Plastering in Waterford
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Typical price: €110–€2,300
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Plastering prices in Waterford
| 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.
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.
Can plastering fix damp walls?
No — plaster over damp fails within months. The moisture source (rising damp, leaking gutter, condensation) must be fixed first, then damaged plaster cut back and replaced, sometimes with a salt-resistant renovation plaster. Any plasterer who skips the cause is selling you a repeat job.
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.
What is rendering versus plastering?
Rendering is exterior plastering with cement- or silicone-based mixes to protect and finish outside walls; plastering refers to interior walls with gypsum or cement finishes. Many plasterers do both, but exterior render is priced and scheduled differently (weather-dependent).
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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