A veneer plaster system is a thin coat of plaster, usually 3/32 inch, over a gypsum-based panel. The reason for specifying a veneer plaster is typically to achieve a hard, abuse-resistant monolithic surface. While there are competing products on the market, veneer plaster remains popular for extremely smooth walls without the need for molding trim items to hide the joints of a panel product. Veneer plaster can also be finished in a variety of textures that other systems can only imitate.
The Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau has been involved on several site inspections where architects and property owners are concerned about the veneer plaster systems they have specified.