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K&D joinery

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Carson Painting and Decor

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Glasgow and west end of Glasgow professional painters and decorators.

Recent Plasterer Enquiries

11 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Kilwinning - KA13

Enquiry from: John G

Start Date: Immediate

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small area in hall needing repaired due to water ingress from roof. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room a...

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08 Sep

Ceiling | Artexing

Kilmarnock - KA2

Enquiry from: John S

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artexed ceiling damaged by electrician working in loft. cracked section of ceiling to be repaired/replaced and the existing artexing to be made good. should be covered on the contractors insurance. ar...

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29 Aug

Ceiling | Artexing

Troon - KA10

Enquiry from: Janette G

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Artex Removal Lead

artex repair to my lounge celing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling how many ceilings do you require artexing: 1 ceilin...

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02 Sep

Ceiling | Artexing

Ayr - KA7

Enquiry from: Kyle W

Start Date: Immediate

suspended ceiling 92sq meters

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25 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Prestwick - KA9

Enquiry from: Margaret F

Start Date: Immediate

Artex removed from ceilings in 2 bedrooms and a small dining room.

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20 Feb

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Ayr - KA8

Enquiry from: James D

Start Date: Immediate

Artex Removal Lead

repair to water damaged bedroom plasterboard ceiling are you the property owner: owner of the property how many different rooms are you looking to have ceiling work on: 1-2 ceilings what level of serv...

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23 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Kilmarnock - KA3

Enquiry from: Alison M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in kilmarnock areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for plastering.confirmed interest via sms and email at 23/01/2022 22:06.please call to arrange a...

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30 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Irvine - KA11

Enquiry from: Helen M

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i need wall paper removed then walls plastered are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms are you looking ...

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03 Nov

Ceiling | Artexing

Ayr - KA8

Enquiry from: Alistair C

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kitchen walls are all artex and so is the living room ceiling are you the property owner: owner of the property are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) are you the property owner: relativ...

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08 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Kilmarnock - KA3

Enquiry from: Alastair S

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i ripped out a built in wardrobe and roughly filled in but need a professional plasterer to make good the walls and stipple the ceiling. ( repeat request-wrong email with last one)-plastering - plaste...

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08 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Kilmarnock - KA3

Enquiry from: A

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I ripped out a built in wardrobe and roughly filled in but need a professional to make good and finish the job. -Plastering - Plastering

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15 Nov

Ceiling | Artexing

Stevenston - KA20

Enquiry from: Jess G

Start Date: Less than one month

To put up coving and then artex the ceiling. Room is 9ft x 8ft Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What are you looking to Artex: Ceiling How many ceilings do you require artexing: 1 Cei...

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01 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Ayr - KA8

Enquiry from: Marie I

Start Date: Immediate

looking for someone to artex livingroom,and two bedrooms,in Ayr,Thank you.

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04 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Irvine - KA11

Enquiry from: Graham S

Start Date: Immediate

remove and roughcasting end terrace home 3 walls and adjoining garden wall 2 bedroom house would prefer email quotes only please if interested will contact Are you the property owner: Owner of the p...

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01 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Prestwick - KA9

Enquiry from: Thomas B

Start Date: Immediate

2 artexed ceilings requiring to be plastered

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29 Aug

Ceiling | Artexing

Kilmarnock - KA3

Enquiry from: Leanne G

Start Date: Immediate

I am looking for a quote for a suspended ceiling in one of our sheds at the above address: 24.5m long x 9m wide x 2.8m off floor Can you also inc price for insulation and light fittings.

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29 May

Interior work | Plastering

Kilmarnock - KA3

Enquiry from: Jackie H

Start Date: Immediate

2 panels on bedroom sealing

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22 May

Interior work | Plastering

Stevenston - KA20

Enquiry from: Damien N

Start Date: Immediate

Small kitchen to plaster as soon as possible. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 Are you looking for In...

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24 Apr

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Kilmarnock - KA1

Enquiry from: Linda A

Start Date: Less than one month

Living room artex ceiling smoothed out and painting and emulsion three walls Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many different rooms are you looking to have ceiling work on: 1-2 C...

