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 Conghurst 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.
We look after homes and businesses throughout Little Conghurst in East Sussex, and regularly work in neighbouring areas such as Little Bayham and Marden Beech.
For a job in Little Conghurst, the process starts with a proper assessment of the Little Conghurst wall or ceiling in question, then moves through each stage in the right order: survey the surface and prep, dust down, seal porous patches, and protect flooring and fittings, mix plaster to the correct consistency for the substrate, and on through to the finished surface. Nothing is rushed on a Little Conghurst job, because the quality of skimming only becomes obvious once decoration goes on.
Whatever the size of the Little Conghurst job, R Kenward Plastering Contractors brings the full range of services to Little Conghurst, skimming included, alongside skimming, float and set, tacking, sticking, and the specialist decorative finishes for Little Conghurst homes. Call 07850 161812 today.
Signs You Need Skimming in Little Conghurst
- 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 Conghurst
- 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 Conghurst
- 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 Conghurst FAQs
A single average-sized room can often be skimmed in a day, but larger rooms, ceilings, or multi-room jobs in Little Conghurst are usually spread across two or more days to let each coat take up properly between passes.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Little Conghurst.
Call 07850 161812Other Services in Little Conghurst
The full range of plastering services available to Little Conghurst, alongside skimming.
Skimming Near Little Conghurst
We also carry out skimming in these nearby towns and villages across East Sussex.