Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Gypsum Plastering
Gypsum Plastering guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Gypsum Plastering? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Gypsum Plastering work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Gypsum Plastering work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Gypsum Plastering labor cost? What are the important Gypsum Plastering quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Gypsum Plastering - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Gypsum Plastering? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Gypsum Plastering expect to pay between $2.98 to $4.62 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Gypsum Plastering work? | Your Gypsum Plastering project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Gypsum Plastering work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Gypsum Plastering work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the plaster will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Gypsum Plastering work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Gypsum Plastering something that I can do myself? | The typical Gypsum Plastering project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Gypsum Plastering requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Gypsum Plastering work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Gypsum Plastering - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Gypsum Plastering. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Gypsum Plastering work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Gypsum Plastering will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed gypsum plaster layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Installed gypsum plaster surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/16 inch - from any location along any direction
- Plaster will be installed so that the gypsum plaster base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- The gypsum plaster surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All visible gypsum plaster surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- Apply a uniform thickness of plaster, with no voids or gaps at openings
Gypsum Plastering - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Gypsum Plastering. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the plaster work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of plaster, before any work begins
- Manage delivery of plaster; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Review material choices for Gypsum Plastering with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Apply a smooth, even coat of gypsum plaster to all exposed surfaces after light sanding and dust removal
- Apply a smooth, even coat of gypsum plaster to all exposed surfaces after light sanding and dust removal
- Apply final gypsum plaster coat to match and visually blend with texture of adjacent surface
- Inspect Gypsum Plastering and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
