· Understand which materials are best for both new construction and historic buildings and obtain them beforehand
· 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 workday
