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Canvey Island - SS8
Enquiry from: Martin M
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Two walls plastered both *** x 5ft there were previously external walls so brick construction both are solid
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Canvey Island - SS8
Enquiry from: Martin M
Start Date: Immediate
Two walls plastered both *** x 5ft there were previously external walls so brick construction both are solid
Canvey Island - SS8
Enquiry from: Loui W
Start Date: Immediate
Front of the bungalow rendered
Canvey Island - SS8
Enquiry from: John M
Start Date: Immediate
I would like a quotation for fitting coving to a utility room and kitchen Thanks
Canvey Island - SS8
Enquiry from: Emily C
Start Date: Immediate
need our living room re plastered 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 interior decora...
Canvey Island - SS8
Enquiry from: Zeesha M
Start Date: Immediate
looking for suspended selling for my shop are you the property owner: owner of the property are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many different rooms are you looking to have ceilin...
Canvey Island - SS8
Enquiry from: Zeesha M
Start Date: Immediate
looking for suspended selling for my shop are you the property owner: owner of the property are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many different rooms are you looking to have ceilin...
Canvey Island - SS8
Enquiry from: John E
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer is looking for Artexing quotes. They are unsure of options so would like to discuss. Confirmed interest via Customer lives in Canvey Island area Please call to arrange an appointment
Brentwood - CM13
Enquiry from: Andrew B
Start Date: Immediate
instal plaster coving to new bedroom. 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 interior d...
Brentwood - CM13
Enquiry from: Lauren S
Start Date: Immediate
Plastering around newly fitted kitchen area - preferably week commencing 27th March. Please let me know if you have availability. Many thanks Lauren
Brentwood - CM13
Enquiry from: Dennis C
Start Date: Immediate
1957 residence (detached house). replace 4 bedroom ceiling comings currently polystyrene (!) with simple 3-4” concave coving / room sizes (approx): 15x13’ (x2), 11x11’ & 7x9’ are you the prope...
Purfleet - RM19
Enquiry from: Yvonne S
Start Date: Immediate
2 main areas of plastering u*** floor stair case. i have pics if need to see area.ideally would like it painted. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms...
Grays - RM16
Enquiry from: Jaspal S
Start Date: Immediate
I am looking to have venetian plaster applied to a media wall (approx. 6.6 M2) towards the end of September (22nd on)
South Ockendon - RM15
Enquiry from: Mohammod A
Start Date: Immediate
hi there, looking for a quote, would like 4 bedrooms plastered and 3 ceilings, please let me know. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are yo...
Upminster - RM14
Enquiry from: Dammi J
Start Date: Immediate
customer in upminster area has requested that we arrange quotes for their plastering project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a plasterer directly.please call to dis...
Brentwood - CM15
Enquiry from: Fred B
Start Date: Immediate
coving in front room and hall are you the property owner: relative of owner how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms property type: other are you looking for interior decorating: no ...
South Ockendon - RM15
Enquiry from: Brenda W
Start Date: Immediate
Need walls in living room artexed.
Gravesend - DA11
Enquiry from: Carly B
Start Date: Immediate
one side of coving has fallen down in hall & needs replacing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you l...
Grays - RM16
Enquiry from: Razia S
Start Date: Immediate
hi there, we need some skimming and plastering work in my three bed house in grays rm16, wondering if your team can do it? regards razia are you the property owner: owner of the property property typ...
Grays - RM16
Enquiry from: Stuart C
Start Date: Immediate
one length of coving to be fitted around a newly built false chimney breast. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered:...
Grays - RM16
Enquiry from: Stuart C
Start Date: Immediate
coving in lounge required around a newly built chimney breast which will need to match with existing coving. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms ar...
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.
View our Plasterer advicePlasterer job | Plasterer cost in 2024 |
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Plastering in Canvey Island | £563-£863 |
Artexing in Canvey Island | £150-£230 |
Plasterboard ceilings in Canvey Island | £225-£600 |
Suspended ceilings in Canvey Island | £525-£805 |
Artex Removal in Canvey Island | £190-£400 |
Artex was originally made using white asbestos to make it stronger. However, this stopped in the mid-1980s, and the use of asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, due to its extreme health risks. So, any artex you buy today won’t contain asbestos.
If you have an artex ceiling or wall that was created before 1999, it may have asbestos in it. This won’t be a health hazard if you leave it undisturbed, so it’s not necessary to remove it. However, if you want to get rid of or alter your artex ceiling or wall, you must get it tested to check if it has asbestos in or not first. If it does, you’ll need to hire a qualified professional to work on it.
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.
Artexing a ceiling can be a tricky job, but whether you’re considering hiring a professional or DIY, it’s helpful to know how it’s done.
Artex is available either in a paste or powder form. The paste is ideal if you’re making small repairs or additions to an existing ceiling. But, if you have a whole ceiling to cover, the powder is more cost effective. When you’re ready to get started, you’ll need to mix the powder up with cold water according to the instructions.
It’s possible to artex over plaster, plasterboard or paint. If you have a plasterboard surface, you should tape and fill any joints or cracks before you begin. Plaster and plasterboard both require a coat of sealant or primer first. You can usually artex straight over paint, but any gloss paint should be sanded down, and any dark paints covered with a layer of white.
Artexing can get quite messy, so make sure you empty the room you’re working in as much as possible, lay down sheets and wear protective clothing and glasses. You might want to practice on a piece of board before you start on the ceiling.
Start by using a brush or roller to cover a 500 square cm area with a generous layer of artex. Then use a brush, comb or roller to create your chosen texture. Every time you do a new section of ceiling, try to blend it with the other sections you’ve done. Don’t be tempted to cover the whole ceiling before you start adding texture – the artex will dry too quickly for you to do it all in time.
Artex usually needs 12-24 hours in a well-ventilated space to dry completely.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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