The Modern Plasterer

Verrall taught plastering at the North London Polytechnic and was committed throughout his life to the continuing education of plasterers. He wrote a number of smaller books on the subject, but The Modern Plasterer remains as his seminal work.

Volume I: Introductory; Ancient and Asiatic plaster; Modern decorative plaster; Ceilings: decorative and otherwise; Plastering materials; Portland cement; How to make concrete Selection of materials; Preparing the base for plastering; Lathing; Plasterers' tools; Scaffolding and plant; Interior plastering; Running cornices and mouldings. Volume II: Suitable Sands for lime and cement plasters; Panel mouldings; Moulding and casting; Jelly moulds; Pilasters and columns; Cement hearths and floors; Exterior plastering and waterproofing; Fibrous plaster; Repair work; The restoration of plaster ceilings; Plastering by spraying; Portland cement stucco; Modelling in plaster and plastic concrete; Miscellaneous decorative processes; Gesso; Surface treatment of plaster and cement; Artificial marbles and granite; Concrete and plastic floors; Specifications; Glossary of terms for plasterers; Appendix; Index.