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24 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Newmarket - CB8

Enquiry from: Gary O

Start Date: Immediate

supply and fit gyproc coving to lounge ceiling approximately 6x4 mts are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room ...

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03 Jun

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Newmarket - CB8

Enquiry from: Rob C

Start Date: Immediate

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overboard with plasterboard and skim in bathroom and lounge. are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require: supply and plaster how many different rooms are you...

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04 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Newmarket - CB8

Enquiry from: Sarah M

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.dr lives in the newmarket area and would like a call to discuss options.see below det...

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31 May

Interior work | Plastering

Newmarket - CB8

Enquiry from: Julie W

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.mrs lives in the newmarket area and would like a call to discuss options.see below de...

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12 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Newmarket - CB8

Enquiry from: Alex B

Start Date: Immediate

Plaster the interior and front face of a fireplace wall

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06 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Newmarket - CB8

Enquiry from: C

Start Date: Immediate

damaged kithen walls

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24 Aug

Ceiling | Artexing

Newmarket - CB8

Enquiry from: Kerry O

Start Date: Immediate

Home owner Property type: Detached Customers description: Ceilings all to be done except the kitchen 4 bedrooms ,bathroom ,living room ,hallway landing and ground floor WC 3-6 months Please contac...

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24 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Newmarket - CB8

Enquiry from: Kerry O

Start Date: 3+ months

Customers description: Ceilings all to be done except the kitchen 4 bedrooms ,bathroom ,living room ,hallway landing and ground floor WC Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Ty...

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17 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Newmarket - CB8

Enquiry from: Caroline A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Plaster Single Story Detached Garage Approx 8.5m x 2.5m Garage built about 3 years ago is complete other than final plastering and external finishings. Block-work walls have been rendered and readied...

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11 Nov

Ceiling | Artexing

Cambridge - CB25

Enquiry from: Adrian M

Start Date: Immediate

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have fan design artex in lounge damaged by water leak. need ceiling repaired and re artexed with the same fan design

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25 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Cambridge - CB2

Enquiry from: Dwayne R

Start Date: Immediate

We have linking paper on our property we want to remove it and then re skim ready for decorating

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10 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Bury St. Edmunds - IP33

Enquiry from: Lois R

Start Date: Immediate

Hi My name is Lois and I live at 21. Whiting street in bury st edmunds and I have 3 small ( ish ) plastering jobs - 2 inside and one out - is this something you would be interested is looking at pl...

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18 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Cambridge - CB21

Enquiry from: Sue C

Start Date: Immediate

re-rendering an end gable of an old cottage. current material is sand and cement are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plast...

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22 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Cambridge - CB21

Enquiry from: Scott D

Start Date: Immediate

Hello, I'm looking for a quote for plastering for a new build 5-bed house in Balsham.

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16 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Cambridge - CB21

Enquiry from: Ralph S

Start Date: Immediate

Artex Removal Lead

box in a new steel and plaster finish 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 for interior de...

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06 Jun

Ceiling | Artexing

Haverhill - CB9

Enquiry from: Amanda B

Start Date: Immediate

To artex a small area of ceiling that has been repaired

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11 May

Interior work | Plastering

Bury St. Edmunds - IP32

Enquiry from: Diane C

Start Date: Immediate

Kitchen ceiling needs skimming

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22 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Cambridge - CB24

Enquiry from: Dylan G

Start Date: Immediate

we would appreciate for a quote for coving and panelling done in our combined living and dining room thank you. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms...

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14 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Cambridge - CB1

Enquiry from: Alex N

Start Date: Immediate

supply and fit new cornicing to extend existing victorian swan neck design approx 120x120mm. roughly 12m required. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many roo...

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22 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Cambridge - CB25

Enquiry from: Eric S

Start Date: Less than one month

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mr requested quotes for plastering from a plasterer around cambridge. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below is w...

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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 Newmarket is:

£430

Plasterer job Plasterer cost in 2024
Plastering in Newmarket £563-£863
Artexing in Newmarket £150-£230
Plasterboard ceilings in Newmarket £225-£600
Suspended ceilings in Newmarket £525-£805
Artex Removal in Newmarket £190-£400

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Plasterer FAQs

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.

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 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.

Does artex contain asbestos?

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.

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 to paint an artex ceiling?

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.

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 plaster a wall?

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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