Apply adhesive wall coating

Description

Apply an adhesive coating, usually based on PVA, to a wall to ensure a good bond between the wall and a covering layer, such as plaster.

Alternative labels

coat wall with adhesive
application of adhesive wall coating
coating wall with PVA
coat wall with PVA
applying adhesive wall coating
coating wall with adhesive
adhesive wall coating application

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Apply adhesive wall coating is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Insulation worker: Insulation workers install a variety of insulation materials to shield a structure or materials from heat, cold, and noise from the environment.
Plasterer: Plasterers apply plaster made from gypsum, cement or other solutions to walls as a smooth finish. They mix dry plaster powder with water, then smear the resulting paste onto a wall. The plaster is then smoothed before it hardens and forms a solid coating on the wall.

Optional skill

Apply adhesive wall coating is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Insulation supervisor: Insulation supervisors monitor insulation operations. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
Plastering supervisor: Plastering supervisors monitor plastering activities. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
Building construction worker: Building construction workers prepare and maintain building construction activities on construction sites. They perform preparation and clean-up work in order to assist specialised construction workers.

 


 

References

  1. Apply adhesive wall coating – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022