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Seb's Handyman Services

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Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Our company, based in Reading, specialises in the Extension, loft conversions, Refurbishment, Gar...
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Bels Establishment

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Based in South West London, Bels Establishment is a professional building services company dedicated to providing top-notc...
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Nemo Group UK

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Nemo Group UK is a trusted provider of commercial and residential painting and decorating services in London. With over 10...
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EDECO Fine Finish

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Experienced over 10years fine finish decorating. Brush/Roll/HVLP spray/Airless spray. CitB registered, Fully insured, ...
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L&w plastering services

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L&w plastering services Fully qualified, cis registered we off free quotation and carry out all our tasks to the highest...

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19 Oct

Ceiling | Artexing

Bracknell - RG42

Enquiry from: Ross R

Start Date: Immediate

Need artex matching or whole room artex again matching original

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20 Sep

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Reading - RG1

Enquiry from: Stephen R

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Replace part ceiling in kitchen area and replace small laundry room ceiling

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12 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Isabel S

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, We have recently moved into a new house and looking to renovate our dining room. It has artec ceiling which we want smooth, and a wall feature that will require removing and smoothing over...incan...

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20 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Alexandra R

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Plastering Kitchen Livig room dinning room

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12 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Barry A

Start Date: Immediate

Please could you look at repairing my ceiling where there has been some water damage and the artex has cracked . I sent a photo by what’s app on 14th May but I am unable to do a video call to show y...

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01 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Barry A

Start Date: Immediate

please could you look at repairing my ceiling where there has been some water damage and the artex has cracked . i sent a photo by what’s app on 14th may but i am unable to do a video call to show y...

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29 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Melinda S

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for 3 artex ceilings to be skimmed.

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06 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Hungerford - RG17

Enquiry from: Lucy H

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I need someone to come and put up some coving in our sitting room ASAP!

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04 Mar

Ceiling | Artexing

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Barry A

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artex ceiling repair to lounge. 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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26 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Hungerford - RG17

Enquiry from: Amy L

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Small bathroom and kitchen walls in cottage

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18 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Hungerford - RG17

Enquiry from: Erica G

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Lounge, stairway and landing painted, ceilings coving and skirting boards

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17 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Windsor - SL4

Enquiry from: David L

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this is a ground floor flat. damp patches have appeared on the internal plastered walls last year in about 5 places. the damp could be coming from the first floor flat? are you the property owner: ow...

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07 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Harvey L

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Artex Removal Lead

i have cracked ceiling around 30 cm water damage needs a panel replaced and plaster are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to hav...

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10 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Andrew T

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Replastering or skimming one room and ceiling approx 3 x 3. Want to get rid of historic water ingress staining and get walls ready for redecorating. Will take advice on best approach to room.

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18 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Carl R

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Master bedroom needs skimming ahead of redecorating.

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13 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Slough - SL1

Enquiry from: Catherine W

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i need someone to repair a crack in my pebbledash & re-plaster the corresponding inside wall. are you able to quote for this? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached ...

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29 Aug

Ceiling | Artexing

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Shabila B

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Front room ceiling, I will need someone to show me different designs before I can decide.

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27 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Maidenhead - SL6

Enquiry from: Roger W

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lobby and toilet, ground floor. blistering from rising damp and raining in. (all now cured and dry) total area 3m x 2.40m. also may be making good after new fitted fireplace installed.

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19 Mar

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Wokingham - RG41

Enquiry from: Alex M

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Completely replace ceilings around 110 square meters in total

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06 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Martin W

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in the reading area made an enquiry a couple of projects including plastering.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the propert...

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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
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£430

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

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Plasterer FAQs

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 wallpaper over artex?

