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 Round 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.
Based in Beckley, R Kenward Plastering Contractors covers Round Green and the wider East Sussex area, including nearby Riseden and Rolvenden.
Whether it is a single damaged wall in Round Green after a leak, or a full renovation as part of a bigger Round Green project, skimming jobs in Round Green get the same fixed, no-obligation quote and the same standard of finish, regardless of size.
Skimming in Round Green is booked the same way as every other job on our books, a free Round Green quote first, then a fixed price for the Round Green work with no surprises. Call 07850 161812 to arrange your Round Green visit.
Signs You Need Skimming in Round 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 Round 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 Round 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 Round Green FAQs
A skim coat typically needs 3 to 5 days to fully dry in normal conditions before it is ready for paint, though this varies with room temperature, ventilation, and the thickness applied. Painting too early traps moisture under the paint film and causes bubbling or discolouration later.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Round Green.
Call 07850 161812Other Services in Round Green
The full range of plastering services available to Round Green, alongside skimming.
Skimming Near Round Green
We also carry out skimming in these nearby towns and villages across East Sussex.