Projects

A slightly different plastering job in Elgin, Moray. (April 2024)

The plasterboard was installed previously by a joiner so the scope of the work was to repair the original wooden/plaster beading trim, and  then skim the archway and walls adjacent. Firstly ladders were erected with a 65mm thick scaffolding board (that I trust with my life!) spanning the gap and another plank at a right angle to walk from the stairs onto the platform. The window was only recently installed and the area was carefully covered to avoid getting any plaster splashes on it.

1) Repair/replace original wooden/plaster beading. This required a template to be made from a broken piece so that the new section could be blended in by hand to the missing area. For this Paris of Plaster was used as it dries within 15 minutes and allows multiple coats to be used in quick succession to gradually build up a matching profile to the original.
2) Reinforced mesh/bonding of arch. As the archway area had been formed through many separate pieces of plasterboard, reinforced mesh was used to minimise the risk of cracking in this area. This was then bonded out to start the form of a smooth arch.
3) Skimming of arch and walls. Once the bonding had sufficiently set, the whole area was then skimmed with two coats of multi finish giving a lovely smooth formed arch.

It was a satisfying day restoring  the character of the archway for the  owner.
More and more customers are looking for plasterers in Elgin and this is an area we are now frequently covering with a variety of jobs from single walls to multiple rooms requiring plastering works.
Get in touch if you are looking for an experienced plasterer in Elgin or elsewhere in the North East. 

A recent plastering job near Huntly, Aberdeenshire. (April 2024)

This job required the removal of a double layer of tiles along with the plasterboard and to make good the surface so the whole wall could be repainted. The flue extracted vertically above the joists and was removed prior to commencement of the work. 

The stages involved were the following:
1) Removal of the tiled surface. It quickly became apparent that removing only the tiles was wishful thinking. Instead the section of tiled wall was roughly cut around with the whole section being removed in one piece!
2) Second neater cut of plasterboard/addition of support battens. A multi cutter was used to neaten up the wall that remained to make it easier to fit new plasterboard. In addition to this, support battens were installed where the old and new sections of plasterboard met to ensure no cracks would appear. Insulation that had drooped down behind the wall was repositioned as well and secured in place. The vapour barrier was then resealed.
3) New plasterboard fitted.  Two new sections of plasterboard were then installed, with the joins scrim taped.
4) Skimming of plasterboard. The new surface was then skimmed and feathered into the existing wall. The feathering process is very important to ensure that when painted there is no visible join.

All in all, a  nice neat  job that has freshened up the look of the living room space, all completed in a day. Another happy customer.
Send us a message or give us a call if you're looking for a plasterer in Fochabers, Elgin, Keith, Huntly or any of the surrounding areas!

A recent plastering job for a repeat customer near Buckie, Moray. (March 2024)

This involved a complete overhaul of a living room which included the following stages.
1) Battening of ceiling. The current ceiling was heavily wallpapered and had significant undulations across the surface. To help rectify this and give a better finished surface, battens were used. This has the added advantage of being able to use spacers where necessary to give a more uniform, level surface for the plasterboard to be attached to.
2) Overboarding of ceiling. With the use of a plasterboard lifter (pictured), the fresh plasterboard was hoisted up onto the battens to be attached. 12.5mm plasterboard was used with the battens spaced at 400mm centres. This results in a really secure new ceiling which will reduce any risk of cracks.
3) Skimming of ceiling. With scrim tape applied to all joins, the ceiling could now be skimmed. Final result, a beautifully smooth, flat surface that will be ready to paint once dry.
4) Removal of blown plaster/bonding. The walls had a lot of blown plaster which was detached from the surface below. This had to be removed, with the areas then patched with bonding coat.
5) Reinforced mesh. Due to the amount of blown areas as well as surface cracks, a 1 metre wide reinforced fibreglass mesh was used, overlapping across all the walls (picture 4). This gives an extra layer of stability and helps ensure no cracks reappear.
6) Skimming of walls. With all remedial work carried out, the walls could finally be skimmed, giving the room a complete new look (picture 5).

Another happy customer with a brand new living room!
Get in touch if you need a plasterer in Elgin, Buckie, Turiff or wherever you are based in the North East!

A recent plastering job for a repeat customer near Aberchirder, Aberdeenshire. (March 2024)

This job involved skimming of both sides of a new plasterboarded stud wall. It was made a little more tricky due to the height of the wall (4.5m) and the narrow width in which to work. The stages of this plastering job were as follows:
1) Preparation, scrim tape & PVA. Ladders and a heavy duty 2.8m plank that I have complete faith in were set up at the appropriate heigh. All screws were checked so none were protruding. Thankfully the joiner had done a thorough job! Next all joins were scrim taped to ensure no cracks appear in the future. In addition to this the surfaces were PVA'd with a dilute mix. This was done as the plasterboard had been up for several months and it helps control suction for plastering.
2) Skimming of both sides of the wall. The walls were skimmed separately due to the ladders and size of areas involved. Both sides were left looking great and ready to paint once dry.

A lot of the time, there is just as much work, if not more in setting up in preparation for plastering! No one wants their radiators or floors covered in splashes of plaster so we always ensure that surfaces that need protected are.
If you're looking for a reliable plasterer in Elgin, Banff, Buckie or elsewhere in the North East, just get in touch and we'll be happy to help!