Service
Veneer Plaster & Blueboard
Blueboard hung and skimmed with a hard, smooth veneer plaster finish.
Veneer plaster is a thin, hard plaster coat applied over blueboard. Blueboard is a gypsum panel made to accept plaster instead of joint compound, so the whole wall is finished as one continuous surface rather than a series of taped seams.
What is included
- —Hanging blueboard on walls and ceilings
- —Corner bead and metal trim where edges need protection
- —Taping and base coat where the system calls for it
- —Finish veneer coat troweled smooth
- —Cleaning of the work area at the end of the job
When it is used
- —New construction and additions where a hard, durable surface is wanted
- —Renovations in older homes that already have plaster walls
- —Rooms where a very flat, monolithic wall is important under paint
What to send for an estimate
- —Photos of the rooms or framing
- —Rough square footage or room dimensions
- —Whether framing, insulation and rough inspections are complete
- —The town and state of the project
Questions
Is veneer plaster harder than a drywall finish?
Yes. A cured veneer plaster surface is denser and more resistant to everyday knocks than joint compound over paper tape.
Can veneer plaster be painted?
Yes. It is normally primed and painted once it has dried, following the paint manufacturer's guidance for new plaster.
Does the whole room have to be blueboard?
Plaster performs best over blueboard, so mixed surfaces are reviewed on site or from photos before the estimate is written.
Ready for a straight answer on your walls?
Send photos and a short description. Estimates are free and specific to your actual project.