Wall & Ceiling Lining

Trades We Offer / Wall & Ceiling Lining

Install and repair plasterboard and fire rating systems

Our Wall and Ceiling Lining apprentices are given the opportunity to work amongst industry professionals on a range of projects.

Wall and Ceiling Liners apply and fix plasterboard, suspended ceilings, fire rating systems, acoustic tiles and composite wall linings to buildings and apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement and similar materials. When plaster is applied to a building, it serves dual functions of structural reinforcement and implementation of a design aesthetic.

Wall and Ceiling Liners work on both internal and external finishes as part of the building construction process, renovations or historical restoration work. As a Plasterer, you will have exceptional attention to detail and knowledge of a broad range of finishes and styles.

Master Builders SA will provide you with an opportunity to work in both residential and commercial sectors.

Average Annual Salary

$87,984*

Wall & Ceiling Lining
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A typical day may involve

  • Determining plasterboard layout and installing insulation and vapour barriers
  • Measuring, marking and cutting plasterboard, lifting and positioning panels and securing them to walls, ceiling and battens
  • Preparing corner beads and securing them in position
  • Fixing pre-cast cornices, panel mouldings, ceiling centres and other plaster fittings
  • Covering joins and nail holes with wet plaster and sealing compounds and smoothing them using wet brushes and sand paper
  • Mixing and applying coats of plaster, cement and render to structures using trowels, levelling and smoothing coats to uniform thickness
  • Plumbing and straightening corners, angles and wall and ceiling surfaces
  • Creating decorative textures in finishing coats
  • Applying and finishing acoustic, insulating and fireproofing materials bonded with plaster, plastic cement and similar materials.
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It helps to be good at

  • Physical tasks
  • Using tools
  • Working at heights
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Qualifications /
pathway options

  • Cert III Wall & Ceiling Lining
  • Apprenticeship
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You may be able to work in

  • Construction
  • Home Improvement

*Average salary taken from ATO on 16/11/2022

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