From single walls to whole-house jobs, R Kenward Plastering Contractors carries out skimming throughout Glassenbury, Kent. A thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish.
As a Kent based team working out of Beckley, we treat Glassenbury as part of our home patch, along with nearby Great Cheveney and Four Throws.
Glassenbury jobs get exactly the same standard as work anywhere else across Kent. Mix plaster to the correct consistency for the substrate, and for Glassenbury specifically that means factoring in the mix of period and newer properties typical of the area around Glassenbury.
Ready to book skimming in Glassenbury? R Kenward Plastering Contractors offers a free, no-obligation quote for Glassenbury properties, either in person or via FaceTime for smaller jobs. Call 07850 161812 to get started in Glassenbury.
Signs You Need Skimming in Glassenbury
- 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 Glassenbury
- 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 Glassenbury
- 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 Glassenbury FAQs
Cost depends on the room size, wall condition, and which service you need, from a straightforward skim to a specialist finish like Tadelakt or polished plaster. We provide free, no-obligation quotes after seeing the job, either in person or via a FaceTime walkthrough.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Glassenbury.
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