A fresh skim coat is the quickest way to make tired, cracked or patched walls look new. We skim single walls, whole rooms and full houses across Norwich, Norfolk and Suffolk.
What we do
- Skimming over existing plaster or new plasterboard
- Full re-plastering (backing coat and finish)
- Patch repairs after electrics, plumbing or damp work
- Covering cracked and uneven walls
- Beads on corners and reveals for straight, sharp edges
When does a wall need skimming?
If paint won't hide the cracks, filler keeps showing through, or old wallpaper has pulled the surface off, a skim gives you a clean, flat surface to decorate. It's also the standard finish over new plasterboard.
How we work
We protect floors and furniture, prepare and bond the surface, apply the finish in two coats and trowel it smooth. Sockets and switches are loosened so the plaster runs behind the faceplates for a neat edge.
We cover Norwich, Cringleford, Horsham St Faith, Norfolk, Suffolk.
Useful guides
Plastering & Skimming: common questions
How long before I can paint new plaster?
Usually around a week, longer in cold or damp weather. It's ready when it has gone from dark pink to an even pale pink with no darker patches. Use a watered-down mist coat first.
Can you skim over Artex?
Yes, in most cases. We check it's sound, seal it and skim over. If the Artex is old we'll talk you through testing it first.
Do I need to empty the room?
Clear what you can. We'll help move heavy items to the middle and cover everything that stays.
Other services
External Rendering
Weatherproof render for extensions, walls, chimneys and whole houses.
External RenderingDry Lining & Boarding
Plasterboard walls, ceilings and partitions, taped or skimmed.
Dry Lining & BoardingHeritage & Lime Plastering
Lime plaster and render for older Norfolk and Suffolk properties.
Heritage & Lime PlasteringGet a free quote
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- Fully insured
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Small patch-ups to full renovations
- Left clean and tidy
TP Plastering – Contact Info
Plastering and rendering specialists working throughout Norwich, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Tel: 07342 953386