Can You Plaster Over Expanding Foam? Urgh!! Expanding foam. I shudder at the thought of expanding foam. For some reason, there are people and even tradespeople that think expanding foam is suitable for filling holes for a plasterer to plaster over, and frankly, I have never found a good use for expanding foam when plastering. Lets look at whether you can plaster over expanding foam. What … [Read more...]
Can You Plaster Over Tiles?
Can You Plaster Over Tiles? Where do we start with this very, very common question? Yes, you can plaster over tiles only if you prepare the tiles you want to plaster over correctly then you can plaster over tiles. However, just because you can plaster over tiles does not mean you should do it. Before we go down that route, we will look at what to do if you want to plaster over … [Read more...]
Can You Plaster Over Wood?
Can You plaster over wood? Yes, you can plaster over wood, but there are things you need to know first and do the right prep. We will get to that a little later on. The problem when you plaster over wood Plaster does not stick very well to the surfaces it is not designed for, and when I first started plastering many, many, many years ago, a phrase I always remember is "Plaster on wood … [Read more...]
Can You Plaster Over Artex?
What is Artex, and why can it be a problem when renovating your property Artex is a textured wall or ceiling covering popular in the 1970s and 1980s and can be found in many properties of this era. Artex comes in all sorts of patterns and textures, and one of the only good things about Artex is that it hides a multitude of sins. You will find that many house builders applied Artex on … [Read more...]
How Much Does A Plasterer Charge
How much does a plasterer charge is a question many people are asking, and I am seeing the same question relentlessly being asked on social media. Some of the answers are incredible, so I decided to try and answer the question of how much does a plasterer charge but also explain why plasterers charge what they charge. So this post is written by a plasterer talking to plasterers hoping that the … [Read more...]
Will A Plasterer Remove Radiators?
In short answer yes, some plasterers will remove radiators. However, every plasterer is different, and it is entirely up to them if they do or don't offer this service. Depending on the difficulty and time required to remove a radiator, it might not be worth the plasterer's time to take one off because you may have to pay an additional labour fee. Make sure to discuss with your plasterer before … [Read more...]
How Much For Plastering A Room?
How much for plastering a room is such a common question on The Plasterers Forum. Most weeks, I get an email from somebody asking me how much for plastering a room. I thought it would be a good idea to try and address this question and see if I can help the general public and plasterers with how much it will cost to plaster a room. Firstly, before I carry on, every plasterer's financial … [Read more...]
Every Plasterer & Renderer Should Wear Safety Glasses
Last year there was a topic on the Plasterers Forum called “Everyone should wear safety glasses” In this thread Sa88m from SC Spray Renders was asking why plasterers and renderers are not wearing safety glasses and that it really is a good idea as he lost his sight in 2007 from getting Weber Pral M in it and in November 2016, he had his eye removed because of the constant pain. Sam said that he … [Read more...]
Plaster Faster with Halftime Plaster Accelerator
Ever found yourself needing to speed up finishing plaster on small jobs? Eazymix Ltd. have launched a new unique plaster accelerator aimed at helping the trade plasterer to do more in less time. Designed and developed by Mark Shepherd, a plasterer with over 20 years’ experience, the proprietary chemical accelerator speeds up the chemical gypsum crystal formation that causes the gypsum … [Read more...]
Is Plastering Accurate Enough?
I am very particular when it comes to most things in life; I like everything to be square, level, straight and just perfect. I go to the pub, and I will adjust pictures on the wall if they are not on straight as it annoys me. My friends laugh at me but whatever it is the way I am. When I was on the tools full time I would make sure my beads meet just right and that they are perfectly level and … [Read more...]
