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Brentford - TW8
Enquiry from: MASHAKA C
Start Date: Immediate
Small hole fixing on the gypsum wall in the house Tenant - has permission and is paying himself Please contact to appoint *
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Brentford - TW8
Enquiry from: MASHAKA C
Start Date: Immediate
Small hole fixing on the gypsum wall in the house Tenant - has permission and is paying himself Please contact to appoint *
Windsor - SL4
Enquiry from: David L
Start Date: Immediate
this is a ground floor flat. damp patches have appeared on the internal plastered walls last year in about 5 places. the damp could be coming from the first floor flat? are you the property owner: ow...
Slough - SL1
Enquiry from: Catherine W
Start Date: Immediate
i need someone to repair a crack in my pebbledash & re-plaster the corresponding inside wall. are you able to quote for this? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached ...
Chertsey - KT16
Enquiry from: Marco Y
Start Date: Immediate
living room and kitchen coving. total length is 25m. 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 looking...
Rickmansworth - WD3
Enquiry from: Daniel C
Start Date: Immediate
hello, i am looking for a plaster and decorator to skim and replaster at least 2 sections of a wall & parts of a ceiling, fillingixing the skirting and painting most of the property (3 rooms, 1 bath...
Slough - SL2
Enquiry from: Ashleigh H
Start Date: Immediate
plastering of ceilings throughout house, and replastering of one wall where gas pipe has been moved. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you lo...
Gerrards Cross - SL9
Enquiry from: Emma S
Start Date: Immediate
hi i was wondering whether you fit the polystyrene type of coving? would need to be done for four rooms, two bedrooms, lounge and hallway. if you could give me a price for this that would be great. i�...
Rickmansworth - WD3
Enquiry from: Richard P
Start Date: Immediate
supply and fitting of victorian style coving to a bedroom (11.6 linear meters in total) and a landing area (25.4m linear meters in total). all walls and ceilings are newly plastered to a high standard...
Windsor - SL4
Enquiry from: Harry W
Start Date: Immediate
coving of spare bedroom with ceiling rose. around 14sqm of coving. to start asap. all materials supplied. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are y...
Slough - SL1
Enquiry from: Harsimran V
Start Date: Immediate
coving in parts of the house are coming off the walls and have cracks in it are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: ...
Gerrards Cross - SL9
Enquiry from: Nicola P
Start Date: Immediate
coving in one room over new fitted shelves. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms are you looking fo...
Gerrards Cross - SL9
Enquiry from: Nicola P
Start Date: Immediate
coving above new bookshelves and cupboards are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms are you looking for...
Gerrards Cross - SL9
Enquiry from: Nicola P
Start Date: Immediate
coving in one room over new fitted shelves. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms are you looking fo...
Addlestone - KT15
Enquiry from: Joseph S
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer in the addlestone 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 prop...
Slough - SL2
Enquiry from: Sharon K
Start Date: Immediate
full 2 bed house plastering with ceiling how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 5+ rooms are you looking for interior decorating: no property type: semi detached are you the property owner:...
Rickmansworth - WD3
Enquiry from: Lalit P
Start Date: Immediate
customer in rickmansworth 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 d...
Windsor - SL4
Enquiry from: Fernando D
Start Date: Less than one month
customer made an enquiry for plastering and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a plasterer.mr lives in the windsor area and would like a call to discuss options.see below detai...
Slough - SL2
Enquiry from: Alexander A
Start Date: Immediate
installation of free issue stevenson's of norwich soane beading profile, around the perimeter of a small dressing room. the total linear meterage is c.a 9.5m and each section of beading is 300mm long....
West Byfleet - KT14
Enquiry from: Mark G
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
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...
Slough - SL3
Enquiry from: Andrea S
Start Date: Immediate
hi, we had a leek in the upstairs bathroom , so the downstairs ceiling was damaged, there is a hole there as they cut out a piece.. the whole ceiling was done beautifully up to a high standard 3 years...
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 Brentford | £563-£863 |
Artexing in Brentford | £150-£230 |
Plasterboard ceilings in Brentford | £225-£600 |
Suspended ceilings in Brentford | £525-£805 |
Artex Removal in Brentford | £190-£400 |
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.
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.
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
Plastering is suitable to cover most Artex. If it’s shallow Artex, it may be covered by skimming plaster on top. If the pattern of the Artex is too deep, you may need to use plasterboard to cover it or if you want to remove it entirely, you will need to use a wallpaper steamer.
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.
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.
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.
Plasterboard or drywall is simply gypsum plaster covered from both sides by thick paper layers. It’s known to be a highly versatile product used on both interior walls and ceiling as a result of its numerous advantages. This popular material in residential buildings can be designed to be fire resistant, humidity resistant and noise resistant. They have a low impact on the environment, while also being quite easy to repair and perfect to hide stuffs from plain sight. Most home and property owners in the UK have this material installed in their space as despite the multiple benefits, they’re also quite affordable. However, if you’re thinking about installing a plasterboard on your ceiling, one challenge you’re likely to face is determining the appropriate plasterboard thickness to incorporate as this make or mar your entire project. In this post, we’re going to take a look at the right plasterboard thickness for ceiling so as to help you make an informed decision moving forward. Let’s take a look!
Firstly, let’s consider the size of the plasterboard sheet. 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.
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