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19 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Thames Ditton - KT7

Enquiry from: Victoria P

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...

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28 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Thames Ditton - KT7

Enquiry from: Annelyne M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for plastering and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a plasterer to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the prop...

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29 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Thames Ditton - KT7

Enquiry from: Justin C

Start Date: Immediate

Staircase wall Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 Are you looking for Interior Decorating: No Time scale: Imme...

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17 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Thames Ditton - KT7

Enquiry from: Heather C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer's own work description: Repair holes in ceiling Number of walls: 1 Please contact to appoint

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24 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Guildford - GU4

Enquiry from: Eric H

Start Date: Immediate

I am going to buy a property and would like to remove the Artex coating on ceiling with area of ***m covering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen.

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17 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Windsor - SL4

Enquiry from: David L

Start Date: Immediate

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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...

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25 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Guildford - GU4

Enquiry from: Andy H

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for price for 62 wall & 66 sqmtrs ceiling of skim coat and Concrete / travertine plaster finish applied to new insulated plasterboard Thanks

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28 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Woking - GU24

Enquiry from: Paul G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in the woking 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 property...

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01 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

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...

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03 May

Interior work | Plastering

Ascot - SL5

Enquiry from: Paul W

Start Date: Immediate

hi. do you do coving repairs and cover ascot area? we are doing a building / refurb project and electrician has had to channel quite a few walls and there's quite a lot of repairs needed. thanks paul ...

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21 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

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...

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18 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Guildford - GU1

Enquiry from: Dave R

Start Date: Immediate

pebble dash exterior of property. possible just front aspect and chimney depending on price. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached are you looking for interior...

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01 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Woking - GU21

Enquiry from: Angel W

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...

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15 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

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...

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16 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

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...

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15 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Guildford - GU4

Enquiry from: Julie C

Start Date: Immediate

30metres of patterned plaster coving to be put up in 2 rooms. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms ...

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03 Mar

Ceiling | Artexing

Slough - SL3

Enquiry from: Sonia K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer is looking for quotes for Artexing from pros around Slough. Please call to arrange appointment to discuss

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11 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Woking - GU21

Enquiry from: Sarah C

Start Date: Immediate

Looking to dry line the dining room due to letting in too much heat. The room size is 5.01m x 3.28m Can you advise how much this would roughly cost including labor, this isn't something we would be lo...

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26 Apr

Ceiling | Artexing

Guildford - GU1

Enquiry from: Wing S

Start Date: Immediate

Removal of Artex from living room

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22 May

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Woking - GU21

Enquiry from: Anne B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Repair/replace water damaged ceiling plasterboard and skim ceiling over artex. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many different rooms are you looking to have ceiling work on: 1-2 C...

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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
of a Plasterer in Thames Ditton is:

£430

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

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Plasterer FAQs

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.

What plasterboard to use for ceilings

Also commonly referred to as drywall, plasterboard is an incredibly versatile product which features a sandwich of gypsum plaster between thick paper layers. It’s mainly used on both walls and ceilings due to the wide range of benefits it provides. Not only can plasterboard be made to be humidity resistant, fire resistant as well as noise resistant, but they’re also known to have a low environment impact, easy to repair and can be used to conceal stuff from plain sight. As a result of these benefits couple with the fact that they also happen to be quite affordable, plasterboard has grown to become a ubiquitous phenomenon in modern residential buildings.

 

When it comes to the installation of plasterboard on ceilings, one of the major sources of concern for several homeowners is the determination of the thickness required to ensure a durable and long-lasting project. If you’re planning to fit plasterboard on your ceiling and wondering the thickness that’ll be appropriate, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight on what plasterboard to use for ceilings. Let’s take a look!

 

First and foremost, 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 much do plasterers charge?

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.

can you plaster over wallpaper?

Can You Plaster Over WallPaper?

If you have wallpaper installed on your wall surface and you’re considering plastering the wall, when you put into consideration the stress involved in removing a wallpaper you may want to consider plastering directly over the wallpaper. This is quite understandable as removing a wallpaper can be quite time consuming and tedious, but plastering directly over wallpaper is a mistake that should never be made. Plastering over wallpaper is in no way a viable option due to the fact that it can only turn out disastrous after a couple of weeks or even days in some cases as the plaster will crack and crumble. As a result, you’ll have to firstly scrape off the wallpaper in order to assist the plaster get to be firmly secured to the wall behind.

When you plaster over a wallpaper, this will make the wallpaper wet and it’ll absorb the moisture. And once the plaster does not have moisture, the only result is for it to crack and start to crumble. Hence, plaster and wallpaper is never a good combination.

Asides from cracking and crumbling, anther issue is that the wallpaper will bubble. You can actually key the wallpaper with the help of a knife and it might look secured for some time, however it’ll eventually crumble and you’d have to scrape off the plaster complete to start all over again. The wallpaper will bubble as the plaster can’t be keyed into a wallpaper and the wallpaper will only work as a barrier between the plaster and the wall.

Overall, plaster always needs to slowly dry off as well as a good and proper surface to grip to. No matter the amount of PVA mix you spread on the wallpaper, it will always remain a barrier. So you’d have to remove the wallpaper completely to get a great result.

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.

How to artex a ceiling?

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.

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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.

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.

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