Plastering advice
How to Prepare a Room for a Plasterer
Short answer
Before a plasterer arrives, clear the room as much as possible, strip wallpaper, remove fittings and coverings that are coming off anyway, make sure there is water and power available, and confirm that any electrical or plumbing work has been finished first.
Your checklist
Not everything is essential, but each item on this list saves time on the day.
- Move furniture out, or into the centre of the room
- Take down curtains, blinds, shelves and pictures
- Strip wallpaper — plaster needs a sound, stable surface
- Remove old tiles, panelling or coving that is not staying
- Finish first fix electrics and plumbing before plastering
- Lift or protect carpets and delicate flooring
- Provide access to water and a power socket
- Plan for the room to be out of use for a few days while it dries
What we do
We sheet up floors and anything left in the room, protect adjoining areas, and clear up as we go. Working clean and tidy is part of the job, not an extra.
Need this doing?
SJF Plastering covers Sutton, Surrey and South West London. Call 07967 302162 or message us on WhatsApp for a free quotation.
What customers say
Good communication, job arranged quickly
Steve was in touch straight away, gave a very reasonable quote and was good at communicating what was needed and when he would be able to do the work. Steve arrived on time on the day, did a good job and carried out the work in very good time. I would use Steve again for any similar work.
Replacing ceiling due to leak
Steve and his team did an amazing job on our ceiling. We had to get it replaced due to a leak from the flat above and Steve was super communicative, friendly and helpful throughout.
Excellent job!
Had a large hole in the wall which Steve fixed for me, told me the price and gave other options as well all before starting the work. He did an excellent job, got the work done without any fuss!