P3 Plastering 
PLASTERING ADVICE Common Causes of Cracks in Walls (And How to Fix Them) Updated September 2026 • By Neil – P3 Plastering Cracks in plastered walls are common, and many are simply cosmetic. Others can develop because of moisture, movement or problems with the existing plaster, so it is worth considering why a crack has … Read more
PLASTERING ADVICE Signs You Need to Replaster Walls Updated September 2026 • By Neil – P3 Plastering Plaster does not need replacing simply because it is old. Many plastered walls remain sound for decades, while others can deteriorate because of moisture, movement, damage or loss of adhesion to the background. The important question is not … Read more
RENDERING ADVICE House Rendering – A Look At the Different Types Available Updated September 2026 • By Neil – P3 Plastering Rendering can completely change the appearance of a house, but appearance is only part of the reason external walls are rendered. A correctly specified render system also forms part of the weather protection of … Read more
TRADE INSIGHTS Plastering Through the Ages: A Brief History of the Trade Updated September 2026 • By Neil – P3 Plastering After spending more than 40 years as a plasterer, you’d think I would have given quite a lot of thought to where the trade actually came from. Strangely enough, I hadn’t. What originally sent me looking into plastering history was a post I came … Read more
HOME MAINTENANCE TIPS How to Find a Good Plasterer: 9 Things to Look For Updated September 2026 • By Neil – P3 Plastering Finding a plasterer is relatively easy. Finding someone you can trust to carry out good-quality work in your home can take a little more research. Recommendations, online reviews, qualifications and photographs can … Read more
RENDERING ADVICE Mastering Coloured Render: Types, Finishes, and Trends Updated September 2026 • By Neil – P3 Plastering Coloured render provides an attractive external finish without relying on conventional masonry paint to create the original colour. Modern systems are available in a wide range of colours, textures and material types, making it possible to achieve … Read more
COMPANY NEWS A Plasterer’s First Blog Post Originally Published September 2023 • By Neil – P3 Plastering Well, here goes — my first ever blog post! For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Neil from P3 Plastering. I’ve been working in the plastering trade for over 40 years, but writing a blog is … Read more