04/11/2026
On traditional soffits, you can usually see where the sheets meet, along with the nail fixings. But on some modern homes, the architect wants a completely smooth finish, with no visible joints.
There's quite a bit of work involved in getting that look!
On this project, the fibre cement soffit sheets were screw-fixed. Before the plasterer could tape and plaster the joints, we first had to seal the fibre cement.
The plasterer then came in to tape and finish the joints and cover the screw fixings. Once that was completed, we returned to seal the plastered areas before applying the final paint coats.
It takes several stages, and good communication between the plasterer and painter is essential to getting the finish right.
And this is the finished result: beautifully smooth soffits with no visible joints or fixings.