The foundation for good decoration is properly skimmed walls. Professional plastering throughout Lisburn that creates flat surfaces, even coverage, and finishes built to last.
Posting skimming jobs online generates responses but not necessarily the right ones. Some quote low to win work then find extras, others quote high hoping you won’t check. Working directly with an established tradesman avoids the games.
We’ve taken a simpler route.
One reliable plasterer covers Lisburn. When you need skimming done properly, you reach them directly — the same person responds, attends, and completes quality work without platform complications.
Skim coat plastering suits different purposes. Finishing new extensions differs from refreshing tired rooms, and each situation needs its own preparation approach — identifying what’s required ensures smooth, durable surfaces ready for decoration.
Have a look below at what’s included in our skimming service. If it covers your situation, get in touch and we’ll respond fast. If not, that’s absolutely fine — thanks for your time.
Our Skimming Services in Lisburn
Professional wall plastering delivers smooth, lasting finishes that transform your living spaces. Rough or damaged surfaces get properly prepared and coated with quality skim plaster, creating flat walls ready for any decorative treatment. Attention to detail around light switches, corners, and edges ensures professional results throughout — surfaces that look right and perform well for years.
Smooth ceiling finishes require specialist skimming skills that experienced plasterers develop over years of overhead work. Gravity works against ceiling plastering, making technique crucial for consistent, lasting results. Professional skim coats transform textured, damaged, or outdated ceilings into flat surfaces that reflect light evenly — rooms feel brighter, bigger, and more modern.
Professional plaster patching restores damaged sections to original condition without disrupting entire walls. Holes, cracks, and impact damage get filled, prepared, and skim coated to match surrounding surfaces exactly. Skilled blending and feathering ensure repairs become invisible — cost-effective fixes that deliver seamless results ready for any decorative finish.
Professional plasterboard finishing transforms raw boards into smooth, paintable surfaces ready for decoration. New extensions, garage conversions, and loft rooms all need expert taping, jointing, and skimming to create seamless walls. Skilled plasterers work systematically — proper joint preparation, consistent skim application, quality finishing — delivering new-build quality throughout.
Whole room skimming creates unified smooth finishes that transform how spaces look and feel. Complete wall and ceiling coverage ensures consistent quality throughout — no patchy repairs, no texture mismatches, just seamless results everywhere. Professional plasterers work systematically, delivering even coverage and clean finishing that makes decorating effortless.
Anyone can spread plaster — fewer can leave it properly flat. Here’s what separates our skimming work from average results across Lisburn.
From Lisburn Cathedral to Irish Linen Centre and out to Castle Gardens, we’ve worked on Lisburn’s full housing range. That teaches you what preparation to expect before arriving — which areas have solid walls, where to expect blown plaster, what the original builders used.
Kitchen walls after tile removal, bedroom ceilings hiding Artex, hallways with a century of wallpaper paste — every surface has history that affects how plaster behaves. We read that history properly across Lisburn before picking up a trowel.
Local housing comprises mainly Victorian terraced and Modern housing estates, 2.5m to 2.7m (8.2ft – 8.9ft) ceiling heights. Familiarity with these exact property types means recognising wall conditions quickly and applying proven preparation approaches rather than guessing.
Your message connects straight to the local plasterer — someone who can talk sensibly about existing surfaces, preparation requirements, and what’s actually involved in achieving smooth walls. No script readers, just trade knowledge.
Your message connects straight to the local plasterer — someone who can talk sensibly about existing surfaces, preparation requirements, and what’s actually involved in achieving smooth walls. No script readers, just trade knowledge.
On-site evaluation means hands-on wall assessment — tapping surfaces, testing adhesion, checking for damp, noting inconsistencies. The plasterer explains findings and preparation requirements. Pricing reflects genuine surface condition, not optimistic assumptions.
Jobs proceed methodically — surface prep, plaster application, skilled finishing. Protection covers surrounding areas throughout work. Complete tidying follows. You receive practical guidance about drying times, emulsion misting requirements, and decoration scheduling.
The common skimming questions — how surfaces get prepared, how long jobs take, when painting can happen. Straight answers, kept simple.
How long does skimming a room take?
A typical room with reasonable walls takes around a day to complete. Surface condition affects timing more than room size — walls needing stripping, bonding, or extensive prep work add time. Ceiling skimming alongside walls adds half a day typically. Assessment provides accurate scheduling for your specific surfaces.
Do my walls need stripping back before skimming?
Some do, some don’t — existing condition decides. Sound plaster gets keyed and skimmed over. Hollow-sounding blown areas need removing. Multiple heavy coats might require stripping back. Assessment reveals what preparation your surfaces genuinely require.
What’s the difference between plastering and skimming?
Skim coats are thin finish layers — 2-3mm typically — applied over existing surfaces to create smooth walls. Plastering covers heavier applications including base coats on masonry, render work, or building depth. Most domestic work involves skimming existing plaster rather than full replastering.
Can you skim over painted walls?
Depends on the paint situation. Thin matt emulsion takes skim after keying preparation. Thick coatings, gloss finishes, or silk paint prevent proper adhesion — usually needing removal or bonding agent application. Assessment identifies requirements for your specific surfaces.
How long before I can paint after skimming?
Allow 2-4 days minimum for surface drying in well-ventilated rooms, longer for complete curing. New plaster needs mist coat first — diluted matt emulsion seals the porous surface for proper paint adhesion. Rushing decoration risks peeling and blistering.
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Skimming services cover all areas throughout Lisburn. Local plasterers who understand the housing stock — Victorian lime, post-war gypsum, modern board — and what preparation each property type actually needs.
BT17, BT27, BT28, BT29, BT67
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