Room replastered
Old textured ceiling and tired walls taken back to a smooth finish.
Plaster skimming in County Armagh
A thin finishing coat that turns rough, patchy or freshly boarded walls into a smooth, paint-ready surface.
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What skimming involves
We tape and scrim the joints, apply the skim in tight, even coats and leave a smooth finish on both walls and ceilings.
Skimming is the right job after new plasterboard has gone up, for covering tired or artexed walls, or for tidying up a room after building work.
What is included
- Joints taped and scrimmed
- Skim applied in tight, even coats
- Walls and ceilings
- Over new plasterboard, artex or tired walls
Skimming we have done
Bay-window room plastered
Old wallpaper off, walls and ceiling skimmed ready for paint.
How the job runs
1. Get in touch
Call, WhatsApp or send a quote request. We reply within 24 hours.
2. Free visit
We come out, measure up and talk through what you want.
3. Written quote
A fixed price with everything listed. No hidden costs.
4. The work
We keep the house tidy and tell you how it's going each day.
5. Sign-off
We walk through the finished job with you before we leave.
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Plaster skimming questions
What is skimming?
Skimming is a thin finishing coat of plaster, usually a couple of millimetres thick, applied over plasterboard or existing walls to leave a smooth surface ready for painting.
Can you skim over artex or old walls?
Yes. We prepare and skim over artexed, tired or uneven walls to give them a fresh, smooth finish without the mess of removing everything first.
How soon can I paint a freshly skimmed wall?
Fresh skim generally needs a few days to dry out fully before painting. We will advise on timings for your job and conditions.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully insured.
Is the quote free?
Yes. Free visit, written quote, no obligation.
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