There are several different kinds of plastering. ‘Dot and dab’ refers to a base layer of plasterboard which is attached to a wall using ‘dabs’ of adhesive. ‘Floating’ is a technique where a backing or undercoat plaster is applied to walls. ‘Skimming’ or ‘reskimming’ refers to the very thin final decorative layer of plaster.
Gordon
Gordon is a village in the old area of Berwickshire, Scotland as well as is now part of the Scottish Borders Council. The village sits on the crossroads of the A6106 Earlston to Duns road as well as the A6089 Edinburgh to Kelso road, it is 6 miles east of Earlston and also 4 miles west of Greenlaw. The initial Gordon on document is Richard of Gordon, previously of Swinton, stated to have actually been the grand son of a well-known knight who slew some impressive animal in the Merse during the time of King Malcolm III of Scotland. This Richard was Lord of the Barony of Gordon in the Merse. The name is stated to originate from Brittonic, indicating terrific fort. The de Gordons held the lairdship of Gordon for over two centuries and were thought to have developed a castle at the previous district of Huntly just to the north; they still held lands up to the 18th century. The Gordon household are the forefathers of the Dukes of Richmond and also Gordon as well as of the Marquis of Huntly.