Skimming Plasters for a Flawless Wall and Ceiling Finish
A technical guide to the skimming plasters stocked by Pelican Systems, with application tips for a smooth, paint-ready surface. Skimming plasters are the thin finishing coat that turns a rough wall or ceiling into a smooth, paint-ready surface. A skim coat is applied over brickwork, concrete, cement plaster, or plasterboard to level out minor imperfections…
A technical comparison of three jointing plasters stocked by Pelican Systems, with application tips for plasterboard finishing. Every flawless drywall installation starts at the joints. Even the best plasterboard system can be let down by visible seams, cracking or poor finishing if the wrong jointing plaster is used. The right product helps contractors work efficiently,…
By Denise Gould | Posted August 5, 2026 Tagged with JUMBO Plasters
Finishing Plasters in South Africa: The Choice Is Yours
Finishing Plasters In South Africa – A practical guide to the gypsum plasters market, the raw materials behind the bag, and the brands worth knowing. For many years, the finishing plaster market in South Africa offered very few options. One brand dominated, the mixing method was well understood, and most skimmers simply stuck with what…
