Float and set is the traditional two-coat system for bringing uneven blockwork or badly damaged walls back to a true, flat, durable finish. R Kenward Plastering Contractors carries out float and set for homes and businesses across Tolhurst and the wider East Sussex area, bringing 25+ years of hands-on plastering experience to every job.
Tolhurst sits within our core East Sussex coverage, alongside nearby communities like Trulls Hatch and The Quarter, all within a short drive of our Beckley base.
Access and parking around Tolhurst varies from one property to the next, so we always factor this into the Tolhurst quote. Apply the float (base) coat, building it up to the guide and ruling it flat, whether the Tolhurst job needs a van on the drive or materials carried in from the road.
Ready to book float and set in Tolhurst? R Kenward Plastering Contractors offers a free, no-obligation quote for Tolhurst properties, either in person or via FaceTime for smaller jobs. Call 07850 161812 to get started in Tolhurst.
Signs You Need Float and Set in Tolhurst
- 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 Tolhurst
- 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 Tolhurst
- 1
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 Tolhurst 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 Tolhurst.
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