Interior work | Plastering
Shefford - SG17
Enquiry from: Ela J
Start Date: Immediate
Silicone rendering to internal & external brickwork in orangery.
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Shefford - SG17
Enquiry from: Ela J
Start Date: Immediate
Silicone rendering to internal & external brickwork in orangery.
Sandy - SG19
Enquiry from: Mark L
Start Date: Less than one month
customer made an enquiry for plastering and confirmed on the anytrades site they would like quotes from a plasterer.customer lives in the sandy area and would like a call to discuss options.see below ...
Leighton Buzzard - LU7
Enquiry from: Ella R
Start Date: Immediate
Had a leak from upstairs- 2 rooms to replaster and one ceiling may potentially need to be ripped down
Sandy - SG19
Enquiry from: Polly G
Start Date: Immediate
Hello please can you give me a quote for a small room of 4 walls.no ceiling
Bedford - MK45
Enquiry from: Adrian W
Start Date: Immediate
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...
Shefford - SG17
Enquiry from: Terry W
Start Date: Immediate
Re-rendering rear of house, house purchase survey shows blown and transparent render.
Sandy - SG19
Enquiry from: Matt D
Start Date: Immediate
hi there, looking for someone to replaster our hall, stairs and landiring. also looking to cost up some tiling work in our bathroom please. ideally looking for plastering to be done as soon as possibl...
Bedford - MK45
Enquiry from: Katherine P
Start Date: Immediate
i require a small area in my hallway to be re-plastered. it is just one edge next to a doorway which was obviously moved at some point.. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type...
Leighton Buzzard - LU7
Enquiry from: Fiona S
Start Date: Immediate
I need some work done in an upstairs room and I was hoping to see if you would be able to arrange a time to look at the job and provide a quote for the work? Its repairing some plaster damaged by w...
Dunstable - LU6
Enquiry from: Russell T
Start Date: Immediate
customer made an online enquiry for plastering and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a plasterer to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the prop...
Bedford - MK45
Enquiry from: Alex I
Start Date: Immediate
Hi there, I need two double bedrooms skimmed in the next week or so. There are various areas of blown plaster. Please can I arrange a quote? Thanks, Alex
Bedford - MK45
Enquiry from: Sally G
Start Date: Immediate
quote for repairing or replacing render on one side of a house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached are you looking for interior decorating: no
Luton - LU1
Enquiry from: Mike S
Start Date: Immediate
I have project in Luton ,. 3 stories new build building , 6 flats . 2x 1 bedroom (60sqm ) . ***droom ( 85sqm ). need plasterboard on ceiling .please send quote , charge per hour or sqm .
Bedford - MK43
Enquiry from: Vito D
Start Date: Immediate
Walls and ceilings skimmed approx 30 sq yards
Luton - LU4
Enquiry from: Atif M
Start Date: Immediate
customer made an online enquiry for plastering and confirmed on email they would like a call with a plasterer to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the property own...
Sandy - SG19
Enquiry from: Rita S
Start Date: Immediate
install coving in a single room with a perimeter of 15m asap are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you l...
Luton - LU4
Enquiry from: Sardar F
Start Date: Immediate
Plastering and skimming in three rooms
Bedford - MK41
Enquiry from: Quentin B
Start Date: Immediate
Removal of Artex ceiling from lounge and Marley tiles from several rooms
Bedford - MK41
Enquiry from: Vicky D
Start Date: Immediate
morning! we have recently had our kitchen refitted. we have some damage to the walls and our ceiling needs plastering. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how man...
Luton - LU2
Enquiry from: Lauren N
Start Date: Immediate
coving to be applied to a 4.3 x 3.2m living room. a wider edwardian style coving would be great. happy to purchase the coving myself but maybe easier if tradesman could supply? are you the property ow...
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.
View our Plasterer advicePlasterer job | Plasterer cost in 2024 |
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Plastering in Bedfordshire | £563-£863 |
Artexing in Bedfordshire | £150-£230 |
Plasterboard ceilings in Bedfordshire | £225-£600 |
Suspended ceilings in Bedfordshire | £525-£805 |
Artex Removal in Bedfordshire | £190-£400 |
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.
It’s possible to paint your artex ceiling if you want to smarten it up or make it a different colour.
