Replastering in Chatham

Replastering in Chatham for walls and ceilings that are blown, cracked or crumbling. Old plaster off, wall treated, fresh coat on and left flat for decorating. Free quotes across Medway.

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When a Wall Needs Replastering

Tap the wall. A hollow sound means the plaster has come away from the brick behind it. Bulges, cracks that keep coming back and plaster that crumbles when you take wallpaper off all point the same way. Painting over it only hides the problem for a while.

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Taking the Old Plaster Off

The loose plaster is hacked back to solid brick or block. It is dusty work, so floors are sheeted and doorways taped. The wall is then brushed down and treated so the new plaster grips instead of drying out too fast against dry brickwork.

Drying Times Before Decorating

Fresh backing plaster on a solid wall can take two to three weeks to dry right through. It goes from dark brown to an even pale pink as it dries. Keep the window open and the door shut. Paint too early and it will flake off.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does replastering a room cost in Chatham?

It depends on the size of the room, whether ceilings are included and how much old plaster has to come off first. Hacking off and starting again costs more than a skim over a sound wall. We look at the room and give you a free written price.

Do you replaster over damp walls in Chatham?

No, not until the cause is dealt with. Plastering over a damp wall traps the moisture and the new finish will blow again. The source is usually a leak, failed pointing or a bridged damp course. We find it, sort it, then replaster onto a dry wall.

How long does replastering take?

A single room is usually one to two days on site depending on whether the ceiling is included. The waiting is in the drying rather than the work. Walls need two to three weeks before painting, and a mist coat should go on first.

About us

Plastering is where this company started 15 years ago, and replastering older Chatham and Medway homes is still a regular part of the week. Our own plasterers do the work, floors are sheeted, dust is kept down and waste leaves with us. Quotes are free and the finish is guaranteed.