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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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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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Plastering internal ceiling & walls Artex removal & re-skim Dot & dab plaster-boarding External rendering K-Re...
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Build fix & Plaster

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We have many years of experience working on extension projects of our own, or sub contracting onto other projects with our...
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SPR Decorating

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SPR Decorating provide painting and decorating services to domestic and commercial customers across Birmingham and surroun...

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06 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Ledbury - HR8

Enquiry from: Dennis B

Start Date: Less than one month

To skim over stairs & ceiling in bedrooms x 3. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 3 Are you looking ...

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15 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Hereford - HR2

Enquiry from: Dominique R

Start Date: Immediate

re plastering of one small bedroom are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commercial how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for interior ...

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18 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Worcester - WR5

Enquiry from: Matthew W

Start Date: Immediate

repair existing cornicing in lounge and fit new coving in a bedroom. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms...

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11 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Hereford - HR2

Enquiry from: Julie W

Start Date: Immediate

living room plaster coving fitting, wall 1 289 cm, external corner wall 2 36 cm, internal corner, wall 3 346 cm, internal corner, wall 4 348 cm, internal corner, wall 5 312 cm, internal corner. i hav...

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15 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Ross-on-Wye - HR9

Enquiry from: Stephen B

Start Date: Immediate

need a coving fitter to fit coving and ceiling rose in three (3 no.) ground floor rooms. depending on cost - would like to fit coving in hallway! thanks are you the property owner: owner of the prope...

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08 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Malvern - WR13

Enquiry from: Chris H

Start Date: Immediate

top coat skim over existing plaster that has had tiles removed. new kitchen layout with no tiles this time. no more than one days work are you the property owner: owner of the property property type...

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16 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Hereford - HR4

Enquiry from: Rik L

Start Date: Immediate

various walls to be plastered are you the property owner: owner of the property are you looking for interior decorating: no property type: detached please call to appoint

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03 Apr

Ceiling | Artexing

Hereford - HR4

Enquiry from: Mark P

Start Date: Less than one month

Ceiling needs patching, an area of approximately 4ft x 2ft to match existing. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Residential What are you looking to Artex: Ceiling How ma...

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21 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

Hereford - HR1

Enquiry from: Heidi Y

Start Date: Less than one month

3ft sq swirly type artex needs repairing to large lounge ceiling (was from water damage) Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Residential What are you looking to Artex: Cei...

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01 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Malvern - WR13

Enquiry from: Richard P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Homeowner Please contact to appoint Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 5+ Are you looking for Interior Decorat...

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19 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Malvern - WR14

Enquiry from: Paul L

Start Date: Less than one month

1. Skim only bedroom ceiling - has been overboarded, joints scrimmed and filled. Empty room, 1 door, 1 window, 2.4m high. Size - 3m x 3.8m 2. Skim only bathroom ceiling - overboarded and filled a...

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28 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Hereford - HR1

Enquiry from: Jenna B

Start Date: Immediate

All ceilings to be boarded and plastered. Several walls to be plastered to fill in holes made by electrical work.

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03 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Hereford - HR1

Enquiry from: Christopher D

Start Date: Less than one month

plasterboard and plaster a utility area measuring 2.56m x 1.94m x 2.3m high. The area has 2 windows and 3 doors and has a partioning wall that measures 1.7m that forms part of a w/c room. Are you the ...

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19 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Hereford - HR4

Enquiry from: BRIAN S

Start Date: Less than one month

skim plaster L/ROOM 18 X 12, all walls will be stripped of wallpaper, and woodwork will be covered up by myself prior to plastering. one wall has a triple glaze door, the other 3 have a door--,window...

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13 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Worcester - WR8

Enquiry from: Michelle R

Start Date: Immediate

Plastering a kitchen wall. Approximately half a day's work

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07 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Malvern - WR13

Enquiry from: Gill H

Start Date: Immediate

Plaster 3 walls in kitchen and advise on ceiling Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 Are you looking for ...

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27 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Hereford - HR4

Enquiry from: J

Start Date: Immediate

Wall and ceiling 2 bedroom

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20 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Dymock, Newent - GL18

Enquiry from: Julian J

Start Date: Immediate

Approx 11 m2. Scratch coat and top coat. 8 m2 external walls. 3 m2 internal wall, and skirting. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you lo...

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15 Apr

Ceiling | Artexing

Hereford - HR2

Enquiry from: Julia S

Start Date: Immediate

a bathroom wall and around window also part of two ceilings from water damage

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17 Jan

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Hereford - HR4

Enquiry from: Sandra D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the myplasteringprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Terrace, Work description: Entire room including ceiling to be plastered. One wall has sagging plaster whi...

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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 Ledbury is:

£430

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

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Plasterer FAQs

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 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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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 to get artex off walls?

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.

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.

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