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C.Evans property maintenance

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Here at C.Evans Property Maintenance we offer all aspects of home improvements including; guttering ,interior and exterior...
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Seb's Handyman Services

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Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Our company, based in Reading, specialises in the Extension, loft conversions, Refurbishment, Gar...
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Thorpe & Son's

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My name is Mr Derek Thorpe. I have been decorating for 35 years. I have worked at many radio stations in London, private g...
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AOM building contractors

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AOM Building Contractors Ltd has been recognised as a top Building Contractor Company in Southampton. ...
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Interior and exterior painting and decorating. We are clean tidy and reliable we always use ground sheets to protect carp...
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RDS Painting and Decorating Specialists provide a professional painting and decorating service in Southampton, Winchester ...

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02 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Southampton - SO16

Enquiry from: Sharon J

Start Date: Immediate

need coving put up in my living room already bought coving and corners and glue are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have...

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19 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Southampton - SO19

Enquiry from: DAVID J

Start Date: Immediate

hall and landing. walls and ceiling need skimming and finishing off with a decorate coving. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you looking to...

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11 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Southampton - SO45

Enquiry from: Devender G

Start Date: Immediate

I would like a quote on all the artex removed from ceilings and some of the walls in my 3 bedroom home.

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28 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Southampton - SO18

Enquiry from: Nathan H

Start Date: Immediate

hi, we are buying a house in bittern that has 5 rooms with artex ceiling (total surface 95 m2). we would like the have the ceiling skimmed. how much would that cost? how long would that take? thank yo...

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30 May

Ceiling | Artexing

Southampton - SO15

Enquiry from: KRIS G

Start Date: Immediate

repair about 15-20 sq ft area of damaged artexed ceiling (circle design) because of leakage from bathroom are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: residential what are you look...

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02 Aug

Interior work | Plastering

Southampton - SO30

Enquiry from: Jane B

Start Date: Immediate

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re plastering or skimming a wall in bathroom 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 inte...

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24 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Southampton - SO45

Enquiry from: Fabia W

Start Date: Immediate

we are currently in the process of buying this property and wanted to generate some rough estimations for how much it would cost to remove the popcorn ceilings for the entire house. it’s 2 bedrooms,...

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21 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Southampton - SO19

Enquiry from: Jamie O

Start Date: Immediate

artesian fibrous plaster coving to be installed in a room 4.6m by 2.6m. the artesian coving projects 180mm and drops 105mm ideally needs to be installed by sunday this week. picking the coving up to...

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14 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Southampton - SO32

Enquiry from: Liz F

Start Date: Immediate

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removal of current thin coving in sitting room and replace with a suitable coving for the sitting room are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many rooms are you ...

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11 Mar

Interior work | Plastering

Southampton - SO15

Enquiry from: Godfred B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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08 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Southampton - SO17

Enquiry from: MRS H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in the southampton 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 pro...

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29 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Southampton - SO19

Enquiry from: IAN W

Start Date: Less than one month

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other other forms: plastering agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint how many rooms are you lookin...

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07 Feb

Interior work | Plastering

Southampton - SO14

Enquiry from: Barry G

Start Date: Immediate

Tape n joint drylining ceiling .

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01 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

Southampton - SO52

Enquiry from: Derek B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Commercial What are you looking to Artex: Walls How many ceilings do you require artexing: 2 Ceilings Please call to appoint

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28 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Southampton - SO16

Enquiry from: Tony H

Start Date: Immediate

NEW KITCHEN INTERNAL CEILING AND PLASTERING OF SAME Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 Room Are you looking fo...

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30 Aug

Ceiling | Artexing

Lyndhurst, Southampton - SO40

Enquiry from: Roger L

Start Date: Immediate

This is my home address. We are planning to rent a shop and office space which is a shell. What would it cost approximately to put in a suspended ceiling with strip light fittings. The space is app...

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05 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Southampton - SO16

Enquiry from: Mary H

Start Date: Immediate

Ceiling boarded and skimmed in living room

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10 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

Southampton - SO19

Enquiry from: Vanessa S

Start Date: Immediate

Artex kitchen ceiling

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07 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Lyndhurst, Southampton - SO40

Enquiry from: Philip L

Start Date: Immediate

2 ceiling to be done, 1 of 40 square M, and other 10m Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Detached Are you looking for Interior Decorating: No How many rooms are you looking t...

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13 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Lyndhurst, Southampton - SO40

Enquiry from: Ron W

Start Date: Less than one month

Repair join between internal wall and window frame, where plaster has crumb led and fallen out.

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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 Southampton is:

£1,415

Plasterer job Plasterer cost in 2024
Plastering in Southampton £563-£863
Artexing in Southampton £125-£10,115
Plasterboard ceilings in Southampton £225-£600
Suspended ceilings in Southampton £525-£805
Artex Removal in Southampton £190-£400

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Plasterer FAQs

What is artex?

