From single walls to whole-house jobs, R Kenward Plastering Contractors carries out skimming throughout Hill Top, East Sussex. 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 East Sussex based team working out of Beckley, we treat Hill Top as part of our home patch, along with nearby Henwood Green and Hook Green.
Hill Top jobs get exactly the same standard as work anywhere else across East Sussex. Mix plaster to the correct consistency for the substrate, and for Hill Top specifically that means factoring in the mix of period and newer properties typical of the area around Hill Top.
Skimming work in Hill Top starts with a conversation about the Hill Top property, not a hard sell. Call 07850 161812 or send an enquiry describing the Hill Top job, and R Kenward Plastering Contractors will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Signs You Need Skimming in Hill Top
- 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 Hill Top
- 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 Hill Top
- 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 Hill Top FAQs
A single average-sized room can often be skimmed in a day, but larger rooms, ceilings, or multi-room jobs in Hill Top are usually spread across two or more days to let each coat take up properly between passes.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Hill Top.
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