Although they’re pretty much outdated now, artex happens to be a very popular surface coating option just a few decades ago. Several homeowners with artex in recent times would either want to have them removed or cover them up with stuffs such as a wallpaper. So if you’re wondering whether or not it’s possible to wallpaper over artex, then there you have it. It’s possible to wallpaper over artex, however it’s not advisable as wallpaper may eventually crack over time. On the other hand, the artex can also create ridges beneath the wallpaper which allows unpleasant protrusions in the wallpaper. Instead of applying wallpaper over artex, a more permanent solution would be to cover it with drywall or wet plaster or perhaps just have it removed completely.

 

There are two types of wallpaper, there’s the thin wallpaper application which comes with adhesive on one side as well as a pattern or colour on the other side. With this, all you need do is simply to peel and stick. Then the other type is the sturdier wallpaper that’s more thick and requires a special wallpaper paste. However, it’s important to note that if you choose to wallpaper over your artex, you won’t be able to make use of the thin type of wallpaper, rather you’ll have to incorporate the sturdier  option which makes use of wallpaper paste.

 

The wallpaper paste is the product you mix with water to produce a paste which you’ll have to apply to your walls before applying the applying the regular wallpaper - one without adhesive on one side. Appling wallpaper to an artex decoration may just give you the updated appearance you so much desire.

What is artex?

Artex is a type of interior surface coating, similar to plaster. It’s used to create decorative textured finishes on ceilings and walls, so it takes longer to dry than plaster.

Artex is actually a brand name, but it’s used to refer to similar products made by other manufacturers too. It was particularly popular in the 1970s, but is still used to create attractive wall and ceiling finishes today.

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.

how much does plastering cost?

How Much Does Plastering Cost?

If your existing interior or exterior plaster is starting to show signs of needing to be refreshed or the painting never seems to last, then it’s probably time to have your plaster renewed to breathe in a new lease of life to your decorating efforts.

So if you’re giving wall plastering a thought, there’s a need to have a rough estimate of the cost a professional is likely to charge so you can set a budget and start planning. However a direct answer can not be provided for this question as there are so many factors that a professional will put into considering before coming up with a quote that’s unique to your specific requirements.

A lot of plasterers will come up with a quote for the job using the number of square metres of wall space that’s going to be covered. This is due to the number of plasterboards as well as the other materials that the plasterer will need to purchase, how long the work will take and also the labour that’ll be involved in completing the project.

Another popular influencing factor that several plasterers use is the size of the room to be plastered. This is the main reason why you’re more likely to find the prices in small, medium as well as large rooms. Therefore, in order to have a more accurate estimate of the cost of your plastering project, you’d have to call in a qualified professional to have a look at the job at hand. Generally, to re-plaster a small room will cost within the range of £350 to £550, a medium room will cost within the range of £400 to £600 and a large room, between £550 to £700.

How to paint an artex ceiling?

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 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.

what is artex?

Artex simply refers to a surface coating that’s commonly incorporated for interior decorating. Although it’s usually found on ceilings but it can also be used on the walls as well. The surface coating enables the professional plasterer or decorator add both texture as well as patterns to it. Originally, the name “Artex is the trademark of a UK based company known as Artex Ltd. Over time, the Artex name has been used to refer to all textured coatings, although there are other businesses that manufacture and sell identical products.

 

You can find Artex on ceilings as well as walls of mainly residential properties. In the 70’s and 80’s, it was pretty much a trend to have either your wall or ceiling ( can be both ) covered with Artex. The surface coating can be incorporated to create raised, textured swirls as well as patterns on ceiling and walls. There are a number of different patterns that can be made using Artex and some of these includes the following: Broken leather, swirl, stipple, fan or shell as well as knifed plaster. It can also provide just a bobbly raised uneven patter appearance from top to bottom.

 

Artex is main put to use by mainly decorators ( mostly plasterers). This is a skilled job as it’s tedious to create uninformed patterns especially if you don’t know how or where to start. Although the skill of Artex is very much a trade that’s dying rapidly now, but it was pretty much in high demand especially in the 70’s and 80’s. Nowadays, homeowners now prefer smooth plastered finishes over Artex, as they can be easily painted or wallpapered.

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