Skimming is a thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish. In Lamberhurst Quarter and the surrounding Kent villages, Russ Kenward has been carrying out this exact work since 2009, on everything from single-room jobs to full property renovations.
We look after homes and businesses throughout Lamberhurst Quarter in Kent, and regularly work in neighbouring areas such as Dale Hill and Lamberden.
On a Lamberhurst Quarter job, apply the first coat evenly across the wall or ceiling. This is the step where the difference between a rushed job and a proper one really shows, and it is exactly where R Kenward Plastering Contractors' experience across Lamberhurst Quarter and the wider Kent border pays off.
With 25+ years of hands-on plastering experience and 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews, R Kenward Plastering Contractors is a trusted Lamberhurst Quarter choice for skimming across Lamberhurst Quarter and the wider Kent border. Call 07850 161812 for a free Lamberhurst Quarter quote.
Signs You Need Skimming in Lamberhurst Quarter
- 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 Lamberhurst Quarter
- 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 Lamberhurst Quarter
- 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 Lamberhurst Quarter FAQs
A skim coat typically needs 3 to 5 days to fully dry in normal conditions before it is ready for paint, though this varies with room temperature, ventilation, and the thickness applied. Painting too early traps moisture under the paint film and causes bubbling or discolouration later.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Lamberhurst Quarter.
Call 07850 161812Other Services in Lamberhurst Quarter
The full range of plastering services available to Lamberhurst Quarter, alongside skimming.
Skimming Near Lamberhurst Quarter
We also carry out skimming in these nearby towns and villages across Kent.