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With over 20 years of experience, we are a hardworking and dedicated team committed to delivering quality, reliable, and o...
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Mccallum contracts

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We are a small sized family run enterprise covering edinburgh , stirling . And surrounding areas - stonemasonry - tim...
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K&D joinery

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We’re just a small building firm with just 10 men We cover all areas from Glasgow. Edinburgh. Perth. Dundee Fife. Stirl...
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Carson Painting and Decor

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At Carson P & D we aim to provide a high quality of work at an affordable price. We cover most aspects of painting & decor...
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Town & Country Decorators

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Town and Country Decorators are based in Newcastle upon Tyne and cover the Northeast carrying out residential projects as ...
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Quality plastering

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We are a small building maintenance company... Who believe in quality and delivering the customer exactly what they want...

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13 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

Motherwell - ML1

Enquiry from: Amelia C

Start Date: Immediate

Bedroom artex plastered over

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23 Jan

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Bonnybridge - FK4

Enquiry from: Carmen S

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Partial ceiling repair and plastered.

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20 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Glasgow - G13

Enquiry from: Lani A

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I need a quote for a some plaster work.

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18 Nov

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Peterhead - AB42

Enquiry from: Isobel C

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Ceiling repair part of kitchen ceiling has fallen due to weather and rain getting through

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29 Oct

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: John R

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Artex Removal Lead

take down part of water damaged kitchen ceiling, replace 4 halogen spot lights with 6 led down lighters, replaster board , tape , skim, sand and repaint. other small plaster board repairs. are you the...

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14 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Castle Douglas - DG7

Enquiry from: Felicity M

Start Date: Immediate

repair of blown render and brickwork

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11 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Aberdeen - AB23

Enquiry from: John M

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Bedroom wall to be skimmed ready for painting

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09 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Bonnyrigg - EH19

Enquiry from: James S

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customer in bonnyrigg area has requested that we arrange quotes for their plastering project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a plasterer directly.please call to dis...

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24 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Aberdeen - AB24

Enquiry from: Sher S

Start Date: Immediate

Hi did you attend for quote this week as we needed it doing as soon as possible. Was lobby vestibule you saw.

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22 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH10

Enquiry from: Bill G

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Plaster work in hall plus one bedroom

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20 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Gretna - DG16

Enquiry from: Anne G

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Living room skimmed, all walls

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17 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Aberdeen - AB12

Enquiry from: Alex D

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External harling removed from semidetached bungalow and garage and replaced

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08 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Aberdeen - AB10

Enquiry from: Verna W

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replastering of areas in my hall and adjoining bathroom following internal damage caused by the january storms - now that remedial work on my roof has now been completed. are you the property owner: ...

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03 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Aberdeen - AB11

Enquiry from: Chloe C

Start Date: Immediate

We had an issue with damp in our master bedroom, we’ve resolved the issue and it has now dried out. Looking to repair the plaster now.

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29 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Aberdeen - AB24

Enquiry from: Marc M

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I’m looking for a rough estimate to remove artex from the ceiling at a flat I am purchasing. Here’s a link to give a rough idea of the size/ job that is required: https://my.matterport.com/s...

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26 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Aberdeen - AB15

Enquiry from: Gianni G

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Hi, I have an enquiry. Could you come and quote a price to plaster room, please? We are at 43 Beaconsfield Place,Aberdeen. Let me know either way, thank, Gianni

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17 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Arbroath - DD11

Enquiry from: Callum B

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We have a detached 4 bedroom house that we want to get the whole thing reharled, could you please let me know when you would be able to come for a look.

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08 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Aberdeen - AB25

Enquiry from: Lorraine M

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Looking for a skilled plasterer and painter to ‘fix ‘ a job already completed of our living/ kitchen ceilings by another company. Would require you to be highly skilled, experienced and tidy ! S...

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07 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Arbroath - DD11

Enquiry from: Alex M

Start Date: Immediate

Walls, ceilings plastered, skimmed etc. bathroom tiling also.

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01 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Westhill - AB32

Enquiry from: Jenna C

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Looking for urgent corner taping on small area before cabinets fitted in just under two weeks time.

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How much do Plasterer services cost?

How much do Plasterers cost? Costs for Plasterers in 2025 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
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£430

Plasterer job Plasterer cost in 2025
Plastering in Scotland £563-£863
Artexing in Scotland £150-£230
Plasterboard ceilings in Scotland £225-£600
Suspended ceilings in Scotland £525-£805
Artex Removal in Scotland £190-£400

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Plasterer FAQs

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.

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 tiles?

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.

how to cut plasterboard ceiling?

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.

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.

is artex dangerous?

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.

 

what thickness plasterboard for ceiling?

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.

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.

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