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How much does it cost to render a house?
Render costs vary with the system used, the size and height of the walls, preparation and scaffolding access.
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How Much Does It Cost to Plaster a Room?
Plastering costs depend on the size and condition of the room, the preparation required and whether you need a simple skim or more extensive plastering. Here’s what affects the price.
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External Wall Insulation vs Internal Wall Insulation
External and internal wall insulation can both improve solid-wall homes, but they affect the property in very different ways. Here’s what homeowners should compare.
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How much does it cost to render a house?
Render costs vary with the system used, the size and height of the walls, preparation and scaffolding access.
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Skimming vs Plastering: What’s the Difference?
Skimming and plastering are often used to describe the same job, but they are not quite the same. Here’s when a skim is enough and when more extensive plastering may be needed.
Read moreExternal Wall Insulation vs Internal Wall Insulation
External and internal wall insulation can both improve solid-wall homes, but they affect the property in very different ways. Here’s what homeowners should compare.
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How long does exterior render last?
A properly installed modern render system will typically last 25 to 30 years or more.
Read moreHow Much Does It Cost to Plaster a Room?
Plastering costs depend on the size and condition of the room, the preparation required and whether you need a simple skim or more extensive plastering. Here’s what affects the price.
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Why does exterior render crack?
Not every crack in render means trouble. We explain what cracking can indicate and what to do about it.
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How Long Does Plaster Take to Dry Before Painting?
Fresh plaster needs time to dry properly before it is decorated. Learn what affects drying time, what to look for and why rushing the process can cause problems.
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Silicone render vs monocouche render
Silicone render is flexible, breathable and self-cleaning, while monocouche is a through-coloured, single-coat system.
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How to Look After Newly Plastered Walls
New plaster needs sensible aftercare before it is decorated. Follow these practical steps for drying, ventilation, painting and protecting the new finish.
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Can you render over existing render?
Whether you can render straight over what is already there depends on how sound the existing surface is.
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Why Does Plaster Crack and When Should You Worry?
Not every crack in plaster means there is a serious problem. Learn the common causes, what repeated cracks can indicate and when further investigation is sensible.
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Is external wall insulation (EWI) worth it?
EWI adds an insulation layer under the render, not just a new finish.
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Can You Plaster Over Artex or Textured Ceilings?
Textured ceilings can often be given a smooth finish, but the existing coating, its condition and its age need to be considered before work begins.
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Rendering vs plastering: what's the difference?
Rendering and plastering are different jobs on different surfaces.
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What Affects the Cost of Rendering or Plastering?
Two rendering or plastering jobs can look similar but require very different amounts of preparation, access and material. Here are the main factors that affect a quotation.
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