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Plastering & Gyprock®
Plasterboard installation is an important part of the building process and is best performed by an experienced tradeperson. Gyprock® plasterboard can be used in most areas of the home, as different formulations have been developed to suit different areas.
Plaster
Plaster is made up of lime or gypsum mixed with sand and water. It hardens into a smooth solid and it is used to cover walls and ceilings. However, plaster can also be used in pools. Because plaster is quite a soft material, even after it dries, it is suitable for finishing rather than for any load bearing means. It is available in many colours and textures.
If you are having your home wet plastered, this is simply where the plaster is applied to the walls or ceiling while wet and it will harden after it has been applied. This is also known as solid plastering. Some surfaces that plaster can be applied to include brick, stone, concrete and sheet lining (such as plasterboard).
Plaster can be used in older style, period homes such as Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco and Federation homes. It can also be 
used in modern homes to create sleek, modern lines. Types of plastering include:
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solid (wet) plastering
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hard plastering
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home restoration
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cornice moulding
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lathe and plaster
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ornamental plastering
Ornamental plastering is the use of plastering to create decorative effects such as leaves, vines, flowers, and even complete designs. You are only limited by your imagination and the skill of your plasterer.
Gyprock® Plasterboard
Gyprock® plasterboard is a machine made sheet that is made up of a gypsum core encased in a strong liner board. It is used to create walls and ceilings that are strong, smooth and durable. Gyprock® plasterboard comes in a number of varieties to suit your needs, including products that can be used in wet areas, varieties that provide insulation against noise, and a variety for fire protection.
Plasterboard sheets should be installed by a professional as they need to be fitted horizontally on walls and at right angles to ceiling joists. A professional will be able to minimize the number of joins between the sheets.
Gyprock® cornices are also available for the wall ceiling/junction, and plaster usually supplied as a powder and then mixed with water is used for patching and smoothing rough surfaces.
Plasterboard is easily paintable to whatever colour you desire and is very cost-effective. Gyprock® plasterboard is also easy to repair should it become damaged.
Plaster as a Pool Surface
Plaster as a pool surface can last for up to 25 years without maintenance. If you are using plaster as a pool surface, it is important that the water used to fill the pool is free of chemicals that may stain the finish. The pH, alkalinity and calcium hardness levels must also be kept at the correct levels otherwise the water will cause damage to the plaster. The pool plaster should be cured underwater and it will need to be brushed daily from the fourth day after application until thirty days have expired. This is so that minerals and other sediments are removed.
Many pools have fiberglass laid over cement plaster that has been applied to the concrete shell of the pool. If you choose to use fiberglass, you will need to wait for 28 days after the plaster has been applied so that the plaster can cure properly.
Hiring a Professional
There are several questions that you should ask when hiring a professional. Firstly, you will need to know if they will do the type of work that you need done. This is not so much of a problem if you are getting a straightforward plastering job done, but if you are after specialist work such as restoring the plaster in your period home, this may become a consideration.
Ask the professional what experience they have and also for contactable references. You will also need to get at least three quotes. Finally, be comfortable that the professional you choose will be able to get the job done to your satisfaction.
* Gyprock® is a trade mark of CSR limited and is under license.
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