From single walls to whole-house jobs, R Kenward Plastering Contractors carries out skimming throughout Hartley, Kent. A thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish.
Hartley sits within our core Kent coverage, alongside nearby communities like Goose Green and Golford, all within a short drive of our Beckley base.
Whether it is a single damaged wall in Hartley after a leak, or a full renovation as part of a bigger Hartley project, skimming jobs in Hartley get the same fixed, no-obligation quote and the same standard of finish, regardless of size.
Homeowners and builders across Hartley choose R Kenward Plastering Contractors for skimming because the quote is fixed, the work is tidy, and the finish is right first time. Call 07850 161812 to book a free Hartley survey.
Signs You Need Skimming in Hartley
- 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 Hartley
- 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 Hartley
- 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 Hartley FAQs
Yes, wallpaper should always be stripped back to bare plaster or masonry before skimming. Skimming over paper traps moisture, prevents the new plaster from bonding properly, and risks the finish cracking or lifting.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Hartley.
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