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Miro gave me a fair price and had a slot so could do the work next day. He did an excellent job and was polite, clean and tidy. Had a short lunch break and was finished mid afternoon. Would recommend.
Richard
Brilliant, very nice man and did a very good job
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GM Plasterers did a very good job for us. Quickly and up to a high standard.
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Whether you want to flatten dated textured ceilings, cover up fusty old wall patterns, or create a perfectly smooth canvas for decorating, professional plaster skimming instantly transforms your interior. To guarantee a fresh, quality finish without visible bumps or trowel marks, Rated People connects you with skilled local plasterers. Post your job for free today to get tailored quotes from trusted tradespeople.
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What can a plaster skimming specialist help with?
Plaster skimming involves applying a wafer-thin finishing coat (just 1–2mm deep) that requires meticulous timing and painstaking care. A professional plasterer handles the entire process to ensure a pristine surface. Their core services include:
- Wall and ceiling re-skimming: Transforming drab or uneven surfaces into smooth, modern spaces ready for painting or wallpapering.
- Overboarding and skimming: Fixing new plasterboard sheets directly over damaged lath-and-plaster or artex ceilings, then skimming over the top for a flat, modern finish.
- Multi-surface preparation: Applying high-grip bonding agents or specialised primers to ensure the new skim layer adheres flawlessly without peeling or cracking.
How much does plaster skimming cost?
The overall cost to skim a room typically depends on the total surface area, whether the ceiling is included, and the condition of the existing walls. While a full, back-to-brick plastering job requires multiple backing coats, a straightforward re-skim is faster and more cost-effective. In the UK, average costs include:
- Small room re-skim (e.g., 2m x 2m): £440 to £550, covering labour and materials.
- Medium room re-skim (e.g., 3m x 3m): £480 to £700, including all walls.
- Ceiling-only skimming: Typically ranges from £250 to £450 depending on the room size.
- Average cost per square metre: Expect to pay between £15 to £25 per m2 for standard finishing coats.
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What are the different types of skimming plaster professionals use?
Choosing the right material is essential to prevent the new surface from flaking or crumbling. Professional plasterers select specific products based on the background surface:
- Multi-finish plaster: The most popular and versatile finishing plaster, ideal for skimming over sand-and-cement backing coats, existing walls, or new plasterboard.
- Board-finish plaster: Engineered specifically for low-suction surfaces like plasterboard, providing excellent adhesion and a smooth finish.
- Tough-finish plaster: A heavy-duty option designed for high-traffic areas like hallways and schools, offering extra resistance to everyday knocks and bumps.
- PVA-less plaster: A specialised product designed to grip directly to walls without needing a preliminary coat of PVA adhesive.
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Other plaster skimming FAQ's
Why do I need a base coat or mist coat before painting fresh plaster?
Freshly skimmed plaster is incredibly thirsty and highly absorbent. If you apply standard emulsion straight out of the tub, the dry plaster will rapidly suck the moisture out of the paint, causing it to flake and peel off. To prevent this, your tradesperson will recommend applying a mist coat, a heavily diluted layer of cheap matt white paint mixed with water, which seals the surface and creates a perfect bond for your final topcoats.
How long does a new plaster skim coat take to dry fully?
A standard 2mm plaster skim coat typically takes 2 to 5 days to dry completely, depending on the room's ventilation, heating, and the ambient weather. As it dries, the plaster will change color from a dark, wet brown to a uniform light pink. You must wait until the pink stage is completely uniform before applying any paint or wallpaper.
What should I ask a plasterer before they start work on my home?
To protect your property and avoid unexpected fees, ask these key questions before hiring: Does your quote include the cost of all materials and protective floor coverings? Will you handle the removal and disposal of any old, loose plaster? Are you fully covered by active public liability insurance?
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We are a Plymouth based construction company headed up by a Chartered Construction Manager. We offer a full range of construction services from smaller works to complete new build and refurbishments. You'll find us to be efficient, friendly and professional in all of our work and always aim to make sure our customers get exactly what they expect.
I am a fully qualified kitchen and bathroom fitter with 15 years experience.I have been doing and I do work mainly kitchen fittings for the biggest builders in UK,like Barrat Homes,Barkeleys and Redrow all around London.
A professional, friendly and efficient fitter. Would thoroughly recommend. Very helpful when dealing with the issues caused by Wren (nice kitchen but delivered wrong pieces). Genti knew exactly what to do and flexed around this.
Constructpedia LTD
Plaster Skimming
It’s hard to choose the proper construction company when you have so many options, so which one is the one you are looking for? In an over-saturated market we are trying to make the difference by being professional, involved and confident.
Atom Design & Build LTD
Plaster Skimming
With over 25 years experience Atom Design and Build are the perfect choice for your next project. With an inhouse team we cover all trades from the ground up foundations through to the final touches with the decorating. If your looking to undertake a New Build, Extension,Loft conversion, refurbishment or even just a new kitchen or Bathroom please get in touch and we will see how we can help you. We pride ourselves on doing things right and doing things well. Fully insured and a multitude of glowing references from previous clients.
J COSTELLO BUILDING
Plaster Skimming
I have been working in the trade for over 15 years right through from drainage and groundworks, to plastering and completion. In more recent years I have mainly focused on small one off, bespoke new build houses where detail and client satisfaction are paramount.
