Getting walls straight, not just smooth
When a wall is out of line, a thin skim on its own will not put it right. We first check the background and use a long spirit level to spot high and low areas. Depending on what we find, the wall may need local repairs or a suitable base coat before the finishing plaster goes on.
We aim for straight, even walls and tidy corners, checking the work as we go. The amount of correction needed depends on the existing wall, and we discuss that before agreeing the job. No plasterer should promise that every old wall can be made mathematically perfect with a skim coat alone.
A smooth finish starts with the preparation
We check whether the existing plaster is sound, remove or repair loose areas as needed, and prepare the background for the materials being used. Once the wall is ready, we apply and finish the plaster with attention to edges, corners and the places where surfaces meet.
Walls, ceilings and the right kind of repair
Some rooms need a fresh skim over a suitable surface. Others need damaged plaster repaired, uneven backgrounds built up or plasterboard joints prepared first. We would rather explain what the surface needs than quote for a quick skim that will not address the underlying problem.
Once the plaster has dried properly, it can be prepared for painting or other agreed decoration. Drying time varies with the room, ventilation, plaster thickness and weather.
Tell us what you would like to improve
Send us your postcode, a wide photograph of the wall or room and a close-up of any uneven or damaged areas. If you are concerned about a wall being out of straight, mention that too. We can discuss whether skimming, repair or additional preparation is likely to be needed.