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EXPERIENCED AND CREATIVE PAINTERS As a premier painting contractor, we are committed to delivering customer service that ...
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Star Painting and Decorating Coventry has an reputation and skilled staff. Their professional painters use top-grade paint...
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S Jordan Decorating

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Bringing back the traditional decorator and to suite every budget!
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WELCOME TO RIDDELL HOMES Based in Stratford-upon-Avon, we are a family run business with over 20 years experience in a wi...
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Welcome to Farringford Decoratng Services. We cover the Derbyshire, Cheshire and Greater Manchester areas. Providing a fri...
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We have many years of experience working on extension projects of our own, or sub contracting onto other projects with our...

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18 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Ilkeston - DE7

Enquiry from: Val W

Start Date: Immediate

supply and install decorative ceiling with lighting 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 f...

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08 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Ilkeston - DE7

Enquiry from: Natalie W

Start Date: Immediate

Living room replastered, including below skirting boards (which will need partial removal) and filling in of plaster that's come off the wall).

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20 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Ilkeston - DE7

Enquiry from: Rebecca J

Start Date: Less than one month

Re skim all terraced house after first fix re wire and plumbing. Two bedrooms, two rooms downstairs (through lounge & diner) Small lean to kitchen. Including ceilings in all rooms. Wallpaper...

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01 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Swadlincote - DE11

Enquiry from: Richard M

Start Date: Immediate

Hall, stairs and box bedroom skimming. Including all ceilings.

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11 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Nottingham - NG12

Enquiry from: Tim P

Start Date: Less than one month

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customer in the nottingham 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 prop...

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21 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Swadlincote - DE11

Enquiry from: Becky P

Start Date: Immediate

external render to two walls - rear and back full height

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21 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Derby - DE23

Enquiry from: Lee W

Start Date: Immediate

coving fitted and supplied of new orangery approx 10m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached are you looking for interior decorating: no how many rooms are you looki...

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24 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Swadlincote - DE11

Enquiry from: Andy S

Start Date: Immediate

We are going to be building a new cupboard over the stairs and we will need the new stud work skimming on both sides. The landing ceiling needs a skim and a small amount of patching in bedroom

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31 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Swadlincote - DE11

Enquiry from: Clare P

Start Date: Immediate

kitchen/dining room plastered

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28 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Nottingham - NG12

Enquiry from: John B

Start Date: Immediate

Artex Removal Lead

over board and plaster ceiling 8.4ft by 14.6ft are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking for interior decorating: no property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to h...

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07 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: Bali A

Start Date: Immediate

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coving needs re fixing a small area got damaged. 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 ...

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07 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Loughborough - LE11

Enquiry from: Stephen W

Start Date: Immediate

coving bedroom medium size 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 decorati...

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20 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: Daniel P

Start Date: Immediate

7ft x 11ft single side of stud wall requires plastering. i have a bag of plaster for the job and relevant tools for it. how much for this job? please email to advise as i am unlikely to be availabe to...

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06 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Loughborough - LE12

Enquiry from: Bali A

Start Date: Immediate

coving to re fit around ceiling in a room and make white shelving in a bedroom and in a walk in dressing room are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached are you looking for ...

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04 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Burton-on-Trent - DE15

Enquiry from: Emma L

Start Date: Immediate

kitchen walls skimmed and ceiling are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for interior dec...

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13 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Nottingham - NG10

Enquiry from: Lauren B

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in the nottingham 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 prop...

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02 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Burton-on-Trent - DE15

Enquiry from: Alexandra L

Start Date: Immediate

coving to bedroom ceiling are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking for interior decorating: no property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 room...

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17 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Nottingham - NG10

Enquiry from: Diane A

Start Date: Immediate

supply and fit decorative coving *** rooms. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms are you looking for...

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22 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Swadlincote - DE11

Enquiry from: Elaine H

Start Date: Immediate

skimming 2 ceilings after walls have too takdn out to match the other criling in the room are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking ...

