A skim coat is the thin, final layer of plaster that turns a rough or patched wall into a smooth, paint-ready surface. R Kenward Plastering Contractors carries out skimming for homes and businesses across Marden and the wider Kent area, bringing 25+ years of hands-on plastering experience to every job.
From our Beckley base we reach Marden and the rest of Kent quickly, including neighbouring Swiftsden and Linkhill.
Old textured or Artex ceilings you want brought back to flat and new plasterboard that needs its finishing coat before decoration are two of the most common reasons Marden homeowners get in touch about skimming. Whatever the starting point in Marden, the same fixed, no-obligation quote applies to every Marden job before any work is booked.
Homeowners and builders across Marden 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 Marden survey.
Signs You Need Skimming in Marden
- 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 Marden
- 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 Marden
- 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 Marden 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 Marden, 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 Marden.
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