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22 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Mary M

Start Date: Less than one month

Sovereign approved tanking/damp course Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 Are you looking for Interior ...

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07 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Tim C

Start Date: Immediate

Home owner Walls requiring plastering in preparation for tiles Time scale immediate Contact to Appoint *

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10 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Workington - CA14

Enquiry from: Christine S

Start Date: Immediate

Removal of Artex ceiling appox 30 square mtr.

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08 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Maryport - CA15

Enquiry from: Robin W

Start Date: Immediate

Artex Removal Lead

1 sq m repair in lime plaster(ideally) to interior of outside 9in solid wall

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10 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Rose D

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for plastering and confirmed on telephone and email they would like a call with a plasterer to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you th...

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11 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Joseph J

Start Date: Immediate

House replastered and dashed right round

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26 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Cleator Moor - CA25

Enquiry from: Leila C

Start Date: Immediate

living room with 7 external corners and 3 internal corners that need cutting are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: ...

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17 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Frizington - CA26

Enquiry from: Peter H

Start Date: Immediate

plaster a breast wall and 2 full walls in kitchen and more if possible 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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16 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Keith M

Start Date: Immediate

skim over bathroom walls in preparation for wet wall to fitted old tiles have been removed and brought some of the skimming of the plasterboard must be able to have works completed by this 22nd novemb...

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13 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Workington - CA14

Enquiry from: Daud A

Start Date: Immediate

one small bedroom room needs skiming i.e four walls and ceiling. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace are you looking for interior decorating: no please call to app...

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13 May

Interior work | Plastering

Workington - CA14

Enquiry from: Stuart T

Start Date: Immediate

walls need replastered loads of cracks and small chunks falling out

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08 May

Interior work | Plastering

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Ann B

Start Date: Immediate

Require the chimney breast walls in two bedrooms dry-lined. problem with dampness and have had remedial work done on roof and chimney and used dehumidifiers in both rooms. Are you the property owner: ...

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04 May

Interior work | Plastering

Keswick - CA12

Enquiry from: Alan B

Start Date: Immediate

new build 4 bed maisonette. fully boarded, ready to skim

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13 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Keswick - CA12

Enquiry from: Marie H

Start Date: Immediate

Room 5x5 meters. Dry line35%of walls and skim 3 walls and ceiling

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05 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Cleator - CA23

Enquiry from: Ashleigh G

Start Date: Immediate

Extension to plaster consists of 3 rooms downstairs and 2 upstairs. Living room 7m x 4m, hallway and bedroom. All prep work done

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25 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Workington - CA14

Enquiry from: Kathleen W

Start Date: Immediate

Walk in shower. Wash hand basin. Toilet. Free standing bath

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14 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Workington - CA14

Enquiry from: Lyndsay S

Start Date: Immediate

Remove old plaster and re board and skim the ceiling. Also reskim of wall and chimney breast and apply coving throughout the room

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25 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: C C

Start Date: Immediate

Plaster ceiling as currently has wallpaper in itn - Service Date: 25/09/2015 - Property Type: Detached Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms are you looking to have plastere...

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09 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Carly B

Start Date: Immediate

4x4 living room skimmed ceiling chimney breast 1 window 2 doors Please Contact to Appoint

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16 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Workington - CA14

Enquiry from: David W

Start Date: Immediate

Skim room approx. 4000mm x 3300mm

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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 Cockermouth is:

£430

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

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Plasterer FAQs

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.

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.

can you plaster over tiles?

Can You Plaster Over Tiles?

Yes, it’s absolutely possible to plaster over tiles but just because is possible doesn’t mean you should. Plastering over tiles is an option but it’s not recommended by experts due to several reasons. A good example is the fact that a tiled environment is in no way a suitable environment that can serve as a good bonding surface for a plaster. For the success of a plastering project, there’s the need for the surface to be able to bond to the PVA base coat. Due to fact that most tiles are slippery in nature and also lack of the ability to be able to absorb moisture, the PVA base coat layer will not be able to bond to the tiled surface, which will ultimately make for a weak surface upon the application of the plaster. Consequently, the plaster will easily flake and fall from the wall.

The inability to drill into the tiled wall surface after plastering is one of the major disadvantages that also arises when you decide to plaster over tiled surfaces. Most tiled surfaces are found in kitchens and bathrooms which are going to need appliances such as sinks, lavatories, kitchen counters and lots more. These appliances are designed to be installed on solid surfaces which would not be an easy task to carry out on tiles knowing there would definitely be great cracks or damages.

The best tip you’ll get if you’re considering to plaster on a tiled surface, is that detaching tiles from a surface can easily be done with a hammer and chisel, and that would save you a host of problems later in the future. However, if you still wish to plaster on your tiled walls, then you best bet would be to get a Blue Grit bonding agent. It works better than PVA and only needs one coat.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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