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Precision Contracts is a family run business and have been the foremost contractors of home improvements, building and roo...
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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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Recent Plasterer Enquiries

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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
of a Plasterer in Carrickfergus is:

£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

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.

does artex contain asbestos?

The fact is several buildings contain artex as well as other textured coating on walls and ceilings which are all likely to contain asbestos. However, artex itself is not the main threat here but the potentially deadly harmful fibres that’s contained in it. In this post, we’re going to look at whether or not artex truly contains the deadly abestos.

 

The short and simply answer to this question is yes, artex can definitely contain asbestos, however not all artex will contain asbestos. The main reason asbestos was a popular construction material is because it was not only cheap and strong but also because it was very durable and long lasting. It was used in numerous construction materials ( which includes artex ) before it was finally banned in the year 1999. unfortunately during the time when artex was very popular in the 60’s, 70’s as well as 80’s, asbestos was still very much in use during the period. And as a result, a lot of the artex incorporated during that period will contain the deadly asbestos fibres. However, this does not only apply to artex, but also other textured coatings containing asbestos were incorporated in construction until 1999 when asbestos was formerly banned in the UK. These asbestos containing materials are often used on walls as well as ceilings of residential properties.

 

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to know an asbestos containing artex just by looking at it. In order to determine whether or not an artex contains the deadly asbestos fibres, it’ll have to be sampled and tested in a laboratory. What’s more? While several artex contains asbestos, asbestos free artex was available from the 1970s. However, since it’s impossible to determine using the naked eye, all artex installed before the ban will be assumed to contain asbestos.

how much to plaster a room?

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.

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.

how to plasterboard a ceiling?

Installing a plasterboard to a ceiling is not the easiest of tasks, and even though it can be done by one person, it’s usually a lot easier when done by two people. If you’re an experienced DIYer, this task becomes a lot easier to undertake, with both confidence and patience needed to ensure a successful outcome. If you lack these essential attributes, we’d strongly recommend you call in a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’re going to take you through the processes involved to plasterboard your ceiling. Let’s take a look!

✓ Take a measurement of your ceiling. Knowing the length and width of your room is crucial here. You have nothing to worry about if it’s not a perfect square as that’ll only mean more cutting.

✓ Make the necessary plasterboard cuts. Cut the plasterboard sheet with a utility knife in accordance to ceiling space measured.

✓ Remove existing plaster. Once done, examine the trusses and beams to ensure they’re still in a great condition before you proceed. Also, make sure there’s no loose plaster that can compromise your new installation.

✓ Apply construction adhesive. For a better fit, you’d have to apply adhesive along the beams while also avoiding the edges as this could affect your screw placement.

✓ Start in a level corner. You have to start the installation from the most level corner.

✓ Work along the outside edges. Secure it using a screw along the outside edge. This will make your plasterboard held to your ceiling perfectly. It won’t bend or break as your proceed with the installation.

✓ Complete the installation. Install the plasterboard on your entire ceiling and complete the installation by taping the seams and plastering for a smooth surface.

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.

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 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.

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