Plasterer

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/plasterer

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What was Plasterer's job?Skilled construction and finishing trade
2. What is the primary materials?Gypsum plaster, lime plaster, cement render, sand, water
3. What is the core competencies?Surface preparation, material mixing, application of multiple coats, smoothing, texturing, decorative molding
4. Why do we need plaster on walls?Plaster protects walls from fire and impact, keeps rooms warm or cool, and makes the walls look nice and smooth.
5. How do plasterers make old buildings look like they did before?Plasterers carefully copy the old plaster shapes and colors, using the same kinds of plaster that were used many years ago, so the building keeps its historic look.

Plasterer: A tradesperson skilled in applying plaster to create smooth surfaces and decorative elements in buildings.
Plastering: The craft of applying plaster, involving preparation, mixing, application, and finishing of materials.
Trowel: A hand tool with a flat, broad blade used for spreading, shaping, and smoothing plaster.
Hawk: A flat board with a handle, used to hold a quantity of plaster for transfer to a trowel.