Skimming in Kippings Cross 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.
We look after homes and businesses throughout Kippings Cross in Kent, and regularly work in neighbouring areas such as Swiftsden and Lamberden.
Whether the Kippings Cross job is a single room or a whole property, the same care goes into skimming in Kippings Cross as anywhere else across Kent. Survey the surface and prep, dust down, seal porous patches, and protect flooring and fittings, adapted to whatever the Kippings Cross property and its Kippings Cross access happen to need.
R Kenward Plastering Contractors has been carrying out skimming across Kippings Cross and Kent since 2009, with 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews. For a free, no-obligation quote on Kippings Cross work, call 07850 161812 or send an enquiry today.
Signs You Need Skimming in Kippings Cross
- 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 Kippings Cross
- 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 Kippings Cross
- 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
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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
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Final polish pass with water and trowel once the plaster has taken up, leaving a hard, paint-ready surface
Skimming in Kippings Cross 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 Kippings Cross, 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 Kippings Cross.
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