Swindon Plasterer — Guides https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/ Practical plastering advice for Swindon homeowners — costs, processes and choosing a plasterer. en-gb Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:14:23 GMT How much does plastering cost in Swindon? https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/how-much-does-plastering-cost-in-swindon/ https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/how-much-does-plastering-cost-in-swindon/ Per-room, per-square-metre and full-house plastering costs in Swindon, worked out from the £230/day local labour rate. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The plastering process: skim, render and lime explained https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/plastering-process-guide/ https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/plastering-process-guide/ Preparation to painting: what a plasterer does on each visit, drying times, and how skim, render and lime differ. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT How to choose a plasterer in Swindon https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/choosing-a-swindon-plasterer/ https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/choosing-a-swindon-plasterer/ Insurance, quotes, reviews and references — a checklist for choosing a reliable Swindon plasterer. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The costly Artex ceiling mistake Swindon homeowners still make https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/artex-removal-and-alternatives/ https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/artex-removal-and-alternatives/ Scraping or sanding pre-2000 Artex before testing it can turn a £230 skim into a licensed asbestos job. The safe options, their costs, and the law on testing. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT External rendering in Swindon: costs and what to expect https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/external-rendering-guide-swindon/ https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/external-rendering-guide-swindon/ What external rendering costs in Swindon, the two-coat process, and when a wall needs rendering rather than skimming. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT What is plaster skimming? A plain-English guide https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/what-is-skimming/ https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/what-is-skimming/ What a skim coat is, when walls need skimming, and why plasterers price it at around 18 m² per day. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Artex removal vs overboarding: which is right for your ceiling? https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/artex-removal-vs-overboarding/ https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/artex-removal-vs-overboarding/ Side-by-side comparison of the three ways to deal with an Artex ceiling in Swindon (skimming over, boarding over, full removal) by cost, dust and disruption. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lime plaster vs gypsum plaster: what your Swindon home needs https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/lime-vs-gypsum-plaster/ https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/lime-vs-gypsum-plaster/ How lime and gypsum plasters differ, why period Swindon walls need breathable lime, and where modern gypsum multi-finish is the right call. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Re-skimming vs dry lining: which wall finish do you need? https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/reskimming-vs-drylining/ https://swindonplasterer.com/guides/reskimming-vs-drylining/ When a fresh skim over existing plaster is enough, when the wall needs boarding first, and what each route costs at Swindon day rates. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT