Skimming is one of the services most requested across Broad Oak and East Sussex. A skim coat is the thin, final layer of plaster that turns a rough or patched wall into a smooth, paint-ready surface. R Kenward Plastering Contractors has been doing exactly this since 2009, with 5.0 rating from 11 google reviews.
Broad Oak sits within our core East Sussex coverage, alongside nearby communities like Seacox Heath and Camden Park, all within a short drive of our Beckley base.
Older Broad Oak properties sometimes still have original lath and plaster or lime-based walls, which need a different approach to a modern gypsum job. We assess the Broad Oak wall build-up on-site before recommending the right system for that particular Broad Oak property, a thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish.
With 25+ years of hands-on plastering experience and 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews, R Kenward Plastering Contractors is a trusted Broad Oak choice for skimming across Broad Oak and the wider East Sussex border. Call 07850 161812 for a free Broad Oak quote.
Signs You Need Skimming in Broad Oak
- 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 Broad Oak
- 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 Broad Oak
- 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 Broad Oak FAQs
A single average-sized room can often be skimmed in a day, but larger rooms, ceilings, or multi-room jobs in Broad Oak are usually spread across two or more days to let each coat take up properly between passes.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Broad Oak.
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