Skim finishing and basic trowel skills
3 day course
Three day course designed to introduce trainees to the skimming
of plasterboard with Thistle Board Finish. It is one of the most
popular ways of finishing plasterboard for decoration, as it gives
a smooth, high quality appearance similar to two coat wet
plastering
Objectives
1. Have the basic skills to handle the tools.
2. Understanding the working and setting
characteristics of skim plasters.
3. Be confident to approach the common details
found on site; walls, angles and ceilings.
4. be able to achievbe three mixes per day.
At the end of the course trainees will receive a Certificate of
Attendance from the Drywall Academy as part evidence towards the
relevant NVQ unit.
Suitability
The course is designed for improvers who have basic jointing and
finishing skills.
Teaching method
Practical training, with trainees working in small groups
and individually, guided by instructors, to complete set
pieces of work. Recapping knowledge questions at the end of the
course.
Programme
Training begins at 9:30am on day one and finishes at 4pm on day
three.
Venues & Dates
Costs
Booking
For more information, or to book your course(s), please
telephone our central booking number 0844 561
8810.
