Float and Set is a thicker base layer, built up and ruled off level to correct unevenness in blockwork, brickwork, or badly damaged old plaster, followed by a thin, smooth set coat. In Horsmonden and the surrounding Kent villages, Russ Kenward has been carrying out this exact work since 2009, on everything from single-room jobs to full property renovations.
Horsmonden sits within our core Kent coverage, alongside nearby communities like Stonecrouch and Kilndown, all within a short drive of our Beckley base.
Renovation projects where the original lime plaster has failed is another common reason float and set gets requested in Horsmonden. On every Horsmonden job we survey the property first, either in person or via a FaceTime walkthrough, before quoting for Horsmonden work, always as a free, no-obligation quote.
Whatever the size of the Horsmonden job, R Kenward Plastering Contractors brings the full range of services to Horsmonden, float and set included, alongside skimming, float and set, tacking, sticking, and the specialist decorative finishes for Horsmonden homes. Call 07850 161812 today.
Signs You Need Float and Set in Horsmonden
- Visibly uneven, bowed, or dipping walls
- Bare blockwork or brickwork on a new extension or build
- Old plaster hacked off back to masonry after damp or damage repairs
- Walls that need real thickness and strength, not just a cosmetic finish
- Renovation projects where the original lime plaster has failed
Why Choose Us in Horsmonden
- Trade-level float and set work for builders and homeowners alike since 2009
- 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews
- Correct wall levels properly rather than papering over uneven blockwork
- Free, no-obligation quotes, FaceTime walkthroughs available
Our Float and Set Process in Horsmonden
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Assess the substrate and rule out any damp or structural issues before plastering
- 2
Apply render beads or screeds to establish a true, level guide
- 3
Apply the float (base) coat, building it up to the guide and ruling it flat
- 4
Allow the float coat to firm up and take its initial set
- 5
Apply the set (finish) coat in a thin, smooth layer and trowel to a polished finish
Float and Set in Horsmonden FAQs
Yes, though it is more commonly used on walls. Uneven or damaged ceilings can also be corrected with a float and set system where a straightforward skim would not hide the underlying unevenness.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on float and set in Horsmonden.
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The full range of plastering services available to Horsmonden, alongside float and set.
Float and Set Near Horsmonden
We also carry out float and set in these nearby towns and villages across Kent.