Surfaces that perform under paint, paper, or any finish you choose. Quality skimming across Livesey — preparation done thoroughly, application done properly, results that show.
Re-skimming a room should be straightforward, but the platform approach complicates everything. Post on Bark and suddenly you’re managing multiple quotes, juggling phone calls, and trying to work out who’s genuine. Direct contact with one trusted plasterer cuts through all that.
Our approach is more straightforward.
One experienced plasterer covers Livesey, and you speak to them directly. No competing quotes, no call centres — just a clean route to the person who’ll skim your walls and deliver smooth, lasting finishes.
Professional plastering encompasses various skimming scenarios. Patch repairs blending into existing surfaces need precision, full re-skims need consistency, and each job benefits from understanding the surface conditions before work begins.
Check through the service details below to see if we’re suited to your job. If yes, reach out — we’ll get back quickly. If no, that’s completely fine — good luck with your project.
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.
Expert ceiling plastering creates flawless overhead surfaces that reflect light evenly and make rooms feel larger. Damaged, textured, or outdated ceilings transform under professional skim coats applied with skill and experience. Consistent coverage, clean edges at coving, and smooth finishing throughout — ceilings that look right and make decorating effortless.
Professional patch skimming restores localised damage without full room replastering. Impact holes, cable chases, and cracked sections respond to targeted repairs that blend perfectly with surrounding plaster. Experienced tradesmen match textures and finishes exactly — patches that disappear completely and save the cost of larger-scale work.
New build plastering finishes fresh plasterboard to smooth, decoration-ready surfaces throughout your property. Extensions, conversions, and new construction all require professional taping, jointing, and skim coating to create seamless walls and ceilings. Experienced plasterers prepare boards correctly, tape joints invisibly, and apply quality skim coats — delivering flawless finishes that make new spaces feel complete.
Complete room skimming unifies wall and ceiling finishes for consistent results throughout your spaces. When surfaces need full attention, professional re-plastering delivers smooth coverage everywhere — same quality walls and ceilings, seamless transitions, flawless finishing. Experienced tradesmen work systematically, transforming tired rooms into fresh, decoration-ready spaces.
Walls that look smooth wet can show every flaw once painted. Here’s how we ensure finishes stay flat under any light throughout Livesey.
Plastering from Balderstone St Leonards Church to Mellor Lane and across to Whalley Road for years teaches you what Livesey walls are actually made of. The Victorian terraces have lime underneath. The inter-war semis have hard pink gypsum. The estates have lightweight board. Each needs handling differently.
Walls stripped back to brick, ceilings with Artex underneath, patch repairs that need blending, new plasterboard waiting for its first coat — we handle the full range across Livesey. Each surface type needs different preparation, and getting that wrong ruins everything that follows.
The typical Livesey home — stone farmhouses or modern detached with 2.4m to 2.8m (7.9ft – 9.2ft) ceilings — has walls we’ve skimmed hundreds of times. That repetition builds instinct about what preparation works, what problems to check for, and where shortcuts cause failures.
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.
Initial chat covers the essentials — current wall condition, work scope, any known problems. The plasterer asks about previous finishes, room usage, and preparation access. Assessment gets booked for convenient mutual timing to inspect surfaces properly before quoting.
Wall inspection covers everything relevant — structural soundness, surface adhesion, previous repair quality, moisture levels. The plasterer explains preparation needs in plain terms. Pricing reflects what your walls actually require, not generic per-metre rates.
Skimming follows correct sequence — preparation, coating, finishing. Work areas receive adequate protection throughout. Thorough tidying happens after completion. Clear guidance addresses drying stages, mist coat timing, and realistic decoration readiness timelines.
The usual skimming queries — how walls get prepared, how long it takes, when paint goes on. Straightforward answers, no jargon.
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.
It depends on current wall condition. Well-bonded existing plaster takes skim coats directly after proper keying. Delaminated areas need stripping. Multiple thick coats may require removal. Assessment determines what preparation your specific walls actually need.
Skimming applies thin finish coats over prepared surfaces — creating smooth walls from existing plaster. Plastering includes thicker applications like base coats on bare walls, rendering, or depth building. Typical home re-finishing means skimming over what’s there, not starting from scratch.
Some painted walls skim directly, others need preparation. Matt emulsion over sound plaster takes skim after keying. Gloss, silk, or heavy paint buildup creates adhesion issues — often requiring stripping or bonding agent application. Assessment identifies what your painted walls specifically need.
Drying depends on thickness, ventilation, temperature. Surface usually ready within 2-4 days for mist coating, complete curing takes longer. Diluted emulsion first seals new plaster properly. Early decoration causes adhesion problems.
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Coverage includes all locations throughout Livesey. Quality finishes from plasterers who understand local properties — construction eras, surface types, preparation requirements — not guesswork.
