Homeowners and builders in Marden Thorn come to R Kenward Plastering Contractors for skimming, a thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish. It is one of the core services offered across Kent alongside the practice's specialist decorative finishes.
Marden Thorn sits within our core Kent coverage, alongside nearby communities like Marden and Lower Cousley Wood, all within a short drive of our Beckley base.
For Marden Thorn properties, apply a second thin coat while the first is still workable, then trowel to a smooth, flat finish, then final polish pass with water and trowel once the plaster has taken up, leaving a hard, paint-ready surface. Every skimming job in Marden Thorn follows the same sequence, whatever the size of the property or the room in Marden Thorn.
Skimming work in Marden Thorn starts with a conversation about the Marden Thorn property, not a hard sell. Call 07850 161812 or send an enquiry describing the Marden Thorn job, and R Kenward Plastering Contractors will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Signs You Need Skimming in Marden Thorn
- 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 Thorn
- 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 Thorn
- 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 Thorn FAQs
Yes, wallpaper should always be stripped back to bare plaster or masonry before skimming. Skimming over paper traps moisture, prevents the new plaster from bonding properly, and risks the finish cracking or lifting.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Marden Thorn.
Call 07850 161812Other Services in Marden Thorn
The full range of plastering services available to Marden Thorn, alongside skimming.
Skimming Near Marden Thorn
We also carry out skimming in these nearby towns and villages across Kent.