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Wembley - HA9
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An electrician broke off the plastering of the ceiling whilst taking away the light fitting and I need a quote to repair the ceiling.
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Wembley - HA9
Enquiry from: Anne A
Start Date: Immediate
An electrician broke off the plastering of the ceiling whilst taking away the light fitting and I need a quote to repair the ceiling.
Harrow - HA3
Enquiry from: Gordhandas P
Start Date: Immediate
Pointing &plastering around patio wall and steps
Edgware - HA8
Enquiry from: Vishnu C
Start Date: Immediate
re plastering for the following:- box r*** *** by 8 ft height (approximate) all walls and ceiling back bedroom 11ft by 11ft *** (approximate) all walls possibly ceiling are you the property owner: ow...
Harrow - HA3
Enquiry from: Burty P
Start Date: Immediate
fire rated plaster boarding and skim to ceiling. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many different rooms are you looking to have ceiling work on: 1-2 ceilings what level of serv...
London - NW10
Enquiry from: Divan P
Start Date: Immediate
simple “c” coving to be fitted. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 5+ rooms are you looking for interi...
London - N8
Enquiry from: Cristina F
Start Date: Immediate
customer has a plastering & ceilings project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for plastering. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a plasterer.confirmed in...
London - NW8
Enquiry from: Tarek J
Start Date: Immediate
need suspended ceiling total 110 sqm please quote for us your best price. include materials and labor are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many different rooms are you looking to ...
Greenford - UB6
Enquiry from: Haydar A
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8 to 10m of plaster coving to be fitted in an entrance and hallway of a house. what is your availability and estimated cost? thanks haydar are you the property owner: owner of the property property t...
London - NW6
Enquiry from: George A
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer made an online enquiry for plastering and confirmed on telephone and email they would like a call with a plasterer to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you th...
Edgware - HA8
Enquiry from: KAREN D
Start Date: Immediate
bedroom and ceiling walls plastered, the bedroom is approximately 4 x 4 metres are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastere...
London - NW2
Enquiry from: Marta M
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water damage and this is insurance claim for plaster, redecoration and repairs to the window casings are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are ...
Edgware - HA8
Enquiry from: KAREN D
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plasterng of celing and walls in bedroom 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 for interior...
Harrow - HA3
Enquiry from: Nitin M
Start Date: Less than one month
are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require a plasterer: yes interested in plasterer quote: yes other forms: skip hire please call to appoint how man...
Edgware - HA8
Enquiry from: Pablo B
Start Date: Immediate
plaster board ceiling in kitchen & bathroom cosmetic chipped tiles & around sink are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and plaster
Harrow - HA3
Enquiry from: Neville S
Start Date: Immediate
Outside whole house - rendering/facading.
London - NW6
Enquiry from: Sucheta K
Start Date: Immediate
plastering of ceilings and walls are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 5+ rooms are you looking for interior decorat...
London - NW9
Enquiry from: Saina B
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer in London area made an enquiry for Artexing online. Please call to arrange an appointment to discuss options Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Residential What ...
London - NW10
Enquiry from: R G
Start Date: Immediate
Having rewire in 1 bed flat. electrician is making good chasing but will need top skim.need estimate please -Plastering - Plastering
Edgware - HA8
Enquiry from: Amir K
Start Date: Immediate
120m2 ceiling and all the walls of the ground floor needs Dry-lining with plastering and skimming. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are y...
London - NW10
Enquiry from: London P
Start Date: Immediate
we need a quote to supply and fit basic suspending ceiling , 80 SQM of ceiling divided in 7 college study rooms please contact by email or whatsapp. regards
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 Brent | £563-£863 |
Artexing in Brent | £150-£230 |
Plasterboard ceilings in Brent | £225-£600 |
Suspended ceilings in Brent | £525-£805 |
Artex Removal in Brent | £190-£400 |
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.
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 Much Does Plastering Cost?
If your existing interior or exterior plaster is starting to show signs of needing to be refreshed or the painting never seems to last, then it’s probably time to have your plaster renewed to breathe in a new lease of life to your decorating efforts.
So if you’re giving wall plastering a thought, there’s a need to have a rough estimate of the cost a professional is likely to charge so you can set a budget and start planning. However a direct answer can not be provided for this question as there are so many factors that a professional will put into considering before coming up with a quote that’s unique to your specific requirements.
A lot of plasterers will come up with a quote for the job using the number of square metres of wall space that’s going to be covered. This is due to the number of plasterboards as well as the other materials that the plasterer will need to purchase, how long the work will take and also the labour that’ll be involved in completing the project.
Another popular influencing factor that several plasterers use is the size of the room to be plastered. This is the main reason why you’re more likely to find the prices in small, medium as well as large rooms. Therefore, in order to have a more accurate estimate of the cost of your plastering project, you’d have to call in a qualified professional to have a look at the job at hand. Generally, to re-plaster a small room will cost within the range of £350 to £550, a medium room will cost within the range of £400 to £600 and a large room, between £550 to £700.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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