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We specialise is making your spare spaces into beautiful living spaces Our tradesmen are quality checked and qualified a...
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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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Sonsonia

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Sonsonia Ltd is a reliable construction company that serves Leeds and the surrounding areas. Our team of skilled professio...
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City Group Managed Services, based in the North West of England, is a facilities management company that provides flexible...
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IBM decorating services

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Interior & exterior painting and decorating Commercial & domestic 2 man team Spraying Painting Decorating ...
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Brenavate

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We specialise in roofing scaffolding and building. Over 10 years experience all work is set to a high standard. 15 years g...

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13 Oct

Ceiling | Plasterboard

Bradford - BD12

Enquiry from: Cathryn B

Start Date: Immediate

Plasterboard small section of ceiling (top of stairs) caused by a roof leak. The roof has been fixed.

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06 Jun

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD5

Enquiry from: Oscar S

Start Date: Immediate

living room.covering to be fitted all around ceiling 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 f...

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04 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD3

Enquiry from: Fozia S

Start Date: Immediate

two rooms need plaster coving fitted. two roses 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...

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16 Dec

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD8

Enquiry from: Shameem S

Start Date: Immediate

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plastering bay window ceiling are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looking for interior decor...

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27 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD6

Enquiry from: Shakeela B

Start Date: Immediate

i have had a media wall installed in front of the chimney breast and have plain coving in the rest of the room the width of the chimney is 70"" how much will it cost to get coving on the media wall a...

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11 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD14

Enquiry from: Janet R

Start Date: Immediate

plain coving to be fitted to a dining room ceiling are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 room are you looki...

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03 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD11

Enquiry from: Faith S

Start Date: Immediate

Artex Removal Lead

skimming of 1 living room, stairs and landing including ceilings are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 2 room...

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19 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD10

Enquiry from: Lee C

Start Date: Immediate

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plastering over brick work from damp course to 1.5m up on 4 walls including chimney breast wall. and skimming of 4 walls once binding dry. are you the property owner: owner of the property property ty...

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03 Jul

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD2

Enquiry from: Muddasar H

Start Date: Immediate

plaster coving fitter needed. approx 30 meter of plaster coving that needs fitting are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many rooms are you looking to have plast...

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27 May

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD8

Enquiry from: Paul I

Start Date: Immediate

hi - we are seeking a quote to fit new coving to a school building we are refurbishing - can you contact me to discuss please paul ingham *** are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) prop...

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18 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD9

Enquiry from: Azram f

Start Date: Immediate

new build coving a*** floor 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 decorating...

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28 Jan

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD9

Enquiry from: Rihana K

Start Date: Immediate

7x2.3metre wall with a tv in the middle on the wall and a wall fireplace i want it in a grey whitish marble effect colour please. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terra...

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29 Oct

Ceiling | Artexing

Bradford - BD15

Enquiry from: Malcolm R

Start Date: Immediate

artex or textured plaster. bathroon ceili*** x 6ft. as soon as possible. cash payment if required. no time wasters please ??? are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: resid...

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09 Oct

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD5

Enquiry from: Abdullah I

Start Date: Immediate

plaster and paint 8 bedroom home and shop. other refurbishment work also needed e.g. install kitchen, bathrooms, electrics etc. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi d...

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14 Feb

Ceiling | Artexing

Bradford - BD9

Enquiry from: Mohammed A

Start Date: Immediate

Hello I need a quote for a suspended ceiling to cover 94sq meter. please indicate material and labor cost separately. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks. Are you the property owner: Relative...

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10 Sep

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD6

Enquiry from: James L

Start Date: Immediate

Reskim bedroom. 61.8m to be done in 2 days Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Terrace How many rooms are you looking to have plastered: 1 Room Are you looking for Inte...

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14 Nov

Ceiling | Artexing

Bradford - BD5

Enquiry from: IRFAN K

Start Date: Immediate

Hallway ceilling and passage ceilling need to do artex.

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19 Oct

Ceiling | Artexing

Bradford - BD5

Enquiry from: IRFAN K

Start Date: Immediate

Hallway ceilling and passage ceilling need to do artex.

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25 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD15

Enquiry from: Rahala H

Start Date: Less than one month

I need a quote for removing current boarded ceiling and replacing and decorating the whole house. 3 bedroom,utility,w/c, 2 x living rooms, landing & hallway. standard 3 bedroom Are you the property o...

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06 Apr

Interior work | Plastering

Bradford - BD13

Enquiry from: David C

Start Date: Immediate

Artex is crumbling and peeling off on bathroom ceiling approx 2.985 square metres. Needs skimming. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many rooms are you...

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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 Bradford is:

£630

Plasterer job Plasterer cost in 2024
Plastering in Bradford £307-£782
Artexing in Bradford £325-£615
Plasterboard ceilings in Bradford £513-£1,300
Suspended ceilings in Bradford £513-£1,403
Artex Removal in Bradford £120-£550

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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 does it cost to plasterboard a ceiling?

Installing a plasterboard on your ceiling is a cool way to modernize your property. Over the past couple of decades, there has bee an increasing number of trends associated with plastering of both walls and ceilings such as rounded edges and textured plaster. However, in recent times, home and property owners are now looking to install more of sharp edges. If you’re planning to plaster your ceiling, you’d probably want to know just how much this project is going to cost. If yes, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll give you a rough estimate of ceiling plastering costs.

There are a plethora of factors the can influence the price of plastering your ceiling. These pricing components includes the following:

✓ Size. As you would have expected, the larger the job, the more the overall cost. However, the price per square metre will reduce which means that the cost of plastering a small ceiling space will cost more per square metre than the cost of plastering a larger ceiling space per square metre.

✓ Materials. We have a wide range of plasterboard available in the market. If you need a fire retardant, acoustic or other types of specialist plasterboard, you can expect to pay higher than standard plasterboards.

✓ Location. Just like many other home improvement projects, the cost of plastering ceiling varies greatly throughout the UK. Places such as London and the South East have the highest prices due to the high standard of living as well as greater demands.

In general, to plaster a ceiling (small 2 m x 2 m) - overboard and plaster will cost within the range of £200 to about £300. Also, to plaster a ceiling (large 5 m x 6 m) - overboard and plaster will cost within the range of £400 to about £600. The average plasterer’s daily rate (including material) is about £180 to £300 and ceiling plastering cost per square metre ranges between £20 to £40.

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.

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.

what thickness plasterboard for ceiling?

Plasterboard or drywall is simply gypsum plaster covered from both sides by thick paper layers. It’s known to be a highly versatile product used on both interior walls and ceiling as a result of its numerous advantages. This popular material in residential buildings can be designed to be fire resistant, humidity resistant and noise resistant. They have a low impact on the environment, while also being quite easy to repair and perfect to hide stuffs from plain sight. Most home and property owners in the UK have this material installed in their space as despite the multiple benefits, they’re also quite affordable. However, if you’re thinking about installing a plasterboard on your ceiling, one challenge you’re likely to face is determining the appropriate plasterboard thickness to incorporate as this make or mar your entire project. In this post, we’re going to take a look at the right plasterboard thickness for ceiling so as to help you make an informed decision moving forward. Let’s take a look!

 

Firstly, let’s consider the size of the plasterboard sheet. 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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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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