1. What would be the starting point on a chosen wall for a right handed person when skimming? a) top middle b) top right c) top left d) anywhere you like
2. When applying the second skim coat of finish would you? a) use more plaster b) use less plaster c) not use a second coat d) go down the pub and think about it
3. What happens if you keep troweling/polishing the finish plaster? a) nothing b) it turns blue c) it falls off at the top and bottom d) it gains a shiny surface and requires sanding prior to painting
4. When fixing plasterboards we? a) stagger the joins across the joists b) don't stagger the joins across the joists c) leave lots of gaps and fill them d) leave lots of gaps and don't fill them
5. When fixing 1800 x 900 (6 x 3) plasterboards how many fixings would we use across each joist? a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) it don't matter
6. When skimming a ceiling, what would be a comfortable working height/distance? a) outstretched arms length. b) 1 - 2 inches from your head. c) outstretched finger to thumb distance from your head to ceiling. d) jumping distance.
7. What is the name of the method used to apply plaster to ceilings or walls? a) the typewriter method b) the einstein method c) there is no method d) the goldtrowel method
8. When comb scratching a float coat why scratch in a wavy horizontal motion? a) it makes a nice pattern b) you shouldn't or it will crack c) cracks are more likely to follow straight lines d) it doesn't matter how you scratch comb a float coat
9. When mixing plaster do we ? a) add the water to the plaster b) add the plaster to the water c) it doesn't matter
10. We use screeds frequently in plastering and floor screeding what is the area between the screeds known as? a) the gap b) the link c) the area d) the bay
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