Skimming is one of the services most requested across Highgate and Kent. 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.
Highgate sits within our core Kent coverage, alongside nearby communities like Hazel Street and Hollingrove, all within a short drive of our Beckley base.
For Highgate properties, apply a second thin coat while the first is still workable, then trowel to a smooth, flat finish, then final polish pass with water and trowel once the plaster has taken up, leaving a hard, paint-ready surface. Every skimming job in Highgate follows the same sequence, whatever the size of the property or the room in Highgate.
Homeowners and builders across Highgate 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 Highgate survey.
Signs You Need Skimming in Highgate
- 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 Highgate
- 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 Highgate
- 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 Highgate FAQs
Yes. In most cases a textured or Artex ceiling can be skimmed directly over once it has been checked for soundness and keyed if needed, avoiding the cost and disruption of stripping the old texture off first.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Highgate.
Call 07850 161812Other Services in Highgate
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Skimming Near Highgate
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