Plastering and Drywall Systems

Plastering flat surfaces, installing drywall systems, and creating decorative moldings on projects from private homes to historic houses.

Why is this skill important?

The skilled plasterer may work on both internal and external plastering and rendering work. Much modern internal work is completed using drywall systems which involve the plasterer creating metal frames and installing plasterboard before the application on the final surface. These constructions can be complex and include curves and openings for doors and windows. Traditional plastering involves the preparation of the background prior to application of the plaster surface. The plasterer will prepare materials for use and be fully aware of legislation and official guidance relating to the preparation and use of materials. In addition to plastering flat surfaces, the skilled plasterer will create and install decorative mouldings. Plasterers will also be required to make repairs.

The plasterer may work on large construction sites for domestic, commercial, or industrial use, in single domestic and commercial premises or on historic buildings and heritage sites. Much plastering work on larger sites is sub-contracted and as such many skilled plasterers will be self-employed, meaning that they have to take responsibility for tax and other earnings-related regulation.

A high degree of accuracy, care, and skill is required. Preparation for plastering work will include complex mathematical calculations. The practitioner needs to be able to read, interpret, and analyse complex specifications describing the work required and be able to convert these plans into reality.

A range of materials can be used depending on the site and the planned use of the finished building. Some materials can be harmful, so care must always be taken by the plasterer to prevent injury or damage in use or disposal of waste.

Plasterers often form part of a team, working efficiently, and effectively with other skilled craftsmen in a logical and well-planned manner.

Location

Bordeaux, France

19–22 October 2022

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Results

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Rank	Medal	Result	Competitor	Country/Region
1.	Gold	771	Hongda Ma	China
2.	Silver	760	GUAN-YU CHEN	Chinese Taipei
3.	Bronze	750	Adrian Büttler	Switzerland
4.	Medallion for Excellence	730	Baptiste LAMY	France
5.	Medallion for Excellence	715	Keito Yano	Japan
6.	Medallion for Excellence	713	Akbar Abdirakhimov	Uzbekistan
6.	Medallion for Excellence	713	Seungwon Jung	Korea
8.		687	Matthias Haider	Austria
8.		687	Marc Ebinger	Germany
10.		686	Brendan Duddy	United Kingdom
10.		686	Attila Stob	Hungary
12.		674	Ivan Alexandrov	Kazakhstan
13.		671	Amit Kumar Singh	India
14.		581	Andrey Christie	Jamaica