The finish shows the skill — and rushed work shows too. Quality skimming throughout Londonderry from plasterers who understand preparation, timing, and what makes skim coats last.
When walls need re-skimming, the platform model adds friction where there shouldn’t be any. Multiple enquiries, coordinated site visits, competitive pricing games — all for a straightforward plastering job. Direct contact streamlines everything.
We keep things direct.
We assign one reliable skimming specialist to Londonderry. Contact goes directly to them — no middlemen, no quoting competitions. Just the person who’ll attend your property and deliver professional skim coats.
Professional skimming addresses different surface needs. Damaged areas requiring patching need careful blending, full walls need consistent application, and ceilings need appropriate technique — skilled assessment leads to quality outcomes.
Take a look at what we do below. If you think we’re a good match for your walls, get in touch. If not, no hard feelings — thanks for stopping by.
Our Skimming Services in Londonderry
Expert wall skimming creates lasting smooth finishes that transform tired rooms into fresh, modern spaces. Damaged plaster, rough render, and patchy surfaces respond to professional re-skimming that delivers flat, even walls throughout. Quality preparation, skilled application, and attention to finishing details ensure results that look right, last well, and make decorating simple.
Re-skimming ceilings delivers smooth surfaces that transform room aesthetics completely. Textured patterns, visible repairs, and water staining disappear beneath flat skim coats that reflect light evenly. Professional ceiling work demands specific skills — working overhead, managing materials, finishing seamlessly — delivering results that modernise homes and simplify decorating.
Repair skimming handles localised wall damage efficiently without requiring full room re-plastering. Holes from shelving, cracks from movement, and damage from removed tiles all respond to professional patching that blends seamlessly. Skilled tradesmen prepare surfaces properly, apply skim coats that match, and finish so repairs become invisible — targeted fixes that save time and money.
New construction plastering delivers smooth finishes on freshly installed plasterboard throughout your project. Kitchen extensions, loft conversions, and new builds all require professional jointing, taping, and skimming to create walls ready for decoration. Quality preparation and skilled application ensure seamless surfaces that won’t crack or show joints over time.
Full room skimming transforms entire spaces with consistent smooth finishes across all walls and ceilings. Complete re-plastering creates uniform surfaces throughout — no mismatched textures, no patchy areas, just seamless results from floor to ceiling. Professional plasterers work room by room, ensuring consistent coverage and quality finishing that makes decorating straightforward and results impressive.
Cheap skimming costs more when you’re repainting rippled walls a year later. Here’s the detail on our quality-first approach across Londonderry.
Properties around Derry City Walls were mostly built pre-war — lime plaster, lath ceilings, solid walls. Near St Columbs Cathedral the fifties estates dominate. Toward Peace Bridge it’s newer construction. Each era across Londonderry needs different preparation approaches.
Suction that varies across a single wall, corners where old meets new, areas where previous coats are failing — these complications appear constantly. Solving them properly across Londonderry separates lasting finishes from early failures.
For the most part Victorian terraced and Georgian townhouses make up most of Londonderry, typically with 2.5m to 2.8m (8.2ft – 9.2ft) ceilings. Those building types share common features — similar construction eras, comparable materials, predictable issues. Understanding the patterns improves every job.
Your call reaches the plasterer who’ll actually skim your walls — not an office worker reading from a script. You discuss surface conditions, room layouts, and realistic timelines with someone who’s spent years reading walls and knows what questions matter.
Your call reaches the plasterer who’ll actually skim your walls — not an office worker reading from a script. You discuss surface conditions, room layouts, and realistic timelines with someone who’s spent years reading walls and knows what questions matter.
Assessment includes thorough surface checking — hollow spots, suction differences, failed previous coats, damp indicators. You’ll know what preparation’s required before work begins. Clear quotes follow, based on actual wall condition rather than estimates from descriptions.
Plastering gets completed properly — correct preparation, consistent application, careful finishing. Protection covers work areas throughout, and thorough tidying follows. Clear guidance covers drying stages, when emulsion misting should happen, and realistic decoration timelines.
The same queries come up before most skimming jobs — surface preparation, job duration, drying periods. Here’s the no-nonsense answers.
How long does skimming a room take?
Standard room skimming typically takes a day on reasonable surfaces. Problem walls needing serious preparation extend timing considerably. Ceiling inclusion adds hours. Surface condition varies hugely between properties — assessment provides accurate scheduling for your specific walls.
Do my walls need stripping back before skimming?
Not automatically — it depends what’s underneath. Good plaster that’s firmly attached just needs preparing and coating. Problem areas — hollow sections, loose coats, heavy buildup — need stripping. Assessment determines requirements for your specific walls.
What’s the difference between plastering and skimming?
Skimming means applying thin finish coats over existing plaster. Full plastering involves heavier work — base coats on brick or block, render layers, building depth where needed. Typical home work involves re-skimming surfaces rather than starting from bare masonry.
Can you skim over painted walls?
Depends on what paint and how much. Thin matt emulsion takes skim after keying preparation. Thick layers, gloss finishes, or silk coatings cause adhesion problems — usually requiring removal or bonding agent application. Assessment identifies the right approach for your surfaces.
How long before I can paint after skimming?
New skim needs drying time — typically 2-4 days for surface drying, weeks for complete curing. Mist coat first using diluted matt emulsion to seal porous surfaces. Then proper painting follows. Rushing decoration risks adhesion failure and paint defects.
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Skimming work covers the complete Londonderry region. Local understanding of property construction, typical plaster conditions, and preparation methods that suit these specific housing types.
Ballynagard, Belmont, Bishop Street, Bogside, Brandywell, Caw, City Centre, Claudy, Creggan Estate, Creggan, Culmore, Drumahoe, Eglinton, Fountain, Galliagh, Gobnascale, Greysteel, Lincoln Courts, New Buildings, Park, Pennyburn, Rosemount, Shantallow, Strathfoyle, The Foyle, Top of the Hill, Waterside
BT47, BT48
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