Plastering in SA
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About Plastering in South Australia
Plastering (often called "gyprock" or "plasterboard") covers the installation, repair, and finishing of internal wall and ceiling surfaces. Whether you need a single hole patched, a full room re-plastered, or a new wall built, plasterers handle the surface before painting. South Australia has many older homes with solid plaster (lime mortar over hardboard or hessian) that requires different skills from modern plasterboard installation.
Common plastering jobs in SA homes:
- Hole and ceiling repair (after kid disasters, leaks, or removals)
- Full room plastering for renovations
- Cornice installation and repair
- Heritage solid plaster repair (lime, lath, ornamental)
- New stud wall plasterboard install
- Wet-area plasterboard (bathrooms, laundries)
- Suspended ceiling installation
- Texture coatings (popular in 1970s-80s Adelaide homes)
- Patch repairs before painting
- Decorative ceiling roses and ornamental work
What it usually costs: Small hole repair $150–$300 (often with 1-hour minimum call-out). Full room plaster $800–$2,500 depending on size and complexity. New stud wall plasterboard $50–$80 per sqm. Cornice supply and install $25–$50 per linear metre. Heritage solid plaster repair $80–$150 per square metre — significantly more than modern gyprock because of the skill and materials.
Hiring tips: For invisible hole repairs, the technique used matters more than the speed. A good plasterer will use multiple thin coats and feathered edges so the repair becomes invisible. Cheap plasterers often leave bumps and ridges that show after painting. For Adelaide heritage homes, look specifically for plasterers experienced with solid plaster — many modern plasterers will quote it as gyprock and the result will look terrible. For ceiling repairs after leaks, fix the leak first or you'll be doing the work twice.