Homeowners and builders in Matfield 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.
Based in Beckley, R Kenward Plastering Contractors covers Matfield and the wider Kent area, including nearby Marden Beech and Mountfield.
Matfield jobs get exactly the same standard as work anywhere else across Kent. Mix plaster to the correct consistency for the substrate, and for Matfield specifically that means factoring in the mix of period and newer properties typical of the area around Matfield.
Ready to book skimming in Matfield? R Kenward Plastering Contractors offers a free, no-obligation quote for Matfield properties, either in person or via FaceTime for smaller jobs. Call 07850 161812 to get started in Matfield.
Signs You Need Skimming in Matfield
- 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 Matfield
- 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 Matfield
- 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 Matfield FAQs
Yes. Plasterboard is designed to be skimmed, not painted directly. The skim coat seals the joints, hides fixing screws, and gives a uniform, smooth surface that paint or wallpaper needs to look right.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Matfield.
Call 07850 161812Other Services in Matfield
The full range of plastering services available to Matfield, alongside skimming.
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