Walls ready for anything — paint, paper, whatever you’re planning. Quality skimming throughout Scraptoft that starts with proper assessment and ends with surfaces that perform.
Skimming is skilled work that deserves a skilled tradesman, not the cheapest bidder from a platform race to the bottom. When quality matters more than saving twenty quid, direct contact with a proven plasterer makes sense.
We’ve taken a simpler route.
Our system is straightforward: one trusted plasterer handles skimming work across Scraptoft. When you call or submit a form, it goes straight to them — the same person who’ll turn up and transform your walls.
Re-skimming walls removes years of imperfections and creates fresh, smooth surfaces throughout your property. Old wallpaper damage, filled holes, patchy repairs, and uneven textures vanish beneath professional skim coats applied by skilled tradesmen. Proper preparation, quality materials, and careful technique ensure lasting results — walls that stay smooth, take paint evenly, and look professionally finished for years.
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 re-skimming solves surface problems that paint alone can’t fix. Rough textures, visible repairs, and uneven plaster need proper skim coating to create smooth, consistent walls. Skilled tradesmen assess conditions, prepare surfaces correctly, and apply quality finishes that hide imperfections completely — delivering walls ready for any decorative treatment you’re planning.
Expert ceiling skimming handles textured surfaces that paint alone can’t fix. Artex patterns, stippled finishes, and rough plaster need professional skim coating to create flat, contemporary ceilings. Skilled tradesmen prepare surfaces correctly, apply even coverage overhead, and finish to high standards — ceilings transformed and ready for decoration.
Patch repair skimming blends seamlessly into existing surfaces, making damage invisible without re-plastering entire walls. Holes, cracks, dents, and damaged sections get properly filled, keyed, and skim coated to match surrounding plaster exactly. Skilled plasterers feather edges, match textures, and finish patches so they disappear completely — repairs that stay hidden under any decorative finish you apply.
Professional plasterboard plastering finishes new spaces to high standards ready for decoration. Loft conversions, extensions, and new builds need expert joint treatment and skim coating to create smooth, consistent surfaces. Skilled plasterers tape invisibly, apply even coverage, and finish professionally — walls that look right from day one and stay that way.
Whole room re-skimming delivers total transformation with consistent professional finishes everywhere. Walls and ceilings receive complete attention — unified textures, even coverage, quality results from floor to ceiling. Experienced tradesmen work systematically, creating smooth surfaces that renew entire rooms and make decorating straightforward.
Anyone can spread plaster — fewer can leave it properly flat. Here’s what separates our skimming work from average results across Scraptoft.
Properties near Scraptoft village tend toward solid nine-inch walls with lime plaster. Toward Scraptoft Lane you hit more cavity construction with gypsum. Out near Rural Leicester edge the estates are mostly board. Knowing Scraptoft’s building history makes preparation instinctive.
Some walls need PVA, some need bonding, some just need a wipe down. Ceilings that look sound can be ready to delaminate. We check everything first across Scraptoft — proper assessment prevents the callbacks that rushed preparation causes.
Housing across Scraptoft consists largely of rural cottages and modern housing estates with 2.3m to 2.7m (7.5ft – 8.9ft) ceilings. Specialising in this local stock builds practical expertise — understanding typical wall conditions, common issues, and effective solutions for these specific properties.
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.
First conversation gathers essentials — surface condition, work scope, access requirements, timing preferences. Assessment gets arranged for mutually suitable timing, allowing proper wall inspection and accurate quotation before any commitment.
Assessment means evaluating walls properly — adhesion testing, suction checking, damp investigation, previous repair assessment. The plasterer explains preparation requirements in plain English. Quotes based on real conditions, not phone descriptions.
Jobs get completed properly — thorough preparation, consistent application, finishing while timing allows. Work areas receive full protection, and thorough tidying follows completion. You receive specific guidance about drying requirements, mist coating, and when full decoration can begin.
Practical questions deserve practical answers — preparation requirements, job duration, drying times. Here’s what you need to know about skimming work.
A typical room takes around a day on cooperative surfaces. Wall condition affects timing more than room size — extensive preparation needs stretch schedules significantly. Ceilings add time. Assessment provides realistic duration based on your specific surface condition.
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.
Skim coats are thin finish applications — typically 2-3mm — creating smooth walls over existing surfaces. Plastering includes heavier work like base coats, render, or building thickness on bare masonry. Most domestic re-finishing involves skimming rather than complete replastering.
It depends on paint type and buildup. Thin matt emulsion can receive skim after surface keying. Heavy coatings, gloss finishes, or silk paint cause bonding failures — usually requiring stripping or adhesion agent application. Assessment identifies specific requirements.
Allow surfaces to dry properly before painting — 2-4 days minimum in ventilated rooms, though complete curing takes 2-3 weeks. Apply mist coat first with watered-down emulsion. Early decoration causes peeling and blistering issues.
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Professional skimming operates throughout Scraptoft. Local knowledge of housing types, construction methods, and wall characteristics that determine preparation needs and finishing approaches.