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31 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Kilmarnock - KA1

Enquiry from: Leo Q

Start Date: Immediate

plastering 4 rooms all is 250m2. wall paper is take off.

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How much do Plasterer services cost?

How much do Plasterers cost? Costs for Plasterers in 2024 can be very different depending on the type of work that you require to have performed in your house. 

A plaster is used to serve a number of purposes when applied on a solid surface. It seals rough brickwork or stonework, it provides a smooth surface for the application of paint, the smooth surface offers a clean and wipeable finish, it’s used to repair holes and cracks in existing plasterwork and lots more. With all these benefits, it’s little surprise more and more home and property owners are looking to have their properties plastered. If you’re also considering taking on this task, then you’d probably want to know exactly how much it’ll cost to get this project over the line. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into wall plastering costs to help you make the best informed decisions moving forward. Let’s take a look!

As you may have expected, the cost of charged by plasterers is dependent on a number of factors. These factors include the dimension of the room, accessibility of the surface, the condition of the existing plaster as well as the size or reputation of the company. Several plasterer professionals charge a daily rate or a average room size. They know the approximate area that they can cover in a day and charge accordingly. Typically, plastering walls from scratch for small rooms will cost within the range of £600 to £700 with a duration of 2 to 3 days, while mid-sized room should cost in between £650 to £1000 with a completion time from 2 to 4 days. Lastly, for a large room, you can expect to incur about of £1000 to £1500 and can be completed within 4 days.

The table shows the kinds of job that Plasterers usually do and the regular price series of these projects. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so prices do vary by task.

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The average price
of a Plasterer in Kilwinning is:

£430

Plasterer job Plasterer cost in 2024
Plastering in Kilwinning £563-£863
Artexing in Kilwinning £150-£230
Plasterboard ceilings in Kilwinning £225-£600
Suspended ceilings in Kilwinning £525-£805
Artex Removal in Kilwinning £190-£400

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Plasterer FAQs

can you plaster over artex?

Can You Plaster Over Artex?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can plaster over Artex. However, you must also note that plastering over Artex may not be the best choice as Artex is porous and as such, you’d have to detach the stripping so as to get a smooth and even coating. In the event whereby your ceilings or walls have Artex on them, you’ll have to smooth the Artex in order to obtain a plaster of solid coat.

✓ Preparing Artex for plastering. First and foremost, you’ll have to detach any bumps before you can plaster over the Artex. Do note that you don’t have to completely remove the Artex, all that’s needed is just enough to get a coat of plaster. Make use of a scraper to get rid of the bumps on various Artex designs like swirl and bark. Once you’re through getting rid of as much bumps as possible, there’s the need to seal the Artex due to the fact that it can absorb the moisture out of the plaster which will cut the time to get a good finish to little or nothing. You can use a PVA and water mix to do the job!

✓ The PVA mix. This is done to seal off the porous Artex in order to stop it from absorbing moisture from your plaster which can make it start to crack and crumble. To do this, simply mix half PVA and half water, then use a brush to paint the mixture over the plastering area. Once done, you can give the plastering surface about two to three coats and wait for the solution to dry off within a hour or two.

Plastering over Artex is not as hard as it seems, but if you lack the confidence to complete the task, simply contact a professional for help.

how to get artex off a ceiling?

Artex is a water based surface coating which is used to decorate both ceilings and walls with a textured finish. Back in the 1970’s, artex happens to be very popular when the swirling or spiky effects it creates  were considered to be the best of fashion when it comes to interior designs. However, in today’s world, an artex ceiling is not only considered outdated but also a pain to clean and repair.

 

If you have an artex ceiling in your residential property and looking for a way to get it off, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’re going to show you how its done without much stress.

