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Compare a sound skim background, a local patch and a wall that needs wider preparation.
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How Long Before You Can Paint New Plaster?
Understand drying factors and what to check before the first paint coat.
Read guide →What Should a London Plastering Quote Include?
Use a practical checklist for surfaces, preparation, materials, access and handover.
Read guide →Plastering Cost in London 2026: Price Guide and Rates
Plan a realistic plastering budget in London. Learn why surface condition, preparation, access and the amount of work matter more than a single price per square metre.
Read article →Local Plasterer in Greenford and West London
A Greenford room with newly skimmed walls and ceiling, ready to dry before decorating.
Read article →Local Plasterer in Barons Court, West London
A Barons Court house skimming project where wall preparation and attention to existing cracks were central to the finish.
Read article →Bringing Homes to Life with Quality Plastering in Camden
A Camden living room and hallway were refreshed by repairing cracks and uneven areas before applying a new finish.
Read article →Silicone Render in London: A Project Case Study
A South London exterior project exploring how preparation, finish choice and silicone render can change a property’s appearance.
Read article →Tanking Slurry and Damp Protection in London
An introduction to cementitious tanking slurry, its role in waterproofing, and why the source of moisture must be understood first.
Read article →Plasterer in West London
Wall and ceiling skimming, repairs, plasterboarding and rendering for homes and property projects across West London.
Read article →Professional Plastering in East London
An East London Victorian-home project showing how preparation and finishing can refresh period interiors.
Read article →Plasterer in North London
Plastering, skimming and repairs across North London’s varied homes and renovation projects.
Read article →A Plastering Project in Tooting, South London
A Tooting living-room renovation involving uneven walls, cracks and a carefully planned plaster finish.
Read article →Plastering Services in South London
A guide to wall and ceiling skimming, repairs and rendering across South London.
Read article →What Is Thistle MultiFinish Plaster?
A closer look at a finishing plaster used on interior walls and ceilings, and how the background affects application.
Read article →Plastering and Skimming in NW6, North London
A North London Victorian-house project involving plastering and skimming across a three-bedroom property.
Read article →A Plastering and Skimming Project in Hounslow
A Hounslow project focused on refreshing interior walls with careful preparation and a smooth new finish.
Read article →Skimming Walls and Ceilings in London
How a thin finishing coat can renew suitable walls and ceilings in older and newer London properties.
Read article →K Rend Services in London
The choices involved in selecting a K Rend exterior system, finish and colour for a London property.
Read article →Internal and External Rendering in London
Why the substrate, moisture conditions and suitable render system matter as much as the final appearance.
Read article →Free Plastering Quotations Across London
What to send when requesting a quote and how a clear scope helps avoid surprises later.
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