Over-skimming & skimming onto plasterboard
A thin coat of plaster is applied to the walls using the skimming process to achieve the smooth surface needed for painting or decoration.
About skimming
Waving good-bye to all those ugly flakes, lumps, and bumps and saying "hi" to new, smooth surfaces is the ultimate makeover you can offer your wall. In essence, skimming is a plastering method.
Using this method, you cover the wall with a thin coating of plaster to create a smooth, level surface that will enable you to paint and adorn the blank canvas you have created.
How does skimming differ to plastering?
Traditional plastering is a lengthy and intricate technique that requires three distinct layers of plaster to cure before applying the next coat. Plastering has evolved to suit new demands as deadlines have tightened and time has become more valuable. With only one coat of skim plaster to apply, the plasterer's task may now be completed in a fraction of the time previously required.
Do my walls need skimming?
It's crucial to keep in mind that not all walls require skimming. You won't need to apply this method if the plaster that now covers the surface of the walls is in good shape, that is, smooth and free of cracks and indentations.
However, it is advised that you skim your walls before painting and decorating if they are somewhat uneven, have cracks, or other imperfections. This will allow for a truly clean, professional finish and offer an additional layer of soundproofing to the space in question.
What are the benefits of skimming?
Cost saving
Even though a skim coating requires more work, it is inexpensive and simpler for everyone to apply. It is the ideal technique to "replace" your current texture if you don't like it without having to pay for earlier work.
Smooth surface
You can create a smooth surface if you skim coat your wall or ceiling. You can print to the wall or ceiling more easily as a result, and your print appears smoother and brighter.
Essential for glossy paints
If you're using glossy, shining paint, employing a skim coat is essential to achieve a great finish; without skim coating, the entire surface will seem deformed and rough, especially if the colour being used is glossy.
Shiny paint makes bumpy and uneven surfaces more noticeable. Even the smallest imperfections that you assumed paint would be able to cover may end up appearing ugly since priming and paint cannot adequately conceal them.
Makes painting and decorating easy
The skim coating facilitates and improves the consistency of wall painting. Without any uneven areas or flaking paint to work over, the paintbrush glides over the smooth, clean walls.
While printing directly on drywall could result in a sticky and unpleasant procedure, using a skim coat will make printing easier and produce a smoother, brighter finish.
What’s included?
Working with FMJ is simple.
- Contact - Once you get in touch with us, we'll work together to organise a time that suits you and swing by to put together a quote
- Quote - We'll put together a cost of labour along with materials cost, if you'd prefer to provide your own materials that's no problem!
- Pick a date - We'll figure out what works best for us both and get the work booked in the diary
- Work will be completed & we'll leave your place just how we found it...except with some nicely plastered walls!
We also offer
Preparation onto existing plastered walls:
To apply a key to any existing walls, PVA or blue grit can be applied so that the surface is ready to be over-skimmed.
Beading:
To apply thin coat metal angle beads to corners on existing angles or new angles to create a sharp finish.
Coving:
Applying coving to the perimeter of a finished plastered room.
Services reviews
Don't just take our word for it, check out what some of our customers have to say:
“Great job overboarding and skimming our hallway and utility ceilings, and replacing the coving. The whole team was friendly, polite and professional. Parts of the coving were far from easy due to the quirks of our old house, and Freddy wouldn't rest til it was done right. Thank you!”
"Really good job done by FMJ plastering, on time really polite with our customer and excellent job done re-skimming a ceiling ready for us to paint! Thank you guys it really helped me out and we will be using you again. Cheers"
“FMJ have done a couple of jobs for us now and have exceeded expectations on both occasions! Most recent job had a few hurdles due to sourcing of materials but Freddy worked evenings to get the job finished whilst maintaining high standards. Great job, would definitely recommend!”
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