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Plastering is extremely popular in British homes because it's a fast and effective way to restore walls so they're ideal for wallpaper, tiling or painting. It's this ease of decoration later on which makes plastering a must.

How often have you ever removed wallpaper to find the walls underneath are rough or there is damage that requires restoring. Plastering will take only a few hours and as soon as it has dried you can start decorating.

If you'd like your house replastered then use our no cost online service and receive around four quotations to check within Penryn.

Average Plastering cost in Penryn

The regular cost of Plastering is £750. Costs fluctuate based on the materials and the firm hired. The upper price range can be as high as £862.5. The material costs are typically about £187.5

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Plastering installation cost in Penryn 2025

Labour cost £525
Material cost £188
Waste removal £38
Time frame: 1-3 days

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Plastering Projects in Penryn in March 2025

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We noted 341 requests for property or home quotes within Penryn. Of these quotation requests the amount of plastering quotes within Penryn was 3. Quotatis would have been able to match these consumers with up to four suitable fitters who were available for work in Penryn at that time. Request a free home survey from reliable companies in Penryn.

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Penryn

Penryn is a civil parish and also community in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is on the Penryn River about 1 mile (1.6 kilometres) northwest of Falmouth. The population was 7,166 in the 2001 census and had actually been lowered to 6,812 in the 2011 census, a decrease of more than 300 individuals throughout the ten-year time gap. There are two selecting wards covering Penryn: 'Penryn East and also Mylor' and also 'Penryn West'. The total population of both wards in the 2011 census was 9,790. Though now the town is outweighed by the bigger close-by community of Falmouth, Penryn was when an important harbour in its own right, lading granite and tin to be shipped to various other parts of the country and also world during the middle ages period. Today, Penryn is a quiet town and has kept a large amount of its heritage. A large proportion of its buildings date from Tudor, Jacobean and Georgian times; the community has actually therefore been assigned as an essential conservation area. The regional museum is housed in the City center. The Town Hall building is partially 18th-century as well as partly 19th-century in date; its clock tower is dated 1839. Penryn has a tiny yet active Rotary Club.

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26 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Penryn - TR10

Enquiry from: Michael C

Start Date: Immediate

fit coving to bedroom 10.3x12.3 are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for interior decorati...

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12 May

Interior work | Plastering

Camborne - TR14

Enquiry from: Tam S

Start Date: Immediate

3 Bed Bungalow. There is an existing building here but its badly built.

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23 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Camborne - TR14

Enquiry from: John S

Start Date: Immediate

would like a free quote for a block wall at rear side boundary of approx 8m x 2m come along anytime o view

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20 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Falmouth - TR11

Enquiry from: Henry P

Start Date: Immediate

Rebuild brick wall after car crash. approx 5m long and 5 courses high. Cap with appropriate material and remove old brick/waste.

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13 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Truro - TR2

Enquiry from: Barry C

Start Date: Immediate

We have just moved to this property and we need the existing atrexed lounge ceiling skimmed plus making good around a fireplace removed please. Please email or text as I am at work

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09 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Falmouth - TR11

Enquiry from: George N

Start Date: Immediate

Estimate on works for identified rising damp

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27 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Helston - TR12

Enquiry from: Martyn W

Start Date: Immediate

Polished plaster for a bathroom/ wet room, is this something that your company does? Sorry but i am only contactable by email

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18 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Truro - TR1

Enquiry from: Makena S

Start Date: Immediate

Hi there! I have a new tattoo shop that needs a couple of walls plastered as they are artex. There is also very old tile on the wall that I can remove but will need to be plastered once removed. Im lo...

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18 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Redruth - TR15

Enquiry from: Roger C

Start Date: Immediate

Removal of about 80m2 artex ceilings

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01 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Truro - TR4

Enquiry from: Lucy S

Start Date: Immediate

we have plaster cornicing needing installing. it is already on site. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 5+ room...

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27 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Truro - TR1

Enquiry from: Simon W

Start Date: Immediate

i was wondering how much it would be to put coving up in a kitchen lounge and a bedroom are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to...

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10 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Truro - TR3

Enquiry from: Andy L

Start Date: Immediate

we have several ceilings that need to be re-skimmed after having new lighting units fitted. if you can visit to appraise the job and give us a quote, please feel free to make contact. are you the pro...

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08 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Camborne - TR14

Enquiry from: Giselle R

Start Date: Immediate

attic room approx 14ft to be plastered already got two bags of skim to use are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: ...

