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 Swattenden and the wider Kent area, bringing 25+ years of hands-on plastering experience to every job.
Russ Kenward covers Swattenden and the surrounding Kent area on the same local round that takes in The Moor, The Quarter and the towns around them.
Older Swattenden 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 Swattenden wall build-up on-site before recommending the right system for that particular Swattenden property, a thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish.
R Kenward Plastering Contractors has been carrying out skimming across Swattenden and Kent since 2009, with 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews. For a free, no-obligation quote on Swattenden work, call 07850 161812 or send an enquiry today.
Signs You Need Skimming in Swattenden
- 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 Swattenden
- 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 Swattenden
- 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 Swattenden FAQs
Yes, our work spans new-build tacking and float and set through to renovation skimming, drylining, and specialist decorative finishes on period and modern properties alike.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Swattenden.
Call 07850 161812Other Services in Swattenden
The full range of plastering services available to Swattenden, alongside skimming.
Skimming Near Swattenden
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