Skimming is one of the services most requested across Durgates 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.
We look after homes and businesses throughout Durgates in East Sussex, and regularly work in neighbouring areas such as Ely Grange and Darwell Hole.
Durgates jobs get exactly the same standard as work anywhere else across East Sussex. Mix plaster to the correct consistency for the substrate, and for Durgates specifically that means factoring in the mix of period and newer properties typical of the area around Durgates.
Skimming work in Durgates starts with a conversation about the Durgates property, not a hard sell. Call 07850 161812 or send an enquiry describing the Durgates job, and R Kenward Plastering Contractors will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Signs You Need Skimming in Durgates
- 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 Durgates
- 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 Durgates
- 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 Durgates FAQs
Yes. Plasterboard is designed to be skimmed, not painted directly. The skim coat seals the joints, hides fixing screws, and gives a uniform, smooth surface that paint or wallpaper needs to look right.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Durgates.
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