Plasterer Ardleigh

Quite a few home improvement projects will require some plastering work to be carried out, even small jobs. It might be skimming a partition, installing mouldings or coving before decorating, applying some screeding or re-plastering a ceiling. But obviously, any one of numerous plastering related jobs could be necessary.

Any decent Ardleigh plasterers will carry a portfolio (or at least some pictures) of successfully completed projects, ask to view it so you can make sure they really know their stuff. For this type of work, you do not want to be employing "cowboys". Even inferior plastering can occasionally look passable at first, but later on, the problems begin.

It's when the painting and decorating starts that any imperfections become patently obvious to the naked eye. They'll probably look even worse with the sunlight shining on them. When you've got the choice between decent plasterers in Ardleigh and bad ones, always choose a competent one.

The primary attribute of plastered surfaces is that they're flat and smooth, forming a level base for other materials to be put onto them. Slight cracking and imperfections can easily be filled and sanded later with few issues, but irregular surfaces are tricky to conceal. Surfaces that are improperly plastered can cause trouble with the painting of ceilings and walls, the fitting of kitchen units, any area of wall tiling and the accurate fitting of architraves.

The aim of the most skillful Ardleigh plasterers is to get a polished finish right from the trowel, and you should expect nothing less. Sanding (especially by machine) should never be necessary on freshly plastered ceilings and walls, a brief rub down with very fine glasspaper is the most that ought to be required. In fact, if any substantial amount of sanding is needed, you can consider that your plasterer wasn't as skillful as you imagined. You should be very wary if you notice the electric sanding machines coming out or their boxes.

Plasterers perform many tasks but one of the most commonplace these days, is plastering over old artex ceilings. Hundreds of properties in Ardleigh had ceilings that were coated with artex during the 1970's and 80's, when it was at its height of popularity. To make your artex ceiling look more fresh and modern, most plasterers in Ardleigh will be more than happy to plaster over it. It might be that you actually love artex and may want your smooth ceilings transformed by applying this material. Most plasterers will be just as glad do this for you.

DIY Plastering Ardleigh: When you've got plastering work that has to be carried out in Ardleigh, you really have a couple of options. You can either employ a professional plasterer to do the task, or have a stab yourself. Unless you are pretty good at do-it-yourself and have got the self-trust to handle the job, it is probably best left to the experts. Doing a test run on an out-of-sight area or a spare bedroom is definitely advisable when you're beginning your first plastering adventure. If at all possible try to choose an area that already has a poor quality plastered surface, so that your early efforts can't make it any worse. This will enable you to try out your newly found skills and should be a lot less stressful than taking on a wall surface that everybody in the house can see. You will very likely make a bit of a mess of plastering on the first attempt, but it's quite possible to skim a wall as many times as you like.

If you do not wish to go to the extreme length of signing up for an actual plastering course, you might be able to get some really good tips by watching YouTube tutorials, although of course it is not always quite so easy as it's made to look in those videos. Plastering is of course "hands on" process and the more you practice the better you get. Keeping to the tried and proven techniques is usually best when plastering, although through experimentation you could even think up your own strategies for getting a flawless plastered finish. The more you do it the more confident you will get, and at the end of the day - plastering is mainly about self-confidence. You can attempt some more advanced plastering tasks when you have mastered this skill to a decent level. If the whole thing goes awry and you make a mess of the plastering, it will still be possible call in a professional plasterer to put everything right. Although he may not be too happy that you did not contact him to begin with.

Renderers Ardleigh

Rendering is similar in technique to plastering, and is the process whereby a mixture of lime, sand, cement and water is applied to external (and now and again internal) walls to obtain a textured or smooth surface finish. Rendering is really common in the Mediterranean area, but is also very popular all around Southern Europe. A rendered finish has some fire resistant qualities and is waterproof, although it's largely employed for aesthetic purposes. You can obtain a more durable and long lasting surface finish by colouring the render itself, however it is possible to apply paint to a rendered surface.

Screeding

A number of plasterers in Essex can also provide a floor screeding service, whereby a new level floor surface is formed by using a cement and sand mix. The application of screed is mostly done over a previously laid concrete sub-floor to encase underfloor heating pipes, to be left as a wearing floor surface or to receive an appropriate floor finish (such as carpet, floor boards or tiles). An effectively laid screed can significantly extend the lifespan of a floor and assure its quality, finish and durability. Screed should only be mixed by hand when relatively small areas of floor are involved. For bigger projects, a reliable screed pump must be used to produce an even and smooth blend of cement, sand and water, which is then pumped straight to the desired location.

Dry Lining Ardleigh Essex UK

Dry lining (plasterboarding) is often required in home remodeling projects, and there are lots of plasterers in Ardleigh who deliver this service. By mounting plasterboard onto a masonry or brickwork surface, a timber studding or a metal framework, a stable wall surface is produced that doesn't have to be plastered. At times the plasterboard surface itself can be painted, although mostly it will get a fine skimming with a fine layer of finishing plaster, which can be wallpapered or painted without filling. In terms of fittings, when attaching to a metal Gypframe Jack-Point self drilling, self tapping screws are used, when fixing to a brickwork wall "dot and dab" adhesive is used and when fixing plasterboard to timber joists or studding, nails or drywall screws are used. (Tags: Dry Lining Ardleigh, Dry Liners Ardleigh, Plasterboarding Ardleigh)

Plasterer Ardleigh

A plasterer in Ardleigh is a professional craftsman who works exclusively with plaster, carefully spreading a smooth coating of plaster over an otherwise coarse and unglazed surface. As an occupation, plastering has been around for many hundreds of years, and as a construction technique for much longer. In these modern times, plaster is used to produce an even, smooth surface on the inside of the outside walls of domestic and commercial buildings. Plaster is also sometimes used to form elaborate and decorative mouldings and cornices which can be employed for adorning and embellishing the internal walls and ceilings of rooms. Also frequently used in the finishing of extensions, porches, loft conversions and garages, the plastering process plays a major role in lots of home remodelling projects in Ardleigh.

More Help and Guidance

For additional information regarding plasterer's duties, external plastering, the history of plastering and plaster over the years, internal plastering techniques, traditional plasterer's methods and the tools of the trade, check out Wikipedia (HERE). To join the world of rendering, screeding and plastering visit a plastering forum. Topics include Magnetic Plaster, Floor Screeding, General Trade Discussions, Tips and Tricks of the Trade, Plastering Students Discussions, Plasterer's Health and Safety, Fibrous Plastering, External Wall Insulation, Rendering and Damp and Damp Proofing. To track down a directory of accredited plasterers visit the Federation of Plastering and Drywall Contractors (FPDC) website. (Tags: Plastering Ardleigh, Plasterers Ardleigh, Plasterers Essex, Plasterer Ardleigh).

Plastering Tasks Ardleigh

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