Skimming and Replastering in Bishopsworth, Bristol

Skimming and replastering in Bishopsworth, Bristol. Tired, cracked or uneven walls taken back to a flat finish that is ready to decorate, in houses across Bristol and the surrounding areas.

Skimming Over Old Walls

A skim is a thin finish coat, around two to three millimetres, laid over walls that are still solidly attached. It covers old patching, fine cracks and the marks left by stripped wallpaper. The wall is sealed first so it does not suck the water out of the plaster too fast. One day covers most rooms.

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When a Full Replaster Is the Better Option

If the plaster sounds hollow when you tap it, it has come away from the wall behind and no skim will fix that. In that case the old plaster comes off, the wall is cleaned down, a backing coat goes on and then the skim. It takes longer but it is the only answer that lasts.

Drying Times and What Happens Next

Fresh plaster goes dark, then patchy, then an even pale colour when it is dry. Skim is usually ready to paint in two weeks, a full replaster in three to four. Keep the room ventilated but do not blast heat at it. Start with a watered down mist coat so the paint grips.

About us

Skimming and replastering is the steadiest part of the business and has been for 15 years. It is the work that decides whether everything after it looks right, because a decorator, a tiler or a kitchen fitter can only be as good as the wall they are given. We do it across Bristol for homeowners, landlords and builders.

  • 15 years plastering and tiling in Bristol

  • Venetian plastering specialist

  • Free, no obligation quotes

  • Open 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday

  • Plastering and tiling under one trade

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a skim or a full replaster?

Tap the wall with your knuckles. A solid, dull sound means the plaster is still stuck and a skim will do. A hollow, drummy sound means it has come away and needs taking off. We check every wall before quoting, so you are not paying for a full replaster where a skim would have done.

How much mess does replastering make?

A skim is fairly clean. Hacking off old plaster is not, and it makes a lot of dust. We sheet the room, cover doorways and take the waste away with us. Clearing furniture and lifting carpets before we arrive makes a real difference to how the room comes back to you.

Can you replaster a room in a rented property between tenants?

Yes, and it is a common job for us across Bristol. An empty property means we can work faster and there is no need to plan around anyone living there. Tell us the changeover date and we will let you know whether the plaster will be dry enough to decorate in time.

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