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L&w plastering services

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L&w plastering services Fully qualified, cis registered we off free quotation and carry out all our tasks to the highest...
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LukasPainting

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Hardworking and friendly person, my person will make your interior refreshed and pleasant. I work with accuracy so that th...
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County Construction

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Country Construction are local builders serving the Ross-on-Wye region, backed by a skilled team, and we provide a wide sp...
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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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Riddell homes

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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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Abingdon, Oxfordshire

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Paintingshades is a dedicated reliable professional painter & decorator with over 15 years experience in the trade . E...

Recent Plasterer Enquiries

25 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL53

Enquiry from: Sarah E

Start Date: Immediate

coving to be installed in 3 bedrooms (1 with ensuite) and 1 family bathroom are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plaste...

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03 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL52

Enquiry from: Stephen A

Start Date: Immediate

fil cornice to hallway, living room and bedroom 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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04 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Rob L

Start Date: Immediate

"to continue the line of coving over 2 door frames. currently the 65mm x 70mm classic plaster coving has 3 end stops and external corner ahead of the door frames. dur to the depth of the door frame, ...

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31 May

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Yakup A

Start Date: Immediate

coving cornice for whole ground floor (living room + kitchen + hall are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 3 ...

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25 May

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Jacob H

Start Date: Immediate

we need full ground floor coving. 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 interior ...

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29 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Jacob H

Start Date: Immediate

we have ready pre-primed and washable coving ( intonaco) which we bought from b&q which needs to be fitted to the all ground floor. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: sem...

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26 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL52

Enquiry from: Sally P

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an online enquiry for plastering and confirmed on telephone, sms and email they would like a call with a plasterer to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are y...

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13 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Henry Y

Start Date: Immediate

repairs to original coving caused by removal of ceiling. 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 looki...

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15 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL50

Enquiry from: Gareth O

Start Date: Immediate

have made some internal alterations to my regency apartment and i’m looking for a specialist company to match my existing cornice to fill the gaps that are left from the alterations. it’s a regenc...

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08 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Graeme H

Start Date: Immediate

lightweight polysterene coving to be fitted in 2 bedrooms, living room and corridor are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have plast...

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22 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL50

Enquiry from: Katrina I

Start Date: Immediate

we have converted our garage, and we now need to replace the cornicing that has been removed. we are having this made but require someone to fit this. are you the property owner: owner of the property...

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08 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL53

Enquiry from: Val M

Start Date: Immediate

match current coving of the 3 walls of our lounge already completed (years ago - imperial measures) with *** wall that is yet to be done. the width is approx 4.2 metres but the 2 corners need to be jo...

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05 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL50

Enquiry from: Carolyn G

Start Date: Immediate

coving to be supplied and fitted to dining room and living room, approximately 12ft x 16ft a*** x 12ft. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you...

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04 Aug

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Cheltenham - GL53

Enquiry from: Doaa K

Start Date: Immediate

plaster my ceiling which contains asbestos are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and plaster how many different rooms are you looking to have c...

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21 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL52

Enquiry from: Victoria T

Start Date: Immediate

cornice to be fitted to 4 rooms and a hallway. cornice has already been bought with matching adhesive va (knauf) are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many room...

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28 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL50

Enquiry from: Monnie C

Start Date: Immediate

i am installing cabinetry into the two alcoves either side of my fireplace and need the cornicing to meet up. i have tried two other people who wont get back to me and hoping you will! are you the pr...

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15 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

Cheltenham - GL52

Enquiry from: Linda P

Start Date: Immediate

repair to artex on ceiling. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling how many ceilings do you require artexing: 1 ceiling pl...

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10 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

Cheltenham - GL53

Enquiry from: Suzanne W

Start Date: Immediate

Drop ceiling to be installed in front room in order to reduce echo.

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14 Oct

Ceiling | Artexing

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Lesley C

Start Date: Immediate

artex ceiling in r*** x 3ft approximately. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling how many ceilings do you require artexin...

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17 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Cheltenham - GL51

Enquiry from: Charlotte W

Start Date: Immediate

Skim walls in kitchen/diner (7 x 3 meters), lounge (4.6 x 3.2 meters), hallway, bedroom 1 (4.6 x 3.2 meters) bedroom 2 (3.2 x 3 meters)

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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 Cheltenham is:

£430

Plasterer job Plasterer cost in 2024
Plastering in Cheltenham £563-£863
Artexing in Cheltenham £150-£230
Plasterboard ceilings in Cheltenham £225-£600
Suspended ceilings in Cheltenham £525-£805
Artex Removal in Cheltenham £190-£400

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Plasterer FAQs

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.

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.

is artex dangerous?

The short and simple answer to this question is, it depends. Artex surface coating was manufactured with white abestos ( until the mid 1980’s ) in order to strengthen as well as harden it. In other words, this implies that all the ceilings and walls coverings made by Artex Ltd and other manufactures at the time are highly likely to contain asbestos. Although Artex Ltd stopped using asbestos as early as the mid 1980’s, there were still other manufacturers who continued using it until 1999 when the laws and regulations covering the use of asbestos changed in the year 2000.

 

Asbestos, however, is only harmful when disturbed and releases its deadly fibres. For instance, when it’s being sanded and removed as it usually poses no risks when left undisturbed. Since it’s not possible to identify Artex containing asbestos fibres with the naked eye, it’s strongly recommended that you hire the services of a qualified person or company to help determine if you have asbestos in your ceilings or walls especially if your house was constructed before the year 2000. The professionals will be able to advise you on the best course of action as well as if it’s dangerous.

 

To be sure if your Artex contains asbestos, you’ll need to have the artex sampled by an asbestos surveyor. If you’re planning to have a construction or maintenance work done on your property, and the artex is likely to be in the way or disturbed, there’s a need for you to have a refurbishment or demolition asbestos survey done. This will ensure that all the areas that’ll be disturbed by the work is properly tested to determine the presence or otherwise of asbestos. If found, the artex will have to be addressed and either removed or protected before any work can take place.

 

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 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.

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 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.

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