Skimming is the finishing touch that separates a wall that looks “okay” from one that looks genuinely professional. It’s a thin, smooth top coat of plaster applied over existing walls or fresh plasterboard, leaving a flat, even, blemish-free surface that’s perfect for painting or wallpapering. Get it right and the whole room lifts; get it wrong and every bump and ripple shows through your paint.
At Buraak Construction, our plasterers have the experience and patience to deliver a genuinely flawless skim. Whether you’re covering tired, uneven walls, freshly boarded a room, or just want a perfect base before decorating, we leave you with a finish you can run your hand across and feel nothing but smooth.
Skimming over existing walls — Refreshing old, damaged or uneven surfaces with a smooth new finish.
Skimming new plasterboard — Finishing freshly boarded walls and ceilings ready for decoration.
Ceiling skimming — Smoothing out artex, cracks or rough ceilings for a clean, modern look.
Patch repairs & re-skimming — Repairing damaged areas and blending them seamlessly into the surrounding wall.
We prepare the surface first cleaning, sealing and treating it as needed so the new plaster bonds properly. We then apply the skim coat with care, working it to a flat, even finish, and trowel it up smooth as it sets. We leave the surface ready to decorate once fully dry, and we always clean up after ourselves.
