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 Colts Hill and the surrounding Kent villages, Russ Kenward has been carrying out this exact work since 2009, on everything from single-room jobs to full property renovations.
Colts Hill sits within our core Kent coverage, alongside nearby communities like Dale Hill and Chillmill, all within a short drive of our Beckley base.
Properties across Kent, Colts Hill included, vary enormously, from older cottages to newer housing, and skimming is adapted to suit whichever a Colts Hill job calls for. The standard fix for tired, cracked, or discoloured walls, resetting the whole surface to new-build quality rather than patching problem areas, whether the Colts Hill property is period or modern.
Getting skimming done properly in Colts Hill starts with an honest look at the Colts Hill property and a free quote with no obligation to book. Call 07850 161812 or send an enquiry today to get a date in the diary for your Colts Hill job.
Signs You Need Skimming in Colts 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 Colts 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 Colts 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 Colts Hill FAQs
A skim coat resets the visible surface to new condition, but if cracks are caused by structural movement rather than surface ageing, the underlying cause should be checked first. Most cosmetic cracking in older plaster is resolved permanently by a full skim.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Colts Hill.
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