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 Gills Green 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.
From our Beckley base we reach Gills Green and the rest of Kent quickly, including neighbouring Seacox Heath and Stonecrouch.
Older Gills Green properties sometimes still have original lath and plaster or lime-based walls, which need a different approach to a modern gypsum job. We assess the Gills Green wall build-up on-site before recommending the right system for that particular Gills Green property, a thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish.
Skimming in Gills Green is booked the same way as every other job on our books, a free Gills Green quote first, then a fixed price for the Gills Green work with no surprises. Call 07850 161812 to arrange your Gills Green visit.
Signs You Need Skimming in Gills Green
- 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 Gills Green
- 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 Gills Green
- 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 Gills Green FAQs
Plastering is the general term for the whole process of coating a wall or ceiling, which can include a base coat plus a skim. Skimming specifically refers to the final thin, smooth finishing layer applied over plasterboard or a base coat.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Gills Green.
Call 07850 161812Other Services in Gills Green
The full range of plastering services available to Gills Green, alongside skimming.
Skimming Near Gills Green
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