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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

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.

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 to plaster a ceiling?

How To Plaster A Ceiling

Generally, plastering is a very tricky and time consuming job which usually require lots of efforts and practice to get right - with that in mind it gets even a lot trickier when it comes to ceiling plastering.

However, when you’re able to acquire the right know-how as well as tools, ceiling plastering can be completed by any confident DIYer enthusiast without the need to call in a professional. However, if you lack the needed confidence to pull off this task, then we’d recommend you get in touch with a trustworthy professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’ll take you through the ceiling plastering process.

You’ll need the following materials to get started: plaster, mixing bucket and paddle, plasterer’s float, plasterer’s towel, bucket trowel, protective gear, bucket of clean water and wide brush.

✓ Prepare the area. When it comes to plastering a ceiling it’s almost unavoidable to leave a mess around and no matter how you do it, your plaster will drop on the floor. Therefore you have put drop sheets on the floor, cover the furniture and put thing you don’t want to get dirty out of the way.

✓ Prepare the ceiling to be plastered. Sand down the uneven patches on the ceiling. Once done, wash the ceiling with a sponge and warm soapy water while also removing all cobwebs as well. Leave the surface to dry once completed.

✓ Mix the plaster or buy a premix plaster. To mix the plaster, simply use equal parts of plaster and water for mixing the plaster,

✓ Plaster the ceiling. Apply a little quantity of plaster to the edge of your trowel and try to spread it in rows to do the job without much hassle. Ensure that the thickness of the coat is thin and even throughout the application. The rough edge of the trowel should be used for the spreading as it’ll help you create scrapes or scratches in the plaster.

✓ Sand the surface

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 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 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 cut plasterboard ceiling?

Cutting a plasterboard is a relatively simple process requiring only some basic tools. Unfortunately, the lack of knowledge serves as big deterrent for many people who wishes to put it to good use. Plasterboard can actually be sawn using an ordinary timber saw that’s fine-toothed to get a cleaner edge. However, the basic tools you may also need includes a sharp knife (Stanley Knife), pencil, a fine sandpaper, a straight edge and measurement tape as well as a wall board saw. Let’s have a look at the cutting process!

✓ Firstly, you need to put the plasterboard sheet flat on a firm surface.

✓ Use the tape measurement to measure the cut you wish to make.

✓ With the help of a pencil, simply mark out the part you wish to cut on the plasterboard’s front side.

✓ Once marked, place a spirited level over the marked spot on the plasterboard sheet you want to cut.

✓ Cut a shallow mark into the plasterboard sheet using the Stanley Knife to cut along the edge.

✓ The cut should be slow and gradual to ensure you do not wander off the edge of the marked area.

✓ Once the shallow cut has been made, turn the plasterboard sheet on its edge and deliver a quick and sharp push towards the plasterboard’s back and on one side of the cut.

✓ Place the plasterboard sheet backing against a flat surface ensuring the line of the cut is over an edge. Once done, give a quick and sharp push towards the back of the plasterboard sheet and on the part of the board is reaches beyond the edge.

✓ Using a fine sandpaper, remove all forms of paper burrs.

The process of cutting plasterboard requires a lot of practice. If you lack the training and experience, the cutting process is best left to a proficient professional who can guarantee the best results the first time and save you some additional costs due to potential damages.

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.

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