How Much Does Plastering a Room Cost?
Plastering costs vary a lot from job to job, since no two rooms or walls are quite the same. Rather than quoting fixed figures that wouldn't apply generall…
Read the guideSkim or Replaster: Which Does Your Wall Need?
Not every tired-looking wall needs a full replaster. Some just need a skim coat to smooth and refresh the surface, while others need the old plaster taken …
Read the guideCan You Plaster Over Artex?
Yes, in most cases a textured artex ceiling or wall can be plastered over, usually with a skim coat applied directly on top, rather than removing the artex…
Read the guideHow Long Does New Plaster Take to Dry Before Painting?
New plaster needs to dry fully before it's painted, and how long that takes depends on several factors rather than a single fixed number. This guide covers…
Read the guideHow to Choose a Plasterer
Choosing a plasterer is easier when you compare a clearly described job rather than a price on its own. Use these questions to understand the proposed work…
Read the guidePlastering vs Dry Lining
Wet plaster and dry lining describe different ways of forming or finishing a wall. They can also be combined. The sensible choice depends on the background…
Read the guideWhat Affects the Cost of Rendering a House?
If you are thinking about rendering your house or fixing tired render, the price will depend on much more than the size of the wall. This guide explains wh…
Read the guideWhat Affects the Cost of Plastering a Ceiling?
Ceilings are priced a little differently from walls. The work happens overhead, the room usually has to be cleared, and the condition of the existing ceili…
Read the guideHow to Repair Plaster Walls
A knocked corner or an old picture fixing can leave an irritating mark on an otherwise decent wall. Before reaching for filler, check whether you are deali…
Read the guideCracks in Plaster: What They Mean
A crack describes a symptom, not a diagnosis. Its position, history and any change matter more than appearance alone, whether it crosses a bedroom ceiling …
Read the guideCan You Paint New Plaster?
Yes, new plaster can be painted, but it needs to be fully dry and properly prepared first. A surface that feels firm is not necessarily ready, and covering…
Read the guideHow to Tell if a Ceiling Is Artex
A patterned ceiling may be Artex, but the pattern alone cannot identify the product or its ingredients. Start with a visual look from floor level, without …
Read the guideWhen to Replaster a Wall
Repeated filling stops being useful when the plaster underneath is failing. Deciding when to replaster means looking beyond the visible marks and working o…
Read the guideWhat drives plastering cost
The cost of a plastering job depends on factors such as room size, whether it's walls or ceilings, and whether a skim or full replaster is needed. See the cost guide for a plain breakdown of what affects the price, without quoting fixed figures.
Skim or replaster
Not every tired wall needs full replastering. The skim or replaster guide explains the signs to look for, so you have an idea of what your wall or ceiling might need before getting a quote.
Plastering over artex
Many homeowners want rid of an old textured ceiling without the disruption of removing it. The artex guide explains the usual approach, along with general safety advice for older ceilings.
How long plaster takes to dry
New plaster needs time to dry before it's painted. The drying guide covers what affects the timing, and why it's worth not rushing ahead with decorating too soon.
Using the guides alongside a service page
Each guide is written to sit alongside the matching service page: the cost guide pairs with the plastering and skimming pages, the skim-or-replaster guide helps work out which job applies before booking a visit, and the drying guide is useful once work is finished and decorating is being planned.
Questions homeowners ask
Are these guides specific to my house?
The guides cover general principles that apply to most homes. For advice specific to your wall, ceiling or room, get in touch with some photos or book a free quote.
Do the guides include prices?
The cost guide explains what influences price, such as room size and the type of work needed, without quoting fixed figures, since every job varies.
Which guide should I read if I want rid of a textured ceiling?
The can you plaster over artex guide covers this directly, including general safety points for older ceilings.
Do you offer advice beyond what's in the guides?
Yes, send photos or book a free quote through the contact page and we can advise on your specific job.