 

To get started you’d need to get the following tools and material which includes: safety goggles, dust mask and rubber gloves, plastic sheeting, canvas drop cloth ( carpet) or rosin paper (hard floor) and step ladder

 

 

Prepare the room. Start this by moving all furniture out of the room or stack the furniture at the centre of the room and cover using plastic sheets. Once done, cover all non-removable items with plastic sheets and lay down a canvas drop cloth for carpet floors and rosin paper for hard floors

  • Put on your safety gear
  • Use a utility knife or joint knife to slowly chip away at the texture and create a smooth surface.
  • Mix joint compound in a bucket as per the instructions on the package
  • Skim the surface with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth it out using a taping knife, then leave to dry overnight before you proceed
  • Lightly sand the surface smooth with the help of a 220-grit sanding block
  • Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface clean prior to painting.
can you plaster over wallpaper?

Can You Plaster Over WallPaper?

If you have wallpaper installed on your wall surface and you’re considering plastering the wall, when you put into consideration the stress involved in removing a wallpaper you may want to consider plastering directly over the wallpaper. This is quite understandable as removing a wallpaper can be quite time consuming and tedious, but plastering directly over wallpaper is a mistake that should never be made. Plastering over wallpaper is in no way a viable option due to the fact that it can only turn out disastrous after a couple of weeks or even days in some cases as the plaster will crack and crumble. As a result, you’ll have to firstly scrape off the wallpaper in order to assist the plaster get to be firmly secured to the wall behind.

When you plaster over a wallpaper, this will make the wallpaper wet and it’ll absorb the moisture. And once the plaster does not have moisture, the only result is for it to crack and start to crumble. Hence, plaster and wallpaper is never a good combination.

Asides from cracking and crumbling, anther issue is that the wallpaper will bubble. You can actually key the wallpaper with the help of a knife and it might look secured for some time, however it’ll eventually crumble and you’d have to scrape off the plaster complete to start all over again. The wallpaper will bubble as the plaster can’t be keyed into a wallpaper and the wallpaper will only work as a barrier between the plaster and the wall.

Overall, plaster always needs to slowly dry off as well as a good and proper surface to grip to. No matter the amount of PVA mix you spread on the wallpaper, it will always remain a barrier. So you’d have to remove the wallpaper completely to get a great result.

What plasterboard to use for ceilings

Also commonly referred to as drywall, plasterboard is an incredibly versatile product which features a sandwich of gypsum plaster between thick paper layers. It’s mainly used on both walls and ceilings due to the wide range of benefits it provides. Not only can plasterboard be made to be humidity resistant, fire resistant as well as noise resistant, but they’re also known to have a low environment impact, easy to repair and can be used to conceal stuff from plain sight. As a result of these benefits couple with the fact that they also happen to be quite affordable, plasterboard has grown to become a ubiquitous phenomenon in modern residential buildings.

 

When it comes to the installation of plasterboard on ceilings, one of the major sources of concern for several homeowners is the determination of the thickness required to ensure a durable and long-lasting project. If you’re planning to fit plasterboard on your ceiling and wondering the thickness that’ll be appropriate, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight on what plasterboard to use for ceilings. Let’s take a look!

 

First and foremost, the standard plasterboard sheet size is 120 cm in width and within the range of 180 cm to 360 cm in height. These sizes are designed to provide the much-needed support to the standard stud spacing which is 160 cm. Depending on the manufacturer, plasterboard can be in four different widths. Now talking about the thickness, there are two standard thicknesses of plasterboard - 9.5 mm and 12.5 mm. The sizes of plasterboard for ceilings are 9.5 mm or 10 mm. Most individuals tend to assume that the thicker the plasterboard the better, but this is absolutely false. A thicker plasterboard will only stick harder to the ceiling which will make it hard to seal joints if required.

is artex dangerous?

The short and simple answer to this question is, it depends. Artex surface coating was manufactured with white abestos ( until the mid 1980’s ) in order to strengthen as well as harden it. In other words, this implies that all the ceilings and walls coverings made by Artex Ltd and other manufactures at the time are highly likely to contain asbestos. Although Artex Ltd stopped using asbestos as early as the mid 1980’s, there were still other manufacturers who continued using it until 1999 when the laws and regulations covering the use of asbestos changed in the year 2000.