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We take on all aspects of plastering work from artex removal ceiling replacements re-skims rendering we are Manchester based And work within greater Manchester
For 30 years ran a team restoring and refurbishing 100k to 1 Million contracts . Problem solving, Supervising other trades. I have now decided its time to slow down and be more hands on once again. My knowledge of the building trade is comprehensive.
Couldn't recommend more. Kept me updated throughout the whole process, the work looks fantastic. Cleaned up after and very polite and easy to deal with! Not a number I'll delete from my phone
spartan plasterinhg &proprty mantanance fper all your plastering needs ive been in the building trade for 20 years and plastering for 18 i work in private section so most of my woirk consists of working in cliants houses i work to a very heigh standerd and very clean working area with job and custemer satisfaction im very happy in my trade i also renovate propery aswell as mantanance
Very good job left place clean and tidy
We are a family business, under the ownership of myself and my wife. I am a skilled tradesman with over 19 years in the industry. We are the ‘new age’ of building; We show up, we are polite, we are tidy, we communicate and we deliver great results.
Rhodes builders were 1 of 10 companies who quoted on our extension. Josh was only 1 of 2 that we considered giving the job too. The other was similar on price, the other 7 or 8 either didn't provide prices, didn't bring a tape measure or simply didn't follow up when they said that they would. Josh was reliable, arrived on time, when he said he would & from the first day to the last did everything that he said he would. A small company, Josh had 3 other people working with him. We're very happy. Excellent.
Building and renovation has been in operation for nearly 20 years.we have nearly 30 years in the construction industry. Cover almost any job in general building.
Reliable, friendly team. Very happy with completed job.
Smarter Home Systems. Family run business with over 30 years experience in the industry. We want to be your last quote, for first class home improvements. All works considered, with a no obligation quote service. FENSA approved Installers.
Very pleased with newly installed sliding patio doors. The 2 gentlemen who installed it, were polite,friendly and helpful. They left the area clean and tidy. There was a slight problem with the lock, and they duly reported it to Louis Harbison. He came today to replace it but the barrel of the lock seems ok now. He is keeping the replacement barrel in case I have any more trouble. I would recommend this company for any work to be done
Exstentoin rendering plastering home improvement repointing Stonemasonry
Professional job done to a great standard at a reasonable price by 2 lovely guys who turned up on time cleaned up after themselves every day and finished the job in the time scale they quoted will be using them for any future jobs and would recommend them
Self employed roofer and builder . All work carried out to a very high standard . Very honest and reliable . Prices are very competitive .
I am a local tradesman with 25 years of experience in the building and plastering industry. I have a great, reliable team behind me who are not only friendly and professional but will also finish every job to the highest standard possible.
Really happy with the work carried out. Any issues I raised were dealt with and any snagging I needed addressing were resolved. Would recommend Luke and his company and use him again.
Do you want the team that will improve your interiors to have a good work ethic and be detail-oriented? Look no further – at Altun building and Renovation, our goal is to go the extra mile and deliver excellent results of the finest quality. We provide a range of home improvement services that make your home more comfortable and spacious than before. With over 12 years in the industry, we are proud of our progress and in our commitment to ensuring our clients are never disappointed. From room extensions to kitchen renovations and from plastering to painting, tiling and everything in between, our abilities and expertise mean that we can make your dream home a firm possibility. Our comprehensive services can cater to any need and we work with rigorous attention to detail. Right from when you first contact us, we ensure a stress-free and reliable service with your every need taken care of. There won’t be any delays or misunderstandings nor will we ever go beyond the budget. Instead, you will find an efficient and friendly service from a team that isn’t afraid of long hours or challenging projects. Our rates are reasonable.Please contact us for a detailed chat and we hope to work on your project soon.
We were well please with Utim, his professionilsm, courtesy, promptness, his attituded to do the job right. We would recommend him, if we need work done in the future we will give him first refusal.
Based in historic Nottingham, the skilled, passionate team have a variety of knowledge, energy and the creativity required to bring home owners', architects' and interior designers' ideas to life. Our first project dates back to 1980s, we have seen many changes over the years and have always delivered beyond the status quo. The services we offer range from small bathroom or kitchen renovations to entire house development - no concept is too complex! We are always happy to welcome new customers.
Brilliant job, great price highly recommended
Hello dean here from Djs building services with over 25 years experience in renovation,extensions covering trades of ground work /structural engineering. Brickwork plastering all electrical/gas work certified. Free quotes and consultations avaliable .
Dean and colleague were friendly, punctual and did a lovely Tidy job building our partition wall for us and would recommend for sure ????.
We are a family run business with over 25 years of experience in the building trade. Specialising in Plastering and Rendering. We are also the go to team for all your media walls. You can also look us up on Facebook and Instagram
Building company based in wednesbury providing quality workmanship with individual design to meet your requirements.
I would give Nash and his team 10 stars if I could. He is highly experienced and professional and gives an honest assessment of what work needs to be done, saving time effort and money in the long run. He and his team completed the required work in a reasonable times scale and to a high standard. As a result, I have further engaged his services on a rental property that I own in the same city. Highly recommended
We are an established company covering all aspects of domestic and commercial renovations covering all aspects from design to completion
George started really well but unfortunately didn't finish the small areas required to complete. Had to finish of some small cosmetic issues myself. Such a shame as the main tiling work was really good.
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