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Plasterers in Chelmsford

Trying to find plasterers in Chelmsford? Our plastering firms in Chelmsford are able to supply you with the ideal quotations for having plastering completed in your household.

Plastering a wall or ceiling is definitely an efficient way of modifying the look to guarantee a smooth and appealing finish. Once the plaster has dried, the wall could then be painted, wallpapered or tiled simply.

One of many major benefits to plastering walls is the simplicity of decoration subsequently. Typically after removing aged wallpaper, the surface underneath might be rough and uneven. Simply painting or wallpapering over this can have a inferior visual outcome.

We will provide around four plastering companies in your town, who will provide quotations for the work you want completed. You'll receive a household visit from professionals in Chelmsford who will finish the plastering for a fantastic price.

Plastering in your own home usually takes several hours to some days. It will all rely upon how large and how many rooms you are planning to plaster. Have a very smooth finish to your interior walls with respected plasterers and get the very best costs today.

Average Plastering cost in Chelmsford

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 Chelmsford, as reported by local Quotatis members.

Plastering installation cost in Chelmsford 2024

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

Plastering searches in March 2024

Plastering Projects in Chelmsford in February 2024

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Requests for quotations in Chelmsford in February 2024

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Requests for Plastering quotations in Chelmsford in February 2024. -50% change from January 2024.

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Requests for Plastering quotations in Essex in February 2024. -7% change from January 2024.

We noted 3,374 requests for house quotations in Chelmsford. Of these quote requests the number of plastering quotes within Chelmsford was 20. Quotatis would have been in a position to match these consumers with up to 4 suitable fitters who were available for work in Chelmsford at that time. Request a free property survey from reputable companies within Chelmsford.

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Chelmsford

Chelmsford is one of the UK's newest cities, just getting presented standing in 2012 as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Having a population of close to 170,000 the Essex city was identified as the eighth finest place to live in the Uk by Channel 4 programme Location, Location, Location. Review estimates from respected house development professionals in Chelmsford to ensure high quality.

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Plastering pros in Chelmsford

andrea Plastering

1 review(s)
Based: in Luton, LU2 9BU

I am a professional plasterer with over 15 years of experience in all aspects of plastering work. Skimming, float and set, rendering,pebble dash, plasterboarding the walls and ceilings,removing chimneys and load bearing walls,tiling,painting and de...

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Ian S., HP3
5

Interior work | Plastering in Hemel Hempstead

Accent was slightly difficult on phone but he turned up when he said he would and did the job with no mess.

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21 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Luke C

Start Date: Immediate

hi i need one downstairs room skimming 3 walls i think, think it about 20 sq meters max all together can send u pics u can come have quick look asap? need know how quicj u can do and approx price plea...

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11 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Rory H

Start Date: Immediate

small box room , needs skimming are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for interior decorating:...

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15 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: David C

Start Date: Immediate

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plaster a small (no more than 6 inch) circle of a kitchen ceiling and paint (white) after water damage are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you l...

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08 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Terry J

Start Date: Immediate

We need a quote for 2 ceiling’s downstairs - one of which will need plasterboard put up first.

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13 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM3

Enquiry from: Iona L

Start Date: Immediate

Have an outside office that needs plastering. The office size is 3m x 2.8m. we are thinking of having panelling on one of the walls and unsure if this has to be plastered too? Also the ceiling thank ...

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06 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Simon A

Start Date: Immediate

Hello. I need a 3m long by 1m high area of wallpapered plasterwork removing, a damp-proof layer applied then a re-plaster. Can you help please?

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20 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Darren S

Start Date: Immediate

3.1 x3.2 metre square bedroom. Four walls plastered. Possibly skirting board as well

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28 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Matthew M

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for a quote to render & paint our 3 bed semi house. Currently painted over pebble dash.

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03 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Olivia W

Start Date: Immediate

artex on the walls and ceiling plastered over in rooms and hallways. 2 bed property. work to start as soon as possible. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many ...

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13 Nov

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Andrew F

Start Date: Immediate

2 x bedrooms - remove coving and smooth over artex/textured ceiling. potenti*** part of quote. skim small galley kitchen ceiling and walls and repair kitchen extension ceiling post spot light install...

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19 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM3

Enquiry from: Colin R

Start Date: Immediate

Need some dry lining done urgently please could you telephone me. Regards Colin

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29 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Val B

Start Date: Immediate

Skimming over artex in lounge (4.29m x4.47m, kitchen (3.17m x 4.29m & landing.

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16 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: David T

Start Date: Immediate

Replaster bathroom and kitchen ceilings

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22 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Julie D

Start Date: Immediate

Repair of a hole in kitchen ceiling and repair on wall where cupboards removed and smooth plaster some wall in the kitchen and smooth plaster bathroom ceiling

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26 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Janice A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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14 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Ollie S

Start Date: Immediate

installation of 45lm of cornice which we have already bought. labour only quote. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have p...

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30 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM3

Enquiry from: Michelle S

Start Date: Immediate

full house plastered new build are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 5+ rooms are you looking for interior decorat...

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12 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Mashuda A

Start Date: Immediate

living room ceiling 20 metres are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for interior de...

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08 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Louis H

Start Date: Immediate

we have 2 bedrooms and a living room we wish to have coving installed in. we have materials onsite. we will also have 5no chases that require filling with plaster. are you the property owner: owner o...

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15 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Richard M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Plaster downstairs dining room and kitchen and two bedrooms upstairs. New extension Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you looking to hav...

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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 much to plaster a room?

How Much To Plaster A Room?

Generally, the standard of plastering in older houses leaves a lot to be desired. Having settled for so many years, there is a lot of tendency that anything brittle will break or crumble with the movement. And this is exactly where plasters fall.

Plaster provides a wide range of functions in your home and as a result, has grown to become very popular amongst several homeowners. So if you want to plaster a room, you might just wish to estimate the cost so you can set a budget and start to plan. However, there’s no short and simple answer to this as the cost of plastering is based on a number of factors. These factors include the dimensions of the room, the accessibility of the surface, the condition of the existing plaster as well as the size of the company.

So if you want to paster your room, you can either remove the old plaster or skim a 3mm plaster coat over the existing one. In respect to the two options, the prices will also vary. However, several plastering experts will charge either on the average room size or a daily rate. This is due to the fact that they know approximately the number of area they can cover in a day’s work. You can, however, request a quotation which specifies the costs per square metre in order to allow you compare with other contractors. In reality, several plastering professionals use either small, medium or large sized room as the yard stick for providing a quote.

Generally, for a small sized room, you’ll have to pay about £600 to £700, a medium sized will cost within the range of £650 to £1000, while a large sized room will cost between the range of £1000 to £1500.

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 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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