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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.
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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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Daniel gwynne plastering
Plaster Skimming
I have been plastering for ten years both site work and domestic. I am nvq level 1 and 2 qualified in plastering. Cover all aspects of plastering internal and external. Currently working for one of the top developers in the area beech development.
Our company strives to get the best result for every customer and fulfil there every need amd we treat every project however big or small as the same to get the results and workmanship to satisfy all our customers
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www.capitalbuilders.uk The Secret of our successful projects is the provision of upmost customer’s satisfaction. All our projects are carried out by a team of skilled and highly qualified professionals by using the most up to date techniques, materials and tools which will fulfill every single requirement of the customer. The quality of our work is always to the highest standards regardless of the size of complexity of the job. We try to make sure that all our services are reasonably priced; this is to make sure that our customers get the best value for money. Therefore, the majority of our work is through repeat business and from word of mouth recommendations.
Ray has done excellent job unsulating our loft and boardering it up. He and his team were quick, tidy and professional. We are happy with the result, and are also impressed that they tidied up everything after themselves. We will definetely recommend them and hire again in the future.
KJ Elite Construction Ltd is a professional, fully insured building company serving Blackpool, the Fylde Coast and surrounding North West areas. We carry out high-quality building and property improvement work for both domestic and commercial customers, from smaller repairs through to complete renovation projects. Our services include full property renovations, house extensions, structural alterations, groundworks, drainage, paving, patios, driveways, garden landscaping, fencing, joinery, plastering, K-Rend and external rendering, damp proofing, roofing, bathrooms, kitchens and flooring. We take pride in completing every project to a high standard, using quality materials and experienced tradesmen. Clear communication, reliable workmanship and attention to detail are important to us from the first quotation through to final completion. KJ Elite Construction Ltd is VAT registered, fully insured with £5 million public liability insurance and employers’ liability insurance, giving customers confidence that their property and project are in professional hands. We welcome projects of all sizes and provide clear, detailed quotations with no obligation. Contact us today to arrange a free quotation. KJ Elite Construction Ltd is a professional, fully insured building company serving Blackpool, the Fylde Coast and surrounding North West areas. We carry out high-quality building and property improvement work for both domestic and commercial customers, from smaller repairs through to complete renovation projects. Our services include full property renovations, house extensions, structural alterations, groundworks, drainage, paving, patios, driveways, garden landscaping, fencing, joinery, plastering, K-Rend and external rendering, damp proofing, roofing, bathrooms, kitchens and flooring. We take pride in completing every project to a high standard, using quality materials and experienced tradesmen. Clear communication, reliable workmanship and attention to detail are important to us from the first quotation through to final completion. KJ Elite Construction Ltd is VAT registered, fully insured with £5 million public liability insurance and employers’ liability insurance, giving customers confidence that their property and project are in professional hands. We welcome projects of all sizes and provide clear, detailed quotations with no obligation. Contact us today to arrange a free quotation.
L&A Garden Rooms
Plaster Skimming
We are a small company who specialise in garden rooms, sheds, summerhouses, fencing, decking, plastering, decorating and extensions.
Jack of All Trades – Experienced, Reliable & Fully Versatile Home Improvement With over 8 years’ experience in the building and property improvement industry, Jack of All Trades provides a complete service for homeowners looking for quality workmanship without having to deal with multiple different trades. We take on everything from smaller repairs and maintenance jobs through to larger renovations, refurbishments and complete design & build projects. Our experience across a wide range of trades means we can often take care of an entire project from start to finish. Our services include: • Roofing and roof repairs • Carpentry and joinery • Plastering and rendering • Painting and decorating • Plumbing • Groundwork and drainage • Landscaping • Property repairs and maintenance • General building work • Renovations and refurbishments • Design & build • And much more Whether you need a straightforward repair, improvements to your garden, work on your roof, a room renovated or a complete project planned and built, we're happy to discuss the job and find the right solution. We pride ourselves on being practical, reliable and straightforward. Having experience across so many areas of construction means we can look at a job as a whole rather than simply focusing on one individual trade. This can make projects easier to manage, particularly when several different aspects of work are involved. Customer satisfaction is extremely important to us, and our Rated People profile shows our previous work so you can read other people's experiences We aim to provide a professional service, clear communication and quality workmanship on every job, whether it's a small repair or a major project. If you've got a job that needs doing, feel free to get in touch. If we can do it, it will be done.
We are a family run building company who offer all trades we specialise in plumbing and heating installations from bespoke energy efficient heating and hot water systems to mending dripping taps We cater to all needs, we are happy to work with tight budgets to deliver the highest quality Installation possible
He quoted £100,000 to do the job in 6 weeks & promised it would be stress free, At 12 weeks in He was told I no longer wanted him to complete the job as I received an electric shock from a socket that was left as a bare cable protruding from the wall. He blamed everybody else then fired the only two decent builders as he held them responsible. Even though I had paid the third stage payment a day previous, I was too distressed and my health was declining due to the anxiety and stress he had caused. Avoid!!
