Little Bayham, East Sussex
Skimming Specialists Covering Little Bayham, East Sussex
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 Little Bayham and the surrounding East Sussex villages, Russ Kenward has been carrying out this exact work since 2009, on everything from single-room jobs to full property renovations.
Little Bayham sits within our core East Sussex coverage, alongside nearby communities like Stonecrouch and Knox Bridge, all within a short drive of our Beckley base.
Little Bayham jobs get exactly the same standard as work anywhere else across East Sussex. Mix plaster to the correct consistency for the substrate, and for Little Bayham specifically that means factoring in the mix of period and newer properties typical of the area around Little Bayham.
Homeowners and builders across Little Bayham choose R Kenward Plastering Contractors for skimming because the quote is fixed, the work is tidy, and the finish is right first time. Call 07850 161812 to book a free Little Bayham survey.
Signs You Need Skimming in Little Bayham
- 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 Little Bayham
- 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 Little Bayham
- 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 Little Bayham FAQs
Plastering is the general term for the whole process of coating a wall or ceiling, which can include a base coat plus a skim. Skimming specifically refers to the final thin, smooth finishing layer applied over plasterboard or a base coat.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Little Bayham.
Call 07850 161812Other Services in Little Bayham
The full range of plastering services available to Little Bayham, alongside skimming.
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