Homeowners and builders in Riseden 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 East Sussex alongside the practice's specialist decorative finishes.
From our Beckley base we reach Riseden and the rest of East Sussex quickly, including neighbouring Swiftsden and Queen Street.
Older Riseden properties sometimes still have original lath and plaster or lime-based walls, which need a different approach to a modern gypsum job. We assess the Riseden wall build-up on-site before recommending the right system for that particular Riseden property, a thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish.
For honest, tidy skimming in Riseden, with free Riseden quotes and FaceTime walkthroughs available for straightforward jobs, get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors. Call 07850 161812 to arrange a Riseden quote.
Signs You Need Skimming in Riseden
- 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 Riseden
- 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 Riseden
- 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 Riseden FAQs
Yes, ceilings are skimmed to exactly the same standard as walls, whether that is a full re-skim over old Artex or the finishing coat on new plasterboard in a Riseden extension or loft conversion.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Riseden.
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