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04 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Leah G

Start Date: Immediate

Room in between the back toom and kitchen to be plastered. Exposed brick around the window.

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19 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Stuart H

Start Date: Immediate

Had door and frame put in wall leading to garage so need plasterboard and reveal sorting out, ,

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04 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Nathan R

Start Date: Immediate

Skimming. Three bedrooms and a bathroom. Two walls to be skimmed in each room. Three full ceilings and a small section of one ceiling.

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03 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Alan B

Start Date: Immediate

fireproof plastering of fireplace and chimney breast for log fire installation.

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12 May

Interior work | Plastering

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Fiona M

Start Date: Immediate

Kitchen needs all 4 walls skimming Room will be empty Approx size 3.1x2.6 Ceiling height 2.5m

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01 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Vladka B

Start Date: Immediate

urgently need plastering stair area and corridor upstairs are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are yo...

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31 May

Interior work | Plastering

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Katie A

Start Date: Immediate

Double bedroom requires the walls plastering, around the window frame and a small portion of the ceiling in the chimney breast alcove. One wall is a recent partition wall.

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28 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Manchester - M27

Enquiry from: Harry B

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in manchester areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for plastering.confirmed interest via sms and email at 28/10/2024 18:28.please call to arrange a...

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13 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Bolton - BL5

Enquiry from: Joanne K

Start Date: Immediate

Small section of ceiling skimming and wall skimming

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31 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Bolton - BL5

Enquiry from: Konstantinos D

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in the below rooms to remove the artexing and plaster the ceilings room 1 4150x2900mm, room 2 2400x30*** flr corridor 3750x1830mm thank you are you the property owner: owner of the property property ...

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11 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Manchester - M45

Enquiry from: Darren M

Start Date: Immediate

outside wall rendering that has just been built 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 ...

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07 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Manchester - M45

Enquiry from: Sarah R

Start Date: Immediate

Plaster board and plaster living room. Potentially with cornice

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25 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Bolton - BL5

Enquiry from: David H

Start Date: Immediate

3x possibly 4 Celings, a couple of full walls and various patching following rewire. New coving to 1 wall

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17 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Bolton - BL4

Enquiry from: Kathy M

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hole in kitchen ceiling to be repaired and plastered 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 looking f...

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21 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Leigh - WN7

Enquiry from: Mike D

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Selling my mothers house which contains a lot of artex walls. Surveyor needs them tested to see if they contains asbestos. Also need a quote on skimming those walls if the test result proves positive...

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06 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Bolton - BL5

Enquiry from: Andrew H

Start Date: Immediate

small spare bedroom 3 walls and ceiling, skirting boards and coving are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room ar...

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30 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Manchester - M45

Enquiry from: Martin N

Start Date: Immediate

repalstering of a box room 2.5x2.5 meters are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for in...

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21 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Wigan - WN5

Enquiry from: Phil G

Start Date: Immediate

hello, i was just after a quote to skim a small internal wall - 2.5 m wide x 2.3 m high, thanks so much in advance are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached

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17 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Wigan - WN2

Enquiry from: Dylan H

Start Date: Immediate

I need my bathroom plastering and then birding up. Also once quoted my kitchen and ceiling could also do with plastering work

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10 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Manchester - M24

Enquiry from: Jackie H

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Kitchen walls and ceiling plastered

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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 Darwen is:

£430

Plasterer job Plasterer cost in 2024
Plastering in Darwen £563-£863
Artexing in Darwen £150-£230
Plasterboard ceilings in Darwen £225-£600
Suspended ceilings in Darwen £525-£805
Artex Removal in Darwen £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 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 thickness plasterboard for ceiling?

Also referred to as drywall, plasterboard is a panel that features an inner layer of gypsum and spread between facer as well as backer paper. It is mostly incorporated in the construction of both interior walls and ceilings. Plasterboard can be made to be humidity resistant, fire resistant as well as noise resistant. Due to these reasons and also the fact that it’s very easy to install and very affordable, plasterboard is a very popular choice when it comes to interior walls and ceilings.

One of the major issues that most homeowners face when fitting plasterboard is the thickness required to make the project a long lasting one. But not to worry, we got you covered! If you’re about to install plasterboard for your ceiling and wondering the thickness that’ll be appropriate, then you’ve come to the right place. In general, 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.

Plasterboards are a great noise insulators which can also reduce disturbances from other activities. As a result, for walls, size of plasterboards that’s considered appropriate for walls is 12.5 mm or 13 mm.

What is artex?

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.

How do I fix cracks in my walls?

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.

How to artex a ceiling?

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 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.

how to get artex off a ceiling?

Artex is a water based surface coating which is used to decorate both ceilings and walls with a textured finish. Back in the 1970’s, artex happens to be very popular when the swirling or spiky effects it creates  were considered to be the best of fashion when it comes to interior designs. However, in today’s world, an artex ceiling is not only considered outdated but also a pain to clean and repair.

 

If you have an artex ceiling in your residential property and looking for a way to get it off, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’re going to show you how its done without much stress.

 

To get started you’d need to get the following tools and material which includes: safety goggles, dust mask and rubber gloves, plastic sheeting, canvas drop cloth ( carpet) or rosin paper (hard floor) and step ladder

 

 

Prepare the room. Start this by moving all furniture out of the room or stack the furniture at the centre of the room and cover using plastic sheets. Once done, cover all non-removable items with plastic sheets and lay down a canvas drop cloth for carpet floors and rosin paper for hard floors

  • Put on your safety gear
  • Use a utility knife or joint knife to slowly chip away at the texture and create a smooth surface.
  • Mix joint compound in a bucket as per the instructions on the package
  • Skim the surface with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth it out using a taping knife, then leave to dry overnight before you proceed
  • Lightly sand the surface smooth with the help of a 220-grit sanding block
  • Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface clean prior to painting.

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