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Expert Home Improvements

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We specialise in driveways and roofing. We are based in Exeter and Plymouth all the work is done to a very high standard a...
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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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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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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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SeaEscape Decorating

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Welcome to SeaEscape Painting & Decorating We offer high quality painting & decorating services by guaranteeing a perfe...
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Plastering internal ceiling & walls Artex removal & re-skim Dot & dab plaster-boarding External rendering K-Re...

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13 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Bridport - DT6

Enquiry from: Melissa B

Start Date: Immediate

two rooms to be plastered. weneed this done in the next two to three weeks, not later, if you can. we're in charmouth. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many ...

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23 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Bridport - DT6

Enquiry from: Alice K

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an enquiry for plastering and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a plasterer.ms lives in the bridport area and would like a call to discuss options.see below deta...

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27 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Bridport - DT6

Enquiry from: John C

Start Date: Immediate

small bathroom -4 walls and ceiling replastered

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25 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Bridport - DT6

Enquiry from: Colin G

Start Date: Immediate

Re plaster walls & ceilings Depth width Reception room 6.00 4.00 Entrance hall 4.00 2.00 Kitchen dinner 6.50 3.60 sittingroom 3.60 6.00 Utility 2.60 2.60 wc cloaks 1.00 2.00 Hall 1 4.00 2.0...

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26 Jan

Ceiling | Artexing

Bridport - DT6

Enquiry from: Teresa B

Start Date: Immediate

Suspended ceiling and insulation in a conservatory 14ft x 11ft Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many different rooms are you looking to have ceiling work on: 1-2 Ceilings Time s...

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08 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Bridport - DT6

Enquiry from: JOHN C

Start Date: Immediate

EXTENSION CEILING WITH PITCHED ROOF APPROX 6 SQ MTS Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Are you looking for Interior Decorating: No Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you lo...

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07 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Bridport - DT6

Enquiry from: Lisa C

Start Date: Immediate

Property type: Semi detached, Work description: Re plaster of kitchen walls and board up and plaster door . Re plaster and waterproof render a bedroom

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17 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Dorchester - DT2

Enquiry from: Jenny G

Start Date: Immediate

Quote for render repair & paint

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23 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Yeovil - BA20

Enquiry from: Ben A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer requested quotes for plastering from a plasterer around yeovil. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below i...

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08 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Ceejay W

Start Date: Immediate

Hi my name is ceejay watts me and my wife work together I’m a level 2 nvq bricklayer I’ve been in the industry for almost two decades now I have been involved in site work and private work very co...

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20 May

Interior work | Plastering

Crewkerne - TA18

Enquiry from: Alan H

Start Date: Immediate

removal of artex throughout the house in phases. house built 1995 so not expecting asbestos. ceiling to be replastered as required. many thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property pro...

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08 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Alex C

Start Date: Immediate

Plasterer for one wall (interior) - external source dealt with so time to plaster ready for painting this summer.

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17 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Maria H

Start Date: Immediate

customer in chard area has requested that we arrange quotes for their plastering project.ms are considering various options and would like to discuss with a plasterer directly.please call to discuss a...

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09 Aug

Ceiling | Artexing

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: David S

Start Date: Immediate

Need artex ceiling covering flat all kitchen walls covering flat kitchen is 18ft lo*** wide

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18 Dec

Ceiling | Artexing

Yeovil - BA20

Enquiry from: Tim H

Start Date: Immediate

2 x layers 12.5mm sound bloc plasterboard on: Casoline MF suspended ceiling to achieve min 75mm void on: 50 x 50 softwood battens fixed to floor joists above with 25mm dense mineral fibre fixed betw...

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21 Oct

Ceiling | Artexing

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Andrew D

Start Date: Immediate

We are looking to remove a false plasterboard (with Artex finish) ceiling and subsequently replace this with an insulated plasterboard and scim ceiling in order to eliminate the ceiling void and retur...

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08 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Seaton - EX12

Enquiry from: Shireen B

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached other forms: plastering agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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04 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Pauline S

Start Date: Immediate

whole house walls skinned. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 4 rooms are you looking for interior decorating: y...

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21 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Yeovil - BA20

Enquiry from: Steven W

Start Date: Immediate

dot & dab plastering in kitchen shower room hall and hall cupboard. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 3 rooms ar...

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17 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Axminster - EX13

Enquiry from: Mary-Anne D

Start Date: Immediate

Ceiling requires replastering. -Plastering - Plastering 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 looki...

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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 Bridport is:

£430

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

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Plasterer FAQs

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 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.

what is artex?

Artex simply refers to a surface coating that’s commonly incorporated for interior decorating. Although it’s usually found on ceilings but it can also be used on the walls as well. The surface coating enables the professional plasterer or decorator add both texture as well as patterns to it. Originally, the name “Artex is the trademark of a UK based company known as Artex Ltd. Over time, the Artex name has been used to refer to all textured coatings, although there are other businesses that manufacture and sell identical products.

 

You can find Artex on ceilings as well as walls of mainly residential properties. In the 70’s and 80’s, it was pretty much a trend to have either your wall or ceiling ( can be both ) covered with Artex. The surface coating can be incorporated to create raised, textured swirls as well as patterns on ceiling and walls. There are a number of different patterns that can be made using Artex and some of these includes the following: Broken leather, swirl, stipple, fan or shell as well as knifed plaster. It can also provide just a bobbly raised uneven patter appearance from top to bottom.

 

Artex is main put to use by mainly decorators ( mostly plasterers). This is a skilled job as it’s tedious to create uninformed patterns especially if you don’t know how or where to start. Although the skill of Artex is very much a trade that’s dying rapidly now, but it was pretty much in high demand especially in the 70’s and 80’s. Nowadays, homeowners now prefer smooth plastered finishes over Artex, as they can be easily painted or wallpapered.

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.

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 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 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 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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