Glass-smooth skim finish, ready for paint
Two-coat finish plaster applied over existing plaster or fresh boards. The foundation of any quality decorating job.
What skimming involves
A proper skim is the difference between a wall that looks acceptable and one that looks immaculate under low light. We apply two thin coats of finishing plaster, working each pass at the right moisture stage so the surface trowels up to a flat, polished finish.
Whether you've got tired old plaster that needs a refresh, fresh plasterboard that needs covering, or a wall that's been patched too many times — skimming gives you a single, uniform canvas ready for decoration.
We protect floors, skirtings and fittings, work cleanly and tidy up as we go. You'll typically have walls back in 24–48 hours, ready to paint a few days after that.
A clean, honest process from quote to finish
Site visit & quote
Free, no-obligation visit. We measure up, talk through what you want and send a clear written quote — usually within 48 hours.
Prep & protection
Floors, skirtings and furniture covered. Beads, scrim and any boarding sorted before a single trowel of plaster goes on the wall.
Finish & sign-off
Two-coat finish, polished flat. We tidy up, walk the job with you and don't leave until you're happy with every wall.
Finishes from jobs across Merseyside
Common questions
- How long will it take to dry?
- Fresh plaster is touch-dry in 24–48 hours but should be left 5–7 days before mist-coating. Bigger rooms or cold weather can add a few days.
- Do I need to move out?
- No. We work room by room, dust-sheet everything and clean up at the end of each day. Most jobs you can stay in the property throughout.
- Can you paint afterwards?
- We don't decorate ourselves but we'll leave walls perfectly ready for paint and can recommend trusted local decorators we work with regularly.
- Do you give written quotes?
- Always. Every job comes with a clear written quote — no verbal numbers, no surprises at the end.
Tell us about your skimming project
Takes about a minute. We'll come back with a written price.
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