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 Mountfield and the wider East Sussex area, bringing 25+ years of hands-on plastering experience to every job.
We look after homes and businesses throughout Mountfield in East Sussex, and regularly work in neighbouring areas such as Mark Cross and Marden Thorn.
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 Mountfield homeowners get in touch about skimming. Whatever the starting point in Mountfield, the same fixed, no-obligation quote applies to every Mountfield job before any work is booked.
No two Mountfield jobs are quite the same, which is why every Mountfield quote for skimming is priced on what the property actually needs. Call 07850 161812 to arrange a visit, or a FaceTime walkthrough for smaller Mountfield jobs.
Signs You Need Skimming in Mountfield
- 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 Mountfield
- 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 Mountfield
- 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 Mountfield 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 Mountfield.
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