Plasterers, Laborers and Lather
Hiring Laborers, Plasterers and Lather
Prepare walls and ceilings for stucco and cement by cleaning, taping and fixing any holes or cracks. Create a mortar mix that is perfect for the particular application, modify it when necessary and ensure the new plaster matches the consistency and texture of the existing plaster. Coat walls with plaster and go over the undercoat to make sure the final coat is flawless and requires few touch-ups. Design the desired texture and create ornamental plaster, recreating original designs when necessary. Construct scaffolding so plaster can be applied to ceilings and other hard-to-reach places and re-position it as needed. Hang sheets to protect doors and windows from wet plaster and remove light switch covers. Remove all tools and scaffolding from the job site and ensure high cleanliness standards are maintained at the end of every work day. Lather – Fastens wooden, metal, or rock-board lath to walls, ceilings, and partitions of buildings to provide supporting base for plaster, fireproofing, or acoustical material, using hand-tools and portable power tools: Erects horizontal metal framework to which laths are fastened, using nails, bolts, and studding.