Skimming is a thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish. In Palmers Green and the surrounding East Sussex villages, Russ Kenward has been carrying out this exact work since 2009, on everything from single-room jobs to full property renovations.
Palmers Green sits within our core East Sussex coverage, alongside nearby communities like Pembury and Northiam, 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 Palmers Green homeowners get in touch about skimming. Whatever the starting point in Palmers Green, the same fixed, no-obligation quote applies to every Palmers Green job before any work is booked.
No two Palmers Green jobs are quite the same, which is why every Palmers Green quote for skimming is priced on what the property actually needs. Call 07850 161812 to arrange a visit, or a FaceTime walkthrough for smaller Palmers Green jobs.
Signs You Need Skimming in Palmers Green
- 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 Palmers Green
- 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 Palmers Green
- 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 Palmers Green FAQs
Where possible, clear the room or move furniture to the centre and away from walls. We bring dust sheets and protect flooring and fittings as standard, and can help shift heavier items on request.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Palmers Green.
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