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Skimming and Wall Finishing in Sidcup, in West Kingsdown, and in all Surrounding Areas

Transform cracked and uneven walls, and Artex coverings, to create a perfectly smooth finish that is ready to decorate. We can offer the services of a plasterer in any location across Kent, Medway or South East London. Progress Plastering uses approved materials from BAUMIT and delivers skimming and wall finishing work that goes on to last.

Our plasterers form the backbone of our company and uphold excellent ratings of 9.97 on Checkatrade, a review website for tradespeople.

Individual areas covered by our plastering company include:

Bexleyheath | Bickley | Blackfen | Bromley | Dartford | Orpington | Petts Wood | Sevenoaks | Sidcup | West Kingsdown

Each skimming and wall finishing job combines high-end products with 20 years of hands-on experience and a desire to bring surfaces back to pristine condition. Charlie and his team of plasterers can level, repair and finish walls to produce a flawless, paint-ready finish.

You can also choose from a range of plastering services, to include:

  • Hardwall Bonding
  • Basecoat Plaster
  • Artex Covering and Removal

You can read reviews from our previous customers on this website.

Assessment and Quotation

Progress Plastering inspects for wall construction and will identify dampness issues in the existing finish before compiling a quotation for skimming and wall finishing with labour and materials included.

Preparation and Skimming

Our plasterers key, repair and prime the substrate before applying a thin wall finishing plaster with the joints feathered professionally to leave an even finish that is prepared for painting or decorating.

Inspection and Handover

Once cured, we check skimming and wall finishing work for blemishes, sanding back where needed using dust control measures so the room is left clean. We then discuss the next steps to take when decorating.

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Skimming and Wall Finishing Services

Precision workmanship includes removal of imperfections and hairline cracks, or an Artex covering, so the substrate is ready to accept a paint or wallpapered finish. Because we use approved BAUMIT products and are highly rated on Checkatrade, you can choose services knowing work will be undertaken by a skilled and local team of plasterers.

Charlie and his personnel arrive on time, cover floors and furniture to protect them, and undertake skimming and wall finishing to a high standard with waste removed daily so a property always stays clean.

What We Do

Skimming is a skilled application, consisting of thin wall finishing coats over the existing plaster, plasterboard or texture. Because we only use BAUMIT products, or finishes from British Gypsum, an uneven area is levelled, the hairline cracks filled, and a uniform surface produced so the decorator can then finish the walls with confidence.

If needed, our plastering company undertakes small repairs, installs beads and completes the sanding work to deliver a durable outcome.

Skimming

Skimming and wall finishing is the best choice for rooms with uneven original plaster, Artex coverings you would like to remove, a lath-and-plaster wall with minor defects, or drylining needing a polished finish. For major structural repairs, or for a basecoat replacement, we may suggest works such as hardwall bonding or full replastering.

Costs will be included in your free, no-obligation quotation.

Services extend into all parts of Kent, Medway and South East London including locations such as Bexleyheath, Bickley, Blackfen, Bromley, Dartford, Orpington, Petts Wood, Sevenoaks, Sidcup, West Kingsdown and more. Call us on 07867 426124 to request initial visits to site.

Frequently-Asked Questions

Prior to starting skimming or wall finishing work, our customers can learn more about what each job will entail. Here, we answer the most frequently-asked questions received from those who are considering a service from our plasterers and renderers for the very first time.

If you have questions of your own, do not hesitate to contact us.

Drying times vary based on coat thicknesses, on room ventilation and on the finish. Thinner skimming and wall finishing requires several days to cure but these timings reduce if we are working within well-ventilated spaces or applying product to drylining or plasterboard.

We advise on drying times during handover so that you can organise a decorator in due course, or will recommend you a local tradesperson.

Yes. In fact, skimming is the standard solution for Artex coverings, and also for lightly-textured surfaces. Flaking Artex, or a severe texture, may require removal or stabilisation techniques used first.

We determine what is needed during an initial onsite inspection.

Skimming and wall finishing can hide hairline cracks or blemishes in a surface but we would need to resolve issues related to active damp or structural movement first by identifying causes during a survey.

Solutions include remedial prepping or advice on trade specialists.

Definitely. We can finish drylining or plasterboard, and tape joints to decorator finishes using compounds and plasters. If the substrate has an irregular finish, we apply an additional bonding coat first.

These coats ensure good adhesion and the smoothest results.

Because we use materials from BAUMIT for skimming and wall finishing work and follow manufacturer guidance, all products used come with a warranty and we will also back our workmanship by guaranteeing it.

Should there be snags or other issues, we will address them. You can find information on guarantees and warranties in our free quotation.

For skimming and wall finishing in Sidcup, West Kingsdown and the surrounding areas, call 07867 426124.