Plasterers Reigate

Quite a few home improvement projects will require some plastering work to be done, even small jobs. It may be the likes of rendering a brick wall, fitting coving or mouldings before decorating, plaster skimming some dry lining or screeding. But obviously, any one of an array of plastering related jobs may be required.

Ask potential Reigate plasterers if they've got a portfolio of recently completed work, the most important factor is to hire a plasterer who knows exactly what they're up to. For this kind of work, you want to avoid hiring "cowboys", at all costs. Though it might not always be immediately obvious, shoddy plastering can lead to significant complications later on.

Any defects will become startlingly obvious once a bit of paint starts to be applied to your newly plastered walls and ceilings. Defective surfaces become even more accentuated in bright sunlight. It should generally be possible to find competent plasterers in Reigate, so why choose a bad one?

Being smooth and level is the most vital attribute of plastered surfaces, because they're simply a base product upon which other materials are applied. It is very simple to fill and sand down any little cracks and dents, but it's hard to hide fundamentally uneven plaster. An imperfectly plastered surface can cause severe difficulties with bathroom or kitchen tiling, the decorating of walls and ceilings, the fitting of kitchen units and the accurate fitting or skirting boards.

The most experienced Reigate plasterers will get a polished finish right from the trowel. Vigorous sanding isn't a thing you should ever need to do with a freshly plastered wall or ceiling, only a brief rub down with ultra-fine glasspaper. You can safely assume that the plastering hasn't been done correctly if forceful sanding is necessary. Be very wary of re-employing plasterers who make regular use of power sanders.

In recent times, a common reason to call in a plasterer is to cover an artex ceiling. During the 70's and 80's, artex was the "in" finish for ceilings in Reigate, at present that is not the case. Covering that dated artex ceiling with plaster is something that most Reigate plasterers will be more than happy to do in order to make it look more fresh and modern. Those of you who are more retro in taste may wish to have your artex ceilings repaired and brought back to their former glory.

DIY Plastering Reigate: Although when you've got plastering work that has to be carried out in your home in Reigate, it is preferable to hire an experienced plasterer to do the job, it is quite possible to have a go on your own, if you have the confidence and are reasonable at do-it-yourself. Practicing on a wall that already has a poor quality plastered finish is a good idea initially, so that your amateurish plastering amateurish efforts are unlikely to make it any worse. A spare bedroom or an out-of-sight area would be an ideal place to start. This will allow you to test out your newly acquired skills and will be a lot less stressful than trying to do a wall surface that everyone can see. You will almost certainly make a bit of a mess of plastering on the first couple of attempts, but it is possible to plaster a wall surface as many times as you want.

If you don't want to go to the extreme of signing up for an actual plastering course, you might be able to get some really good tips by viewing YouTube tutorials, although it's not always quite as easy as they make it look in those videos. Plastering is a "hands on" process and the more you practice the better you become. By using experimentation you may even come up with you own strategies for getting that perfect plastered finish. But if you're uncertain, stick to the time-tested procedures. The more you do it the more confident you'll get, and when all is said and done - plastering is mainly about self-confidence. You will be able to start plastering the other walls of your house as soon as you've mastered the skill to a level you are satisfied with. If everything goes awry and you make a mess of the plastering, you can always hire a reputable plasterer to put everything right. Although he might not be best pleased that you didn't contact him in the first place.

Plastering work can be done in Reigate and also in: Mickleham, South Nutfield, Irons Bottom, Betchworth, South Park, Wrays, Beare Green, Buckland, Sidlow, The Acres, Hooley, Salfords, and in these postcodes RH2 0AX, RH2 0PH, RH2 0PY, RH2 0JY, RH2 0ND, RH2 0EZ, RH2 0NG, RH1 6NP, RH2 0PT, and RH2 0LB. Reigate plastering specialists should have the postcode RH2 and the dialling code 01737.

