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 Rushers Cross 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.
As a East Sussex based team working out of Beckley, we treat Rushers Cross as part of our home patch, along with nearby Robertsbridge and Rolvenden.
Patchy, powdery, or flaking plaster on older walls is another common reason skimming gets requested in Rushers Cross. On every Rushers Cross job we survey the property first, either in person or via a FaceTime walkthrough, before quoting for Rushers Cross work, always as a free, no-obligation quote.
For honest, tidy skimming in Rushers Cross, with free Rushers Cross quotes and FaceTime walkthroughs available for straightforward jobs, get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors. Call 07850 161812 to arrange a Rushers Cross quote.
Signs You Need Skimming in Rushers Cross
- 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 Rushers Cross
- 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 Rushers Cross
- 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 Rushers Cross 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 Rushers Cross extension or loft conversion.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Rushers Cross.
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