Assessing the wall surfaces
Existing plaster, previous repairs and any newly exposed areas need to be considered before deciding how to prepare each wall.
Plastering and Skimming in Hanwell
Renovating a flat often means working with walls at different stages of preparation. This Hanwell refurbishment involved plastering and skimming, with attention to the surfaces around windows, wall junctions and ceilings before decorating.
Wall Plastering During a Flat Refurbishment
The rooms in this Hanwell flat needed plastering as part of a wider renovation. Some surfaces were still being prepared, while other walls had already received plaster. The work around the window reveals and the meeting points between walls and ceilings is especially important for a tidy result.
Skimming is used to leave a smooth surface suitable for decorating once it has dried. Where existing backgrounds are uneven or have been altered during refurbishment, the preparation has to suit the condition of the wall rather than treating every room in exactly the same way.
For homeowners and landlords in Hanwell, we can discuss plastering for a single room or several areas of a property. Tell us which walls or ceilings need attention, whether the rooms are occupied and when you hope to start decorating. That helps us provide a quotation for the work involved.
Wall Preparation and Plaster Finishes
Work around window openings and ceiling edges can take careful attention during a refurbishment. The two rooms pictured are at different stages, from an exposed wall background to plastered surfaces that still require finishing and decorating.
Planning Plastering Work in Hanwell
Working around openings and edges
Windows, door openings and ceiling junctions need careful finishing so the surfaces meet neatly.
Allowing time before painting
Fresh plaster must dry adequately before decorating. The time required varies with the thickness of the plaster and the conditions in the room.
Need a Plasterer in Hanwell?
Tell us about the rooms you want plastered or skimmed, and we can discuss the preparation, finish and quotation.