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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

Can you plaster over artex?

If your artex ceiling is looking tired or you just fancy a change, you can try plastering over your artex. You have two options when it comes to plastering over your artex: plasterboard or skimming.

Covering your ceiling with plasterboard is a good option if you suspect the artex may contain asbestos. If done carefully, it doesn’t involve disturbing the artex, reducing the risk of asbestos exposure.

You also have the option to skim over your ceiling. The first steps to this involve removing loose and flaking parts, cutting off stipples and sanding your ceiling down. So, if there’s a chance your artex ceiling may contain asbestos, this isn’t the right solution for you. However, if you’re sure there’s no asbestos in your ceiling, then sanding down and skimming over your ceiling can be a great way to create an attractive result.

It’s worth noting that both putting up plasterboard and skimming plaster can be difficult jobs. Although possible to DIY, you’re likely to get much better results if you hire a professional.

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.

can you plaster over artex?

Can You Plaster Over Artex?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, you can plaster over Artex. However, you must also note that plastering over Artex may not be the best choice as Artex is porous and as such, you’d have to detach the stripping so as to get a smooth and even coating. In the event whereby your ceilings or walls have Artex on them, you’ll have to smooth the Artex in order to obtain a plaster of solid coat.

✓ Preparing Artex for plastering. First and foremost, you’ll have to detach any bumps before you can plaster over the Artex. Do note that you don’t have to completely remove the Artex, all that’s needed is just enough to get a coat of plaster. Make use of a scraper to get rid of the bumps on various Artex designs like swirl and bark. Once you’re through getting rid of as much bumps as possible, there’s the need to seal the Artex due to the fact that it can absorb the moisture out of the plaster which will cut the time to get a good finish to little or nothing. You can use a PVA and water mix to do the job!

✓ The PVA mix. This is done to seal off the porous Artex in order to stop it from absorbing moisture from your plaster which can make it start to crack and crumble. To do this, simply mix half PVA and half water, then use a brush to paint the mixture over the plastering area. Once done, you can give the plastering surface about two to three coats and wait for the solution to dry off within a hour or two.

Plastering over Artex is not as hard as it seems, but if you lack the confidence to complete the task, simply contact a professional for help.

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.

how to get artex off a ceiling?

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

  • Put on your safety gear
  • Use a utility knife or joint knife to slowly chip away at the texture and create a smooth surface.
  • Mix joint compound in a bucket as per the instructions on the package
  • Skim the surface with a thin layer of joint compound to smooth it out using a taping knife, then leave to dry overnight before you proceed
  • Lightly sand the surface smooth with the help of a 220-grit sanding block
  • Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface clean prior to painting.
can you wallpaper over artex?

Although they’re pretty much outdated now, artex happens to be a very popular surface coating option just a few decades ago. Several homeowners with artex in recent times would either want to have them removed or cover them up with stuffs such as a wallpaper. So if you’re wondering whether or not it’s possible to wallpaper over artex, then there you have it. It’s possible to wallpaper over artex, however it’s not advisable as wallpaper may eventually crack over time. On the other hand, the artex can also create ridges beneath the wallpaper which allows unpleasant protrusions in the wallpaper. Instead of applying wallpaper over artex, a more permanent solution would be to cover it with drywall or wet plaster or perhaps just have it removed completely.

 

There are two types of wallpaper, there’s the thin wallpaper application which comes with adhesive on one side as well as a pattern or colour on the other side. With this, all you need do is simply to peel and stick. Then the other type is the sturdier wallpaper that’s more thick and requires a special wallpaper paste. However, it’s important to note that if you choose to wallpaper over your artex, you won’t be able to make use of the thin type of wallpaper, rather you’ll have to incorporate the sturdier  option which makes use of wallpaper paste.

 

The wallpaper paste is the product you mix with water to produce a paste which you’ll have to apply to your walls before applying the applying the regular wallpaper - one without adhesive on one side. Appling wallpaper to an artex decoration may just give you the updated appearance you so much desire.

how to plasterboard a ceiling?

Installing a plasterboard to a ceiling is not the easiest of tasks, and even though it can be done by one person, it’s usually a lot easier when done by two people. If you’re an experienced DIYer, this task becomes a lot easier to undertake, with both confidence and patience needed to ensure a successful outcome. If you lack these essential 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 processes involved to plasterboard your ceiling. Let’s take a look!

✓ Take a measurement of your ceiling. Knowing the length and width of your room is crucial here. You have nothing to worry about if it’s not a perfect square as that’ll only mean more cutting.

✓ Make the necessary plasterboard cuts. Cut the plasterboard sheet with a utility knife in accordance to ceiling space measured.

✓ Remove existing plaster. Once done, examine the trusses and beams to ensure they’re still in a great condition before you proceed. Also, make sure there’s no loose plaster that can compromise your new installation.

✓ Apply construction adhesive. For a better fit, you’d have to apply adhesive along the beams while also avoiding the edges as this could affect your screw placement.

✓ Start in a level corner. You have to start the installation from the most level corner.

✓ Work along the outside edges. Secure it using a screw along the outside edge. This will make your plasterboard held to your ceiling perfectly. It won’t bend or break as your proceed with the installation.

✓ Complete the installation. Install the plasterboard on your entire ceiling and complete the installation by taping the seams and plastering for a smooth surface.

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.

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