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 Strood and the wider East Sussex area, bringing 25+ years of hands-on plastering experience to every job.
Russ Kenward covers Strood and the surrounding East Sussex area on the same local round that takes in Swiftsden, Seacox Heath and the towns around them.
Older Strood 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 Strood wall build-up on-site before recommending the right system for that particular Strood property, a thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish.
Whatever the size of the Strood job, R Kenward Plastering Contractors brings the full range of services to Strood, skimming included, alongside skimming, float and set, tacking, sticking, and the specialist decorative finishes for Strood homes. Call 07850 161812 today.
Signs You Need Skimming in Strood
- 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 Strood
- 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 Strood
- 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 Strood 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 Strood extension or loft conversion.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Strood.
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