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27 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Camborne - TR14

Enquiry from: Jean M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer has a plastering & ceilings project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for plastering. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a plasterer.confirmed in...

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16 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

St. Agnes - TR5

Enquiry from: Harry F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached other forms: plastering agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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26 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Redruth - TR16

Enquiry from: David P

Start Date: Immediate

re plastering and making good of kitchen wall where splash back tiles have been removed. looking for a quick turn around as we have been let down and kitchen worktop fitting is due. are you the proper...

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21 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Redruth - TR16

Enquiry from: Phil P

Start Date: Immediate

front room ceiling to be boarded over and skimmed. . front room walls to be prepped and plastered. hallway walls to be prepped and plastered. are you the property owner: owner of the property prop...

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15 May

Interior work | Plastering

Redruth - TR15

Enquiry from: Carol G

Start Date: Immediate

skim and plaster ceiling

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06 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Truro - TR4

Enquiry from: Christopher H

Start Date: Less than one month

All walls to be skimmed, chimney breast needs part scratch coat, where fireplace was situated plus skim Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many rooms are you...

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25 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Helston - TR12

Enquiry from: Patrick M

Start Date: Immediate

Would like bedroom plastering size of room 11 ft by 11ft Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 Are you looking f...

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FAQs

what is plaster made of?

What Is Plaster Made Of?

Plaster is one of the most commonly used materials when it comes to building construction. It’s a crucial component that’s incorporated in coating walls, ceilings as well as partitions and it hardens on drying. Plastering is one of the most ancient building materials which has taken over mud to plaster reed or sapling huts so as to serve as a protection against the elements. Here, we’re going to take a look at the multiple compositions of plaster. These components are very important due to the fact that they form a protective coating on whatever they are used on. They work to protect surfaces such as ceiling and underlying walls from scratches or any form of damage.

Plaster comprises a few materials which includes gypsum, lime or cement and all operates in a similar way. Gypsum is made of calcium sulfate dihydrate and it’s the main component of main forms of plaster, sidewalk chalk, blackboard, drywall and more. Meanwhile, lime plaster is made up of sand, water and lime ( mostly non hydraulic hydrated lime). And lastly, cement which is a mix of suitable plaster, portland cement, sand as well as water.

The plaster is usually produced as a dry powder which is mixed thoroughly with water to create a stiff but also a paste that’s workable immediately before it’s applied to the wall or ceiling.

It’s quite easy to confuse a drywall with a plaster but there are some differences. Not only is plaster a much older style of wall construction than dry wall, but it’s also a lot more expensive than installing a drywall. Plaster walls are also able to provide you with a more durable finish when compared to a drywall and it makes for a better quality finish.

What types of plastering are there?

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.

can you plaster over tiles?

Can You Plaster Over Tiles?

Yes, it’s absolutely possible to plaster over tiles but just because is possible doesn’t mean you should. Plastering over tiles is an option but it’s not recommended by experts due to several reasons. A good example is the fact that a tiled environment is in no way a suitable environment that can serve as a good bonding surface for a plaster. For the success of a plastering project, there’s the need for the surface to be able to bond to the PVA base coat. Due to fact that most tiles are slippery in nature and also lack of the ability to be able to absorb moisture, the PVA base coat layer will not be able to bond to the tiled surface, which will ultimately make for a weak surface upon the application of the plaster. Consequently, the plaster will easily flake and fall from the wall.

The inability to drill into the tiled wall surface after plastering is one of the major disadvantages that also arises when you decide to plaster over tiled surfaces. Most tiled surfaces are found in kitchens and bathrooms which are going to need appliances such as sinks, lavatories, kitchen counters and lots more. These appliances are designed to be installed on solid surfaces which would not be an easy task to carry out on tiles knowing there would definitely be great cracks or damages.

The best tip you’ll get if you’re considering to plaster on a tiled surface, is that detaching tiles from a surface can easily be done with a hammer and chisel, and that would save you a host of problems later in the future. However, if you still wish to plaster on your tiled walls, then you best bet would be to get a Blue Grit bonding agent. It works better than PVA and only needs one coat.

How do I fix cracks in my walls?

Plastering will fix small cracks in walls. Very small cracks may be fixed by simply reskimming plaster. More serious cracks will usually mean that you need to use new plasterboard or backing plaster. Larger jobs or deep cracks may need an experienced plasterer to come in.

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