Artex Reigate

Especially popular through the nineteen seventies and eighties, artex has long been an easy way to add a decorative finish to a plain ceiling, as well as to cover up uneven surfaces and cracks. Back in the day, there were such a lot of people doing artexing that it was fairly simple to locate someone providing this type of service in Reigate. These days however, finding a plasterer who is prepared to tackle artexing isn't quite as straightforward. With styles and designs like swirl, medusa, bark, stippled, pairs, circle, scroll, broken leather, criss-cross, hook & line or basket & flowers, there was something for everyone. Whatever your taste, you'd find a style of artex to suit. Every one of these artex designs can still be achieved today if you're able to track down an artexer of plumber willing to do it. Try to avoid "handyman" types who offer to "have a go". Remember, however, that artex isn't the simplest thing to patch or repair, which is one of the reasons why it's appeal declined to begin with.

Polished Plaster Reigate

Highly favoured these days, polished plaster is a contemporary variation of timeless Italian plasterered finishes. The term covers an entire array of decorative plaster finishes - from the highly polished Lucidato, Marmorino and Venetian plaster to the rugged look of textured polished plasters. Providing a finished surface that appears just like travertine, limestone or marble, polished plaster is chiefly used on inside ceilings and walls. Polished plaster gives a sense of depth using natural variations in shade whilst at the same time being smooth and sleek to touch. By the mixing up of these different sorts of plaster compounds it is actually quite possible to come up with unique tailor-made finishes which can be utilized to great effect. Polished plaster can be tinted or coloured by means of synthetic or natural colourants. The option to add a tint to Venetian plaster is particularly beneficial when a specific "marble" design is desired, or when a colour which doesn't exist in nature is the goal. To get more information about polished plaster, pay a visit to the Wikipedia "polished plaster" page. (Tags: Venetian Plaster Reigate, Polished Plaster Reigate, Marbled Plaster Reigate, Polished Plastering Reigate)

Plastering Courses Reigate

If you'd like to acquire a basic knowledge of the art of plastering or possibly even embark on a career in plastering you could give some thought to enrolling for a plastering course. For both newbies and existing tradesmen wanting to improve their plastering techniques, you'll find there are a multitude of plastering courses available. There are beginner and advanced plastering courses offered in either City and Guilds and NVQ. Beginners plastering courses (level 1 courses) tackle skills like mixing up plaster materials, applying floating coats (wall surfaces), applying scratch coats (to walls), applying set coats (to walls), installing sheet materials and readying background surfaces. Advanced (level 2 courses and diplomas) cover things such as dry lining/plasterboarding, reverse moulds for fibrous work, cement and sand screeding, plastering to external surfaces and fibrous plasterwork. Try a search on Yahoo or Google to find plastering courses in Reigate. You can book five day intensive plastering courses by clicking here.

A Plasterer's Tools

Plasterers use quite a few tools that do not normally appear in the tool boxes of other tradespeople or do-it-yourselfers, which is one of the reasons why the vast majority of plastering work in Reigate is generally done by qualified plasterers. Here are just a few of the tools that a plasterer will use:

• Plaster Mixing Paddle
• Jointing & Taping Knives
• Feather Edge
• Finishing Trowel
• Plasterboard Carrier
• Scarifier
• Plasterer's Hawk
• Plastering Rule
• Edging Trowel
• Plasterer's Trowel
• Dry Lining Rasp
• Plaster Pan & Buckets

Screeding

Several plasterers in Reigate also offer screeding services, whereby a new level floor surface is formed using a cement mix. The pouring of screed is normally done on top of a previously prepared concrete sub-floor to encase underfloor heating pipes, to receive an appropriate floor finish (such as tiles, carpet or floor boards) or to be left as a wearing floor surface. This can increase the life of a floor and positively affect its durability, finish and quality, for years to come. A decent screed pump needs to be used to speedily produce a smooth, even mix of sand and cement and to pump this perfect mix straight to where its needed, avoiding the need for paraphernalia like wheelbarrows and such. Hand mixing screed is only acceptable for smaller areas.

