Homeowners and builders in Camden Hill come to R Kenward Plastering Contractors for skimming, a thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish. It is one of the core services offered across East Sussex alongside the practice's specialist decorative finishes.
Russ Kenward covers Camden Hill and the surrounding East Sussex area on the same local round that takes in Burwash Weald, Camden Park and the towns around them.
Whether it is a single damaged wall in Camden Hill after a leak, or a full renovation as part of a bigger Camden Hill project, skimming jobs in Camden Hill get the same fixed, no-obligation quote and the same standard of finish, regardless of size.
Skimming in Camden Hill is booked the same way as every other job on our books, a free Camden Hill quote first, then a fixed price for the Camden Hill work with no surprises. Call 07850 161812 to arrange your Camden Hill visit.
Signs You Need Skimming in Camden Hill
- 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 Camden Hill
- 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 Camden Hill
- 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 Camden Hill FAQs
Yes. In most cases a textured or Artex ceiling can be skimmed directly over once it has been checked for soundness and keyed if needed, avoiding the cost and disruption of stripping the old texture off first.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Camden Hill.
Call 07850 161812Other Services in Camden Hill
The full range of plastering services available to Camden Hill, alongside skimming.
Skimming Near Camden Hill
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