If it’s never been painted before, you’ll need to paint it with a PVA-based solution or water-thinned paint layer to start with. You may want to scrape or sand off any loose or peeling patches beforehand, but only do this if you’re sure that the artex doesn’t contain any asbestos.
Once you’ve done this, follow with two coats of your paint of choice – ideally an emulsion. If your artex ceiling has been painted before then you can paint directly without priming. However, if you’re painting over a particularly bold colour with a lighter one, you might want apply a layer of white paint first.
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.
How To Plaster A Wall
In order to plaster your wall successfully, you’ll firstly need to get the appropriate tools and materials for the job in place. The tools you’ll need to have includes a trowel and bucket trowel, plasterer’s float, corner trowel, hawk board, two buckets, mixing stick or a paddle, adequate plaster, PVA , dust sheets, clean water, sandpaper, stilts or step ladder as well as a dust mask.
✓ Prepare the wall. You’d have to make sure that you lay down a dust sheet so as to protect your floor and also gather any possible spillage or debris of plaster, before you start working on the walls. Get rid of all the dirt, dust and debris as this is very important for the success of your project if you’re going to be plastering on a worn out and old wall. Also, cover the holes and cracks in the walls with a screen tape
✓ Apply PVA to the wall. This will help ensure the layer you’re using will not dry out at the same time.
✓ Mix the paster. Mix the plaster according to the instructions given in the manufacturer’s manual.
✓ Apply the plaster onto the wall. Upon cleaning of the walls and successful mixture of the plaster, the next step is to apply the mixture to the wall using the hawk board, trowels and a floating tool.
✓ Skim and smooth. After the the first coat has dried after waiting for about 30 minutes, the next step will be to wipe out the bumps and lumps using a trowel to smooth over the surface. Once this is done you can then scrape the wall with a devilling float.
✓ Apply the second coat of plaster
✓ Apply the finishing touches. This includes polishing your work by adding some water to the surface with a spray gun and using the trowel to further smoothen out the surface.
✓ Painting and wallpapering.
Artex is a water based decorative surface coating is typically incorporated on both walls and ceilings so as to apply a pattern. During the peak of its popularity in the 1970’s, it was considered the height of fashion when it comes to interior wall designs however its major drawback remains the fact that it usually contains asbestos especially if it was manufactured before the laws governing the use of asbestos was changed in the year 2000. And asbestos, as we know it, can be deadly when disturbed and its fibres are inhaled.
If you have artex installed in your purchased property and you do not know when the artex walls were done, or perhaps you just want to change the aesthetic design of your home into something more modern and to your personal taste, then you may want to remove the existing artex from your property for good. If this is your wish then you’ve come to the right place.
To remove artex from your walls you can choose to do so using the steaming method or through the use of an external product.
Using the steaming method, you should know that it’ll be more labour intensive and time consuming. You need a lot of patience moving your steamer slow and steady because if left on a spot for too long can damage the wall behind the coating. Once the artex has been dampened with the steamer, you can then scrape them off with a handheld scraper.
A faster solution would be to use an external product to remove your artex. For example, you can use X-Tex which is a water-based coating remover. All you need to do is paint the substance over your artex wall and leave to dry for about 30 to 60 minutes before peeling away the artex.
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 Much To Plaster A Room?
Generally, the standard of plastering in older houses leaves a lot to be desired. Having settled for so many years, there is a lot of tendency that anything brittle will break or crumble with the movement. And this is exactly where plasters fall.
Plaster provides a wide range of functions in your home and as a result, has grown to become very popular amongst several homeowners. So if you want to plaster a room, you might just wish to estimate the cost so you can set a budget and start to plan. However, there’s no short and simple answer to this as the cost of plastering is based on a number of factors. These factors include the dimensions of the room, the accessibility of the surface, the condition of the existing plaster as well as the size of the company.
So if you want to paster your room, you can either remove the old plaster or skim a 3mm plaster coat over the existing one. In respect to the two options, the prices will also vary. However, several plastering experts will charge either on the average room size or a daily rate. This is due to the fact that they know approximately the number of area they can cover in a day’s work. You can, however, request a quotation which specifies the costs per square metre in order to allow you compare with other contractors. In reality, several plastering professionals use either small, medium or large sized room as the yard stick for providing a quote.
Generally, for a small sized room, you’ll have to pay about £600 to £700, a medium sized will cost within the range of £650 to £1000, while a large sized room will cost between the range of £1000 to £1500.
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
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