Frequently Asked Questions

Plastering is the process of applying a thin layer of plaster or similar material to a wall, ceiling, or other surface to create a smooth, even surface for decoration or painting.

Plastering can provide a smooth, even surface for decoration, improve insulation and soundproofing, and add fire-resistant properties to a wall or ceiling.

The time it takes for plaster to dry depends on several factors, including the temperature and humidity of the room, the thickness of the plaster, In general it can take anywhere from 3 to 6 days for plaster to dry completely. It is also important to ensure that the plaster is completely dry before painting or applying any other finishes.

Dry lining a wall means that you attach plasterboard to the wall and fill the joins using a jointig tape and compound. In our experience, a better superior finish is achieved when the plasterboard is skimmed by a professional plasterer. Shoredale Plastering can help achieve these results.

There are a number of things you can do in advance before we arrive to plaster your room. If possible please remove furniture and accessories. If a piece of furniture is too large or heavy to be moved we will cover it for protection and work around it. We will cover carpets and flooring with our own dust sheets when we arrive and before any work commences. We will need access to water to carry out our work so we may need to access other rooms to fetch water and we will discuss this with you when we arrive. We will bring any additional dust sheets to cover flooring in any rooms we need to access to obtain water.

The time is takes to plaster a room depends on the size of the room and what process is required. We can give you an estimated completion time when we come and look at the job and provide you with a quote.

We complete plastering and painting & decorating work in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Southbourne, and throughout the Dorset area.

When your freshly plastered room is first completed it will be dark in colour because the plaster will be full of moisture. As the plaster dries out it will become patchy, a mixture of brown and pink. Once dry, the plaster will be pale pink in colour and all of the brown patches will have disappeared. Certain areas of the plastering may take longer than others to dry out. Your plastering is completely dry once all brown patches have dried out and the surface is a pale pink colour.