Understand which materials are best for both new construction and historic buildings and obtain them beforehand · Prepare walls and ceilings for stucco and cement by cleaning, taping and fixing any holes or cracks · Create a mortar mix that is perfect for the particular application, modify it when necessary and ensure the new plaster matches the consistency and texture of the existing plaster · Coat walls with plaster and go over the undercoat to make sure the final coat is flawless and requires few touch-ups · Design the desired texture and create ornamental plaster, recreating original designs when necessary · Construct scaffolding so plaster can be applied to ceilings and other hard-to-reach places and re-position it as needed · Hang sheets to protect doors and windows from wet plaster and remove light switch covers · Remove all tools and scaffolding from the job site and ensure high cleanliness standards are maintained at the end of every workday