A fresh skim is the difference between a wall the painter fights and one they just roll. W. Parham Plastering re-skims tired walls and ceilings, plasters full rooms, patches damp damage and makes good after rewires and knock-throughs, all left flat, smooth and polished ready to decorate.
Tired, cracked or over-painted walls taken back and re-skimmed, or full rooms plastered from board, all left flat, smooth and polished.
Ceilings skimmed flat and smooth, archways and curved reveals worked by hand so the lines stay true.
Damp damage, ceiling cracks, knock-throughs and make-goods after rewires and plumbing, blended into the existing wall.
Edges cut in clean and corners run sharp, so there is nothing for the decorator to chase when they follow on.
New plaster needs to dry right through before it is painted, usually a few days to a couple of weeks depending on the weather, the room and how many coats went on. We will tell you what to expect and the mist coat to start with.
Yes. We flatten stipple and swirl textured ceilings and skim them smooth, either over the top where the surface is sound or after taking the worst off first. You end up with a flat ceiling ready to paint.
Both. We take on single re-skims and patch repairs as happily as full houses, new extensions and whole renovations. Tell us the rooms and we will quote the lot.
Send a few details and a rough idea of the work and we will come back to you to arrange a look. Free quotes across Essex.