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Glasgow - G43
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I need artex removing from ceiling (22sqm) and walls (35sqm). It contains asbestos.
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Glasgow - G43
Enquiry from: Elaine M
Start Date: Immediate
I need artex removing from ceiling (22sqm) and walls (35sqm). It contains asbestos.
Glasgow - G62
Enquiry from: Nicola E
Start Date: Immediate
two bedroom walls plastered and both ceilings are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for int...
Glasgow - G11
Enquiry from: Stella L
Start Date: Immediate
repair: about 2m of 4cm wide wooden coving is detaching from curved plaster edge of ceiling and in danger of falling are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many ro...
Glasgow - G66
Enquiry from: John M
Start Date: Immediate
Kitchen ceiling 12'x19' small dipple artexed
Glasgow - G74
Enquiry from: Nia W
Start Date: Immediate
replacing basic looking coving in a kitchen around cabinets 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 l...
Glasgow - G52
Enquiry from: Paula M
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would like to get quotes for getting victorian coving installed in my flat with the ‘possibility’ of considering new skirting board and door frames are you the property owner: owner of the proper...
Glasgow - G78
Enquiry from: Jennifer M
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hall needing skimmed, from front door, upstairs to upstairs landing. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 ...
Glasgow - G12
Enquiry from: Ann M
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Need someone to repair small patch of artex stipple and paint area of ceiling damaged by water ingress. Overall area 2mx1m, artex repair 50cmx10cm new plasterboard insert.
Glasgow - G44
Enquiry from: JJ H
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Roughcasting repair in three places on outside of house around newly installed windows. Internal plastering over gyprock boards under windowsill
Glasgow - G75
Enquiry from: Marion F
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lightweight coving fitted to carry led lighting are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 4 rooms are you looking for ...
Glasgow - G76
Enquiry from: Zoe M
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artex removal/plastering over. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 3 rooms are you looking for interior decoratin...
Glasgow - G72
Enquiry from: James D
Start Date: Immediate
cornice on site. egg and dart in room 1, acanthus leaf dentil block in room 2, larger dentil in last room. everything on site ready to go - trades lined up have pulled out due to covid so needs to be ...
Glasgow - G76
Enquiry from: Gillian F
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one of my walls was knocked down and a door put in but i now need the cornice replaced above the frame. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms ar...
Glasgow - G44
Enquiry from: John K
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i am having an extension built and my builder has bought 5 no 3m lengths of small dentil cornice. he has been let down by the cove installer he lined up and i am looking for someone to install the cor...
Glasgow - G44
Enquiry from: Kerry-ann D
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customer made an online enquiry for plastering and confirmed on email they would like a call with a plasterer to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the property own...
Glasgow - G64
Enquiry from: Andrzej B
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customer in the glasgow area made an enquiry a couple of projects including plastering.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the propert...
Glasgow - G64
Enquiry from: Andrzej B
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customer in glasgow area has requested that we arrange quotes for their plastering project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a plasterer directly.please call to discuss...
Glasgow - G42
Enquiry from: Chris P
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer in glasgow areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for plastering.confirmed interest via email at 14/08/2021 08:18.please call to arrange appointment ...
Glasgow - G71
Enquiry from: Julia S
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
miss requested quotes for plastering from a plasterer around glasgow. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below is w...
Glasgow - G44
Enquiry from: Kerry-ann D
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customer made an online enquiry for plastering and confirmed on email they would like a call with a plasterer to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the property own...
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 Glasgow | £563-£863 |
Artexing in Glasgow | £150-£230 |
Plasterboard ceilings in Glasgow | £225-£600 |
Suspended ceilings in Glasgow | £525-£805 |
Artex Removal in Glasgow | £190-£400 |
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.
Plastering will fix small cracks in walls. Very small cracks may be fixed by simply reskimming plaster. More serious cracks will usually mean that you need to use new plasterboard or backing plaster. Larger jobs or deep cracks may need an experienced plasterer to come in.
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 To Plaster A Room?
