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Seeking plasterers within Edinburgh? Our plastering businesses in Edinburgh have the ability to give you the top quotes to have plastering carried out in your home.

Plastering a wall or ceiling is definitely an effective way of modifying the appearance to ensure a smooth and appealing finish. When the plaster has dried, the wall could then be painted, wallpapered or tiled simply.

One of several major benefits to plastering walls is the simplicity of decoration after. Generally after taking away aged wallpaper, the surface underneath can be rough and bumpy. Merely painting or wallpapering over this can have a poor visual effect.

We will provide you with as many as 4 plastering firms in your area, who will provide quotations for the work you want completed. You'll get a property visit from specialists in Edinburgh who will complete the plastering for a fantastic price.

Plastering in your home usually takes a couple of hours to a few days. It can all rely upon how large and how many rooms you want to plaster. Have a smooth finish to your internal walls with respected plasterers and get the top prices today.

Average Plastering cost in Edinburgh

The regular cost of Plastering is £750. Costs fluctuate based on the materials and the firm hired. The upper price range can be as high as £862.5. The material costs are typically about £187.5

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Prices based on actual Plastering costs for Edinburgh, as reported by local Quotatis members.

Plastering installation cost in Edinburgh 2024

Labour cost £525
Material cost £188
Waste removal £38
Time frame: 1-3 days

Plastering searches in March 2024

Plastering Projects in Edinburgh in February 2024

15,625

Requests for quotations in Edinburgh in February 2024

90

Requests for Plastering quotations in Edinburgh in February 2024. -47% change from January 2024.

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Requests for Plastering quotations in Midlothian in February 2024. -45% change from January 2024.

We noted 15,625 requests for property or home quotations in Edinburgh. Of these quotation requests the amount of plastering quotes within Edinburgh was 90. Quotatis would have been in a position to match these customers with up to four suitable fitters who were available for work within Edinburgh during that time. Ask for a free property survey from trustworthy companies in Edinburgh.

Source: Numbers calculated based on the search volumes in major search engines

Plastering searches in cities and towns near Edinburgh February 2024

90

Requests for quotations in Edinburgh in February 2024

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Requests for quotations in Livingston in February 2024

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Requests for quotations in Tranent in February 2024

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Requests for quotations in Haddington in February 2024

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Requests for quotations in North Berwick in February 2024

Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and contains the second largest population of any urban region in the country, behind Glasgow. Edinburgh is located in Scotland's southeast, with a populace of practically 500,000. The city offers a array of traditional and contemporary housing, starting from the medieval and Georgian eras. There are 4,500 listed properties and 40 conservation areas about the city, attracting thousands of visitors on a yearly basis and creating a successful tourist attraction. If you'd like to improve your house, then make certain to use reliable contractors in the area to do the top job possible.

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03 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: Craig H

Start Date: Immediate

i am looking for a quote on a ceiling repair, the ceiling on my top floor was cracked after i fell on it from my attic. it has also led to the wood coming loose on two sides around the hatch up to t...

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29 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH1

Enquiry from: Fraser S

Start Date: Immediate

customer in edinburgh areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for plastering.confirmed interest via telephone and email at 29/03/2023 11:37.please call to arra...

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12 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Jeremy V

Start Date: Immediate

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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19 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH10

Enquiry from: Alasdair T

Start Date: Less than one month

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

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25 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Robbie B

Start Date: Immediate

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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12 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH8

Enquiry from: Mark S

Start Date: Immediate

70 m2 , i have the plaster and all edges are on thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 4 rooms are you looki...

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06 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Debbie M

Start Date: Immediate

need new rendering to the front extension part of house above the garage! are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached are you looking for interior decorating: no how many...

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29 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: James S

Start Date: Immediate

One coat Thistle GypPrime (or equal), one coat Thistle MultiFinish, to Plasterboard Walls over 300mm wide, walls up to 5m high. Include for Scaffold and Task Lighting to simulate downlighters. Approxi...

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01 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Lynsey W

Start Date: Immediate

Hall (top and bottom) and stair walls

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26 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Leif R

Start Date: Immediate

Hello, needing someone urgently to assist with wall paper stripping/removal of ONE kitchen wall. Would require half a day's work. Please do get in touch with a quote if interested. Thanks.

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12 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH6

Enquiry from: Nick H

Start Date: Immediate

Plaster four walls in a cupboard 1.6x1.2m (no windows, one door way), 3m high. Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Other How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 Ro...

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04 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH7

Enquiry from: Anna C

Start Date: Less than one month

bedroom and hallway to be plaster. Currently thick paper on the wall. All fashion flat.

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16 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH9

Enquiry from: Adrian R

Start Date: Less than one month

Replace 15 sq m ceiling in a modern house. How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1

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23 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: Bill M

Start Date: Immediate

Plaster 4 walls and ceiling of small bathroom and small bedroom. Plaster ceiling of lounge,dining room and another bedroom. Plaster one wall of a lounge either side and over a fireplace. Are you the ...

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06 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Marie K

Start Date: Less than one month

My kitchen was plastered 11 months ago, before I had a new kitchen fitted. The plaster is cracking above my kitchen cupboards. I would like the wall re plastered. Are you the property owner: Owner of ...

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24 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Hannah B

Start Date: Immediate

Bedroom walls plastered, small vent boarded over and plastered.

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07 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH7

Enquiry from: Marina S

Start Date: Immediate

Replace a small part of plastering due to damage in bathroom. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 Are you look...

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04 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH6

Enquiry from: Andrew S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

living room walls and ceiling plastered ceiling may need plasterboard and skimmed 4 doors in room 3 bay windows. length 18 feet width 12 feet height 8 feetdre

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13 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH7

Enquiry from: Bill C

Start Date: Less than one month

Remove wood chip paper and repair ceiling damage due to water leakage. Re-plaster whole ceiling. Approximate size of ceiling is 8ftx12ft. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Typ...

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17 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: Robert L

Start Date: Immediate

Walls of hall, stairs and upper landing to be skimmed/ replastered

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FAQs

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.

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.

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.

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