Plastering & Damp Proofing Blog
Practical advice on plastering, damp proofing and home improvement from a tradesman who's been doing it for over 15 years. No jargon, no fluff. Just straight answers.
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Real-world advice from the tools and techniques we use every day on site.
How long does new plaster take to dry before you can paint?
Two to four weeks for a skim, longer for thicker work. How to tell when it is ready, how to speed it up without cracking it, and why the mist coat is not optional.
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5 Warning Signs You Have Rising Damp
Tide marks on your walls? Peeling wallpaper? A musty smell that won't shift? Here are the five telltale signs of rising damp, and what to do about them before it gets worse.
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Plaster vs Plasterboard: Which Is Right for Your Project?
Both have their place, but choosing the wrong one can cost you time and money. We break down when to use traditional wet plaster and when plasterboard makes more sense.
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How to Prepare Your Home Before the Plasterer Arrives
A little bit of prep goes a long way. Follow these simple steps to make sure your plastering job runs smoothly from day one.
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Understanding Damp Proof Course (DPC) Installation
Chemical injection DPC is the gold standard for treating rising damp. We explain how it works, what the job involves, and why it's worth doing properly.
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Rendering vs K-Rend: What's the Difference?
Traditional sand and cement render or modern K-Rend? We compare durability, cost, appearance, and maintenance to help you choose.
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Is Your Garage Conversion Worth the Investment?
Garage conversions are one of the most cost-effective ways to add living space. Here's what's involved and whether it suits your home.
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9.75/10 average rating across 65 verified reviews
9.7/10 (29)“On pricing this job, the customer used an 'experienced tradesman' who used a steamer to remove wallpaper from plasterboard walls and they were removing the jointing tape and the skin from the plasterboard, thus leaving an unlevel surface. I suggested reboarding but they said they didn't have a lot of money to play with. While the 'tradesman' was removing the wallpaper the customer demanded via text that I go that very minute to see what a mess this tradesman was making. While we were working, her husband commented on how we were the best tradesmen they'd had, as we just got on with the job. I'd mistakingly missed out a price for a ceiling, so I skimmed that for no extra charge as the price had already been agreed. (No mention of this was in her review however). We always ask customers to check the work before we leave and both said they were 'over the moon' with the work and they paid via bank transfer a few hours after I'd left. It's clear the 'tradesman' hasn't prepped the newly plastered walls properly, as the paint has now blebbed. That's not a fault with the plastering, but with the lack of preparation on the decorator's behalf. It took 7 days for the customer to let me know she wasn't happy (and that was after the walls had been painted!).”
Checked & Vetted“I contacted Dean about the job and he was on hand to review damage, give a reasonable estimate within my budget and was on stand by once property dried out. Work started promptly and done with the estimated 3 days to a very high standard as always by Dean and his soon. Clean and tidy work too. .”
Checked & Vetted“Dean and his team started the job Tuesday and was done in 3 days. Very professional, workmanship to very high standards was told the ins and outs of process of work to be carried out and very clean. Amazing job for the price. Always on time, would highly recommend. Will definitely be using dean in the near future. .”
Checked & Vetted“Dean came out to give me a quote, he knew what needed doing and I was happy with what he quoted. He took down 2 ceilings, replaced them, skimmed and then put up some coving. I can’t fault his work at all, the ceilings look amazing, he left my home clean and tidy. I’d highly recommend. .”
Checked & Vetted“Dean at Absolutely Plastered is the only tradesmen I know that I can rely on! He always responds to requests! In this instance, we wanted some pretty poor brickwork covered at back of house & Dean advised other options that I was not aware...”
Google“I had Absolutely Plastered out to inspect a damp problem in my home, he was knowledgeable and we agreed a price. Dean was prompt, came out when he said he would, installed a new damp course and plastered. Very reasonable and I’d highly recommend.”
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