Trainor Plastering Ltd
Plastering & Rendering Contractors
A family business, with 3 generations of plastering and rendering experience and expertise. We take pride in our work, to the deliver highest standards. Covering the whole of greater Manchester, both domestic and commercial.
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Three Generations of Plastering Heritage
Welcome to Trainor Plastering Ltd, a family business of plastering and rendering contractors built on three generations of trade experience. Plastering isn't just our job; it's our family's craft, passed down and perfected over decades.
Covering Greater Manchester, we carry out all aspects of plastering and rendering: internal skimming and re-skims, full house plastering, plasterboarding and dry lining, metal ceilings and partitions, through to external rendering and silicone render systems. We also supply and fit EPS external insulation board, in various thicknesses. Ranging from 30mm-120mm.
Whether it's a patch repair, a single room, a full renovation or a new build, you get the same family standard of workmanship: clean and tidy sites, honest advice, and a smooth, paint-ready finish every time.
Our Core Services
All aspects of plastering and rendering across Greater Manchester, domestic and commercial, big or small.
Plastering & Skimming
Complete skim finishes over old walls, new plasterboards, and uneven brickwork: glass-smooth surfaces ready for paint.
- Re-skims & Patch Repairs
- Full House Plastering
External Rendering
Weatherproof and transform your property with traditional sand & cement rendering, finished to protect and impress for years.
- Sand & Cement Render
- Render Repairs & Renewals
Silicone Render Specialists
Premium silicone render systems: low maintenance, crack resistant, breathable, and available in a full range of colours.
- Silicone Thin Coat Renders
- Through-Coloured Finishes
Metal Ceilings & Partitions
Suspended metal ceiling systems and metal stud partitioning: crisp, durable installations for domestic and commercial spaces.
- Suspended Metal Ceilings
- Metal Stud Partitioning
Dry Lining & Boarding
Fast, clean plasterboard installation using dot and dab or studwork: insulated and moisture-resistant boards available.
- Dot & Dab / Stud Partitioning
- Insulated & Moisture Boards
EPS External Wall Insulation
We also supply and fit EPS external insulation board, in various thicknesses. Ranging from 30mm-120mm: warmer homes, lower energy bills.
- 30mm – 120mm Thicknesses
- Supply & Fit Service
Example of External Insulation Work
EPS external wall insulation boards being fitted on site, supplied and fitted in thicknesses from 30mm to 120mm.
Advantages of Silicone Render Systems
A modern, high-performance, BBA approved render system, formulated for British weather and built to last.
Easy to Maintain & Designed to Withstand the Weather
Anti-Crack Guarantee
3 Coat Render System with Mesh Embedded for Extra Strength
Covers Any Problematic Brickwork & Damp Issues
Extra Layer of Insulation & Adds Value to Your Property
10 Years Manufacturers Warranty
Available in Over 100 Colours
What Goes Into a Silicone Render Job
The professional-grade products we install, and the exact step-by-step process we follow on every property.
The Products We Use
We install the Stormshield high performance render system: a modern, polymer modified system for masonry walls that's highly flexible, crack resistant, and BBA approved. Here's each layer, in the order it goes on:
How It's Applied
- 1 Apply Basecoat: Stormshield High Performance Basecoat to suitably prepared masonry.
- 2 Bed Reinforcing Mesh: Stormshield Mesh Cloth bedded into the Basecoat.
- 3 Second Basecoat Pass: encloses the mesh to 6mm total thickness, plain faced finish.
- 4 Apply Primer: one coat of Silicone Primer to the cured Basecoat, left to dry.
- 5 Apply Render Finish: chosen aggregate size, finished with a plastic float.
Silicone Enhanced Render
Available in 1.0mm or 1.5mm
Full Silicone Render
Available in 1.0mm or 1.5mm
Colour Options
200 standard colours + special shades on request
The full datasheet covers the complete product specification, the 5-step application process, finishes, and the colour chart.
All Plastering & Rendering Disciplines
Every job carried out with premium plasters, renders, and the family finish Trainor's are known for.
Recent Plastering & Rendering Work
A look at recent Trainor projects across Greater Manchester.
What Our Customers Say
Real feedback from customers across Greater Manchester, via our Facebook page.
Facebook Customer Recommendations
Marie Gibbons
Recommends Trainor Plastering Ltd
"Fantastic job rendering. Truly amazed at the quality of service and professionalism. Highly recommend."
Kathryn Shephard
Recommends Trainor Plastering Ltd
"Fabulous rendering job on the front of my house, completely modernised it and beyond my expectations. I would definitely recommend Trainor Plastering Ltd."
Nina Michelle
Recommends Trainor Plastering Ltd
"Thank you to Ricky and his amazing team for recently rendering our house. What a wonderful transformation! We are so pleased with the job and can highly recommend this company to anyone. Excellent workmanship. All the very best, from Chris & Bill"
Janet Duncan Williams
Recommends Trainor Plastering Ltd
"Beautiful job on rendering our bungalow, would definitely recommend Trainor plastering."
Neil Myers
Recommends Trainor Plastering Ltd
"I knew they must have been good plasterers because they were so busy, but I am honestly shocked at the quality of service, adaptability to the working conditions/demands, cleanliness and above all attention to detail. The job is honestly 'Perfect'. Having worked in and around building trades for years previously I'm not looking with rose coloured specs, I am absolutely overjoyed with the results. A massive thanks to Ricky, Perry & Steve. You are true craftsmen."
Areas We Cover
Trainor Plastering Ltd covers all of Greater Manchester: north, south, east and west, for domestic and commercial plastering and rendering jobs of every size.
Plastering in Greater Manchester: FAQs
Expert answers to the most common questions about our plastering and rendering services across Greater Manchester.
As specialist plastering and rendering contractors, we cover all aspects of the trade: skimming and re-skimming, full house plastering, plasterboarding and dry lining, metal ceilings and partitions, external sand & cement rendering, silicone render systems, and EPS external wall insulation boards from 30mm to 120mm.
Every job is different: cost depends on the size of the area, the condition of the walls, and the finish required. We provide free, honest, no-obligation quotes, so get in touch and we'll give you a clear price upfront.
As a guide, plaster dries in roughly 1–2 days per millimetre of thickness, depending on ventilation and the weather, external render takes longer. We'll always advise when your walls will be ready for painting or wallpapering.
Yes, in most cases we can skim straight over dated Artex to give a perfectly flat, modern ceiling. We'll assess the pattern and ceiling condition first to make sure it's suitable and give you the best options.
Absolutely. No job is too small: patch repairs, single walls, and ceilings are all part of our daily work, and we blend new plaster seamlessly into existing finishes.
Yes, Trainor Plastering Ltd is a family business with three generations of plasterers. Our reputation is our name, so every job gets the same care and finish we'd expect in our own homes.
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Covering all Greater Manchester • Family run: 3 generations of plasterers