At The Ruby Team we value great work and our word. Reliable, trustworthy and punctual tradesmen is what we are. With fantastic quality of work and enthusiasm we really get the job done to a 5* level. With 7 years in the field as a multi-tradesman I’ve accumulated a lot of knowledge in many sectors. No job is too small nor too big for us and we cover all areas in London and Essex. We follow a CLAYGO service which is a protocol we follow to ensure your house is as clean as when we entered it. #Residential. #Commercial. #Landscaping.
Since its inception in 2005, we have grown from a small plastering company into a house renovations specialist. My customers liked the way I worked and asked if there was anything else I did so I have grown the company into one that covers all aspects of renovation work and conversions with a strong bias towards attention to detail and a very high finish. We can take care of all aspects of your project be it a simple plastering job right through to a full house refurbishment so you only have to deal with one point of contact, taking away all the stresses of having to deal with multiple trades. I will ensure that everything happens on time and to a schedule, all you have to think about it is the finer details of how you wish your project to look when finished. We have many, many delighted customers who come back to us time and time again for all their needs and we are now at the stage where some of these customers children are buying their first home and asking to help them put their mark on it!! We cover the area around Stratford on Avon and into the north Cotswolds. Get in touch to discuss all your needs and get a quotation.
John has done a professional job from start to finish.Throughout he has been courteous ,punctual and tidy .Part of the work meant access was needed through the house but mess was kept to minimum and clean . I can recommended without hesitation . The room is finished to a high standard , and is better then I imagined .
I am qualified Plasterer, Multiskilled, Handy Man ,specialized in kitchens and bathrooms refurbishments,plastering/drylining , plumbing, wall & floor tiling, joinery, painting, concreting and screeding, fencing. 24 years experience with building maintenance.
Really impressed with the work, reliability, cleanliness, politeness, having him back to do more work in the future, would highly recommend. Thank you.
Hello Rated People I would like to take this chance to formally introduce Ryals.PMS a small local company with a big appetite for all your projects or property servicing needs were small enough to care and big enough to cope with a combined trade experience of over 40 years you know your property or projects big or small are in the safest hands, we cover most of kent and South London Thank you and we hope to see you soon The Ryals Team
STAY well away from this company. Quoted to fit stair carpet and stair rods. Arrived late and Ryan started to cut the stair rods. Ryan stayed for 3 hours then just walked out with no warning and never came back. I then found out that he cut 8 of the stair rods incorrectly. I advised him of this and he said he would replace. After not responding to my texts I can assume he is not replacing them which has now left me £88.00 out of pocket to replace. Be warned .
Serious and hard working. Since 1998 in EU and from 2010 in UK . "Work smart not hard" .
Absolutely brilliant. He was very professional did a fantastic job. I would 100% recommend
When it comes to property building works you need a name you can trust. Based in Colchester area, with over 30 years experience. Some of the projects we have successfully carried include: - New Builds - Renovations - Extensions - Garden designs - Patios - Block paving - Tarmac - Fencing. Our experienced team of specialists pay great attention to detail, finishing all projects to the highest of standards. We are fully insured and all our work is guaranteed. For a free quote simply get in touch with our professional team today.
J.S Carpentry
Plaster Skimming
local Carpentry and General building company
Thank you for looking at my profile. I'm a fully qualified and insured plasterer with 20 years of experience. I offer a high quality of workmanship and a friendly, reliable service. I aim to provide competitive quotes promptly and to carry out the work on a timescale to suit yourselves. Regards, Jasen.
Highly recommended! Jasen was on time, courteous, and professional. Jasen was respectful of our property, laying protection for all adjacent carpeted areas. Jasen’s work ethic and quality were exceptional. Would definitely use again!
We are a family run and working business. Established over 30 years who pride ourselves on reliable and clean quality work. We are a sovereign approved contractor, an HM appointed PCA company. Specialists in Basement &Cellar Tanking Membrane/ Woodworm/Mould Control /Radon Gas / Thermal insulation/Rising Damp.We supply GPI insurance backed guarantees backed by National Warranties Qanw.
Paul and his team were fantastic. My wife and I have always been a bit apprehensive about having people in our house when we are out, but we had no worries with Paul and his team. They were very hard working, reliable and trust worthy. I would absolutely use them again as the quality of what they have done is outstanding. They take pride in their work and it shows as they always made sure they cleared up at the end of each day. Thanks guys, the basement looks incredible.
My name is Ben, and I’m from North Somerset. I’ve been in the industry since 2006 and have been self-employed since 2010. I’m a plasterer by trade and also multi-skilled, with experience in a wide range of work including reactive and planned maintenance, commercial and domestic projects, building renovation and dilapidation, general building, lettings maintenance, and working for building management companies.
Ben did a really good job. His communication was excellent and we were really pleased by the standard of his work. Left the site clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend.
We Specialise in Kitchens from design right through to fully installed bespoke kitchens manufactured here in the UK, We offer a wide range of kitchens for that one off look and have extensive experience in fitting Howdens/Magnets/Benchmarx/Wren Kitchens with over 20 years experience in Carpentry and Kitchen installations. Based in Bedfordshire.
We are so happy with the work from Alex. Our bathroom has never looked so good. Thanks very much ????
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