Generally, the standard of plastering in older houses leaves a lot to be desired. Having settled for so many years, there is a lot of tendency that anything brittle will break or crumble with the movement. And this is exactly where plasters fall.
Plaster provides a wide range of functions in your home and as a result, has grown to become very popular amongst several homeowners. So if you want to plaster a room, you might just wish to estimate the cost so you can set a budget and start to plan. However, there’s no short and simple answer to this as the cost of plastering is based on a number of factors. These factors include the dimensions of the room, the accessibility of the surface, the condition of the existing plaster as well as the size of the company.
So if you want to paster your room, you can either remove the old plaster or skim a 3mm plaster coat over the existing one. In respect to the two options, the prices will also vary. However, several plastering experts will charge either on the average room size or a daily rate. This is due to the fact that they know approximately the number of area they can cover in a day’s work. You can, however, request a quotation which specifies the costs per square metre in order to allow you compare with other contractors. In reality, several plastering professionals use either small, medium or large sized room as the yard stick for providing a quote.
Generally, for a small sized room, you’ll have to pay about £600 to £700, a medium sized will cost within the range of £650 to £1000, while a large sized room will cost between the range of £1000 to £1500.
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.
How To Plaster A Wall
In order to plaster your wall successfully, you’ll firstly need to get the appropriate tools and materials for the job in place. The tools you’ll need to have includes a trowel and bucket trowel, plasterer’s float, corner trowel, hawk board, two buckets, mixing stick or a paddle, adequate plaster, PVA , dust sheets, clean water, sandpaper, stilts or step ladder as well as a dust mask.
✓ Prepare the wall. You’d have to make sure that you lay down a dust sheet so as to protect your floor and also gather any possible spillage or debris of plaster, before you start working on the walls. Get rid of all the dirt, dust and debris as this is very important for the success of your project if you’re going to be plastering on a worn out and old wall. Also, cover the holes and cracks in the walls with a screen tape
✓ Apply PVA to the wall. This will help ensure the layer you’re using will not dry out at the same time.
✓ Mix the paster. Mix the plaster according to the instructions given in the manufacturer’s manual.
✓ Apply the plaster onto the wall. Upon cleaning of the walls and successful mixture of the plaster, the next step is to apply the mixture to the wall using the hawk board, trowels and a floating tool.
✓ Skim and smooth. After the the first coat has dried after waiting for about 30 minutes, the next step will be to wipe out the bumps and lumps using a trowel to smooth over the surface. Once this is done you can then scrape the wall with a devilling float.
✓ Apply the second coat of plaster
✓ Apply the finishing touches. This includes polishing your work by adding some water to the surface with a spray gun and using the trowel to further smoothen out the surface.
✓ Painting and wallpapering.
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.
Installing a plasterboard to a ceiling is not the easiest of tasks, and even though it can be done by one person, it’s usually a lot easier when done by two people. If you’re an experienced DIYer, this task becomes a lot easier to undertake, with both confidence and patience needed to ensure a successful outcome. If you lack these essential 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 processes involved to plasterboard your ceiling. Let’s take a look!
✓ Take a measurement of your ceiling. Knowing the length and width of your room is crucial here. You have nothing to worry about if it’s not a perfect square as that’ll only mean more cutting.
✓ Make the necessary plasterboard cuts. Cut the plasterboard sheet with a utility knife in accordance to ceiling space measured.
✓ Remove existing plaster. Once done, examine the trusses and beams to ensure they’re still in a great condition before you proceed. Also, make sure there’s no loose plaster that can compromise your new installation.
✓ Apply construction adhesive. For a better fit, you’d have to apply adhesive along the beams while also avoiding the edges as this could affect your screw placement.
✓ Start in a level corner. You have to start the installation from the most level corner.
✓ Work along the outside edges. Secure it using a screw along the outside edge. This will make your plasterboard held to your ceiling perfectly. It won’t bend or break as your proceed with the installation.
✓ Complete the installation. Install the plasterboard on your entire ceiling and complete the installation by taping the seams and plastering for a smooth surface.
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