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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...

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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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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.

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 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.

can you plaster over tiles?

Can You Plaster Over Tiles?

Yes, it’s absolutely possible to plaster over tiles but just because is possible doesn’t mean you should. Plastering over tiles is an option but it’s not recommended by experts due to several reasons. A good example is the fact that a tiled environment is in no way a suitable environment that can serve as a good bonding surface for a plaster. For the success of a plastering project, there’s the need for the surface to be able to bond to the PVA base coat. Due to fact that most tiles are slippery in nature and also lack of the ability to be able to absorb moisture, the PVA base coat layer will not be able to bond to the tiled surface, which will ultimately make for a weak surface upon the application of the plaster. Consequently, the plaster will easily flake and fall from the wall.

The inability to drill into the tiled wall surface after plastering is one of the major disadvantages that also arises when you decide to plaster over tiled surfaces. Most tiled surfaces are found in kitchens and bathrooms which are going to need appliances such as sinks, lavatories, kitchen counters and lots more. These appliances are designed to be installed on solid surfaces which would not be an easy task to carry out on tiles knowing there would definitely be great cracks or damages.

The best tip you’ll get if you’re considering to plaster on a tiled surface, is that detaching tiles from a surface can easily be done with a hammer and chisel, and that would save you a host of problems later in the future. However, if you still wish to plaster on your tiled walls, then you best bet would be to get a Blue Grit bonding agent. It works better than PVA and only needs one coat.

can you plaster over artex?

Can You Plaster Over Artex?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can plaster over Artex. However, you must also note that plastering over Artex may not be the best choice as Artex is porous and as such, you’d have to detach the stripping so as to get a smooth and even coating. In the event whereby your ceilings or walls have Artex on them, you’ll have to smooth the Artex in order to obtain a plaster of solid coat.

✓ Preparing Artex for plastering. First and foremost, you’ll have to detach any bumps before you can plaster over the Artex. Do note that you don’t have to completely remove the Artex, all that’s needed is just enough to get a coat of plaster. Make use of a scraper to get rid of the bumps on various Artex designs like swirl and bark. Once you’re through getting rid of as much bumps as possible, there’s the need to seal the Artex due to the fact that it can absorb the moisture out of the plaster which will cut the time to get a good finish to little or nothing. You can use a PVA and water mix to do the job!

✓ The PVA mix. This is done to seal off the porous Artex in order to stop it from absorbing moisture from your plaster which can make it start to crack and crumble. To do this, simply mix half PVA and half water, then use a brush to paint the mixture over the plastering area. Once done, you can give the plastering surface about two to three coats and wait for the solution to dry off within a hour or two.

Plastering over Artex is not as hard as it seems, but if you lack the confidence to complete the task, simply contact a professional for help.

What plasterboard to use for ceilings

Also commonly referred to as drywall, plasterboard is an incredibly versatile product which features a sandwich of gypsum plaster between thick paper layers. It’s mainly used on both walls and ceilings due to the wide range of benefits it provides. Not only can plasterboard be made to be humidity resistant, fire resistant as well as noise resistant, but they’re also known to have a low environment impact, easy to repair and can be used to conceal stuff from plain sight. As a result of these benefits couple with the fact that they also happen to be quite affordable, plasterboard has grown to become a ubiquitous phenomenon in modern residential buildings.

 

When it comes to the installation of plasterboard on ceilings, one of the major sources of concern for several homeowners is the determination of the thickness required to ensure a durable and long-lasting project. If you’re planning to fit plasterboard on your ceiling and wondering the thickness that’ll be appropriate, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight on what plasterboard to use for ceilings. Let’s take a look!

 

First and foremost, 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.

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

Does artex contain asbestos?

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.

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