Kitchen plastering and decorating · Nottinghamshire
Kitchen plastering and decorating in Nottingham
Need kitchen plastering and decorating in Nottingham? Tell us about the kitchen and we will arrange a free, no-obligation survey to see what the job really involves.
Who usually needs kitchen plastering and decorating in Nottingham?
If your Nottingham kitchen has blown plaster behind old tiles, hacking off and re-boarding is usually more reliable than patching over it, and gives the new tiles and units a firm base to fix to.
Homeowners in Nottinghamshire 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. We work throughout Nottingham (NG1, NG3 and NG7) and across the wider Nottinghamshire area.
What is included in the work?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen plastering and decorating in Nottingham it usually covers:
- Chases around new sockets, cable runs and pipework filled and made good
- Diluted mist coat on new plaster, then moisture-resistant, wipeable kitchen paint
- Ceilings, walls, skirting, architraves and door frames decorated to finish the room
- Ceilings skimmed or overboarded, after textured coatings in older homes are tested for asbestos
- Edges around units, worktops and splashbacks cut in neatly at the end
- Free survey visit to check walls and ceilings and give an itemised quote
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Nottingham?
As a starting point for Nottingham, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the East Midlands. Costs in the East Midlands sit close to the national guide.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Skim kitchen walls and ceiling over sound plasterPrepared and skimmed | £340–£780 |
| Hack off, re-board and skim a kitchenOld plaster removed back to the wall | £870–£1,700 |
| Kitchen decoratedWalls, ceiling and woodwork | £390–£1,200 |
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%.
Local homes and their kitchens
The housing mix across Nottinghamshire includes Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, former mining village houses and new-build estates, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. In Nottingham, Victorian terraces often have a narrow back kitchen, while 1930s semis and ex-council houses tend to have a compact rectangular kitchen at the rear.
Expect hard water across most of Nottinghamshire, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and an inline filter or softener can help. Inner-city terraces with permit parking and no rear access can make deliveries slow, and long worktops may have to come through a narrow hallway.
Do you need approval for kitchen plastering and decorating in Nottingham?
Skimming, re-boarding and decorating a kitchen in England need no planning permission or building regulations approval in most cases. In a listed building, listed building consent may be needed before original plaster is removed, and older solid walls may be better suited to breathable lime plaster than gypsum. Hacking an outside wall back to brick and re-boarding it may count as renovating a thermal element under Part L, so check with building control first.
Where a home is listed or in a conservation area, such as parts of Nottingham and Newark, a new external vent or changes to historic features may need consent.
Getting the most from your kitchen plastering and decorating
- Ventilate your Nottingham kitchen gently while new plaster dries, but avoid blasting heaters at it, as forcing it dry can cause cracking.
- Keep a small tin of each paint used in your Nottingham kitchen, labelled with the colour and finish, for touching up marks around handles and the bin.
- Before final decorating in your Nottingham kitchen, check that the new worktops and floor are covered, as paint splashes are much easier to prevent than to remove.
- Fresh plaster usually needs three to six weeks to dry fully, so plan for a mist coat first and the final colour once it has dried.
Questions about kitchen plastering and decorating in Nottingham
How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Nottingham?
For skimming the walls and ceiling over sound plaster, budget around £340 to £780 including VAT in Nottingham. That reflects typical costs in the East Midlands; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you work near Nottingham as well?
Yes. As well as Nottingham itself, we cover the rest of Nottinghamshire and nearby towns such as West Bridgford and Arnold. 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.
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.
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.
Also covering nearby towns
Close to Nottingham? We cover these nearby towns too:
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in West Bridgford
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Arnold
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Hucknall
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Long Eaton
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Ilkeston
- Kitchen plastering and decorating in Eastwood
- Kitchen plastering and decorating across Nottinghamshire