Plasterwork is a picture to look at, but how awkward it is when it comes to painting. All those grains and grooves make painting plastering quite a challenge, not to mention the paint soaking up. Fortunately, we have many patient experienced painters here. See here what the average costs are + handy (saving) tips.
Plastering painting price
Before you get your plastering painted, you’re naturally curious about the price. The price of plastering painting depends on a number of factors. For instance, the painter’s hourly rate, the level of difficulty and the size of the project play a role in the total painting cost.
| Project | Outside painter | Interior painter |
|---|---|---|
| Painting per m2 | £ 35 – £ 40 | £ 30 – £ 35 |
| Sausage work per m2 | £ 10 – £ 15 | – |
| Spainting per m2 | £ 6 – £ 10 | – |
| Hourly rate | £ 35 – £ 40 | £ 40 – £ 50 |
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What to look out for when painting new plastering?
Before you have new plastering painted, it is important that it is dry. But how do you know if it is dry and ready to be plastered? When do you start painting plastered walls? It is said that you should count 1 day of drying time per millimetre. Besides thickness, the drying time of also depends on the type of plaster and its composition. Finally, room humidity and temperature also play a role in drying. Wondering about the do’s and don’ts? Check out a handy overview below.
| DO | DON’T |
|---|---|
| Good ventilation | Keep the heating on |
| Temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius | All windows closed or fully open |
Should you paint plastering or not?
For smooth plastering, painting is recommended. So here it is very important to let the plastering dry thoroughly before painting. Is your plastering wallpaper ready to paint and you still want to paint it? Painting ready-to-wall plaster is not recommended, as it is not smooth enough to paint. In this case, ask a plasterer to make it sauce-ready, allowing a painter to effectively plaster your wall.
Step plan for plastering painting
In addition to your walls painting, you also use a painter to paint the plastering of your ceiling. But how do these projects go? Read more about it below.
Step 1: Ceiling degreasing and levelling
To ensure optimal paint adhesion, the plastering is first degreased. If it has not just been applied and is therefore somewhat older, any loose plaster is removed. This way, the painter creates an even surface for painting.
Step 2: Apply primer
When you have your plastering painted, you don’t want it to soak up too much paint. After all, this will not make the result optimal. By pre-treating it with primer, you fix your plastering as it were, preventing it from soaking up too much paint.
Stage 3: Painting plastering
When the primer has dried, the painter starts applying the paint. First, the edges are given a lick of paint, then the painter gets to work on the roller work.
Types of plastering painting
There are different types of plastering painting, each of which requires its own painting technique. Want to know what it takes to paint your plastering? Read an overview of the different types below.
| Type of plastering | Painting method | Peculiarities |
|---|---|---|
| Glazing | Saucing or spraying | – |
| Spachtelputz | Sauzes | More paint needed to ensure that the paint covers well |
| Rustic putz | Sauzes | More paint needed to ensure to ensure that the paint covers well |
| Granol | More paint needed to ensure that the paint covers well |
Ttw-rate painting
Did you know that there is a lower VAT rate for having painting done? Painting your plastering is a lot cheaper as a result. Paintwork is subject to a 9% VAT rate, instead of 21%. The reduced VAT rate applies, among other things, to the painting work itself, the preparation of painting work and the materials needed for the painting project. However, there are some conditions for this VAT rate, such as that your house is older than two years. Read more about this on the website of the Belastdienst.
Tips plastering painting
If you decide to paint your plastering, you obviously want it to be done properly. For example, what should you pay attention to when hiring a painter? Read the handy tips below.
- Compare several free quotations
Before hiring a painter to paint your plastering, it is a good idea to ask for quotations from different painting companies. This way, you will have a good idea of the different prices and choose the painter who offers the best deal for you. This way, you will know exactly what you are buying and what to expect
- Don’t be in a hurry
As you read earlier, it is important to let plastering dry properly before having it painted. If you do not let it dry properly before painting, there is a chance that you will continue to see white spots and the paintwork will be uneven. There is also a chance that the wall will have to be re-plastered.
- Please pay attention to quality marks
The last thing you want is to bring in a handyman who will be careless with your plastering and its painting. Therefore, check whether the company has quality marks. A well-known quality mark in the painting industry is The Better Painter. This quality mark checks companies that are affiliated for expertise, skill and service. This gives you more certainty that you are getting a good quality painting company.
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