

• Old work clothes

• Work boots

• Commitment to learn

By the End of the Course, You Will Be Able To:

• Skim full rooms confidently

• Fix plasterboard correctly

• Apply beads professionally

• Carry out basic repairs

• Understand tools and materials

• Work independently on small projects

• Continue building experience in the trade

This course gives you a strong professional foundation.

Course Details

Duration: 10 Days
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Maximum 4 students per class 
New dates added regularly

Spaces are limited and book quickly.

Ready to Book?

Select your preferred date above and choose Add to Cart. Your place is reserved once your booking is completed.

Booking for staff or referring learners? Contact us to discuss small-group training and available dates.