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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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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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Luxury Decorating

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Luxury Decorating offers interior and exterior painting and decorating services to clients in North London and the surroun...
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Recent Plasterer Enquiries

13 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Crowthorne - RG45

Enquiry from: Steve B

Start Date: Immediate

skim 3 artexed ceilings to a smooth finish. ceiling 1 kitchen/dining - 3.4m x 5.7m ceiling 2 living room - 4m x 5.2m (part sloping) ceiling 3 dormer bedroom - 4m x 3.5m (part sloping) Are you the ...

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12 Nov

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Tadley - RG26

Enquiry from: Karen T

Start Date: Immediate

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Quote to fix hole in ceiling - plasterboard, painting & insulation.

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20 Sep

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Reading - RG1

Enquiry from: Stephen R

Start Date: Immediate

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

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30 Oct

Ceiling | Artexing

Tadley - RG26

Enquiry from: Robert J

Start Date: Immediate

hi i am just wondering if you can do a small artexing repair i think it is a stipple effect the area is ab*** *** please can you give a price or come a give me estimate thanks are you the property own...

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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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30 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Rachid F

Start Date: Immediate

Living room including ceiling to be plastered

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28 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Max J

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, I just had the pitched roof over my bathroom replaced. I want to replace the ceiling too. The ceiling is 340x180 with a large velux. The rock wool insulation looks ok, but I am thinking of repl...

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24 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG4

Enquiry from: Max S

Start Date: Immediate

One large wall 20+m2 Around 2 cantilever staircases. In grey venitian plaster.

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16 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG4

Enquiry from: Will S

Start Date: Immediate

shower room plastering. had 3 plasterers all suddenly disappear, not quote correctly, change their availability. we need the plastering completing by next week ideally, ie over the next 7 days to fit ...

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03 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Sef M

Start Date: Immediate

Rising damp possibly needs damp proofing

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18 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Emil J

Start Date: Immediate

customer in reading area has requested that we arrange quotes for their plastering project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a plasterer directly.please call to discuss...

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18 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Mali P

Start Date: Immediate

Lime rendering quote for q semi detached house

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14 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG7

Enquiry from: Bernadette R

Start Date: Immediate

external render repairs of cracks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for interior d...

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31 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG2

Enquiry from: David H

Start Date: Immediate

Full plaster,lining,rende

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22 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG30

Enquiry from: Tyrone P

Start Date: Immediate

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some external render requires repairing. probably easier to come round to quote or i can send some photos are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached are you looking...

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19 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG2

Enquiry from: Yogita A

Start Date: Immediate

Venetian plaster in living room wall . 3.94 m width and height 2.4 m , please provide the quote

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01 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG4

Enquiry from: Fiona M

Start Date: Immediate

Hello, we are looking to speak to someone about external rendering. We have half brick and half tile cladding so would like to discuss our options with an expert. We also would eventually like to smoo...

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24 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG31

Enquiry from: Richard K

Start Date: Immediate

minor re-plastering of damp-damaged kitchen walls please. property is tenanted (i am the landlord and live in australia on +614688xxxx9) are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property t...

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24 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG1

Enquiry from: Ian R

Start Date: Immediate

A suitably qualified contractor specialising in the removal of Artex that may contain asbestos from a domestic bathroom ceiling

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11 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Reading - RG4

Enquiry from: Jonathan R

Start Date: Immediate

patch up peddle dash rendering needed around where an a porch has been removed. are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking for interior decorating: no property type: semi detach...

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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 Crowthorne is:

£430

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

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Plasterer FAQs

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.
how to get artex off walls?

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 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 plaster a wall?

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.

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 plaster cover Artex?

Plastering is suitable to cover most Artex. If it’s shallow Artex, it may be covered by skimming plaster on top. If the pattern of the Artex is too deep, you may need to use plasterboard to cover it or if you want to remove it entirely, you will need to use a wallpaper steamer.

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.

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.

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