Whether the property is a period cottage or a new extension, float and set in Tubslake gets the same careful approach from R Kenward Plastering Contractors, physically corrects the wall's line and level before the finishing coat ever goes on, which is why it lasts, rather than trying to disguise dips and bows with a single thin skim.
We look after homes and businesses throughout Tubslake in East Sussex, and regularly work in neighbouring areas such as Tolhurst and Stonecrouch.
Renovation projects where the original lime plaster has failed is another common reason float and set gets requested in Tubslake. On every Tubslake job we survey the property first, either in person or via a FaceTime walkthrough, before quoting for Tubslake work, always as a free, no-obligation quote.
With 25+ years of hands-on plastering experience and 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews, R Kenward Plastering Contractors is a trusted Tubslake choice for float and set across Tubslake and the wider East Sussex border. Call 07850 161812 for a free Tubslake quote.
Signs You Need Float and Set in Tubslake
- 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 Tubslake
- 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 Tubslake
- 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 Tubslake FAQs
Float and set is needed when the wall itself is out of true, bowed, or built from bare blockwork, whereas a skim coat alone is only suitable for surfaces that are already flat, such as plasterboard or a sound existing base coat.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on float and set in Tubslake.
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