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Yorkshire Soundproofing

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Understanding how soundproofing works can be a bit of a minefield but we are happy to explain how the dB scale works and w...
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Town & Country Decorators

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Town and Country Decorators are based in Newcastle upon Tyne and cover the Northeast carrying out residential projects as ...
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Decor8 NE

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With over 30 years of experience, Decor8 ne Ltd has provided a professional residential year-round interior and exterior p...
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GPS Decorators

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Based in Stockton-on-Tees, GPS Decorators Limited are professional painters and decorators covering the North-East. Visit ...
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Jbrenovation

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Hi im time served plasterer my company has been running since 2000 . We have worked on grade 2 buildings .so from that pla...

Recent Plasterer Enquiries

08 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Bishop Auckland - DL14

Enquiry from: Charles D

Start Date: Immediate

8 x 3m cornice in my kitchen 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 decorating:...

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04 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

Bishop Auckland - DL14

Enquiry from: Anwaar R

Start Date: Immediate

pizzeria 14m2 around cannopy replacement ceiling required at *** newgate st bishop auckland are you the property owner: owner of the property how many different rooms are you looking to have ceiling w...

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18 Oct

Ceiling | Artexing

Bishop Auckland - DL14

Enquiry from: Lee W

Start Date: Immediate

Livingroom ceiling

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31 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Julian B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Plasterboard and skin ceiling to downstairs room. Currently joists showing. 30 ft x 15 ft. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Are you looking for Interior Decorating: Yes Ho...

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07 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Andy S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 4 Are you looking for Interior Decorating: No Time scale: 1-3 months Please c...

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07 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Bishop Auckland - DL14

Enquiry from: Shaun S

Start Date: Immediate

LOFT needs Skimming ONLY, 2/3mm or so. currently fully boarded and carpeted. very easy access via solid 'steep' staircase. There are: 4 'walls' and the 2 slanted ceilings. comprising of two...

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13 May

Interior work | Plastering

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Trevor C

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 3 Are you looking for Interior Decorating: No Time scale: Immediate Work...

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13 May

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Trevor C

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What level of service do you require: Supply and plaster Time scale: Immediate Customer's Work description: Skim plaster 1 room. Part skim plaster ...

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15 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: Susan H

Start Date: Immediate

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ceiling in living room has developed a crack, i have just moved into property last week. could you come and look at job. an early response would be appreciated thank you susan are you the property...

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11 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Newcastle upon Tyne - NE17

Enquiry from: Susan W

Start Date: Immediate

skimming walls of room 3.5 m x 2.5m x 2.5m high.

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04 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: Angela O

Start Date: Immediate

Damp proof and plaster living room

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02 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: DONNA M

Start Date: Immediate

hello, i require 2 quotes for plastering jobs. quote 1: living room skim walls and ceiling plus boarding and plastering of fireplace (recently opened up) quote 2: skim of 2 bedrooms walls and ceiling ...

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24 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Crook - DL15

Enquiry from: Leanne D

Start Date: Immediate

coving please in dining room are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 rooms are you looking for interior decor...

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30 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: Mandy S

Start Date: Immediate

Hi looking for box room and bathroom walls and ceiling skimmed

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14 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Crook - DL15

Enquiry from: Michael C

Start Date: Immediate

Need bedroom walls and ceiling plastered

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19 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: Mandy S

Start Date: Immediate

i small box room reskimmed walls and ceiling

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25 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Stanley - DH9

Enquiry from: David O

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in the stanley 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 propert...

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15 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: Alan T

Start Date: Less than one month

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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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14 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Durham - DH7

Enquiry from: Paul L

Start Date: Immediate

i have some coving which is damaged due to the installation of a fire surround and tv wall. i was looking for someone to either remove a section of it to clean it up, or to replace it. are you the pro...

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28 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Durham - DH7

Enquiry from: Emma W

Start Date: Immediate

coving to be put up in our living room. we previously had polystyrene coving up but the fit was really poor so we have taken it down and would like it replacing ideally before november 22nd when we ha...

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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 Bishop Auckland is:

£430

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

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Plasterer FAQs

does artex contain asbestos?

The fact is several buildings contain artex as well as other textured coating on walls and ceilings which are all likely to contain asbestos. However, artex itself is not the main threat here but the potentially deadly harmful fibres that’s contained in it. In this post, we’re going to look at whether or not artex truly contains the deadly abestos.

 

The short and simply answer to this question is yes, artex can definitely contain asbestos, however not all artex will contain asbestos. The main reason asbestos was a popular construction material is because it was not only cheap and strong but also because it was very durable and long lasting. It was used in numerous construction materials ( which includes artex ) before it was finally banned in the year 1999. unfortunately during the time when artex was very popular in the 60’s, 70’s as well as 80’s, asbestos was still very much in use during the period. And as a result, a lot of the artex incorporated during that period will contain the deadly asbestos fibres. However, this does not only apply to artex, but also other textured coatings containing asbestos were incorporated in construction until 1999 when asbestos was formerly banned in the UK. These asbestos containing materials are often used on walls as well as ceilings of residential properties.

 

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to know an asbestos containing artex just by looking at it. In order to determine whether or not an artex contains the deadly asbestos fibres, it’ll have to be sampled and tested in a laboratory. What’s more? While several artex contains asbestos, asbestos free artex was available from the 1970s. However, since it’s impossible to determine using the naked eye, all artex installed before the ban will be assumed to contain asbestos.

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.

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.

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 does it cost to remove asbestos artex ceiling?

Prior to removing artex on your ceiling, it’s always crucial to determine whether or not the surface coating material contains asbestos. Asides from this, you may also wish to know how much you’re going to have the asbestos artex ceiling removed. If yes, then you’ve come to the right place! In order to help you make the best informed decision possible, this post was written to help give you an idea of the price it’s going to cost to remove asbestos artex ceiling in the UK.

 

Unfortunately, as simple as it seems, there’s no single straightforward answer to this question as there are many factors that can affect the cost of hiring an asbestos artex removal professional. These factors include the project’s scale, the complexity of the area which needs to be removed as well as the need for extra materials. Generally, professional artex removal companies charge a standard rate for their labour. As a result, you can always predict that the tradesperson’s labour will be more costly based on the extent of the job. Therefore, the more costly the labour fees will be if the job takes longer time to complete.

 

On the average, a tradesperson will charge within the range of £250 to £400 on a daily basis to undertake the project for you. And of course, you can expect these rates to vary based on the company hired as well as the area you live in. For rxample, you can expect that a tradesperson’s charges would be higher in an area such as Central London, as opposed to other areas which are more rural.

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.

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.

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.

Plasterer help and advice

What’s the Difference Between Plastering and Skimming? Published: 12/07/2017 You’ve probably heard people saying that they want their walls plastering. However, have you heard the less common term that they require skimming? We’re going to bust the misconceptions about the difference between these 2 terms. Plastering Contrary to popular belief, plastering is the term offered to the whole trade. This means that skimming is […] Read this article
3 Tips to Help You Maintain Your Plaster Published: 01/03/2017 If plasterboard is installed properly, it can last for a long time. But even top quality plaster walls will get damaged or wear out over time. You can increase how long your plasterboard lasts by taking steps to maintain it. Looking after your plaster walls can be easy and doesn’t require any specialist skills. Read […] Read this article
8 Things you Should Ask your Plasterer Published: 24/11/2016 What should you ask your plasterer to ensure that they’re an expert in their field? The plastering trade is a complicated one, so it’s always best to get a qualified professional to do plastering for you. Here are 8 things that you should ask your plasterer. If they’re good enough, they should be able to […] Read this article

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