Surfaces that perform under paint, paper, or any finish you choose. Quality skimming across Craigiebank — preparation done thoroughly, application done properly, results that show.
Skimming quotes vary wildly across platforms because pricing depends on who needs the work. You end up comparing apples with oranges while plasterers compete on price rather than quality. One reliable tradesman with fair, consistent rates makes more sense.
Our approach is more straightforward.
Craigiebank has one dedicated skimming specialist. When your walls need refinishing, you contact them directly — and that’s who turns up to deliver smooth, paintable surfaces. Simple, reliable, quality-focused.
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.
Check out the information below to see if we cover what you need. If it matches your situation, get in contact. If not, no worries at all — thanks for having a look.
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 eliminates textured patterns that date properties and make decorating difficult. Stipple, swirl, bark, and other Artex finishes vanish beneath professional skim coats, leaving smooth surfaces ready for paint. Skilled ceiling work requires experience — working overhead, managing drying times, avoiding joins — delivering flat finishes that transform room appearances.
Seamless plaster repairs require skilled blending technique that makes patches invisible on finished walls. Damage from removed fittings, accidental impacts, and minor cracking gets properly prepared and skim coated to match existing surfaces. Professional plasterers understand feathering, texture matching, and finishing — delivering repairs that disappear completely under paint or wallpaper.
Quality plasterboard finishing completes construction projects with smooth, decoration-ready surfaces throughout. Extensions, loft rooms, and garage conversions all need professional taping and skimming to transform raw boards into finished walls. Skilled plasterers deliver seamless results — invisible joints, consistent coverage, professional finishing — spaces ready for decorating.
Full room skimming creates fresh, unified spaces with consistent smooth finishes across all surfaces. Comprehensive coverage ensures walls and ceilings match perfectly — no texture variations, no patchy areas, just seamless results throughout. Professional plasterers transform rooms completely, delivering even quality that makes decorating effortless.
Smooth walls aren’t luck — they’re preparation meeting technique meeting timing. Here’s what goes into our skimming across Craigiebank.
Properties near Craigie Primary School tend toward solid nine-inch walls with lime plaster. Toward St Peters Church you hit more cavity construction with gypsum. Out near Craigie Park the estates are mostly board. Knowing Craigiebank’s building history makes preparation instinctive.
Walls after wallpaper stripping that stripped plaster too, ceilings with nicotine staining beneath, patches where old and new plaster meet — problem surfaces need solving before skimming starts. We find the problems first throughout Craigiebank.
Locally traditional sandstone tenement flats and post-war and modern housing estates properties dominate Craigiebank, generally 2.5m to 2.7m (8.2ft – 8.9ft) to the ceiling. Years skimming this specific housing builds instinct about wall behaviour, typical conditions, and preparation approaches that deliver lasting results.
When you get in touch, the tradesman answers — same person who’ll assess your surfaces and apply the skim coats. Conversations about wall condition, preparation needs, and finishing standards happen with someone qualified to give proper answers.
Conversation focuses on understanding the job — current surface state, scope of work, access considerations. Assessment gets booked at convenient timing to inspect walls thoroughly and provide clear, accurate pricing.
Assessment means examining walls properly — testing adhesion, checking suction, spotting blown areas, assessing previous plaster quality. Clear explanation of preparation needs follows. Pricing reflects genuine surface requirements, not guesses from photographs.
Jobs happen professionally — thorough prep, even application, timely finishing work. Furniture and floors get protected properly, and comprehensive cleanup follows. You receive specific advice about drying periods, mist coating, and when full decorating can start.
Before plastering starts, most people want the same information — preparation, timelines, decoration timing. Here’s the clear, simple detail.
Duration depends on what the walls need, not just room dimensions. Sound surfaces needing simple re-skimming complete faster than blown plaster requiring strip-back. Standard bedroom typically takes a day on good walls, longer with preparation complications. You’ll receive realistic timing after surface inspection.
Surface condition governs preparation requirements. Well-bonded existing plaster takes skim coats directly. Blown sections need removal. Thick previous coats sometimes require stripping. Assessment identifies what your walls actually need rather than assuming worst-case scenarios.
Skim finishing means thin coats — 2-3mm — applied to create smooth surfaces over existing plaster. Full plastering involves heavier work: base coats on brick, render layers, or building thickness where needed. Most domestic jobs involve skimming existing surfaces rather than complete replastering.
Depends on the paint and what’s beneath. Thin matt emulsion over good plaster skims after proper keying preparation. Thick paint layers, gloss finishes, or silk coatings prevent proper adhesion — usually needing removal or bonding treatment. Assessment determines requirements for your surfaces.
Standard skimming dries surface-ready in 2-4 days typically, though full cure extends weeks. Mist coat application first — watered-down matt emulsion sealing porous surfaces — before proper decoration. Insufficient drying causes paint failures.
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Services extend throughout Craigiebank for quality plastering. Local understanding of housing stock, original construction types, and preparation methods that achieve smooth, lasting finishes.