 

Asbestos, however, is only harmful when disturbed and releases its deadly fibres. For instance, when it’s being sanded and removed as it usually poses no risks when left undisturbed. Since it’s not possible to identify Artex containing asbestos fibres with the naked eye, it’s strongly recommended that you hire the services of a qualified person or company to help determine if you have asbestos in your ceilings or walls especially if your house was constructed before the year 2000. The professionals will be able to advise you on the best course of action as well as if it’s dangerous.

 

To be sure if your Artex contains asbestos, you’ll need to have the artex sampled by an asbestos surveyor. If you’re planning to have a construction or maintenance work done on your property, and the artex is likely to be in the way or disturbed, there’s a need for you to have a refurbishment or demolition asbestos survey done. This will ensure that all the areas that’ll be disturbed by the work is properly tested to determine the presence or otherwise of asbestos. If found, the artex will have to be addressed and either removed or protected before any work can take place.

 

how much do plasterers charge?

How Much Do Plasterer’s Charge?

If you’re look to plaster your walls, one of the first things that’ll come to mind is the cost to complete the project so you can set a budget and start planning as soon as possible. However, the amount charged by plasterer, just like other tradesmen, is based on a number of factors. These factors include how urgent the project is, how long it’ll take as well as what materials are needed. Some of the other influencing factors of plastering jobs include the accessibility of the location, the size of the wall to be plastered and also the current condition of the old plaster. Therefore, you can expect a plaster work of multiple rooms with deteriorating old plaster to be more expensive than a simple refresh of a single wall in a relatively good condition.

It’s likely you’d also get the average cost per room reduce when you require the plastering of several rooms. As a result, to get a final price for your plastering work, you’ll have to call in a qualified and experienced tradesman who’ll consider all the unique requirements of your project and provide a suitable quote.

✓ Medium sized room plastering. A medium sized room would be a room that’s roughly between 3.5m by 5m or one that can comfortable accommodate up to 8 individuals. This will cost within the range of £520 to £870.

✓ Small sized room plastering. Small room such as small kitchens, box bedrooms, utility rooms and the likes will require less plaster but more intricacy with the plasterer having to work in tight spaces. This will cost within the range of £215 to £370.

How to artex a ceiling?

Artexing a ceiling can be a tricky job, but whether you’re considering hiring a professional or DIY, it’s helpful to know how it’s done.

Artex is available either in a paste or powder form. The paste is ideal if you’re making small repairs or additions to an existing ceiling. But, if you have a whole ceiling to cover, the powder is more cost effective. When you’re ready to get started, you’ll need to mix the powder up with cold water according to the instructions.

It’s possible to artex over plaster, plasterboard or paint. If you have a plasterboard surface, you should tape and fill any joints or cracks before you begin. Plaster and plasterboard both require a coat of sealant or primer first. You can usually artex straight over paint, but any gloss paint should be sanded down, and any dark paints covered with a layer of white.

Artexing can get quite messy, so make sure you empty the room you’re working in as much as possible, lay down sheets and wear protective clothing and glasses. You might want to practice on a piece of board before you start on the ceiling.

Start by using a brush or roller to cover a 500 square cm area with a generous layer of artex. Then use a brush, comb or roller to create your chosen texture. Every time you do a new section of ceiling, try to blend it with the other sections you’ve done. Don’t be tempted to cover the whole ceiling before you start adding texture – the artex will dry too quickly for you to do it all in time.

Artex usually needs 12-24 hours in a well-ventilated space to dry completely.

Does artex contain asbestos?

Artex was originally made using white asbestos to make it stronger. However, this stopped in the mid-1980s, and the use of asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, due to its extreme health risks. So, any artex you buy today won’t contain asbestos.

If you have an artex ceiling or wall that was created before 1999, it may have asbestos in it. This won’t be a health hazard if you leave it undisturbed, so it’s not necessary to remove it. However, if you want to get rid of or alter your artex ceiling or wall, you must get it tested to check if it has asbestos in or not first. If it does, you’ll need to hire a qualified professional to work on it.

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