Plastering Advice
Straight-talking advice on plastering, skimming, rendering and damp — from a Yorkshire tradesman with 30+ years on the tools.
How much does rendering cost in Yorkshire? (2026 guide)
Honest 2026 rendering prices across Yorkshire — sand and cement, monocouche and silicone render — per house type and what actually affects the cost.
How much does a media wall cost in Yorkshire? (2026 guide)
Realistic 2026 prices for media walls in Yorkshire — plastering and finishing only vs full build, what affects the cost, and where the money actually goes.
How to repair cracks in plaster walls — and when to call a pro
Honest advice on fixing hairline cracks, spider cracks and cracks in ceiling plasterboard — what you can sort yourself and when it needs a proper re-skim.
How much does plastering cost in Yorkshire? (2026 guide)
Honest, up-to-date plastering prices across Yorkshire for 2026 — skimming, full re-plaster, ceilings, rendering and small repairs.
How long does new plaster take to dry?
How long fresh plaster takes to dry before you can paint, wallpaper or move furniture back — and what happens if you rush it.
Skimming vs re-plastering: which do I actually need?
How to tell whether your walls just need a fresh skim or a proper re-plaster back to brick — and what each one costs.
Should I plaster over artex, or have it removed?
When it's safe to skim over artex ceilings and walls, and when you should remove it first — including what to do about asbestos in older artex.
Damp patches on the wall — what's causing it and can it be fixed?
How to tell what's causing damp patches on your wall — condensation, penetrating damp, rising damp or a leak — and what to do about each.