Skimming in Kilndown is exactly the kind of work Russ Kenward has built the business on since 2009. Covering Kent with 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews, the standard fix for tired, cracked, or discoloured walls, resetting the whole surface to new-build quality rather than patching problem areas.
Kilndown sits within our core Kent coverage, alongside nearby communities like Lamberden and Swiftsden, all within a short drive of our Beckley base.
For Kilndown 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 Kilndown follows the same sequence, whatever the size of the property or the room in Kilndown.
With 25+ years of hands-on plastering experience and 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews, R Kenward Plastering Contractors is a trusted Kilndown choice for skimming across Kilndown and the wider Kent border. Call 07850 161812 for a free Kilndown quote.
Signs You Need Skimming in Kilndown
- 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 Kilndown
- 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 Kilndown
- 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 Kilndown FAQs
Yes, our work spans new-build tacking and float and set through to renovation skimming, drylining, and specialist decorative finishes on period and modern properties alike.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Kilndown.
Call 07850 161812Other Services in Kilndown
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