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 Cripps Corner 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.
From our Beckley base we reach Cripps Corner and the rest of East Sussex quickly, including neighbouring Cousley Wood and Cranbrooke Common.
Whether it is a single damaged wall in Cripps Corner after a leak, or a full renovation as part of a bigger Cripps Corner project, skimming jobs in Cripps Corner get the same fixed, no-obligation quote and the same standard of finish, regardless of size.
With 25+ years of hands-on plastering experience and 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews, R Kenward Plastering Contractors is a trusted Cripps Corner choice for skimming across Cripps Corner and the wider East Sussex border. Call 07850 161812 for a free Cripps Corner quote.
Signs You Need Skimming in Cripps Corner
- 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 Cripps Corner
- 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 Cripps Corner
- 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 Cripps Corner FAQs
The business has been trading since 2009, with Russ Kenward bringing over 25 years of hands-on plastering experience to every project.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Cripps Corner.
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