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Plastering ... help please
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So I'm finally getting around to tackling my lounge thru dining room. I need to remove some tongue n groove cladding, old sliding doors etc so I'll need the room skimming before I can decorate.
I know all plasterers have their own rates etc but would anyone have an idea if I should be asking for a job quote or do they charge a daily rate ?
I don't want to get stung being lone female but my dad isn't able to help with my vetting any more.
Thank you
Ps not looking for payment in kind offers etc, this is a genuine request for help getting myself the right person  |
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"Get a job quote. Always. 
Thanks I'm going to get 2/3 just wondered if daily or job rates were more usual "
Day rate on a larger job taking a few days or more. But s room can be done in a day anyway. Prices differ from all over the country.
Get a set price. They'll know. |
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Get a finished job quote. Without a doubt.
Depending on the quality of the plaster underneath, it may just need patching. I've just had a load done, quality was brilliant so painted not wallpapered. X |
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"Get a finished job quote. Without a doubt.
Depending on the quality of the plaster underneath, it may just need patching. I've just had a load done, quality was brilliant so painted not wallpapered. X "
Thanks. I'll definitely need some patching by fireplace and where wood is coming off. Hoping to be able to paint after x |
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We had a friend do ours. Paid him a daily rate as we knew he wouldn't rip us off. Offer to to all the prep work for them IE PVAing and getting rid of all lose plaster. This will save you a fair few quid |
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Day rate leaves you wide open to being ripped off. Price can range between £2-500 and will depend on how much prep work is needed, room size, ceiling height, whether the room will be clear of furniture and carpets and how much loose plaster needs replacing. A empty room and all wallpaper etc stripped will make it as easy as possible for your plasterer and should get you a decent price. |
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It might sound odd, but there are a number of different types of plasterers in this world. Those that normally work on building sites and only work in empty rooms. These plasterers are very fast and are the most messy buggers you will ever come across, they will leave plaster footprints all over your house and drive all the way to there van.
Then there are plasterers that normally do small jobs (like yours), they can be split into 2 types. The type that is as clean and house proud as you and will cover everything before they start, and the type that isn't. Generally speaking the first of those 2 will also do a first rate job that you could paint strait onto..................the 2nd will be cheaper and gone in a few hours.................but will take you days to clean his mess and even longer to patch and rub down the bad plastering job he did in the first place..............then you may or may not be able to paint it. |
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"It might sound odd, but there are a number of different types of plasterers in this world. Those that normally work on building sites and only work in empty rooms. These plasterers are very fast and are the most messy buggers you will ever come across, they will leave plaster footprints all over your house and drive all the way to there van.
Then there are plasterers that normally do small jobs (like yours), they can be split into 2 types. The type that is as clean and house proud as you and will cover everything before they start, and the type that isn't. Generally speaking the first of those 2 will also do a first rate job that you could paint strait onto..................the 2nd will be cheaper and gone in a few hours.................but will take you days to clean his mess and even longer to patch and rub down the bad plastering job he did in the first place..............then you may or may not be able to paint it."
A really good plasterer leaves hardly any mess. Clean floor clean tools. Thats the sign of a shit hot plasterer. Ive worked on sites on homes and on void properties and they are all treated the same. Clean and tidy. |
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"A really good plasterer leaves hardly any mess. Clean floor clean tools. Thats the sign of a shit hot plasterer. Ive worked on sites on homes and on void properties and they are all treated the same. Clean and tidy. "
I wasn't suggesting you was anything other than you say. But as a Kitchen fitter myself i've got over 35 years experience of what various plasterers leave me to work in and with lol. I 100% stand by what i posted lol. |
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"Thanks for everyone's input ... might have a look at rated people as none of my friends can recommend "
Don't bother with those sites. You need a personal recommendation. I have two great plasterers that work for me. They're very clean and tidy and do a tidy job. |
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You could always use that Polycell finishing skim stuff, makes skimming easy right???
You'll save yourself loads of coin... yeah right, cost a fortune more to get a professional in afterwards to correct the mess..
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A lot of modern houses do not have plastered walls any more, if you don't mind a bit of dust, Use what they do and use, easyfill, but pva glue it after sanding, dilute the pva glue 3 to one with water, as this hardens and seals the filler, and stops the paint from flaking. |
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I'm currently doing massive renovations on my house I've got the plasterer here this week for a couple of days he's charged 200 for the sitting room. I don't think that's too bad as he's had to blue grit???? The walls first so the plaster holds.
He's also quoted me 500 for the kitchen/diner when the walls are down in a couple weeks.
He gave me tip on using that poly cell fuller stuff and it's brilliant. He told me to get the poly cell base coat paint that fills in cracks and marks paint the area with that then if needed fill cracks with the filler stuff. Sand it once dry and should be good I've done a small area and it's worked a treat so far.
I was also going to have satin paint but he advised me not to as the sheen also shows marks so I've gone for flat Matt.
Also if you fancy a bit of a sparkle try the glitter u add to paint I've done that on the area I've had built for my dressing table andnits amazing when the light catches it. |
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"I'm currently doing massive renovations on my house I've got the plasterer here this week for a couple of days he's charged 200 for the sitting room. I don't think that's too bad as he's had to blue grit???? The walls first so the plaster holds.
He's also quoted me 500 for the kitchen/diner when the walls are down in a couple weeks.
He gave me tip on using that poly cell fuller stuff and it's brilliant. He told me to get the poly cell base coat paint that fills in cracks and marks paint the area with that then if needed fill cracks with the filler stuff. Sand it once dry and should be good I've done a small area and it's worked a treat so far.
I was also going to have satin paint but he advised me not to as the sheen also shows marks so I've gone for flat Matt.
Also if you fancy a bit of a sparkle try the glitter u add to paint I've done that on the area I've had built for my dressing table andnits amazing when the light catches it. "
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"Get a job quote. Always.
Thanks I'm going to get 2/3 just wondered if daily or job rates were more usual "
Tradesmen who are going to tackle a job where they are likely to be there for a couple of weeks or more usually ask for a daily rate, otherwise just get a quote for the entire job, get a receipt and a guarantee as well |
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Job rate as others have stated. Try and get a recommendation from friends and family who have actually used someone as the last guy i had in i had to get last minute, as the guy i'd booked hurt his leg- Stevie Wonder counld have done a better job than the replacement! I'd rather pay an extra £50 for a better finish as it saves time in the long run |
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