Our team of expert plasterers works hard to do great work for clients in the private, public, and commercial sectors. We always try to do our best, no matter what is going on. We can do more than just regular plastering. We can do rendering, skimming, and we even know how to use lime plaster. With the help of the best plasterers in Shrewsbury, things will go smoothly.  When plastering a wall, the one thing you can’t forget is to get ready. It’s important. It won’t be easy to cover a surface that is broken. If you don’t do things right, you can’t be sure that the end will be smooth and pro ..read more

You will have to re-plaster the ceiling and walls, as well as make minor cosmetic repairs, sooner or later as a homeowner. Plastering can be a time-consuming process. It’s important to understand how it works and what you’ll need to prepare, which you might not know much about if you’re new to home DIY. In this post, we’ll look at some typical tips for plastering a wall that are suitable for novices and DIY enthusiasts.  Please note that if you have no experience with plastering, we strongly advise you to hire a professional to do it for you. If the incorrect procedure is used, the cost o ..read more

When you’re putting up drywall or plastering a room, the corners can be one of the hardest and most frustrating parts to do, especially the ones that are hard to reach.  And usually, the first part of plastering in a room needs to be done right for the whole job to look good. Inside and outside corners that are smooth and sharp can make the whole wall look good, so it’s important to do them well. A corner trowel can be worth its weight in gold at this point.  Getting your corner right the first time can save you time, among other things. It can also mean that you don’t have to go ove ..read more

Whenever you make a big change to your home, you’ll have to decide, “What kind of building material should I use to cover the inside walls?”  There are a lot of modern building materials that can be used to cover walls and ceilings inside a building. You can choose from cement sheets, plasterboard, wood, composite lining boards, pvc sheets, and solid plastering, among other things.  Researching the pros and cons of each can be confusing and take a lot of time, so we thought we’d save you the trouble and tell you why plasterboard is the best choice for most home improvements. Find out ..read more

How much it costs to plaster a room depends on its size, how much plaster is needed, and which parts of the room need to be plastered. If you want to plaster your own home or business, it will take you more time and cost you more money. People often think that spending money on these things will save them money in the long run, but this isn’t always the case. The money you save might not be enough to make up for all the hard work you put in, and many people end up regretting their choice because they don’t like how things turned out. When you hire a professional, like MTB Plastering, to plaste ..read more

When a new wall is built or a room is replastered, it can be hard for a homeowner to paint the new plaster. It’s important to remember that you’re not painting a normal wall when you paint new plaster. There are more steps to take and more things you need to do to get ready for the task.  This post will tell you everything you need to know about painting a newly plastered wall.  Materials You’ll Need  You can’t paint a wall that has just been plastered right away. To get a coloured finish on plaster, you have to take some steps to seal it. Before you start the job, you need to g ..read more

Have you seen a crack in your ceiling and not sure if the problem is just something on the surface that looks bad but isn’t a big deal? Or if the crack is a sign that something is very wrong and you need to take action right away to fix the problem. Here are some of the most common reasons why a ceiling cracks and what you can do to make sure your fix gets to the root of the problem. Fine Hairline Cracks If the ceiling has cracks that look like spiderwebs, it could be because old layers of paint are cracking or because the joint compound is cracking. When a thick layer of joint compound is put ..read more

Rendering the outside of your home could be the perfect solution if you want to increase the value of your home before putting it on the market or if you want a simple but dramatic way to make your home look better from the outside.  We’ve come up with a few reasons why you might want to render your outside walls. UK Weather is Unpredictable The United Kingdom does not have a reputation for having a paradise-like climate, which is a shame. If you decide to live in the UK, you should be ready for a wide range of weather, from strong winds and pouring rain to freezing temperatures and long ..read more

Even before the invention of drywall, plaster has been a popular alternative for completing interior walls. When repairing, building, or repainting your home, there are a number of reasons to choose plaster over the alternatives; we’ve listed the four that we believe are the most significant below. Appearance  Plaster can be used to decorate your walls in any design you like, not merely to give them a professional and attractive finish before you paint them. Plaster can be moulded to produce ornate cornices, ceiling domes or panels, fireplaces and more. It comes in any colour and adapts t ..read more