A plastering contractor coats surfaces with a mixture of sand, gypsum plaster, quick lime or dehydrated lime and water, or sand and cement and water, or a combination of such other materials that create a permanent coating, including coatings for the purpose of soundproofing and fireproofing.  These coatings are applied with a plaster's trowel or sprayed over any surface which offers a mechanical means for the support of such coating, and will adhere by suction. This contractor also installs lath (including metal studs) or any other material prepared or manufactured to provide a base or bond for such coating.

The Plastering Manual briefly covers the major topics of the State exam including Plaster Materials, Mixing Plaster, Applying Plaster, and Estimating Plastering Materials. The manual also contains summaries of the Uniform Building Code and a Lathing Supplement. The last section of the Plastering Manual covers the Health and Safety Orders.

The Math Review Lecture covers the first part of the Plastering manual which is on Math. The Plastering lecture covers the topics addressed in the manual specific to the C-35 trade exam. The Health and Safety Lecture covers the Health and Safety Orders at the end of the Plastering manual.