From single walls to whole-house jobs, R Kenward Plastering Contractors carries out skimming throughout Hollingrove, 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.
We look after homes and businesses throughout Hollingrove in East Sussex, and regularly work in neighbouring areas such as Highgate and Dale Hill.
Patchy, powdery, or flaking plaster on older walls is another common reason skimming gets requested in Hollingrove. On every Hollingrove job we survey the property first, either in person or via a FaceTime walkthrough, before quoting for Hollingrove work, always as a free, no-obligation quote.
For honest, tidy skimming in Hollingrove, with free Hollingrove quotes and FaceTime walkthroughs available for straightforward jobs, get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors. Call 07850 161812 to arrange a Hollingrove quote.
Signs You Need Skimming in Hollingrove
- 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 Hollingrove
- 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 Hollingrove
- 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 Hollingrove FAQs
Skimming is the process of applying a thin, final coat of plaster, typically 2 to 3mm, over plasterboard or a base coat to create a smooth, hard, paint-ready surface. It is the standard finishing technique used on new-build walls and ceilings in Hollingrove, and the most effective fix for tired, cracked, or uneven older plaster.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Hollingrove.
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