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Littel Picasso

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Hi Little picasso is a company based in meadway rochester, we take care of your property form painting and decoratin...
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Our local tradesmen are made up of military veterans and their families who have graduated from the Building Heroes Educat...
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50 Shades Of Paint

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Between us all at 50 Shades of paint we have approximately 80 years experience between us. There is no job we cannot do. O...
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Resin Your Roof

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Eurocell plc is the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U window, door, conservatory and roofline s...
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Anchorage Renovations

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A small family run business Est.1999. Offering all experienced building trades for Home and Commercial business Renovati...
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We are proud members of the federation of master builders. We specialise in renovations, refurbishments and bathroom and k...

Recent Plasterer Enquiries

08 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Hailsham - BN27

Enquiry from: Mrs L

Start Date: Immediate

Plastering - skim coat over bathroom ceiling. 4 sqm Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 Are you looking for I...

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06 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Hailsham - BN27

Enquiry from: Linda W

Start Date: Immediate

Homeowner Replaster lounge that is currently artex Other small plastering bits to put right Supplied and installed Please contact to appoint

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03 Sep

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Eastbourne - BN21

Enquiry from: Harpreet S

Start Date: Immediate

need plasterboard new because of artex asbestos may be their

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09 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Paul C

Start Date: Immediate

Artexed ceilings leagley removed and re plastered

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01 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Hastings - TN34

Enquiry from: Martin E

Start Date: Immediate

i have some areas of wall in my sitting room that requires plastering, approx 3-4 square metres. i would like someone to come and give me a free quote. are you the property owner: owner of the proper...

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03 May

Ceiling | Artexing

Bexhill-on-Sea - TN39

Enquiry from: Iris M

Start Date: Immediate

I need someone to look at my bedroom ceiling as the Artek seems to be lifting at some of the joints. The ceiling needs to be repaired.

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27 Jun

Ceiling | Artexing

Eastbourne - BN23

Enquiry from: Oonagh D

Start Date: Immediate

There is water damage on the lounge ceiling, due to shower overspill. We like the artex but about the damaged area of ab***ot square needs attention to restore it to its formed glory.

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17 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

St. Leonards-on-Sea - TN38

Enquiry from: Christine G

Start Date: Immediate

ceilings re-plastered in two rooms are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms are you looking for interior decorat...

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07 Mar

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Peacehaven - BN10

Enquiry from: Barry L

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plasterboard and paint 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 what level of service do you require: su...

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27 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

St. Leonards-on-Sea - TN37

Enquiry from: Demelza S

Start Date: Immediate

coving to be installed in lounge and 2 bedrooms are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 3 rooms are you looking for in...

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06 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Pevensey - BN24

Enquiry from: Graham B

Start Date: Immediate

to fit coving to ceiling in hallway there is also a piece of flexi coving to fit around curve in hallway. roughly 10mtrs total job. property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have ...

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06 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Bexhill-on-Sea - TN39

Enquiry from: Trev W

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hi have a mid 1930,s house that needs ceiling coving fitted to the hallway, lounge and dinning room , plus three light roses . would prefer something this a decorative pattern but not ott. but happy ...

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23 May

Ceiling | Artexing

Eastbourne - BN20

Enquiry from: Sabrina G

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hello, we are completing on a house in a couple weeks, and we would like the artex removed from the ceiling of this house (no asbestos as per a survey done by an asbestos removal company - which can b...

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31 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Eastbourne - BN22

Enquiry from: Sue H

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plastering ceiling in lounge 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 decora...

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08 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Hastings - TN34

Enquiry from: Frances M

Start Date: Immediate

supply and fit coving in bedroom are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have decorated: 1-2 rooms are you looking to remodel the room...

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29 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Eastbourne - BN20

Enquiry from: Anthony B

Start Date: Immediate

part of my victorian ceiling, in the bay area has come loose and is held up by the ceiling paper. also some of the coving is damaged are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: o...

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17 Jan

Ceiling | Artexing

Hastings - TN34

Enquiry from: Crystal M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer in Hastings area made an enquiry for Artexing online. Please call to arrange an appointment to discuss options

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12 Jun

Ceiling | Artexing

Seaford - BN25

Enquiry from: Bruno R

Start Date: Immediate

I need to repair the artex ceiling in my lounge following removal of internal dividing wall. Approx 12ft by 13 inch wide section to make good. Pattern is curved/swish cove, Could you please quote.

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03 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

St. Leonards-on-Sea - TN37

Enquiry from: Imogen S

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19 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Bexhill-on-Sea - TN40

Enquiry from: Margaret G

Start Date: Less than one month

TWO ROOMS SKIMMED. BOTH ROOMS 14 FEET BY 20 FEET EACH

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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 Hailsham is:

£430

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

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Plasterer FAQs

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 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.

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 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 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

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 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.

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.

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