Getting skimming right in Yalding takes real experience, not just a trowel. R Kenward Plastering Contractors brings 25+ years of hands-on plastering experience to every job across Kent, the standard fix for tired, cracked, or discoloured walls, resetting the whole surface to new-build quality rather than patching problem areas.
We look after homes and businesses throughout Yalding in Kent, and regularly work in neighbouring areas such as Woolpack Corner and Woods Corner.
Patchy, powdery, or flaking plaster on older walls is another common reason skimming gets requested in Yalding. On every Yalding job we survey the property first, either in person or via a FaceTime walkthrough, before quoting for Yalding work, always as a free, no-obligation quote.
Whatever the size of the Yalding job, R Kenward Plastering Contractors brings the full range of services to Yalding, skimming included, alongside skimming, float and set, tacking, sticking, and the specialist decorative finishes for Yalding homes. Call 07850 161812 today.
Signs You Need Skimming in Yalding
- 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 Yalding
- 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 Yalding
- 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 Yalding FAQs
A skim coat resets the visible surface to new condition, but if cracks are caused by structural movement rather than surface ageing, the underlying cause should be checked first. Most cosmetic cracking in older plaster is resolved permanently by a full skim.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Yalding.
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