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​Skimming

​At Plastering Swansea, we have a team skilled in general plastering, and also in skimming. If in doubt, give us a call and we can advise on the most appropriate option for your project.

Skimming is the application of a thin layer of plaster over the original finish, after the appropriate preparation, with the intention of creating a silky smooth layer, ready for the application of paint. It can be used on existing walls, or ceilings, and onto plasterboards. It can be quicker than completely replastering a wall

Before skimming a surface, time must be taken to properly prepare the surface. The result will depend on the quality of that preparation. Any loose material must be removed, to allow a strong surface for adhesion. The brickwork must be clean and dry. Only then can the skim be applied. 
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It’s also possible to skim a painted wall, as long as the paint is in good condition. There is no need to remove the paint, unless its flaking or peeling. In that case, it will need rubbing down first. 

A layer of plaster skim is usually 2-3mm thick, so will completely cover minor surface imperfections. And bigger imperfections will require preparation work before the skim is applied. 

Skimming is often considered to be the pinnacle of the plasterers art. Its difficult. Extremely difficult. A skim should have a perfect, mirror-like finish. It should have a sheen as it reflects the light. This is extremely skilled and takes many years to achieve. It certainly can’t be learned from a book or a YouTube video. 

Please call us, or complete the contact form, and we can discuss your project and give you a competitive no obligation quote.
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Skimming 

I was going to have my walls completely replastered, but Plastering Swansea suggested a skim would be fine. They prepped the walls really well, and the results are amazing. I'm really pleased.   

CTT
Swansea

Glad I called them

I bought my first house. A terrace in the city centre. It was worse than I thought. the walls were terrible and one company said I needed all new plaster. But Plastering Swansea suggested a skim, as long as the preparation was done well. And wow. Its brilliant.

Jane W
Swansea

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Ceilings

I knew I needed the ceilings doing when a bit fell off and just missed me. Plastering Swansea were brilliant. They did it quicker than I though, and did a really great job. No complaints

Steve Dent
Neath

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