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​Skimming

​Plastering Birmingham are skilled at both general plastering, and also skimming, and are happy to advise clients on whether plastering or skimming is most appropriate for their situation.

Skimming involves applying a thin layer of plaster to a wall, over the existing finish, to create a beautifully smooth top coat. It can also be applied to plaster boards, on both walls or ceilings. This has the advantage of being a quicker job than completely re-plastering a wall. 

When an existing finish has skim applied, the original finish must be carefully prepared prior to the work starting. Any loose or crumbling plaster or other material must be removed, and any bare brickwork cleaned and prepared. The wall can only be skimmed after the surface has dried. The initial preparation is key to the success of any skimming project. 

Skim can be applied to a painted wall, there is no need to remove the paint first. But the paint must be in good condition. If it is damaged or flaking, it needs to be prepared before the skim is applied. 

The plaster skim is approximately 2-3mm thick, so will cover a multitude of sins, but any larger issues must be fixed before a skim is applied. 

Skimming is an extremely difficult job, and often considered the most skilled aspect of the plasterers work. Its easy enough to get the skim onto the wall, but getting that perfectly smooth, almost mirror-like finish takes many years of practice and experience.​ Its almost impossible for an amateur to get a perfect skim finish. 

Give us a call, or fill in the contact form, and we can talk you though the job and give you a competitive no obligation quote. You won't regret giving us a call. 

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Our Happy Customers

Skimming Job

I called Plastering Birmingham about some plastering work for my flat. When they came out, they suggested I had the walls skimmed, as it was cheaper, and quicker. They were right. The finish is superb, and I am very happy.   

Wayne Todd
Birmingham City Centre

Saved Me Money

I bought a terrace to renovate, but I realised the house was worse than I thought. The plaster was terrible, and falling off in places. Plastering Birmingham totally re-plastered some rooms, but others were only skimmed, as the plaster was better there, saving me a lot of money

Steve B
​Aston

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New Ceiling

I had bits falling off my ceiling, and I put off fixing it for years, until it was looking awful. then I was embarrassed to call anyone. Eventually I had to get it fixed. Plastering Birmingham did a great job. I feel stupid now, for delaying so long.  

Andrew C
Bartley Green

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