A Tooting living-room renovation involving uneven walls, cracks and a carefully planned plaster finish.
The Tooting living room
The client’s room had uneven walls, cracks and blemishes. The work began with assessing the background and planning the preparation needed before the new finish.
Respecting the property
Tooting has a mix of older homes. Existing construction and previous repairs should guide how a room is made good, rather than applying the same specification to every surface.
The brief and the existing surface
Project photographs should show both the damage and the wider room. The condition of the background guides the choice between local repairs, boarding, bonding and a new skim. The agreed scope should describe the surfaces included.
Preparation before finishing
Protecting the space, removing loose material and making good damaged areas all come before the final coat. Corners, openings and the transition to existing surfaces deserve the same attention as the centre of a wall.
The finished result
A smooth finish gives decorators a better starting point. After the plastering is complete, allow the surface to dry and check the advice for the primer or mist coat before painting.
What the Tooting finish shows
The photographed room gives a closer look at walls, a ceiling junction and a doorway after skimming. A good handover checks these edges as well as the middle of each surface because light and decoration can make small defects more noticeable.
If you are planning similar work, identify furniture to move, floor protection, access to water and electricity, and any decorating timetable. Confirm whether the ceiling, window reveals and door returns form part of the price.
Before you book
How do I request a quote?
Send your postcode, photographs of the whole area and close-ups of any damage. Explain what finish you want and whether other work is planned.
Should ceiling edges be included in the quote?
List the ceiling, wall junctions and reveals separately in the scope. A room quote can otherwise leave those details unclear.
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