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28 Sep

Ceiling | Artexing

Ashby-de-la-Zouch - LE65

Enquiry from: Trevor B

Start Date: Immediate

cost of supply and installation *** ft of suspended ceiling are you the property owner: owner of the property how many different rooms are you looking to have ceiling work on: 1-2 ceilings please cal...

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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 Ilkeston is:

£430

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

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Plasterer FAQs

is artex dangerous?

The short and simple answer to this question is, it depends. Artex surface coating was manufactured with white abestos ( until the mid 1980’s ) in order to strengthen as well as harden it. In other words, this implies that all the ceilings and walls coverings made by Artex Ltd and other manufactures at the time are highly likely to contain asbestos. Although Artex Ltd stopped using asbestos as early as the mid 1980’s, there were still other manufacturers who continued using it until 1999 when the laws and regulations covering the use of asbestos changed in the year 2000.

 

Asbestos, however, is only harmful when disturbed and releases its deadly fibres. For instance, when it’s being sanded and removed as it usually poses no risks when left undisturbed. Since it’s not possible to identify Artex containing asbestos fibres with the naked eye, it’s strongly recommended that you hire the services of a qualified person or company to help determine if you have asbestos in your ceilings or walls especially if your house was constructed before the year 2000. The professionals will be able to advise you on the best course of action as well as if it’s dangerous.

 

To be sure if your Artex contains asbestos, you’ll need to have the artex sampled by an asbestos surveyor. If you’re planning to have a construction or maintenance work done on your property, and the artex is likely to be in the way or disturbed, there’s a need for you to have a refurbishment or demolition asbestos survey done. This will ensure that all the areas that’ll be disturbed by the work is properly tested to determine the presence or otherwise of asbestos. If found, the artex will have to be addressed and either removed or protected before any work can take place.

 

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 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 size battens for plasterboard ceiling?

If you’re looking to plaster your ceiling, one of the most essential parts of the process is cutting the plasterboard. Once you’re able to master this skill, the rest of the plastering is quite easy. This is a task that can be done by any competent DIYer but with a little bit of patience and confidence. If you lack any of these 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 plasterboard ceiling cutting process. Let’s take a look!

To cut plasterboard ceiling, you don’t need any expensive tool which is usually not the case when it comes to carpentry. If you won’t be cutting a lot of plasterboard, all you really need would be just an old handsaw or plasterboard one, a Stanley knife as well as a straight edge. However, if you’ll be cutting lots of plasterboards, you’ll require the following to make your task a lot easier:

✓ An old handsaw

✓ A Stanley knife and many spare blades

✓ A straight edge like a long spirit level

✓ A surform

✓ A battery drill and oh2 screwdriver bits, with specific plasterboard screws.

To cut plasterboard to length, you’ll have to first score a line on the face side of the board with a straight edge and Stanley knife. Once done, simply lift the sheet off the ground and snap it along the score line. Then, you can run your knife down the other side of the board , cutting the back of the plasterboard backing sheet. Upon completion, your plasterboard is now ready to be fitted on your ceiling.

how much does it cost to remove asbestos artex ceiling?

Prior to removing artex on your ceiling, it’s always crucial to determine whether or not the surface coating material contains asbestos. Asides from this, you may also wish to know how much you’re going to have the asbestos artex ceiling removed. If yes, then you’ve come to the right place! In order to help you make the best informed decision possible, this post was written to help give you an idea of the price it’s going to cost to remove asbestos artex ceiling in the UK.

 

Unfortunately, as simple as it seems, there’s no single straightforward answer to this question as there are many factors that can affect the cost of hiring an asbestos artex removal professional. These factors include the project’s scale, the complexity of the area which needs to be removed as well as the need for extra materials. Generally, professional artex removal companies charge a standard rate for their labour. As a result, you can always predict that the tradesperson’s labour will be more costly based on the extent of the job. Therefore, the more costly the labour fees will be if the job takes longer time to complete.

 

On the average, a tradesperson will charge within the range of £250 to £400 on a daily basis to undertake the project for you. And of course, you can expect these rates to vary based on the company hired as well as the area you live in. For rxample, you can expect that a tradesperson’s charges would be higher in an area such as Central London, as opposed to other areas which are more rural.

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 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 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.

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