Kitchen plastering and decorating in Coleraine

Why do people in Coleraine choose kitchen plastering and decorating?

Homeowners in County Londonderry 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.

After a knock-through in a Coleraine home, the new opening, beam and surrounding walls need plastering before the new kitchen goes in, then decorating once the plaster has dried. Homes right across Coleraine are covered, as are nearby places such as Ballymoney, Limavady and the villages in between.

What is in a typical job?

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Coleraine covers:

Chases around new sockets, cable runs and pipework filled and made good
Loose or blown plaster hacked off back to the wall where needed
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
Edges around units, worktops and splashbacks cut in neatly at the end
Ceilings, walls, skirting, architraves and door frames decorated to finish the room

Kitchen plastering and decorating prices in Coleraine

The figures below are guide prices for Coleraine, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Northern Ireland. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices in Northern Ireland usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.

Kitchen plastering and decorating prices in Coleraine
Typical project	Guide price
Skim kitchen walls and ceiling over sound plasterPrepared and skimmed	£310–£700
Hack off, re-board and skim a kitchenOld plaster removed back to the wall	£790–£1,600
Kitchen decoratedWalls, ceiling and woodwork	£350–£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 Coleraine

In and around Coleraine, homes range across red-brick terraces, Georgian townhouses, rural bungalows and post-war estate houses. Terraced houses in the city and in Coleraine often have a narrow kitchen in the return, while rural bungalows tend to have a larger kitchen with space for dining.

Steep streets in the city, terraces with limited parking and long country roads can each affect deliveries, so the route for worktops is checked at the survey. County Londonderry's mains water is generally soft, so limescale is rarely a big problem and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner.

What rules apply to kitchen plastering and decorating in Coleraine?

In Northern Ireland, plastering and decorating a kitchen needs no planning permission or building control application in most cases. In a listed building, listed building consent may be needed before original plaster or features are removed, and older solid walls may suit lime plaster better than gypsum. If an outside wall is being stripped back and re-lined, ask council building control whether insulation requirements apply.

The historic walled city is a conservation area with many listed buildings, so new external vents or changes to historic features there may need consent first.

Practical advice for Coleraine homeowners

Before final decorating in your Coleraine kitchen, check that the new worktops and floor are covered, as paint splashes are much easier to prevent than to remove.
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.
Pick the final paint colour for your Coleraine kitchen while the plaster dries, testing samples on the dried mist coat rather than on bare plaster.
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 Coleraine

How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Coleraine?

Kitchen plastering and decorating in Coleraine typically costs £310 to £700 including VAT for skimming the walls and ceiling over sound plaster, based on prices in Northern Ireland. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you cover all of Coleraine?

Yes. We work across Coleraine, including the BT51 and BT52 postcode districts, and nearby towns such as Ballymoney and Limavady. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

Do I need to replaster after removing kitchen tiles?

Usually, at least in places. Taking tiles off often pulls away the plaster skin or leaves adhesive ridges, so the wall may need skimming, patching or, where the plaster has come loose, hacking off and re-boarding. If you are retiling the same area, a flat, sound surface may be enough without a full skim. We check this once the tiles are off.

What paint should be used on kitchen walls?

A moisture-resistant paint with a wipeable or scrubbable finish, often sold as kitchen and bathroom paint, suits most kitchen walls. It copes with steam and can be cleaned without marking. Silk or eggshell finishes are easier to wipe than flat matt, and woodwork usually gets a satinwood or gloss. New plaster needs a diluted mist coat before any of these.

Kitchen plastering and decorating in neighbouring towns

We also carry out kitchen plastering and decorating in these towns near Coleraine: