Scott Beaumont plastering

Name: Scott Beaumont plastering
Address: Ashford, GB
Telephone: +447772903566

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Plastering and rendering
2026 Nextdoor fave winner 🏆
🥶 Cold wall, condensation and black mould solutions
Cork plaster certified installer of cork insulation
Specialist in Ashford Kent

02/11/2026

I turned up for a job this morning and ended up telling the customer not to call me again. 😬

Sounds a bit harsh, doesn’t it?

Let me explain.

I’d booked in a ceiling to plaster, confirmed with the customer on Friday that I was coming, and turned up today ready to get stuck in.

Only to be told the job wasn’t going ahead they changed there mind.

I’ll be honest, I was frustrated. I’d kept the day free for them, and as a sole trader, if a job falls through at the last minute, that’s potentially a day’s income gone.

After a strange conversation , I politely said no problem and told them not to call me again for any plastering work unless they pay a deposit.

But then something happened that I wasn’t expecting.

The customer called me back, apologised and explained they’d confused me with another plasterer who’d previously done a bad job in their bedroom and a few other problems they have had.

They want to rebook, and I’ve offered them another date.

Now, I appreciate them taking the time to call back and apologise. Misunderstandings happen, and I’m happy to give them the benefit of the doubt.

But it got me thinking about something we don’t hear talked about as much.

We hear plenty of stories about builders taking deposits and not turning up. And rightly so, because that shouldn’t happen.

But what about when a customer lets a tradesperson down?

I’ve kept that day free. I’ve turned away the opportunity to do other work. And I’ve still got the same bills to pay at the end of the month

That’s one of the reasons deposits can be important. It’s not necessarily about mistrusting people. It’s about protecting your time and your livelihood.

I’m not saying tradespeople always get it right, and I’m not saying customers are always in the wrong.

Sometimes things go wrong on both sides.

So, what’s your take?

Should a confirmed booking be enough, or is asking for a deposit just sensible business practice no matter how big the job is?

Genuinely interested to hear what people think. 👇

30/10/2026

Plastering Artex ceilings smooth, on these two I used a mix of bonding and multi finish to first coat to get rid of the deep pattern.

29/10/2026

🏡 Cold walls, condensation and mould

This is something worth knowing if you live in an older house.

With winter approaching, it’s something a lot of homeowners across Kent will start noticing again.

You’ve got the heating on, but the outside walls still feel cold. Condensation appears on the windows, and before long, those familiar black spots start showing up in the corners of the room.

But have you ever wondered why it keeps happening?

In some properties, particularly older houses with solid walls, the temperature of the internal wall surface can play a part in condensation forming.

One option you might not have heard much about is thin internal wall insulation using cork.

I’m talking about TIWI aero cork, which uses a cork based coating designed to improve the thermal performance of walls without the thickness of conventional insulation boards.

🌿 Some of the potential benefits include:

✅ Helping keep internal wall surfaces warmer.

✅ Using a thin coating to retain more of your room space.

✅ Helping reduce the risk of surface condensation associated with cold walls.

✅ Retaining features such as original cornices and skirting boards.

Of course, not every damp or mould problem has the same cause. Leaks, penetrating damp and ventilation issues need to be considered too.

I think it’s an interesting alternative worth knowing about, especially if you’ve got an older property.

I’m an approved TIWI installer based in Ashford, working across Kent, and I’m happy to answer questions about how it works.

Out of curiosity, has anyone else got a room where the wall always feel cold, even with the heating on?

26/10/2026

Plaster repair, after customer removed wallpaper, they found that the existing plaster had become loose above the door. Removal of all the loose plaster found a dusty concrete lintel. Cleaned up and primed the fixed plasterboard using foam adhesive. Skimmed over and blended into the existing wall.

23/10/2026

Winter working, dark mornings. You either love them or hate them.

16/10/2026

Why plasterboard and modern plaster isn’t always right!

When a leak is fixed, the plaster repairs still need to be done properly. 👷‍♂️

Another water damage repair completed today, and a happy customer! ✅

This job started with a leak beneath the floor that unfortunately went undiagnosed, leaving the wall affected by damp and salts coming through the plaster.

Previous attempts to repair the damage using modern gypsum plaster had failed, leaving the customer needing a more suitable, long-term repair.

After having an independent survey carried out, the customer got the leak repaired. The next challenge was finding a plasterer who could carry out the repairs to the surveyor’s specification.

That’s where I came in. 👍

The customer found me through Facebook and Google, sent over the surveyor’s specification, and I arranged a site visit to assess the job. Once everything had been checked, we agreed on a price and date.

The repair was then carried out using the specified sand and cement system, following the surveyor’s requirements.

The job was completed today, to the agreed specification, and the customer is happy with the result. 👌

It’s worth remembering that not every plaster repair is a straightforward case of applying a bit of plaster and skimming over it.

Where there’s a history of leaks, damp and salt contamination, understanding the cause of the problem and following the correct repair specification is essential.

Getting the right repair system in place matters.

📍 Scott Beaumont Plastering – Ashford and across Kent.

🏆 2026 Nextdoor Plasterer of the Year
🛠️ over 20 years of plastering experience
⭐ 5-star customer reviews on google

14/10/2026

A little bit of good news to share 😊

I’ve just found out that Scott Beaumont Plastering has been named a Nextdoor Fave Awards 2026 winner! 🏆

It’s always nice to get recognition, but when it comes from people in your local community, it means that little bit more.

A big thank you to everyone who voted, recommended me or passed my number on over the years. Being a local tradesman, word of mouth means a lot, and I never take it for granted.

I’ve been plastering for 20 years now, and I’m still grateful every time someone trusts me with their home.

Thanks again, everyone. It really is appreciated! 👏

Scott Beaumont Plastering
📍 Ashford and across Kent

Nextdoor

11/10/2026

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail!

One of the most important parts of plastering is getting the preparation right before you even think about putting plaster on the wall.

Plaster needs the right conditions to bond and set properly, and two things we need to understand are suction and key.

Suction is how quickly a background draws moisture out of the plaster. If it’s too high, the plaster can start drying out too quickly, making it harder to work with and potentially affecting the finish. That’s why we sometimes need to control the suction first.

Then there’s creating a key. Some backgrounds are too smooth for plaster to bond properly without extra preparation.

A devil float, for example, has nails or screws sticking through it to roughen up the surface. It’s a bit of an old-school tool, but it does the job! You can also use a scratcher to put lines into a suitable base coat to help the next coat bond.

Then we have bonding agents and primers.

Most people have probably heard of PVA, the white glue we used at school, and SBR, which is used in certain cement-based applications and as a bonding agent.

There are also pre-grit primers, which contain aggregate to give suitable smooth surfaces a bit of texture for the plaster to grip onto.

And if you’re dealing with dusty or powdery backgrounds, or old coatings such as distemper or limewash, you need to identify what’s there and make sure it’s properly dealt with before going any further. Sometimes a stabilising solution is needed, but it all depends on the condition of the surface.

Then there’s different primers for cork insulation including xm bond and consilidante that are breathable.

The point is, there’s a reason plasterers spend time preparing walls before they start plastering them.

It’s not just about making it look good when we leave. It’s about getting the background right in the first place.

Have you ever wondered why your plasterer spends so much time preparing a wall before the plaster even goes on?

Scott Beaumont plastering

06/10/2026

Bedroom Artex ceiling plastered smooth now all painted and looking great 👍

Drop me a message to get booked in before Christmas 🎅

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