Kitchen plastering and decorating in Paignton

Who usually needs kitchen plastering and decorating in Paignton?

If you own an older solid-walled house in Devon, the walls may have lime plaster, which is often better repaired with lime than covered with gypsum.

If your Paignton 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. Homes right across Paignton are covered, as are nearby places such as Torquay, Totnes and the villages in between.

What does kitchen plastering and decorating in Paignton include?

Here is what usually goes into kitchen plastering and decorating, adjusted to your Paignton kitchen after we have measured it:

Loose or blown plaster hacked off back to the wall where needed
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
Walls re-boarded or skimmed so units and tiles fix to a flat surface
Ceilings, walls, skirting, architraves and door frames decorated to finish the room
Diluted mist coat on new plaster, then moisture-resistant, wipeable kitchen paint

Guide prices for kitchen plastering and decorating in Paignton

As a starting point for Paignton, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South West. Prices across the South West are broadly in line with UK averages.

Guide prices for kitchen plastering and decorating in Paignton
Typical project	Guide price
Skim kitchen walls and ceiling over sound plasterPrepared and skimmed	£360–£820
Hack off, re-board and skim a kitchenOld plaster removed back to the wall	£930–£1,900
Kitchen decoratedWalls, ceiling and woodwork	£410–£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

Across Devon you will often find cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Victorian terraces in Exeter and Torbay often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war houses and seaside bungalows usually have a square room that suits an L-shape.

Much of Devon has soft mains water, which is kind to taps and appliances, though some eastern parts are harder, so check with your supplier. Single-track lanes, steep town streets and cottages with no parking can make deliveries slow, so long worktops and tall units need a planned route into the house.

Regulations for kitchen work in Paignton

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.

Homes within Dartmoor or Exmoor national parks, listed thatched cottages and conservation areas may need consent before a new extractor vent goes through an outside wall.

Getting the most from your kitchen plastering and decorating

Before final decorating in your Paignton kitchen, check that the new worktops and floor are covered, as paint splashes are much easier to prevent than to remove.
If your Devon home was built before 2000, arrange an asbestos test on any textured ceiling before plastering is booked, so the programme is not held up.
Pick the final paint colour for your Paignton kitchen while the plaster dries, testing samples on the dried mist coat rather than on bare plaster.
Plaster before the units go in: skimming around fitted cabinets is slower, messier and leaves edges that are hard to finish neatly.

Questions about kitchen plastering and decorating in Paignton

How much does kitchen plastering and decorating cost in Paignton?

Kitchen plastering and decorating in Paignton typically costs £360 to £820 including VAT for skimming the walls and ceiling over sound plaster, based on prices in the South West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you cover all of Paignton?

Yes. We work across Paignton, including the TQ3 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Torquay and Totnes. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

Neighbouring towns where we offer kitchen plastering and decorating: