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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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At John stewart joinery we pride ourselves on bringing high quality work at affordable prices
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I am a fully qualified City and Guilds Level 3 certified plasterer as shown on my certificates in my gallery. I have over 15 years experience in my trade working on both residential and commercial properties throughout Staffordshire and Cheshire. I specialise in all aspects of plastering including rendering and damp proofing. I pride my self on being polite and respectful to my customers and treating every customers home like it was my own leaving it clean and tidy and making sure every job I do is too the highest standard and my customers are fully satisfied. Please get in touch today for a free no obligation quote, thank you :)
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Ansell & Co Renovations LTD
Plaster Skimming
We are a small renovation company. That cater for all our customers requirements. We have all trades at hand and have over 20 years experience in plastering personnelly and all other aspects of builds.
We provide guarantee quality job with amazing pricing for more then 7 years, Hangloss providing different type of design paintings for same pricing too
With over 10 years experience within the building industry and a wealth of knowledge in project management, Hill’s Home Construction will work alongside you to bring your imagination into reality. Based in Brackley, South Northants we stretch across the 4 surrounding counties providing a high quality of craftsmanship and service. Priding ourselves on an exceptional level of detail and our incomparable reliability. With price packages to suit you and a completely transparent quoting system, we allow you to build your project around your limitations and budget. We are here from planning and design to that first cup of tea in your new space! Working alongside trustworthy specialist trades, we provide a extensive list of services from garden landscaping to full home renovations and extensions. We’re now taking bookings for 2023 so please get in touch for a quote. We hope to hear from you soon!
Dan is very professional, great communication. Really pleased with front garden renovation. Would highly recommended.
hi my names nicki i'm a multi-skilled tradesman with 17 years experience. I have worked along side a number of highly skill and multi talented tradesmen like myself. I offer a wide range of services. Thanks for talking the time to reading this ad.
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We are a reliable construction company located in London, offering a wide range of construction work, including house refurbishment, loft conversion, extension, carpentry, plastering, tiling and much more. We deliver our promise to make our clients happy
Great builder. Makes everything look easy and a real hard worker. Very happy with the work undertaken. Quick work done to a fantastic standard. Finally found a builder who is as good at the start as at the end. Really good job done. I've already asked him to quote for another job!
ART PLASTERING
Plaster Skimming
The services I provide are: internal wall plastering, sand& cement, hardwall and bonding As a Professional Plasterer, my job is to make sure I create a decorative, smooth and even- level on internal ceilings and walls
MC Plastering
Plaster Skimming
Your Premier Plastering Service in Warwickshire At MC Plastering, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional plastering services across Telford and the surrounding areas. With over 15 years of industry experience and City and Guilds level two diplomas in plastering, our skilled team is committed to providing top-notch plastering solutions for both residential and commercial clients.
Mabacala Ltd
Plaster Skimming
We do painting and decorating and renovation, we have more than 10 years of experience and we are flexible in terms of time we can work Monday to Sundays and work until late depending on the client demand, Any questions feel free to ask Thank you
We specialise in full installation of bathrooms, kitchens and wetrooms. We can also supply if needed. I am a multi skilled, fully insured, professional, honest & reliable tradesman.
Pete and his team did an excellent job of refurbishing our bathrooms. From start to finish, the job was done professionally, efficiently and for a fair price. I would highly recommend his services.
Landscaping company that specialises in low mantinance , astroturf ect.
D A Brown Builder & Decorator
Plaster Skimming
All building plastering remedial and alteration work undertaken Fibreglass roofing,pvc windows &cladding, painting &Decorating
Morgans Plastering are a professional, polite and reliable Plastering company based in Middlesbrough. We pride ourselves on offering a hassle free and affordable service where the customer’s needs always take priority, as do excellent quality workmanship and operating to modern standards. We are confident that we can meet all your requirements on your next Plastering visit and also exceed your expectations when it comes to quality and affordable Plasterings in Middlesbrough.
Really good job wall mounting my TV in my office, they also installed the hdmi sockets into the walls for me. Clean and tidy, took any rubbish with them and helped move furniture back into place. Very friendly guys and efficient. Very good price for the job done - One happy customer. Thanks very much guys :)
Derbyshire Builders based in Spondon, Derbyshire have been established for 25 years, we specialise in Garage conversions, general building work, as well as kitchen and bathroom installations throughout Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
John was very professional, he took great pride in his work. I’m very happy with the job he did for me and would highly recommend.
Hello there, My name is Elliot and I am a plasterer by trade, however I have a multitude of skill sets for general building and have undertaken major refurbishments right through to finish on multiple projects / properties. I undertake work on this site as additional work in between projects. I can most certainly help with all domestic building work, particularly plastering repairs to full re-skims, decorating, general handyman work /repair. No job is too big or too small, please get in touch today. Thank you.
Excellent work. Quick response and stayed with the estimated time schedule.
Grip Build
Plaster Skimming
Our company specialises in nearly all aspects of building works. If it's extension, loft conversion, garden project, patio or driveway, structural work or just refurbishment, new kitchen or bathroom, hanging some doors or fitting skirting, plastering room or two, even new lick of paint, we are here to help you achieve your goals and dreams so you can be proud of your home or your rental properties. With 28 years of experience in various trades, there is not many jobs we can't do. High quality of the finish and your satisfaction is what we are aiming for with each of our jobs. We completed vocational education in building industry in trades of bricklaying and carpentery. We are registered kitchen, bedroom and bathroom installers for two well known companies and registered with BiKBBI. You can rest assured your job will be done in professional, tidy and timely manner. We use electricians which are NICEIC registered and Gas Safe plumbers, so each job is safety guaranteed. Looking forward to work not just for you, but with you to get you results you are striving for.
Welcome to LSB PLASTERING SERVICES we offer a wide range of plastering work and are happy to work with our customers to get the job completed to top standard.
I am a carpenter who also does handyman jobs, I do fit blinds, either you can supply them or I can do supply and fit.
Job well done and great communication from start to finish.
Our service offers a complete renovation of houses. We offer a high quality of service full house refurbishment Tiling plastering Bathrooms Kitchens and more , in Bristol and Bath
Krzysztof is friendly, hard working and reliable with an eye for detail. He worked in our bathroom on some of the hottest days of the year and was able to make some suggestions that resulted in a better finish. We were very happy with his work, and would hire him again.
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