From single walls to whole-house jobs, R Kenward Plastering Contractors carries out skimming throughout Mark Cross, East Sussex. A thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish.
Mark Cross sits within our core East Sussex coverage, alongside nearby communities like Marden Beech and Mayfield, all within a short drive of our Beckley base.
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 Mark Cross homeowners get in touch about skimming. Whatever the starting point in Mark Cross, the same fixed, no-obligation quote applies to every Mark Cross job before any work is booked.
Whatever the size of the Mark Cross job, R Kenward Plastering Contractors brings the full range of services to Mark Cross, skimming included, alongside skimming, float and set, tacking, sticking, and the specialist decorative finishes for Mark Cross homes. Call 07850 161812 today.
Signs You Need Skimming in Mark Cross
- 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 Mark Cross
- 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 Mark Cross
- 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 Mark Cross FAQs
A skim coat resets the visible surface to new condition, but if cracks are caused by structural movement rather than surface ageing, the underlying cause should be checked first. Most cosmetic cracking in older plaster is resolved permanently by a full skim.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Mark Cross.
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