Costs of a plasterer

Tuesday 04 January 2022

How much will it cost me to plaster the wall in the bathroom? A question that almost everyone asks themselves when you decide to renovate. It is important that you know how much budget you need. The plaster costs depend on a number of factors. In addition to the surface area, the material and the space also influence the plasterer's prices. In this article you will read more information about how much the plasterer costs exactly in your personal situation. A plasterer per m² often has a fixed price. This makes it easier to calculate your final price.

Estimated costs plasterer

There is a price difference in plastering a wall or ceiling. Do you want to plaster a ceiling? The prices for a ceiling are on average between €15 and €25,- per m2. These prices include material and labour. Curious about the prices for a wall? On average a plasterer asks between €5 and €20 per square metre for a wall.

Cost overview plasterer

The overview below shows the costs plasterer including materials, VAT and labour.

Service that plasterer provides Average price per m2
Spackling €18 - €30
Sanding €18 - €25
Plastering the ceiling €15 - €30
Decorative plaster €12 - €23
Ready to plaster €10 - €25
Wallpaper ready plaster €10- €18
Spray painting €5-€11
*These are indicative prices based on jobs previously done. The final costs may differ from the invoice you receive from us.

Explanation of costs for large and small surfaces

Because a plasterer charges per m2, you might think that a large surface costs more. However, this is not necessary. The costs plasterer sometimes increase more for small spaces. The plasterer's prices for a small surface area often work with a starting rate. These costs apply to surfaces smaller than 30m2. This is so that the plasterer can be sure that he can work cost-effectively. The average starting rate is between €290 and €320. Ask well if you want to have a small space plastered.

How much does the plasterer charge per m2 for a large space? Good to know that the more surface area that needs plastering, the lower the costs. This is because the plasterer's labour costs will be less. The plasterer works extremely efficiently in a large space. Extra costs for the material are only charged once. Think for example of renting scaffolding. It is possible that you will receive a discount for a large surface area.

Explanation plastering low budget

What kind of stucco you want on the wall affects the price. The final costs stucco you have therefore in your own hands. A cheap option is spackle plaster. You then have the guarantee of smooth walls and ceilings. The plasterer applies spray paint with a spraying machine. Besides speed, this is also reflected in the costs. Spackle spray plastering costs are lower. On average the price is between €5 and €8 m2.

Another budget variant of plastering is sierpleister. The plastering costs for applying decorative plaster start from €12 per m2. This option is therefore also inexpensive.

Luxury stucco costs higher

If you have a larger budget, you can choose a more luxurious plaster option. The prices are of course higher. We distinguish the following variants of luxury plastering:

Concrete plaster

Concrete stucco fits well with today's residential trend. This waterproof cement-based plaster looks sleek, modern and minimalistic. The nice thing about concrete stucco is that it can be applied in different ways. Is your style of living tough and robust? Then consult the plasterer whether an industrial look can be imitated. A special treatment is possible to achieve this effect. The plasterer can apply a rubbed finish to the concrete. This way the concrete plaster gets not only a stone-like appearance but also the look of the even more luxurious variant. Namely the tadelakt. For the application of concrete stucco you pay the plasterer on average € 100 per m2.

Tadelakt plaster costs the highest. This Moroccan decorative plaster gives a warm marble effect. You often see Tadelakt in bathrooms. Higher plastering costs are not a reason for many people to get rid of it. On average you pay between €175 and €225 per m2. You get a lot back for that. A warm, relaxing and natural environment. One in which you can completely relax.