Plastering in Limerick
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Typical price: €110–€2,300
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Plastering prices in Limerick
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patch repair Repair cracks or a blown patch, blended for paint | €110 | €200 | €350 |
| Skim one room Skim walls of an average room | €410 | €600 | €870 |
| Full re-plaster one room Hack off and re-plaster an average room | €920 | €1,450 | €2,300 |
How to hire a plastering pro in Ireland
- Check reviews and ask for photos of painted finished work
- Confirm scope: skim only, or hack-off and re-plaster where old plaster is blown or damp
- Ask for public liability insurance
- For older cottages with lime plaster, ask specifically about lime experience — gypsum over lime fails
- Get a written quote with VAT clear and rubbish removal included
- Agree drying times before decorating (longer in damp Irish winters)
Plastering is unregulated in Ireland; CIRI registration is voluntary. Older Irish stone and cob buildings need breathable lime plasters — using modern gypsum or cement on them traps moisture, a well-known failure mode in period renovation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does plastering cost?
Plastering is usually priced per square metre or per room. A skim coat over existing sound walls is the cheapest job; full re-plastering (hacking off old plaster and applying new base and finish coats) costs two to three times more, and exterior rendering is priced separately.
What is the difference between skimming and full plastering?
Skimming is a thin 2-3 mm finish coat applied over existing plaster or plasterboard to give a smooth paintable surface. Full plastering means building up base (browning/bonding) coats plus a finish coat, needed when old plaster is blown, damp-damaged or removed back to brick.
How do I find a good plasterer in Limerick?
Ask plasterers in Limerick for photos of finished painted work and check how they handle preparation — good plasterers talk about PVA priming, suction control and drying times, not just the final trowel. Reviews plus a small test area on big jobs are the best filters.
How long does plaster take to dry before painting?
A skim coat is touch-dry in a day but needs roughly a week to fully dry before painting; full re-plaster can take several weeks depending on thickness, ventilation and season. Paint too early and you trap moisture, causing peeling. Use a mist coat (diluted emulsion) first.
Can you plaster over old plaster or paint?
Yes, if the substrate is sound — plasterers key the surface and use bonding agents. But blown (hollow-sounding), crumbling, or damp-stained plaster must come off first. A good plasterer taps the walls during the quote to check; be wary of anyone who doesn't.
Do I need lime plaster for my old Irish house?
If the walls are solid stone or brick built before c.1940, usually yes — lime is vapour-open and moves with the building. Cement or gypsum on these walls traps damp and blows within a few years. Lime work costs more and fewer plasterers do it well.
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