Kitchen plastering and decorating · South Glamorgan
Kitchen plastering and decorating in Cardiff
Need kitchen plastering and decorating in Cardiff? Tell us about the kitchen and we will arrange a free, no-obligation survey to see what the job really involves.
What prompts kitchen plastering and decorating in Cardiff?
Landlords in South Glamorgan often have a kitchen redecorated between tenancies, filling fixing holes and repainting walls and woodwork in a scrubbable finish that stands up to regular cleaning.
Homeowners in South Glamorgan with textured ceilings in older kitchens often want them smoothed, and the first step is an asbestos test if the house dates from before 2000. If your home is in Cardiff or close by in Penarth or Caerphilly, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.
What is included in the work?
Here is what usually goes into kitchen plastering and decorating, adjusted to your Cardiff kitchen after we have measured it:
- Edges around units, worktops and splashbacks cut in neatly at the end
- Diluted mist coat on new plaster, then moisture-resistant, wipeable kitchen paint
- Free survey visit to check walls and ceilings and give an itemised quote
- Chases around new sockets, cable runs and pipework filled and made good
- Ceilings skimmed or overboarded, after textured coatings in older homes are tested for asbestos
- Walls re-boarded or skimmed so units and tiles fix to a flat surface
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Cardiff?
As a starting point for Cardiff, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in Wales. Labour rates in Wales are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Skim kitchen walls and ceiling over sound plasterPrepared and skimmed | £320–£740 |
| Hack off, re-board and skim a kitchenOld plaster removed back to the wall | £830–£1,700 |
| Kitchen decoratedWalls, ceiling and woodwork | £370–£1,100 |
Guide prices are for a typical kitchen, with labour and standard materials for plastering or decorating; asbestos testing, structural repairs, damp treatment and lime plaster are not included and are quoted separately if needed. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Kitchens in homes around Cardiff
In and around Cardiff, homes range across Victorian terraces, Edwardian villas, post-war estate houses and waterfront apartments. Cardiff's Victorian terraces often have a long galley in the back addition, while Edwardian villas in Penarth may have a separate kitchen and breakfast room.
Much of South Glamorgan has soft to moderately soft water, though some parts are harder, so check with your supplier before choosing a filter. Busy on-street parking in terraced areas and apartment blocks with booked lifts can affect delivery times and how long worktops are carried in.
Do you need approval for kitchen plastering and decorating in Cardiff?
In Wales, skimming, re-boarding and decorating a kitchen need no planning permission. Sockets added or moved before plastering are another matter: Part P in Wales makes extending a circuit within a kitchen notifiable, so that work is certified through a competent person scheme or building control. Listed buildings may need consent before historic plaster is removed, and stripping an outside wall back to masonry may bring in Part L insulation requirements.
Listed buildings and conservation areas, including parts of Cardiff and Penarth, may need consent for new vents, and apartment owners usually need the freeholder's consent.
Worth knowing before the fit
- Small hairline cracks can appear as new plaster dries; ask for them to be filled and sanded just before the final coats, not straight away.
- If the house is listed or has solid walls, ask whether lime plaster is needed before the old plaster in your kitchen is stripped out.
- Before final decorating in your Cardiff kitchen, check that the new worktops and floor are covered, as paint splashes are much easier to prevent than to remove.
- Whether a wall can be skimmed or needs hacking off is often clear only once the old tiles and units are off, so allow some contingency.
Questions about kitchen plastering and decorating in Cardiff
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Cardiff?
Guide prices in Cardiff are about £320 to £740 including VAT for skimming the walls and ceiling over sound plaster. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.
Do you work near Cardiff as well?
Yes. As well as Cardiff itself, we cover the rest of South Glamorgan and nearby towns such as Penarth and Caerphilly. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
How long should new plaster dry before painting?
Fresh plaster usually needs three to six weeks to dry fully before full decorating, depending on its thickness, the time of year and how well the room is ventilated. It turns from dark to an even, pale colour as it dries. A diluted mist coat can usually go on sooner to seal the surface, with the final coats applied once drying has finished.
Can a textured kitchen ceiling be skimmed over?
Often, yes, but have it tested first if the house was built before 2000. Some older textured ceiling coatings contain asbestos, so a sample should be tested before anyone sands, scrapes or drills them. If the result is clear, the ceiling can usually be skimmed or overboarded. If asbestos is found, follow the report's advice and use a specialist asbestos contractor.
Should a kitchen be plastered before or after the units are fitted?
Before. Plastering is done after strip-out and first-fix electrics and plumbing, so new cables and pipes are chased in and covered, and before the base and wall units go in. Units then fix to a flat, finished surface, and the decorator only needs to cut in around them at the end. Patch repairs after fitting are possible but harder to hide.
Nearby places we cover
We also carry out kitchen plastering and decorating in these towns near Cardiff:
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Penarth
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Caerphilly
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Barry
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Risca
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Newport, Gwent
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Pontypridd
- Kitchen plastering and decorating across South Glamorgan