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Seriously Smooth Plasterers
Skimming
The team at Plastering Rochdale are highly skilled in the art of skimming. It's generally thought of as one of trickiest plastering skills to master and if done badly it can look worse than the damage it's supposed to be fixing. We think the best option is to choose an experienced professional to do the job so you know you're getting a quality finish! A Handy Guide to Skimming A skim is a thin layer of plaster that is applied to plastered walls or ceilings to provide a smooth flat surface. It has a very fine texture and feels even and level to the touch. A skim coat is used either as the top finishing coat on top of newly laid plaster, or as a new surface on existing plaster to smooth over any damages or cracks. If the old plaster underneath is essentially sound and has been well prepared, a skim coat will make it look like new again. A skimming layer is roughly around 2mm thick which is usually enough to hide most scratches and dents caused by wear and tear. It also provides the ideal smooth finish required for painting or wallpapering. For a skim layer to look perfect, the surface underneath must be well prepared. A skim coat can be applied to a painted wall, but this is only recommended if the paint is sound and not loose or peeling. Usually, the wall will need to be sanded down first to provide a good key for the skim. The surface needs to be closely examined before work begins and any significant imperfections or faults will need to be filled and sanded. Loose and crumbling areas of plaster must be either fixed or removed. It is also vital to check whether the existing plaster is firmly affixed to the underlying structure so the extra weight of the new layer does not cause new damage. A layer of PVA can also be applied to the surface using a roller prior to the skim coat being applied to help it adhere to the original layer. With the correct preparation in place the skim will look excellent. If it is done incorrectly, it may end up looking worse than before you started. It is therefore important to get good advice on whether it is best to skim a surface or whether a complete re-plaster would be more suitable. People will often try to skim a wall or ceiling hoping to save time and money, but quickly discover that the finished result is ruined by the inadequate plasterwork underneath. Unfortunately this can only be remedied by removal of all the plaster and starting afresh. A good skim layer by an experienced and conscientious plasterer can can make an old wall look brand new. Any room can be transformed to look fresh and modern at far less cost than a full re-plastering. This is particularly important where walls or ceilings are to be painted rather than papered where any imperfections in plasterwork would be readily seen. Plastering Rochdale are pleased to have a great team of skilled skimming professionals with years of experience and knowledge under their belts. Most walls in your home will likely only require a skim rather than a full re-plaster and we will always provide you with an honest assessment of what can be done and how much it will cost. Give us a call on the number above or contact us through our form and let's discuss your project. We can provide you with a no-obligation quote and will always try to match or beat any previous quote you may have already had. Don't risk attempting a home repair that may look worse than the damage you tried to fix! Get Plastering Rochdale in and be proud of your new smooth modern walls and ceilings. |
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Five Star Reviews
The Difference is Amazing
I've gone from the 1970s rooms to swish modern rooms in just a few days. I can't believe the difference having my walls skimmed has made. I can't wait to have friends round now. Lucy Whately Rochdale |
Cheaper Than We Thought
Plastering Rochdale advised us that we only need a skim to hide all the damage in our hallway. The end result was much cheaper than we planned for and the result is wonderful! Mr and Mrs J T Griffiths Rochdale |
Simply Brilliant
When we bought our house we thought we'd need to replaster it all. Plastering Rochdale said the upstairs rooms only needed skimming. This has saved us lots of money and looks amazing. John and Mina Rochdale |
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