Skimming
Skimming is a top-coat of plaster which is used to cover-up superficial blemishes and restore the surface of a wall or ceiling to a smooth and level finish.
Essentially, skimming is a top-coat of plaster which is used to cover-up superficial blemishes and restore the surface of a wall or ceiling to a smooth and level finish. Typically skimming is used where old wallpaper has been removed and caused surface damage, or where there are minor scuffs and abrasions to the surface of a wall or ceiling. In the photos above you can see before and after pictures showing some examples of our skimming projects.
Skimming FAQ
What is skimming?
Skimming or a re-skim is the application of a finishing plaster applied in 2 coats to an overall thickness of about 3mm, to give you smooth walls ready for your new choice of paint or wallpaper.
What is Dot & Dab?
Dot and Dab is the term given to the process of fixing plasterboard to brick or block walls with adhesive “dabs” of plaster to create a flat, level wall. This is then ready to be skimmed with plaster to create the desired finish.
Do I need to remove my carpet?
No. All carpets are fully covered with a carpet protector. Which is a self adhesive plastic sheet that clings to your carpet and no water or dust can penetrate this surface. As well as the carpet protector, we also use laminated dust sheets which we place on top of the carpet protector as a double measure.
Are you insured?
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Can I split payments?
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me work you require a quotation for. Once discussed we will arrange a site visit to view the work and take notes to draw up your quotation. If you get in touch via the online contact form we aim to gel back in touch with you vain 24 hours.
How long have you been operating?
When a customer contacts G Peacey & Son, first of all we discuss your needs of
me work you require a quotation for. Once discussed we will arrange a site visit to view the work and take notes to draw up your quotation. If you get in touch via the online contact form we aim to gel back in touch with you vain 24 hours.
How do I accept the quote?
When a customer contacts G Peacey & Son, first of all we discuss your needs of
me work you require a quotation for. Once discussed we will arrange a site visit to view the work and take notes to draw up your quotation. If you get in touch via the online contact form we aim to gel back in touch with you vain 24 hours.