Plastering Tips & Guides
Helpful advice and insights from our experience in the plastering trade. Whether you are planning a project or just curious, we hope you find these articles useful.
How Much Does Plastering Cost in Kent? A Complete Pricing Guide
Comprehensive guide to plastering costs in Kent. Room-by-room pricing, rendering costs, and factors that affect your quote. Updated for 2025.
How to Prepare Your Walls for Plastering: A Homeowner's Guide
Everything you need to do before your plasterer arrives. Practical tips for preparing rooms and walls for plastering to save time and money.
Rendering vs Plastering: What's the Difference?
Understand the difference between rendering and plastering. Learn when each is used, the materials involved, and which one your property needs.
5 Signs You Need Your Walls Replastered
How to tell if your walls need replastering. Spot the warning signs of failing plaster including cracks, damp patches, and hollow sounds. Expert advice.
What Is K Rend? A Homeowner's Guide to Silicone Rendering
Everything you need to know about K Rend silicone render. Benefits, colours, costs, maintenance, and how it compares to other render types. Expert guide.
Damp Proofing in Kent: A Complete Guide for Homeowners
Understanding damp in Kent homes. Types of damp, causes specific to coastal and older properties, and effective solutions. Expert advice from a local plasterer.
Choosing the Right Render for Your Home: A Comparison Guide
Compare render types for your home: sand and cement, monocouche, K Rend, and lime render. Pros, cons, costs, and which is best for your property.
How Long Does Plastering Take? Timescales for Every Job
Find out how long plastering takes for different jobs. Room timescales, drying times, when you can paint, and what affects duration. Practical guide.
Why Artex Removal Matters: Safety, Asbestos, and Modern Alternatives
Everything you need to know about Artex removal. Asbestos risks, testing, safe removal process, and smooth alternatives. Expert guide for homeowners.
Commercial Plastering: What Businesses Should Know
A guide to commercial plastering projects for business owners. Planning, scheduling, compliance, and what to expect from your commercial plasterer.