Tolhurst, East Sussex
Local Skimming in Tolhurst and the Surrounding Villages
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 Tolhurst 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 Tolhurst and the wider East Sussex area, including nearby The Platt and Twelve Oaks.
Whether it is a single damaged wall in Tolhurst after a leak, or a full renovation as part of a bigger Tolhurst project, skimming jobs in Tolhurst get the same fixed, no-obligation quote and the same standard of finish, regardless of size.
Skimming work in Tolhurst starts with a conversation about the Tolhurst property, not a hard sell. Call 07850 161812 or send an enquiry describing the Tolhurst job, and R Kenward Plastering Contractors will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Signs You Need Skimming in Tolhurst
- 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 Tolhurst
- 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 Tolhurst
- 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 Tolhurst FAQs
Cost depends on the room size, wall condition, and which service you need, from a straightforward skim to a specialist finish like Tadelakt or polished plaster. We provide free, no-obligation quotes after seeing the job, either in person or via a FaceTime walkthrough.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Tolhurst.
Call 07850 161812Other Services in Tolhurst
The full range of plastering services available to Tolhurst, alongside skimming.
Skimming Near Tolhurst
We also carry out skimming in these nearby towns and villages across East Sussex.