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Lgs building solutions

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WMK Plastering

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Hi im plastering 24 yrs new and old work both internal and exteral all work left 100% clean and tidy very reliable
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21 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Carrickfergus - BT38

Enquiry from: William R

Start Date: Immediate

outside of house requires plaster removal and made good some small patches some large patches are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached are you looking for interior dec...

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27 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Carrickfergus - BT38

Enquiry from: Greg S

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Gable end of garage rendered

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03 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

Carrickfergus - BT38

Enquiry from: Rebecca L

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Removal or artex ceiling from downstairs hall and landing and also 1 bedroom. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Residential What are you looking to Artex: Ceiling How ma...

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13 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Belfast - BT14

Enquiry from: Damien W

Start Date: Immediate

3 bedrooms that have existing coving but will be stripped back to the brick for insulation purposes. We would like to put the coving put back on afterwards. If the existing coving isn't salvageable th...

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24 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Belfast - BT14

Enquiry from: Caoimhin O

Start Date: Immediate

fit internal coving to all rooms and hallways and advise are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 5+ rooms are y...

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12 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Belfast - BT17

Enquiry from: Jenny C

Start Date: Immediate

hello, i was hoping to get cornicing in two rooms (at present). can be a fairly plain, thicker style of cornicing. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many ro...

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17 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Belfast - BT13

Enquiry from: Rhonda P

Start Date: Immediate

Front living room and front bedroom coving please

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02 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Belfast - BT7

Enquiry from: Gerry K

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Walls in bathroom need skimed over

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30 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Belfast - BT7

Enquiry from: Jonny A

Start Date: Immediate

hi, i am looking to get a quote for cornicing in an open plan living room and dining room that includes a bay window at the from of the house. approximate dimensions at 6m x 3pm. the room is being pl...

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01 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Belfast - BT9

Enquiry from: James H

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restoration and replacement damaged coving in victorian terrace house. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 5+ roo...

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06 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Newtownabbey - BT36

Enquiry from: Kevin R

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Customer is looking for quotes for Plastering from pros around Newtownabbey. Please call to arrange appointment to discuss

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04 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Newtownabbey - BT36

Enquiry from: Billy E

Start Date: Immediate

fit polyurethane coving in bedroom asap 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...

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13 Nov

Ceiling | Artexing

Newtownabbey - BT36

Enquiry from: Dawn A

Start Date: Immediate

i may have artex on the ceiling and would like a quote for removal ? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling

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18 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Belfast - BT8

Enquiry from: Ciare D

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Coving for Living room, bedroom x3 (1xsingle) bathroom and hallway

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31 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Belfast - BT12

Enquiry from: Michele B

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i would like coving up in my living room just plain with ruffles it's 16metres take away 2 door exits and i also have a chimney breast i would appreciate it if you could get back to me please thanku. ...

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25 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Belfast - BT15

Enquiry from: CHRISTOPHER M

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Hi, I was looking to get a callback if you worked in coving Repair.

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22 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Belfast - BT14

Enquiry from: EADAOIN D

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we recently had insulation work on our front bay and gable wall in front room. the room had curved coving but was removed on the 2 walls, which had insulation. could i get a quote for replacing the mi...

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01 May

Interior work | Plastering

Belfast - BT13

Enquiry from: Beverley L

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looking for a quote to repair and fit approx 1.5m of coving in a bedroom. the chimney breast has been removed leaving a void in the coving are you the property owner: owner of the property property ty...

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18 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Belfast - BT17

Enquiry from: Julie M

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coving supplied and fitted in the living room . are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you look...

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15 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Belfast - BT14

Enquiry from: Anthony L

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Coving in the living room, walls not ceiling

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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 Carrickfergus £563-£863
Artexing in Carrickfergus £150-£230
Plasterboard ceilings in Carrickfergus £225-£600
Suspended ceilings in Carrickfergus £525-£805
Artex Removal in Carrickfergus £190-£400

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Plasterer FAQs

what thickness plasterboard for ceiling?

Plasterboard or drywall is simply gypsum plaster covered from both sides by thick paper layers. It’s known to be a highly versatile product used on both interior walls and ceiling as a result of its numerous advantages. This popular material in residential buildings can be designed to be fire resistant, humidity resistant and noise resistant. They have a low impact on the environment, while also being quite easy to repair and perfect to hide stuffs from plain sight. Most home and property owners in the UK have this material installed in their space as despite the multiple benefits, they’re also quite affordable. However, if you’re thinking about installing a plasterboard on your ceiling, one challenge you’re likely to face is determining the appropriate plasterboard thickness to incorporate as this make or mar your entire project. In this post, we’re going to take a look at the right plasterboard thickness for ceiling so as to help you make an informed decision moving forward. Let’s take a look!

 

Firstly, let’s consider the size of the plasterboard sheet. 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 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.

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 much does it cost to plasterboard a ceiling?

Installing a plasterboard on your ceiling is a cool way to modernize your property. Over the past couple of decades, there has bee an increasing number of trends associated with plastering of both walls and ceilings such as rounded edges and textured plaster. However, in recent times, home and property owners are now looking to install more of sharp edges. If you’re planning to plaster your ceiling, you’d probably want to know just how much this project is going to cost. If yes, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll give you a rough estimate of ceiling plastering costs.

There are a plethora of factors the can influence the price of plastering your ceiling. These pricing components includes the following:

✓ Size. As you would have expected, the larger the job, the more the overall cost. However, the price per square metre will reduce which means that the cost of plastering a small ceiling space will cost more per square metre than the cost of plastering a larger ceiling space per square metre.

✓ Materials. We have a wide range of plasterboard available in the market. If you need a fire retardant, acoustic or other types of specialist plasterboard, you can expect to pay higher than standard plasterboards.

✓ Location. Just like many other home improvement projects, the cost of plastering ceiling varies greatly throughout the UK. Places such as London and the South East have the highest prices due to the high standard of living as well as greater demands.

In general, to plaster a ceiling (small 2 m x 2 m) - overboard and plaster will cost within the range of £200 to about £300. Also, to plaster a ceiling (large 5 m x 6 m) - overboard and plaster will cost within the range of £400 to about £600. The average plasterer’s daily rate (including material) is about £180 to £300 and ceiling plastering cost per square metre ranges between £20 to £40.

Can you plaster over artex?

If your artex ceiling is looking tired or you just fancy a change, you can try plastering over your artex. You have two options when it comes to plastering over your artex: plasterboard or skimming.

Covering your ceiling with plasterboard is a good option if you suspect the artex may contain asbestos. If done carefully, it doesn’t involve disturbing the artex, reducing the risk of asbestos exposure.

You also have the option to skim over your ceiling. The first steps to this involve removing loose and flaking parts, cutting off stipples and sanding your ceiling down. So, if there’s a chance your artex ceiling may contain asbestos, this isn’t the right solution for you. However, if you’re sure there’s no asbestos in your ceiling, then sanding down and skimming over your ceiling can be a great way to create an attractive result.

It’s worth noting that both putting up plasterboard and skimming plaster can be difficult jobs. Although possible to DIY, you’re likely to get much better results if you hire a professional.

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 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.

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.

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