Artex is a type of interior surface coating, similar to plaster. It’s used to create decorative textured finishes on ceilings and walls, so it takes longer to dry than plaster.

Artex is actually a brand name, but it’s used to refer to similar products made by other manufacturers too. It was particularly popular in the 1970s, but is still used to create attractive wall and ceiling finishes today.

can you wallpaper over artex?

Although they’re pretty much outdated now, artex happens to be a very popular surface coating option just a few decades ago. Several homeowners with artex in recent times would either want to have them removed or cover them up with stuffs such as a wallpaper. So if you’re wondering whether or not it’s possible to wallpaper over artex, then there you have it. It’s possible to wallpaper over artex, however it’s not advisable as wallpaper may eventually crack over time. On the other hand, the artex can also create ridges beneath the wallpaper which allows unpleasant protrusions in the wallpaper. Instead of applying wallpaper over artex, a more permanent solution would be to cover it with drywall or wet plaster or perhaps just have it removed completely.

 

There are two types of wallpaper, there’s the thin wallpaper application which comes with adhesive on one side as well as a pattern or colour on the other side. With this, all you need do is simply to peel and stick. Then the other type is the sturdier wallpaper that’s more thick and requires a special wallpaper paste. However, it’s important to note that if you choose to wallpaper over your artex, you won’t be able to make use of the thin type of wallpaper, rather you’ll have to incorporate the sturdier  option which makes use of wallpaper paste.

 

The wallpaper paste is the product you mix with water to produce a paste which you’ll have to apply to your walls before applying the applying the regular wallpaper - one without adhesive on one side. Appling wallpaper to an artex decoration may just give you the updated appearance you so much desire.

Can plaster cover Artex?

Plastering is suitable to cover most Artex. If it’s shallow Artex, it may be covered by skimming plaster on top. If the pattern of the Artex is too deep, you may need to use plasterboard to cover it or if you want to remove it entirely, you will need to use a wallpaper steamer.

is artex dangerous?

The short and simple answer to this question is, it depends. Artex surface coating was manufactured with white abestos ( until the mid 1980’s ) in order to strengthen as well as harden it. In other words, this implies that all the ceilings and walls coverings made by Artex Ltd and other manufactures at the time are highly likely to contain asbestos. Although Artex Ltd stopped using asbestos as early as the mid 1980’s, there were still other manufacturers who continued using it until 1999 when the laws and regulations covering the use of asbestos changed in the year 2000.

 

Asbestos, however, is only harmful when disturbed and releases its deadly fibres. For instance, when it’s being sanded and removed as it usually poses no risks when left undisturbed. Since it’s not possible to identify Artex containing asbestos fibres with the naked eye, it’s strongly recommended that you hire the services of a qualified person or company to help determine if you have asbestos in your ceilings or walls especially if your house was constructed before the year 2000. The professionals will be able to advise you on the best course of action as well as if it’s dangerous.

 

To be sure if your Artex contains asbestos, you’ll need to have the artex sampled by an asbestos surveyor. If you’re planning to have a construction or maintenance work done on your property, and the artex is likely to be in the way or disturbed, there’s a need for you to have a refurbishment or demolition asbestos survey done. This will ensure that all the areas that’ll be disturbed by the work is properly tested to determine the presence or otherwise of asbestos. If found, the artex will have to be addressed and either removed or protected before any work can take place.

 

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 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.

how to cut plasterboard ceiling?

Cutting a plasterboard is a relatively simple process requiring only some basic tools. Unfortunately, the lack of knowledge serves as big deterrent for many people who wishes to put it to good use. Plasterboard can actually be sawn using an ordinary timber saw that’s fine-toothed to get a cleaner edge. However, the basic tools you may also need includes a sharp knife (Stanley Knife), pencil, a fine sandpaper, a straight edge and measurement tape as well as a wall board saw. Let’s have a look at the cutting process!

✓ Firstly, you need to put the plasterboard sheet flat on a firm surface.

✓ Use the tape measurement to measure the cut you wish to make.

✓ With the help of a pencil, simply mark out the part you wish to cut on the plasterboard’s front side.

✓ Once marked, place a spirited level over the marked spot on the plasterboard sheet you want to cut.

✓ Cut a shallow mark into the plasterboard sheet using the Stanley Knife to cut along the edge.

✓ The cut should be slow and gradual to ensure you do not wander off the edge of the marked area.

✓ Once the shallow cut has been made, turn the plasterboard sheet on its edge and deliver a quick and sharp push towards the plasterboard’s back and on one side of the cut.

✓ Place the plasterboard sheet backing against a flat surface ensuring the line of the cut is over an edge. Once done, give a quick and sharp push towards the back of the plasterboard sheet and on the part of the board is reaches beyond the edge.

✓ Using a fine sandpaper, remove all forms of paper burrs.

The process of cutting plasterboard requires a lot of practice. If you lack the training and experience, the cutting process is best left to a proficient professional who can guarantee the best results the first time and save you some additional costs due to potential damages.

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.

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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