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Paint & Decor Cardiff

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We are family company, with over 20 years of experience in painting and decorating. We offer: Painting Decorating Wal...
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Plastering internal ceiling & walls Artex removal & re-skim Dot & dab plaster-boarding External rendering K-Re...
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RJ services

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RJ says his a family business since 1981, specialising in all types of home, improvements, and maintenance around the Home...
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With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry under our belt, N.A Williams Building Consultancy Ltd provid...
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Ecoprotex

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Thank you for visiting our profile, At Ecoprotex Limited we pride ourselves in giving an honest reliable service to all...

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11 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Exeter - EX2

Enquiry from: Jane N

Start Date: Immediate

We are in the process of buying a property with an estimated completion of early September. The downstairs ceilings (two rooms plus hallway and underneath staircase) have pre 2000 Artex coverings. I...

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10 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Exeter - EX6

Enquiry from: Rebecca W

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customer in the exeter 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 property...

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07 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Exeter - EX2

Enquiry from: Sarah M

Start Date: Immediate

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the whole of the downstairs of a house, 46m are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 3 rooms are you looking for inte...

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10 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Exeter - EX4

Enquiry from: Sophie W

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in the exeter 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 property...

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21 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

Exeter - EX4

Enquiry from: Anna S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer is looking for quotes for Artexing from pros around Exeter. Please call to arrange appointment to discuss

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31 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Exeter - EX1

Enquiry from: Denise T

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Skim plastering of 4 walls in a bedroom approx size 64sq feet. Wallpaper needs removing first and squaring around window needs doing. Please quote including supplying materials. Are you the property...

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06 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Exeter - EX4

Enquiry from: Ivor W

Start Date: Immediate

Polistirene tile removal and. Ceiling skimming Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 Are you looking for Interi...

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30 May

Interior work | Plastering

Exeter - EX4

Enquiry from: Cameron H

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a small hole in a wall roughly the size of a palm just need it re plastering Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other How many rooms are you looking to have plastered...

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12 Oct

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Exeter - EX2

Enquiry from: Vanessa M

Start Date: Less than one month

Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Semi detached, Work description: skimming 2 ceilings 12' x 12' and 6' x 6' approx Are you the property o...

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13 Sep

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Exeter - EX6

Enquiry from: Elizabeth C

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Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: I have a small passageway from kitchen to the back garden that's been stripped ...

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13 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Exeter - EX6

Enquiry from: Elizabeth C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: I have a small passageway from kitchen to the back garden that's been stripped ...

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17 May

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Exeter - EX2

Enquiry from: Gary A

Start Date: Immediate

Replace damaged ceiling and plaster it Room ~9 foot by 17 foot

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15 May

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Exeter - EX1

Enquiry from: Christina F

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Work description: had a loft insulation done and one of the fitters lent on one of the joists and its come through one of the bedroom ceilings and left a large hole in the ceiling. Please contact ...

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How much do Plasterer services cost?

How much do Plasterers cost? Costs for Plasterers in 2025 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 Exeter is:

£430

Plasterer job Plasterer cost in 2025
Plastering in Exeter £563-£863
Artexing in Exeter £150-£230
Plasterboard ceilings in Exeter £225-£600
Suspended ceilings in Exeter £525-£805
Artex Removal in Exeter £190-£400

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Plasterer FAQs

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.

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.

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.

what thickness plasterboard for ceiling?

Also referred to as drywall, plasterboard is a panel that features an inner layer of gypsum and spread between facer as well as backer paper. It is mostly incorporated in the construction of both interior walls and ceilings. Plasterboard can be made to be humidity resistant, fire resistant as well as noise resistant. Due to these reasons and also the fact that it’s very easy to install and very affordable, plasterboard is a very popular choice when it comes to interior walls and ceilings.

One of the major issues that most homeowners face when fitting plasterboard is the thickness required to make the project a long lasting one. But not to worry, we got you covered! If you’re about to install plasterboard for your ceiling and wondering the thickness that’ll be appropriate, then you’ve come to the right place. In general, 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.

Plasterboards are a great noise insulators which can also reduce disturbances from other activities. As a result, for walls, size of plasterboards that’s considered appropriate for walls is 12.5 mm or 13 mm.

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.

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.

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 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.

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