Skimming is a thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish. In Brightling and the surrounding East Sussex villages, Russ Kenward has been carrying out this exact work since 2009, on everything from single-room jobs to full property renovations.
We look after homes and businesses throughout Brightling in East Sussex, and regularly work in neighbouring areas such as Best Beech Hill and Burwash Common.
On a Brightling job, apply the first coat evenly across the wall or ceiling. This is the step where the difference between a rushed job and a proper one really shows, and it is exactly where R Kenward Plastering Contractors' experience across Brightling and the wider East Sussex border pays off.
For honest, tidy skimming in Brightling, with free Brightling quotes and FaceTime walkthroughs available for straightforward jobs, get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors. Call 07850 161812 to arrange a Brightling quote.
Signs You Need Skimming in Brightling
- Hairline cracks reappearing after every repaint
- Rough or uneven walls that show shadows under angled light
- Old textured or Artex ceilings you want brought back to flat
- New plasterboard that needs its finishing coat before decoration
- Patchy, powdery, or flaking plaster on older walls
Why Choose Us in Brightling
- 25+ years of hands-on skimming experience, trading as R Kenward Plastering Contractors since 2009
- 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews
- Clean, dust-managed working practice, floors and furniture protected throughout
- Free, no-obligation quotes with the option of a FaceTime walkthrough before booking
Our Skimming Process in Brightling
- 1
Survey the surface and prep: dust down, seal porous patches, and protect flooring and fittings
- 2
Mix plaster to the correct consistency for the substrate
- 3
Apply the first coat evenly across the wall or ceiling
- 4
Apply a second thin coat while the first is still workable, then trowel to a smooth, flat finish
- 5
Final polish pass with water and trowel once the plaster has taken up, leaving a hard, paint-ready surface
Skimming in Brightling FAQs
Yes, wallpaper should always be stripped back to bare plaster or masonry before skimming. Skimming over paper traps moisture, prevents the new plaster from bonding properly, and risks the finish cracking or lifting.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Brightling.
Call 07850 161812Other Services in Brightling
The full range of plastering services available to Brightling, alongside skimming.
Skimming Near Brightling
We also carry out skimming in these nearby towns and villages across East Sussex.