Homeowners and builders in Tubslake come to R Kenward Plastering Contractors for skimming, a thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish. It is one of the core services offered across East Sussex alongside the practice's specialist decorative finishes.
As a East Sussex based team working out of Beckley, we treat Tubslake as part of our home patch, along with nearby Twelve Oaks and Vinehall Street.
Properties across East Sussex, Tubslake included, vary enormously, from older cottages to newer housing, and skimming is adapted to suit whichever a Tubslake job calls for. The standard fix for tired, cracked, or discoloured walls, resetting the whole surface to new-build quality rather than patching problem areas, whether the Tubslake property is period or modern.
Skimming work in Tubslake starts with a conversation about the Tubslake property, not a hard sell. Call 07850 161812 or send an enquiry describing the Tubslake job, and R Kenward Plastering Contractors will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
Signs You Need Skimming in Tubslake
- 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 Tubslake
- 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 Tubslake
- 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 Tubslake FAQs
Yes, wallpaper should always be stripped back to bare plaster or masonry before skimming. Skimming over paper traps moisture, prevents the new plaster from bonding properly, and risks the finish cracking or lifting.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Tubslake.
Call 07850 161812Other Services in Tubslake
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