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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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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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ProPainters

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29 Jul

Ceiling | Artexing

Linlithgow - EH49

Enquiry from: Susan S

Start Date: Immediate

my home has polystyrene ceiling tiles attached to an artex ceiling which contains asbestos. i'm looking for the ceiling tiles & artex removed and replastering. it's a 3 bed semi around 80 sq m in tota...

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21 May

Interior work | Plastering

Linlithgow - EH49

Enquiry from: Sam L

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looking to get a bedroom coved we have the coving already total lengt 21 mtr are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plastered:...

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05 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Linlithgow - EH49

Enquiry from: Mhari J

Start Date: Immediate

3 bedrooms ceiling to be coved are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 3 rooms are you looking for interior decora...

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05 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Linlithgow - EH49

Enquiry from: Charles I

Start Date: Less than one month

Replaster Livingroom/dining room roof Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 Are you looking for Interior Deco...

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30 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Linlithgow - EH49

Enquiry from: Alan B

Start Date: Immediate

WALLS AND CEILING SKIMMED IN A STAIRWAY. I HAVE REMOVED THE WALLPAPER AND SANDED THE PLATERBOARD. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you lookin...

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09 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Linlithgow - EH49

Enquiry from: Mike S

Start Date: Immediate

Owner of the property Property Type: Detached work description - Kitchen ceiling remove Artex - plaster over due to small damaged area from previous water leak from room above Kitchen is approx 7m ...

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07 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Linlithgow - EH49

Enquiry from: Elspeth R

Start Date: Immediate

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: Less than one m...

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01 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Linlithgow - EH49

Enquiry from: Sharon C

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Work description: Medium sized kitchen needs re plastered How many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 Bedrooms Time scale: Immediate please contact to appo...

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29 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Linlithgow - EH49

Enquiry from: Andrew T

Start Date: Immediate

Home Owner 4 rooms , 1 hallway and 1 stairwell to be skim coated. Please Call to Appoint

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10 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Oakbank - EH53

Enquiry from: Mary C

Start Date: Immediate

fitting of coving and ceiling rose 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 decor...

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26 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Oakbank - EH53

Enquiry from: Mary C

Start Date: Immediate

plaster ceiling rose and cornice fitted 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 ...

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13 May

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Robert H

Start Date: Immediate

Skim area 550 x 1200 with 3 mm plaster, replace and fix 150mm coving 2.050 m in length

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17 Apr

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Graham R

Start Date: Immediate

2 ceilings reboarded and skimmed Total 19m2

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13 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Shotts - ML7

Enquiry from: Damian G

Start Date: Immediate

coving needing fitted on a 3m x 4m room. there's a step in on 1 of the walls. also need coving supplied as i can't be in for delivery as i have work are you the property owner: owner of the property p...

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15 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Robert H

Start Date: Immediate

skimming three areas with plaster. 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 deco...

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12 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Jeremy V

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customer in the balerno, currie, edinburgh, juniper green area made an enquiry a couple of projects including plastering.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about...

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06 Sep

Ceiling | Artexing

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Robbie B

Start Date: Immediate

artex survery of ceilings and potential removal are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you looking to artex: ceiling how many ceilings do you require ar...

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25 Aug

Ceiling | Artexing

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Robbie B

Start Date: Immediate

Artex inspection or possible removal

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25 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Robbie B

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artex insepction and possible removal. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 3 rooms are you looking for interior de...

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01 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Glasgow - G67

Enquiry from: Sharon N

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north carbrain cumbernauld are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) are you looking for interior decorating: no property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 ro...

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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 Linlithgow is:

£430

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

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Plasterer FAQs

what is plaster made of?

What Is Plaster Made Of?

Plaster is one of the most commonly used materials when it comes to building construction. It’s a crucial component that’s incorporated in coating walls, ceilings as well as partitions and it hardens on drying. Plastering is one of the most ancient building materials which has taken over mud to plaster reed or sapling huts so as to serve as a protection against the elements. Here, we’re going to take a look at the multiple compositions of plaster. These components are very important due to the fact that they form a protective coating on whatever they are used on. They work to protect surfaces such as ceiling and underlying walls from scratches or any form of damage.

Plaster comprises a few materials which includes gypsum, lime or cement and all operates in a similar way. Gypsum is made of calcium sulfate dihydrate and it’s the main component of main forms of plaster, sidewalk chalk, blackboard, drywall and more. Meanwhile, lime plaster is made up of sand, water and lime ( mostly non hydraulic hydrated lime). And lastly, cement which is a mix of suitable plaster, portland cement, sand as well as water.

The plaster is usually produced as a dry powder which is mixed thoroughly with water to create a stiff but also a paste that’s workable immediately before it’s applied to the wall or ceiling.

It’s quite easy to confuse a drywall with a plaster but there are some differences. Not only is plaster a much older style of wall construction than dry wall, but it’s also a lot more expensive than installing a drywall. Plaster walls are also able to provide you with a more durable finish when compared to a drywall and it makes for a better quality finish.

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.

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 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.
what size battens for plasterboard ceiling?

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.

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.

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?

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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