Acoustic Plastering Reigate

To improve sound insulation and decrease noise transmission within rooms, some plastering contractors provide a specialised service called acoustic plastering. Utilising a specially formulated plaster that contains sound-absorbing fibres or additives is integral to the procedure. Acoustic plaster assists in controlling reverberation and echo, thus creating an environment that is more acoustically balanced. It finds widespread application in spaces where noise control is crucial, such as conference rooms, recording studios, theatres and classrooms. Acoustic plaster's special properties make it an effective solution for enhancing sound quality and creating a more comfortable and quieter atmosphere in any space.

Showcasing a visual subtlety that gracefully matches its auditory finesse, acoustic plastering extends beyond its technical capabilities. In opposition to traditional sound-absorbing materials, whose appearance often draws attention, acoustic plaster seamlessly becomes part of the present interior design. By applying different colours and textures for finishing, the space's visual integrity is maintained, and its acoustic qualities are subtly enhanced. (18349 - Acoustic Plastering Reigate)

Help and Advice

To search a directory of accredited plasterers visit the Federation of Plastering and Drywall Contractors website. To follow discussions in relation to plastering, rendering and screeding visit the Plasterer's Forum HERE. To read more about exterior plastering, plastering tools and materials, plasterer's duties, the history of plaster and plastering, traditional plastering techniques and interior plastering techniques, have a look at the Wikipedia plasterwork page. (Tags: Plasterer Reigate, Plastering Reigate, Plasterers Reigate, Plasterers Surrey).

Plasterers Near Reigate

Also find: South Park plasterers, Buckland plasterers, The Acres plasterers, Betchworth plasterers, Mickleham plasterers, Beare Green plasterers, Hooley plasterers, Irons Bottom plasterers, South Nutfield plasterers, Sidlow plasterers, Salfords plasterers, Wrays plasterers and more. Practically all of these localities are served by local plastering contractors. Home and property owners in these areas can get plastering quotes by clicking here.

Plastering Tasks Reigate

Reigate plastering specialists can generally help you with magnetic plastering, the fitting of coving, dry dashing, flood and fire restorations Reigate, Venetian polish plastering, skimming over brickwork, blown plaster, repairing holes in ceilings and walls, Marmorino plastering, plastering quotes in Reigate, coloured K Rend, bonding in Reigate, skimming plaster ceilings and walls, ceiling replacements, floor levelling, pitted plastering, dot and dab walling, the rendering of brick, screeding before tiling, monocouche rendering, interior rendering and screeding, artex broken leather patterns, patch plastering, rendering with sand and cement, float and set plastering in Reigate, tyrolean rendering, artexing walls and ceilings in Reigate, damaged plaster repairs, polished plastering Reigate, plastering over artex and other plastering work in Reigate, Surrey.

Reigate Plastering Services

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• Reigate Plaster Overskimming
• Reigate Float and Set
• Reigate Commercial Plastering
• Reigate Plasterboarding
• Reigate Screeding
• Reigate Artexing
• Reigate Artex Covering
• Reigate Ceiling Replacements
• Reigate Plaster Patching
• Reigate Polished Plaster
• Reigate Cornice Installation
• Reigate Plaster Skimming
• Reigate Dry Lining
• Reigate Soundproofing

Other Useful Trades in Reigate Surrey

Needless to say, whenever you're doing home repairs and improvements in Reigate, Surrey, you'll probably need all sorts of different tradesmen and apart from a plasterer in Reigate, Surrey, you could also need pebble dashers in Reigate, electricians in Reigate, coving fitters in Reigate, external rendering in Reigate, plasterboarders in Reigate, external wall insulation in Reigate, dry lining in Reigate, builders in Reigate, painters and decorators in Reigate, artexers in Reigate, waste removal in Reigate, screeding in Reigate, cleaners in Reigate, decorative cornicing in Reigate, carpenters in Reigate, and other different Reigate tradesmen.

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Plasterers in RH2 area, (dialling code 01737).