Become a Wall and Ceiling Liner
It’s a whole lot more than just putting up plasterboard!
Wall & Ceiling Liners are involved in:
- Fitting suspended ceilings on decorative plasterboard, plaster glass partitions, fire rating systems, acoustic tiles, and composite wall linings to the internal and external on walls, ceilings, and facades of domestic and commercial buildings
- Installing special ceilings (metal and fibre)
- Bridging and bracing various suspension systems
What will you need to be a Wall & Ceiling Liner
- Reliable transportation or access to reliable public transportation
- Manual dexterity
- Good sense of balance
- Strength and stamina to work with heavy tools and materials
- Ability to work at heights
- Strength to move heavy ladders or set up scaffolding
- Desire to do a precise and thorough job
- Keenness to use tools and equipment to perform tasks requiring precision
- Ability to follow established procedures and solve problems by experimenting
What working conditions can I expect as a wall & ceiling liner?
Wall & Ceiling Fixers usually work a 40 hour, five day week with some overtime required to meet construction schedules. Those who work for themselves would normally work longer hours including weekends to complete the job as quoted. You will work both indoors on interior surfaces and outside on exteriors and facades of a building. You may work in confined spaces, in damp or dusty conditions, you may work on the ground, on elevated platforms, or on scaffolds. You may routinely be required to lift supplies and equipment weighing up to 25 kilograms. Some travel may be required to get to work on various sites. Some wall & ceiling liners travel interstate and overseas.
As a Wall & Ceiling Liner you will:
- Estimate the quantity of materials required by measuring surfaces or reviewing a work order
- Measure room dimensions and estimate the number and sizes of plasterboard sheets required for the task
- Plumb and straighten corners, angles, and wall & ceiling surfaces
- Measure and mark cutting lines on plasterboard
- Cut plasterboard, lift and position panels, and nail or secure them with glue to walls and ceilings
- Prepare corner beads and secure them in position
- Set precast ornamental plaster ceilings
- Fix precast cornices and panel mouldings, ceiling centres, and other plaster fittings prepared with a bonding agent
- Operate pump-driven spray machines to apply various plaster, fireproofing, and soundproofing materials
- Apply drywall taping
- Mix and apply coats of plaster, cement, or similar materials to walls and ceilings, leveling and smoothing using trowels to obtain an even thickness
- Fix fascias and soffits
We are committed to ensuring that our members have as many opportunities as possible to excel in their careers. We offer a broad range of development opportunities so that you can grow both professionally and personally.
We also offer members the opportunity to advertise any vacant positions through the members-only area of our website.
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