From single walls to whole-house jobs, R Kenward Plastering Contractors carries out skimming throughout Frittenden, Kent. A thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish.
Based in Beckley, R Kenward Plastering Contractors covers Frittenden and the wider Kent area, including nearby Dale Hill and Frant.
Frittenden jobs get exactly the same standard as work anywhere else across Kent. Mix plaster to the correct consistency for the substrate, and for Frittenden specifically that means factoring in the mix of period and newer properties typical of the area around Frittenden.
Whatever the size of the Frittenden job, R Kenward Plastering Contractors brings the full range of services to Frittenden, skimming included, alongside skimming, float and set, tacking, sticking, and the specialist decorative finishes for Frittenden homes. Call 07850 161812 today.
Signs You Need Skimming in Frittenden
- 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 Frittenden
- 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 Frittenden
- 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 Frittenden 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 Frittenden.
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