Experienced Plasterers in Bristol – Just Plastered

Before plastering we need rooms to be cleared and to have access to water and electricity. If there is any wallpaper this needs to be fully removed so when we plaster the surface is free from debris.

Depending on what type of plastering work you have had done depends on how long it will take the plaster to dry. If for example we plaster on to new plasterboard then the plaster will dry fairly quickly. If plastering on to old walls the plaster may need to go on thicker in places which will take longer to dry. There are many factors that affect drying times such as the weather, how warm the house is kept or even if the house is vacant. We can give you some idea when quoting for the plastering work how long it may take for your plastering job to dry.

A mist coat is the first coat of paint applied to new plaster, it is white matt emulsion diluted with water roughly three parts emulsion to one part water. Don’t worry if this coat looks patchy or translucent. The mist coat gets drawn into the wall and seals it ready for the next coat. If you used undiluted paint the moisture would get drawn out to quickly, and the paint would sit on top of the plaster and not adhere properly and may crack or peal in the future. Once dry paint with two coats (undiluted) of emulsion paint. If you require a painter and decorator we work along side one of the best in Bristol and can pass you his details.

Unfortunately we do not plaster over wallpaper, some plasterers in Bristol do but there is a risk that the wallpaper will start to come away from the wall while plastering. Even if the plasterer were to manage to finish the work there is a good chance that the plaster will blow or come away from the wall at a later date. We plaster to a high standard and believe that a good finish starts with good preparation.

If it’s just a skim and depending on the size of the room it usually takes between one and two days to complete.

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We have spent many years learning how to plaster to a high standard in customers homes in Bristol and Bath. We pride ourselves on our cleanliness and get many comments from our customers who are surprised by how tidy the plastering work has been carried out.

We are used to working in top end homes in Bristol and Bath with high quality carpets and we protect the carpets fully before any plastering work takes place. We always put down dust sheets before any plastering equipment is taken into rooms. For added protection we can put down premium carpet protector this is a self adhesive carpet protection system, its totally waterproof and is heavy duty so won’t tear or rip please let us know if you would like this to be added to your plastering quotation.

Simple things like removing wallpaper before we plaster will reduce the cost. If your planning on replacing skirting boards these can also be removed prior so then we can plaster to the floor and new skirtings fitted afterwards. If you have picture/dado rails this can increase the cost of plastering as it slows down the plasterer and also is another thing to keep clean while plastering. When having damp proofing work carried out if all obstacles could be removed from affected walls i.e cabinets, skirting boards etc. This is one less labour intensive cost to pay us for if your happy to do it yourself, if not thats absolutely fine we offer a complete plastering and damp proofing service to make things as easy as possible for our customers in Bristol and Bath. 

Depending on what type of plastering work you have had done depends on how long it will take the plaster to dry. If for example we plaster on to new plasterboard then the plaster will dry fairly quickly and could refit wood work in about a weeks time. If you have had damp work carried out by ourselves and the original plaster was removed back to brick work then tanked and new backing coat applied followed by finishing plaster this will take much longer and you could be looking at about four weeks. Please do let us know if you have any questions and we can answer them accurately in accordance to your specific job. We also work alongside a joinery Company in Bristol who can match and make custom skirting boards and architraves.

This depends on what walls you already have either solid brick walls or timber stud work, it also depends on what methods and materials you choose. On some of the projects around Bristol we have reduced air born noise by 55 dB. We can help you choose the best option to eliminate the noise.

Insulated plasterboard starts at 22mm thick and goes up to 75mm. There are many variants in between and also different insulation material to the back of the plasterboard to choose from. We can assist you in choosing the right insulated plasterboard to help with the heat loss and keep your energy bills down. We source the best materials at best cost from around the country and have them delivered to us in Bristol to ensure our quotations are kept competitive.

There are many different types of render to choose from, maybe the first thing to consider is whether you are looking for a traditional sand and cement render or a modern render this may be determined by the style of your house. Older buildings and cottages may point towards having a sand, cement and lime render, while newer builds may suit modern products such as k-rend and webber. Another thing to consider is the actual finish of the render, you may choose from a smooth finish or a textured finish such as roughcast or pebble dash. We have rendered many properties in Bristol and Bath and if you are not sure about what render would suit your property we would be more than happy to assist and also go through the benefits of choosing that particular render. We also work closely with a Bristol based render supplier who can send us colour samples to help you find the perfect render.

Unless you would like to arrange your own scaffolding we have a scaffolding company based in Bristol that we trust and have been using for many years now. They understand the requirements we need for rendering.

Unfortunately the weather does play a big factor in rendering. When rendering we watch the Bristol and Bath weather forecast closely and always aim for a dry days. Sometimes it’s a case of postponing the work for a day or so to ensure we have a dry day so we can get the finish we are looking for.