Making sure the walls are free from wallpaper, debris, and are dry. This enables us to get straight on with preparing the walls with our own materials and getting the project going promptly.

We use dust sheets to cover floors and furnishings when we plaster. However, its always encouraged to empty the space as much as possible to provide extra room to work in.

The size of a room and condition of the walls will affect how much it can cost to plaster. If the walls require additional steps such as cleaning, boarding, sealants or changes to the structure than this is further labour and materials.

Skills and experience can also affect cost as day rates can range from £150-£300 depending on a persons abilities. Lower rates usually means the tradesman has only just started their trade.

This depends on the size of the property and how much you would like rendered. Once the scaffolding is booked and constructed the project can begin imminently. It usually takes on average a week, with weather permitting, and thusly a few weeks more for larger properties. Weather conditions such as rain can affect the process which can add on time.

Plastering primers prepare the surface for painting, while sealants provide protection and longevity to the plaster. Both products play significant roles in creating good adhesion which creates a quality finish that retains.