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Todmorden - OL14
Enquiry from: Jennifer S
Start Date: Immediate
I need 2 walls skimming to make a smooth surface. The walls are up flights of stairs. Please let me know if you need more information
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Todmorden - OL14
Enquiry from: Jennifer S
Start Date: Immediate
I need 2 walls skimming to make a smooth surface. The walls are up flights of stairs. Please let me know if you need more information
Todmorden - OL14
Enquiry from: Claribel M
Start Date: Immediate
we need a ceiling plastered in the spare bedroom, part of the hallway and possibly a kitchen ceiling. we won't know the full amount of the plastering needed until wallpaper has been removed. but we es...
Todmorden - OL14
Enquiry from: Becky H
Start Date: Immediate
our first floor has had some water damage and there is now a significant amount of plaster coming off the roof and walls.
Todmorden - OL14
Enquiry from: Jacinta C
Start Date: Immediate
skimming around and at the back of toilet in the bathroom where the new toilet fitted is smaller than the one that was removed. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace...
Todmorden - OL14
Enquiry from: BEATRICE W
Start Date: Immediate
KITCHEN CEILING HAD A ESCAPE OF WATER HALF OF THE CEILING CAME DOWN Either a new or half new ceiling required
Oldham - OL2
Enquiry from: Alison W
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer in oldham 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 13/02/2024 17:42.please call to arrange appoi...
Manchester - M26
Enquiry from: Alan T
Start Date: Immediate
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Bury - BL9
Enquiry from: Madeline S
Start Date: Immediate
Artex removal on ceilings approx 40 sqm. Needs completing asap once we get keys to property before we move our belongings in.
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 ...
Manchester - M45
Enquiry from: Sarah R
Start Date: Immediate
Plaster board and plaster living room. Potentially with cornice
Heywood - OL10
Enquiry from: Andrew T
Start Date: Immediate
I’m a plasterer myself and I am wondering if you are taking on plasterers or willing to take on a new plasterer, Thankyou, Andrew
Bolton - BL2
Enquiry from: Steve R
Start Date: Immediate
6 meters of plaster coving in alcoves and around chimney breast are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room...
Heywood - OL10
Enquiry from: Danielle F
Start Date: Immediate
One long ceiling separated by an archway (kitchen and dining area) re-plastered. Currently bobbly artex.
Manchester - M26
Enquiry from: Chris G
Start Date: Immediate
plaster coving fitting living room and dining room are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms are you looking f...
Heywood - OL10
Enquiry from: Cain B
Start Date: Immediate
small bay window repairs from water damage just replaced small roof above
Oldham - OL2
Enquiry from: Khalid J
Start Date: Immediate
i need to plaster kitchen which is 16ft x 8ft plastering, skimming, paint regards are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: commercial how many rooms are you looking to have pl...
Heywood - OL10
Enquiry from: Pauline K
Start Date: Immediate
I need walls and ceiling of a main bedroom to be skimmed.
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...
Manchester - M24
Enquiry from: Jackie H
Start Date: Immediate
Kitchen walls and ceiling plastered
Manchester - M25
Enquiry from: Anna C
Start Date: Immediate
coving in living room, hallway, stairs 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 inter...
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 Todmorden | £563-£863 |
Artexing in Todmorden | £150-£230 |
Plasterboard ceilings in Todmorden | £225-£600 |
Suspended ceilings in Todmorden | £525-£805 |
Artex Removal in Todmorden | £190-£400 |
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.
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.
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.
Cutting a plasterboard is a relatively simple process requiring only some basic tools. Unfortunately, the lack of knowledge serves as big deterrent for many people who wishes to put it to good use. Plasterboard can actually be sawn using an ordinary timber saw that’s fine-toothed to get a cleaner edge. However, the basic tools you may also need includes a sharp knife (Stanley Knife), pencil, a fine sandpaper, a straight edge and measurement tape as well as a wall board saw. Let’s have a look at the cutting process!
✓ Firstly, you need to put the plasterboard sheet flat on a firm surface.
✓ Use the tape measurement to measure the cut you wish to make.
✓ With the help of a pencil, simply mark out the part you wish to cut on the plasterboard’s front side.
✓ Once marked, place a spirited level over the marked spot on the plasterboard sheet you want to cut.
✓ Cut a shallow mark into the plasterboard sheet using the Stanley Knife to cut along the edge.
✓ The cut should be slow and gradual to ensure you do not wander off the edge of the marked area.
✓ Once the shallow cut has been made, turn the plasterboard sheet on its edge and deliver a quick and sharp push towards the plasterboard’s back and on one side of the cut.
✓ Place the plasterboard sheet backing against a flat surface ensuring the line of the cut is over an edge. Once done, give a quick and sharp push towards the back of the plasterboard sheet and on the part of the board is reaches beyond the edge.
✓ Using a fine sandpaper, remove all forms of paper burrs.
The process of cutting plasterboard requires a lot of practice. If you lack the training and experience, the cutting process is best left to a proficient professional who can guarantee the best results the first time and save you some additional costs due to potential damages.
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.
If you’re looking to plaster your ceiling, one of the most essential parts of the process is cutting the plasterboard. Once you’re able to master this skill, the rest of the plastering is quite easy. This is a task that can be done by any competent DIYer but with a little bit of patience and confidence. If you lack any of these 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 plasterboard ceiling cutting process. Let’s take a look!
To cut plasterboard ceiling, you don’t need any expensive tool which is usually not the case when it comes to carpentry. If you won’t be cutting a lot of plasterboard, all you really need would be just an old handsaw or plasterboard one, a Stanley knife as well as a straight edge. However, if you’ll be cutting lots of plasterboards, you’ll require the following to make your task a lot easier:
✓ An old handsaw
✓ A Stanley knife and many spare blades
✓ A straight edge like a long spirit level
✓ A surform
✓ A battery drill and oh2 screwdriver bits, with specific plasterboard screws.
To cut plasterboard to length, you’ll have to first score a line on the face side of the board with a straight edge and Stanley knife. Once done, simply lift the sheet off the ground and snap it along the score line. Then, you can run your knife down the other side of the board , cutting the back of the plasterboard backing sheet. Upon completion, your plasterboard is now ready to be fitted on your ceiling.
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.
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.
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