Skimming in Hurst Green by R Kenward Plastering Contractors

Hurst Green, East Sussex

Skimming Specialists Covering Hurst Green, East Sussex

Homeowners and builders in Hurst Green come to R Kenward Plastering Contractors for skimming, a thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish. It is one of the core services offered across East Sussex alongside the practice's specialist decorative finishes.

Hurst Green sits within our core East Sussex coverage, alongside nearby communities like Horns Cross and Swiftsden, all within a short drive of our Beckley base.

Access and parking around Hurst Green varies from one property to the next, so we always factor this into the Hurst Green quote. Apply the first coat evenly across the wall or ceiling, whether the Hurst Green job needs a van on the drive or materials carried in from the road.

R Kenward Plastering Contractors has been carrying out skimming across Hurst Green and East Sussex since 2009, with 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews. For a free, no-obligation quote on Hurst Green work, call 07850 161812 or send an enquiry today.

Signs You Need Skimming in Hurst Green

  • 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 Hurst Green

  • 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 Hurst Green

  1. 1

    Survey the surface and prep: dust down, seal porous patches, and protect flooring and fittings

  2. 2

    Mix plaster to the correct consistency for the substrate

  3. 3

    Apply the first coat evenly across the wall or ceiling

  4. 4

    Apply a second thin coat while the first is still workable, then trowel to a smooth, flat finish

  5. 5

    Final polish pass with water and trowel once the plaster has taken up, leaving a hard, paint-ready surface

Skimming in Hurst Green FAQs

Availability depends on the season and job size. Get in touch with your requirements and we will give you an honest timeframe when we quote.

Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Hurst Green.

Call 07850 161812

Other Services in Hurst Green

The full range of plastering services available to Hurst Green, alongside skimming.

Call 07850 161812